The initiative aims to grow research and farming capability and boost export revenue across the country’s goat’s milk industry. New Zealand has launched a $19.7 million programme with Dairy Goat Co-operative to grow the goat’s milk infant formula industry in the country. Caprine Innovations NZ or Caprinz is a five-year[Read More…]
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FSANZ launches revamped Food Allergen Portal
It is providing best practice resources on managing allergens in food. A new refreshed Food Allergen Portal has been launched as a result of collaboration between industry, consumer and government stakeholders. It is providing best practice resources on managing allergens in food. Mr. Mark Booth, Food Standards Australia New Zealand[Read More…]
Nestlé awards postgraduate scholarship to Massey University dietetics student
Finalists were asked to share how they have grown since starting the Dietetic programme and how this has enabled them to bring the Nestlé purpose “enhancing quality of life and contributing to a healthier future for all New Zealanders” to life in their community over the past year. Second-year dietetics[Read More…]
Nestlé proposes exit from sugar confectionery in New Zealand
Conditionally agrees to sell local kiwi confectionery brands to Quadrant Private Equity, owners of RJ’s and Darrell Lea confectionery brands; plan to retain New Zealand manufacturing of iconic kiwi brands Following a review of Nestlé’s confectionery business in Australia and New Zealand, Nestlé is looking to focus on its major[Read More…]
NZ Food Researchers Describe How New Plant Breeding Technologies Could Enhance Fruits & Veggies
The researchers receive support from the New Zealand Government, Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment Endeavour Funds, ’Turbo Breeding’ and ’Filling the Void.’ Forget vegetables with dull colors and fuzzy skin or fruits that lack of flavor — the produce aisle of the future could offer plant products that are[Read More…]
PEF technology to lift food processing in NZ
The electric field being pulsed through un-cut potatoes during processing alters their microstructure. Researchers at the University of Otago in New Zealand are demonstrating the potential of a new technology which could see New Zealand production of a popular food – the French fry – become healthier, and less costly[Read More…]
Danone to acquire a 49.9% stake in Yashili New Zealand
According to Yashili, the consideration, the payment method and the payment schedule shall be determined after arm’s length negotiations and mutual agreement between the parties. Danone has signed a non-binding agreement to acquire a 49.9 per cent stake in Yashili New Zealand Dairy Company, after its Danone Asia Pacific Holdings[Read More…]
The Collective sells 39% Stake in conformity with New Zealand private-equity resources Pencarrow
The behave along Pencarrow had been negotiated upstairs two years or is The Collective’s advance equity investment. The Collective, a manufacturer over high-protein yogurts or Kefir polite water beverages positioned of New Zealand, has offered a 39% wager after an Auckland-based private-equity fund. Pencarrow Private Equity’s purchase pleasure allow The[Read More…]
