The 2025 New Zealand Winegrowers Sustainability Report takes the pulse of the industry’s progress with sustainability The New Zealand wine industry remains committed to a sustainable future, a vision that industry leaders have been championing for over 30 years. Despite current turbulent global trade winds, the reputation of the New[Read More…]
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Americold Breaks Ground in New Zealand
Doubling site capacity to support FMCG, retail, and QSR business growth Americold, a global leader in temperature-controlled storage, logistics and value-added services, today announced the groundbreaking of its $34 million Halwyn facility expansion in Christchurch. This expansion will more than double the site’s capacity, enhancing Americold’s ability to meet growing demand across the[Read More…]
New Zealand energy brand overcoming midday slump with protein
Firebird Energy is an innovative protein-powered energy drink that helps professionals stay focused and productive throughout the day The infamous midday slump is a common challenge faced by employees across various fields and industries. Whether it’s a mental slowdown for desk workers or a fatigue decline for those in physically[Read More…]
New Zealand’s Fonterra’s Studholme site on track to produce advanced proteins
In February, large equipment for powder milling will arrive, followed by efforts to make the building’s exterior watertight in April New Zealand’s Fonterra announced in August 2024 that it will invest $75 million to develop its Studholme site in the South Island into a hub for high-value advanced proteins. Construction[Read More…]
Bugs on menu: Singapore embraces edible insects for sustainable future
The growing interest in insect-based food comes after the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) approved 16 species of edible insects for sale and consumption in July Singapore-based Insect Food, under its brand Insectyumz, has introduced Tom Yum-flavored crickets, expanding its lineup of insect-based food products. In addition to crickets, Insect Food[Read More…]
FSANZ releases updated food standards code for improved accessibility
This update, created based on stakeholder feedback aims to enhance accessibility to the Code A newly compiled version of the Food Standards Code has been released, bringing together all 80 Standards and 29 Schedules into a single, searchable PDF. This update, created based on stakeholder feedback aims to enhance accessibility[Read More…]
China launches investigation into imported beef amid domestic industry concerns
The applicants argue that this sharp increase has caused substantial harm to China’s domestic beef industry, claiming a direct causal link between the import surge and the industry’s struggles China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) has initiated a safeguard investigation into imported beef, following an application from the China Animal Agriculture[Read More…]
Fonterra announces largest decarbonisation project in New Zealand
This $64 million investment will reduce Fonterra’s overall emissions by nine per cent, resulting in a total decrease of 155,000 tonnes of CO2 equivalent each year New Zealand’s dairy co-operative Fonterra is set to convert two coal boilers to wood pellets at its Clandeboye site in South Canterbury, marking an[Read More…]
From eco-friendly nutrition to egg replacement: How faba beans are transforming the plant-based market
Christian Philippsen, Managing Director, BENEO, Asia Pacific If you’re not part of the plant-based protein movement yet, you may soon be in the minority. It is predicted that by 2027, plant proteins will constitute 75 per cent of the alternative protein ingredient demand[1]. Products using these proteins are expected to[Read More…]
Strict biosecurity measures in place on chicken farm in New Zealand
There had been no reports of other ill or dead birds on other poultry farms, and there were no human health or food safety concerns Biosecurity New Zealand has placed strict movement controls on a commercial rural Otago egg farm, after testing confirmed a high pathogenic strain of avian influenza in[Read More…]
