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…]
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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…]
PepsiCo to acquire full ownership of Sabra and Obela
Enables PepsiCo to accelerate innovation in refrigerated fresh dips and spreads to meet growing consumer demand PepsiCo announced its agreement to acquire the remaining 50 per cent interest in Sabra Dipping Company, LLC (Sabra) and PepsiCo-Strauss Fresh Dips & Spreads International GmbH (Obela) and become the sole owner of these companies, which[Read More…]
Mondelēz International appoints Toby Smith as president for Australia, New Zealand and Japan
Toby will now oversee 2,300 employees, eight manufacturing plants and a business that sources from over 700 local Australian suppliers Mondelēz International, custodians of iconic and well-loved brands including Cadbury Dairy Milk, Oreo and The Natural Confectionery Company, announced the appointment of Toby Smith as President of Japan, Australia and[Read More…]
Kerry drives dairy innovation in Australia and New Zealand with advanced lactase solutions
The Australian and New Zealand market for lactose-free dairy products and alternatives is projected to reach EUR938 million With rising lactose intolerance affecting an estimated 30-60 per cent of the population in Australia and New Zealand, Kerry is meeting surging demand for lactose-free dairy options in the region through its[Read More…]
Arnott’s Group acquires New Zealand’s three food brands
The newly acquired brands are well-known in New Zealand’s nutritional snack market, providing a variety of products such as muesli bars, baked slices, nuts, and snack mixes The Arnott’s Group announced it acquired three well-known New Zealand brands—Mother Earth, Flemings, and VP—from food manufacturer Prolife Foods Limited. The newly acquired[Read More…]
Innovations and strategic collaborations: AsureQuality’s commitment to food safety
These initiatives demonstrate AsureQuality’s commitment to driving innovation in food safety, environmental sustainability, and biosecurity AsureQuality has actively worked on numerous innovative initiatives in 2024 to enhance food safety, sustainability, and lab technology advancements. Here’s an overview of key projects and developments: Sustainable Farm Lending: In collaboration with rural lenders,[Read More…]
Samyang Corporation achieves novel food approval for allulose in Australia and New Zealand
Allulose is a rare sugar with 70 per cent of the sweetness of sucrose but nearly zero calories Samyang Corporation is the first allulose producer globally to enter the Australian and New Zealand markets. Samyang recently announced that it has received FSANZ approval to sell allulose as a safe food ingredient in Australia and New[Read More…]
Nissin to establish food trading company in Australia
By establishing a local presence in Australia and New Zealand, the Group will be able to enhance its marketing activities in both markets Nissin Foods Company Limited announced that the Group and Nissin Asia have entered into a joint venture agreement which provides for the formation of a joint venture[Read More…]
