Samantha is an experienced leader and most recently was a Senior Consultant for Wine Network Consulting, specialising in viticulture and wine business advice The Board of Vinehealth Australia is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Samantha Scarratt as Chief Executive Officer. Samantha is an experienced leader and most recently[Read More…]
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Fonterra to expand Studholme site to grow protein ingredients offering
The investment of around $75 million is part of the Co-op’s strategy to grow value through its world-leading Ingredients business Fonterra is set to expand its Studholme site on the South Island, New Zealand to create a hub for high-value proteins. Fonterra’s proteins have enhanced functionality and are designed to[Read More…]
Pernod Ricard to sell portfolio of strategic international wines to AWL
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 announced the signing of an agreement to sell its international strategic wine brands to Australian Wine Holdco Limited (AWL), a consortium of international institutional[Read More…]
New Zealand takes action in response to Australia’s tomato virus find
All imported tomatoes from Australia currently come from Queensland and not South Australia Biosecurity New Zealand has placed import restrictions on tomato seed imports from Australia, after the detection of tomato brown rugose fruit virus at 2 South Australian growing properties. “We’ve stepped up our biosecurity requirements in response to[Read More…]
Synlait and a2 Milk resolve dispute over infant formula
This contract granted Synlait exclusivity in supplying infant milk formula products in China, Australia, and New Zealand Synlait Milk Limited (Synlait) and The a2 Milk Company have reached a conditional agreement to settle all disputes, including those related to exclusivity, pricing, and other issues that were subject to arbitration. Grant[Read More…]
Sprout Agritech appoints Dr Sandhya Sriram as CEO
Dr Sriram comes with an impressive background in the global early-stage tech industry Sprout Agritech has appointed Dr Sandhya Sriram as CEO. Dr Sandhya Sriram is the former Group CEO and Co-founder of Shiok Meats Pte. Ltd., Singapore, the first cultivated seafood & meat company in Southeast Asia and the[Read More…]
DKSH extends distribution agreement with Cosucra in Australia and New Zealand
Following a successful partnership in several countries in Europe and Asia, including Germany, Switzerland, and the Philippines, Cosucra has once again entrusted DKSH to grow its natural and healthy food ingredients business in Australia and New Zealand DKSH’s Business Unit Performance Materials, a leading distributor of speciality chemicals and ingredients,[Read More…]
Pernod Ricard to sell international strategic wine brand to Australian Wine Holdco
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…]
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…]
