Affected shellfish include bivalve shellfish such as mussels, oysters, tuatua, pipi, toheroa, cockles and scallops, as well as pūpū (cat’s eyes), Cook’s turban, and kina (sea urchin) New Zealand Food Safety is advising the public not to collect or consume shellfish gathered from the Northland west coast due to a[Read More…]
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FSANZ requests feedback on allowing use of cultured quail as novel food
The application is from Vow Group Pty Ltd which is seeking approval to allow the use of cultured quail cells originating from quail as an ingredient in food products Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has announced the initiation of the first public consultation round on an application seeking to[Read More…]
New Zealand’s Silver Fern Farms appoints Dan Boulton as new Chief Executive
Dan Boulton commences the role in February New Zealand’s Silver Fern Farms has appointed Dan Boulton as its new Chief Executive. Boulton has been the company’s Chief Supply Chain Officer for six years and brings a strong primary industry set of experiences in operations, procurement, executive management, and commercial leadership. His previous roles have[Read More…]
Zespri unveils ZAG, innovation funding initiative for sustainable future
The $2 million annual fund will propel initiatives to help shape a thriving world through the goodness of kiwifruit Zespri, the world’s largest kiwifruit marketer with over $2.5 billion in revenue announced the establishment of an innovation funding initiative, known as ZAG. Powered by its purpose – to help people, communities and the environment around the world thrive[Read More…]
Collinson partners with Delaware North to access and offers network of F&B outlets at airports
The exclusive partnership enables Priority Pass Members to access 13 food and beverage (F&B) outlets across Australia and New Zealand airports Collinson, announces an exclusive partnership with Delaware North to offer access to 13 food and beverage (F&B) outlets across Australia and New Zealand airports. Through this partnership, Priority Pass Members now have the option to redeem lounge[Read More…]
ofi opens new dairy facility in New Zealand
The facility will produce dairy ingredients like whole milk powder to meet growing demand, targeting key customer applications in dessert, bakery, beverage, and confectionery categories ofi (olam food ingredients), the official launched the first phase of its new, state-of-the-art dairy processing plant located in the dairy heartland of New Zealand – the[Read More…]
FSANZ call for comment on D-allulose as a novel food
D-allulose can be added to foods as a low-energy substitute for sugar Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to permit D-allulose as a novel food. Dr Sandra Cuthbert, FSANZ CEO said if permitted, D-allulose can be added to foods as a low-energy substitute[Read More…]
Myrkl – new liver function and detox support supplement reaches New Zealand
This innovative supplement contains patented AB001™ which activates in the gut and contributes to reducing the amount of alcohol absorbed in the digestive tract before it reaches the liver Myrkl (pronounced myr-a-kle) is the new liver function and detox support supplement that is taking the world by storm. This innovative supplement contains patented[Read More…]
New Zealand’s Fonterra and Nestlé complete sale of DPA Brazil
Fonterra and Nestlé sold the JV for BRL 700 million, which is approximately NZD 240 million at current exchange rates New Zealand-based Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd confirmed that the sale of Fonterra and Nestlé’s Dairy Partners Americas (DPA) Brazil joint venture (JV) to French dairy company Lactalis is complete. Miles[Read More…]
New Zealand confirms improved quota system to support dairy exports
This improved system will help to boost New Zealand’s $26 billion dairy export industry Following a review of the dairy quota allocation system, the New Zealand Government will progress changes to the system in order to maximise opportunities for our dairy exporters, Damien O’Connor, Agriculture Minister announced. “Having signed seven[Read More…]
