January 29, 2024 | Food

New Zealand removes shellfish biotoxin alert

The public health warning remains in place for lobster New Zealand Food Safety has lifted the public health warning advising against collecting shellfish on the east coast of the North…

January 18, 2024 | Australia

dsm firmenich announces approval of HMO ingredients for infant nutrition in Australia and New Zealand

dsm-firmenich is the first HMO manufacturer to apply and obtain approval for the four HMOs in this region dsm-firmenich, a leading innovator in health, nutrition and beauty, announced that it…

January 15, 2024 | New Zealand

SFA recalls yoghurt snack from New Zealand over undeclared milk allergen

All batches of the 10g size Kiwigarden Coconut Vanilla Dairy Free Yoghurt Drops are involved in the recall An importer has been instructed by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) to…

January 5, 2024 | Australia

FSANZ calls for comment on food made from new GM corn

If approved, food made from this type of GM corn could be imported into Australia and New Zealand in the form of starch, grits, meal, flour, oil and sweetener Food Standards…

December 26, 2023 | Food

New Zealand Food Safety recalls mince pies due to metal concerns

This recall affects 2 batches of mince pies sold at Woolworths, Countdown, SuperValue and FreshChoice stores nationwide New Zealand Food Safety is supporting Woolworths in its recall of its Summer…

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…