December 21, 2023 | New Zealand

New Zealand Food Safety issues shellfish biotoxin alert

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…

December 18, 2023 | Australia

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…

December 15, 2023 | Company News

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…

November 21, 2023 | Company News

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…

November 21, 2023 | Australia

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…

November 17, 2023 | Company News

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…

November 8, 2023 | Australia

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…

November 8, 2023 | Company News

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…

November 6, 2023 | Beverages

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…

October 17, 2023 | Beverages

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…