Nestlé Launches On-Pack Initiative to Help New Zealanders Cut Food Waste

Nestlé is launching a new on-pack initiative in New Zealand to help address one of the most common causes of household food waste: confusion over date labels. The Sniff, Look, Taste pilot launches nationwide, with support from Nestlé’s national food rescue partner, the...

JBS Partners with Danantara to Expand Protein Business Across Southeast Asia

JBS has formed a strategic partnership with Danantara Investment Management, the investment arm of Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund, and intends to expand its presence across Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand and other Southeast Asian markets. The transaction includes a $2.5 billion equity in...

Barentz Strengthens APAC Footprint with Full Integration of Additive Solutions in Australia and New Zealand

In Australia and New Zealand, Barentz supports customers across key segments, including infant nutrition, bakery, confectionery, dairy, beverage, nutraceuticals and sports nutrition Barentz, a leading global speciality ingredient solution provider, announced that Additive Solutions has officiall...

FSANZ Seeks Public Feedback on Modernised Regulatory Framework for Toddler Milk

The review has considered the nutritional role of young child formula, available scientific evidence, and regulatory approaches adopted in other international markets Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has called for public submissions on a proposal to develop a modernised regulatory f...

Suntory Oceania Invests $13Mn in New Wiri Warehouse Facility

The investment reflects its continued focus on building a modern, resilient and sustainable manufacturing network across Oceania Suntory Oceania has unveiled a new $13 million inbound warehouse at its Auckland manufacturing site in Wiri, marking another milestone in the company’s long-term inv...

T&G Global Shifts Focus to Premium Apples, Eyes Sale of Fresh Produce Units

The sale to Bidfood is proposed to include T&G’s Fijian business and T&G Fresh’s Pacific Island Exports business T&G Global Limited announced it is in discussions to sell its New Zealand fresh produce business to the Turner family (original founding family of T&G), and its Fi...

New Soy Heart Health Claim Opens Growth Opportunities in Australia and New Zealand

Will McNair, Director of Soy Foods, Oil, and Global Team Development at the U.S. Soybean Export Council With food and beverage manufacturers increasingly focused on delivering products that combine nutrition, functionality, and consumer appeal, soy protein is gaining renewed attention as a scien...

India–New Zealand Sign Landmark Free Trade Agreement, Boosting Trade and Investment Prospects

The FTA will eliminate or reduce tariffs on 95 per cent of New Zealand’s exports to India, one of the most comprehensive outcomes in any Indian trade deal India and New Zealand have signed a historic Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking a major milestone in bilateral economic relations and open...

Fonterra Names Richard Allen as New CEO

Richard will step into the CEO role on 1 May 2026 Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd has announced the appointment of Richard Allen as its next Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Miles Hurrell. Chair Peter McBride says Richard is an exceptional leader who will bring to the CEO role a strong con...

Australia and New Zealand Approve Soy Protein Heart Health Claim

Isolated soy protein, derived from soybeans, contains 90 per cent protein and is a high-quality protein, providing all nine essential amino acids in the amounts needed by children and adults The U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) and Soy Nutrition Institute Global (SNI Globa...

Fonterra Completes Sale of Mainland Group to Lactalis

Fonterra will return $3.2 billion of divestment proceeds to farmer shareholders and unit holders via a $2.00 per share capital return Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd has completed the sale of its global consumer and associated businesses, Mainland Group, to Lactalis. Chairman Peter McBride sa...

New Zealand Winegrowers Appoints Anishka Jelicich as CEO

The appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer brings an opportunity for a fresh perspective, renewed focus, and a clear, united vision for the industry New Zealand Winegrowers (NZW) announced the appointment of Anishka Jelicich as its next Chief Executive Officer, commencing at the end of Jul...

Zespri Expands RubyRed Kiwifruit to 16 Markets, Volumes Surge to 5Mn Trays

The company is introducing RubyRed kiwifruit to new markets, including Australia, Vietnam, and Canada New Zealand's Zespri is significantly scaling up the availability of its premium RubyRed kiwifruit this season, with more than five million trays, equivalent to around 18,000 tonnes, set to reac...

Woolworths Group Achieves 100% Renewable Electricity across Australia and New Zealand

This milestone is projected to deliver a reduction of over 74 per cent in operational emissions, moving Woolworths closer towards its target of an 80 per cent reduction by 2030 From supermarkets and distribution centres to BIG W stores and support offices, Woolworths Group is now 100 per cent po...

Vinarchy appoints Nicole Battistessa as MD Australia and New Zealand

Battistessa brings more than 25 years of experience in leading global FMCG companies, including Nestlé, Unilever and Kimberly-Clark Vinarchy has announced the appointment of Nicole Battistessa as Managing Director, Australia and New Zealand, where she will oversee the company's commercial opera...

FSANZ Releases Guidance and Online Calculator Ahead of Alcohol Energy Labelling Rules

The changes aim to provide consumers with clear, consistent information and support broader public health initiatives by improving transparency around alcohol consumption Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has released new guidance along with an online calculator to help businesses pre...

Bacardi and CCEP join forces to elevate premium spirits in New Zealand

Iconic spirits, such as BACARDÍ rum, BOMBAY SAPPHIRE gin, GREY GOOSE vodka, PATRÓN tequila and 42BELOW vodka, will now be more accessible to Kiwi consumers Bacardi, the largest privately held international spirits company, has entered into a new agreement with Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (C...

Fonterra plans to expand successful organic business into South Island

This is in addition to continuing to recruit more organic farmers in the North Island, where more than 100 farms are currently part of the Fonterra Organic Programme Fonterra’s organic business has been going from strength to strength in recent years, with the Co-operative now inviting applica...

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