June 4, 2024 | New Zealand

Zespri explores impact of fruit and vegetable consumption on children’s wellbeing

The feasibility study explored strategies to increase exposure to unfamiliar FVs to promote acceptance in children Zespri, the world’s leading kiwifruit marketer, is investing in building knowledge and healthy eating…

May 24, 2024 | Beverages

Winemaker fined $15,000 for smuggling vines into New Zealand

The variety was not present in New Zealand, and he wanted to cultivate it at his vineyard A Blenheim-based winemaker who smuggled Australian vines into New Zealand and planted them…

May 15, 2024 | New Zealand

New Zealand recalls Pams plant-based creamy pasta bake

The products have been removed from store shelves and have not been exported New Zealand Food Safety is supporting Foodstuffs Own Brand in its recall of Pams plant-based creamy pasta…

May 3, 2024 | Food

New Zealand initiates 14 recalls affecting 65 products

New Zealand Food Safety shares 2023 recall data New Zealand Food Safety has recently released its annual report on consumer-level food recalls for the year 2023. The report identifies the…

April 3, 2024 | New Zealand

Value innovations address health concerns amid rising costs

The research surveys 2,500 respondents across China, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States Four in 10 consumers worldwide find health and well-being nutritional products too expensive, with one-third of users saying that…

March 29, 2024 | Ingredients

Research confirms genetic uniqueness of New Zealand Mānuka honey

Peer-reviewed testing of mānuka honey samples and mānuka trees (Leptospermum scoparium) found that New Zealand varieties have a distinct genetic makeup to plants and honey from other regions New scientific…

March 29, 2024 | Awards

Fonterra strikes gold with top awards on International Cheese Day

The cooperative took home a total of 52 awards, including 21 for its premium Kāpiti range Fonterra continues to add to its trophy cabinet successfully at this year’s New Zealand…

March 27, 2024 | Australia

CELSIUS to expand to Australia and New Zealand

CELSIUS and Suntory Oceania enter into a definitive manufacturing, sales and distribution agreement Celsius Holdings, Inc., maker of energy drink brand CELSIUS announced plans to expand into new international markets,…

March 26, 2024 | Company News

New Zealand’s Pacific Harvest obtains B Corp certification

It reflects Pacific Harvest’s strong commitment to ethical and sustainable practices, while also contributing to the growth of a thriving seaweed industry in New Zealand Pacific Harvest, a New Zealand-based…

March 7, 2024 | Australia

Inghams Group to acquire Bostock Brothers for NZ$35Mn

The deal includes the purchase of 100 per cent of Bostock Brothers Limited shares, the Bostock brand for poultry products, three farming properties, and a primary processing plant, with completion…