Pernod Ricard will sell its wine division to a player of global scale, with a route to market solely dedicated to the wine industry Pernod Ricard (Paris: RI) announced the signing of an agreement to sell its international strategic wine brands to Australian Wine Holdco Limited (AWL), a consortium of[Read More…]
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Coffee champions crowned at Singapore National Coffee Championships 2024
The winners of this prestigious competition, held at Speciality Coffee & Tea Asia, will represent Singapore at the World Coffee Championships 2025 held in four cities across three continents Speciality Food & Drinks Asia (SFDA) and Speciality Coffee & Tea Asia (SCTA), trade events dedicated to the artisan, gourmet, and[Read More…]
Multiple factors highlighted in milky fish research
Research conducted by the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) gathered data from both commercial and recreational fishers about affected snapper and their locations Fisheries New Zealand has released a detailed scientific report indicating that Milky White Flesh Syndrome found in snapper fish is likely caused by a[Read More…]
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 habits among children through its latest feasibility study, The Feel Good Study, exploring the relationship between fruits and vegetables (FV)[Read More…]
Mondelēz to invest $5Mn in biscuits and baked snacks category in Singapore
The Lab and Innovation Kitchen will serve as a strategic Centre of Excellence and regional hub driving creative development and innovation in the biscuits and baked snacks category Mondelēz International announced the inauguration of its Regional Biscuit and Baked Snacks Lab and Innovation Kitchen in Singapore, reaffirming its commitment to[Read More…]
New survey reveals consumer attitudes to food safety in Australia and New Zealand
FSANZ surveyed more than 2000 Australian and New Zealand consumers to understand their trust in and understanding of the shared food regulation system covering both countries A new survey has found that consumers rate nutrition above other food values such as naturalness, convenience, and country of origin, with almost three-quarters[Read More…]
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 has been placed on 5 months of community detention and fined $15,000. James Garry Millton was sentenced on 2 charges[Read More…]
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 bake due to potential contamination with foreign matter (metal). All batches and dates of this product are affected by the[Read More…]
Lion’s Spirits Business appoints Simon Edgar as General Manager
Simon most recently served as the Managing Director of Innocent Asia at Innocent Drinks, based in Hong Kong, since 2017 Australia’s leading beverage company Lion announced the appointment of Simon Edgar as the new General Manager of its spirits business, comprising Vanguard Luxury Brands and Four Pillars. Simon joins Lion[Read More…]
TricorBraun acquires Australian packaging distributors
Acquisitions expand TricorBraun’s Australian presence and strengthen its position as a leading packaging provider in ANZ Global packaging leader TricorBraun has acquired Australian spirits packaging distributor UniquePak and Australian industrial packaging distributor Alplas Products (Alplas), further expanding the company’s Australian presence and strengthening its position as a leading packaging provider in Australia and New[Read More…]
