The research aligns with the New Zealand Government’s Aquaculture Strategy, which aims to build a $3 billion industry by 2035, including a $1 billion goal for the Greenshell mussel sector World-leading research from the University of Canterbury (UC) | Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha is set to revolutionise New Zealand’s[Read More…]
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Arla Foods Ingredients and Alchemy Agencies sign distribution agreement for ANZ
The ANZ region has the second highest per capita global spend on sports nutrition products, including bars, drinks and powder shakes, and Australia is the world’s third largest sports nutrition market Arla Foods Ingredients and Alchemy Agencies have announced a new distribution partnership to serve the performance nutrition market in[Read More…]
New Zealand Food Network teams up with kiwifruit industry to rescue kiwifruit
With the support of Zespri and in partnership with a nationwide network of packhouses, NZFN is leading the charge to increase access to nutritious kai and reduce food waste in the agriculture sector New Zealand Food Network (NZFN), the country’s largest food support charity and national food rescue, is working[Read More…]
Dairy, Kiwifruit, and Apples lead NZ’s April 2025 trade surplus surge
In April 2025, New Zealand exported $7.8 billion worth of goods while importing $6.4 billion New Zealand recorded a rare and significant monthly goods trade surplus of $1.4 billion in April 2025 — only the fourth time in the country’s history that the monthly surplus has exceeded $1 billion, according[Read More…]
New Zealand’s Alliance Group sells former plant site in South Canterbury
Alliance announced the closure of the Smithfield plant in October 2024, following a consultation period with staff Alliance Group has confirmed the sale of its former Smithfield meat processing plant site in Timaru, South Canterbury, New Zealand. The 32-hectare site has been purchased for development with the agreement unconditional. Both[Read More…]
NZ Government commits $4.95 Bn to boost food and fibre sector
The food and fibre sector is expected to contribute $56.9 billion to our economy this year alone Agriculture Minister Todd McClay has announced that the New Zealand Government will allocate $4.95 billion over the next four years to maintain core funding for the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI). “The food[Read More…]
AWL forms Vinarchy new global wine company
Vinarchy is one of the world’s largest specialist wine companies, with more than AU$ 1.5 billion in annual net sales revenue Australian Wine Holdco Limited (AWL) – a consortium of international institutional investors – announces the creation of Vinarchy, a new global wine company and future industry leader. Vinarchy combines[Read More…]
Nescafé launches Mocha inspired by KitKat in New Zealand
This new frothy coffee brings together two iconic brands, blending the signature coffee and velvety froth of Nescafé with the irresistible rich chocolate and wafer flavour of KitKat In a move that’s sure to delight coffee and chocolate lovers across New Zealand, Nescafé and KitKat have teamed up to launch a NEW frothy coffee – Nescafé Mocha inspired by KitKat.[Read More…]
From Vine to Vision: New Zealand Wine’s roadmap to net zero by 2050
Dr Edwin Massey, the General Manager of Sustainability at New Zealand Winegrowers As sustainability increasingly becomes a crucial aspect of global agriculture, the New Zealand wine industry is positioning itself as a leader in environmental stewardship and climate resilience. Dr Edwin Massey, the General Manager of Sustainability at New Zealand[Read More…]
New Zealand wine industry’s report shows commitment to sustainability
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…]
