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Debate good, detail lacking – GAG and Monopoly Watch on NZ’s First supermarket policy
20 Apr 2026   /

Debate good, detail lacking – GAG and Monopoly Watch on NZ’s First supermarket policy

New Zealand First’s election policy to forcibly break up the supermarket duopoly draws both cautious praise and some scepticism from consumer advocates and industry watchdogs.

Scales’ European JV partner investigated
20 Apr 2026   /

Scales’ European JV partner investigated

Krispy Kreme claws back profit
20 Apr 2026  

Krispy Kreme claws back profit

Perspectives: The Middle East crisis has exposed NZ to a global fertiliser shock. Where is its plan?
20 Apr 2026   /

Perspectives: The Middle East crisis has exposed NZ to a global fertiliser shock. Where is its plan?

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Monday 20 April
20 Apr 2026  

Monday 20 April

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 17 April?
17 Apr 2026   /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 17 April?

Friday 17 April
17 Apr 2026  

Friday 17 April

“Significantly greater investment required than anticipated” – Fresh Dynamics liquidation
16 Apr 2026   /

“Significantly greater investment required than anticipated” – Fresh Dynamics liquidation

Who is Comvita’s proposed new backer, Fraser and Neave?
16 Apr 2026   /

Who is Comvita’s proposed new backer, Fraser and Neave?

Split food sector first half at Scott Technology
16 Apr 2026  

Split food sector first half at Scott Technology

Briefs

20 Apr 2026   /

TradeWindow CEO resigns due to illness

20 Apr 2026  

NZ-India FTA to be signed next week

20 Apr 2026  

March retail spend up as petrol prices surge

20 Apr 2026  

Cooks Coffee sales up on expansion and demand

17 Apr 2026   /

Zespri to manage around Cyclone Vaianu, Middle East war impacts

17 Apr 2026   /

Petrol and diesel prices jump in March – Stats NZ

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Opinion

Perspectives: Iran War set to deliver higher inflation and interest rates despite weaker economy – Infometrics
17 Apr 2026   /

Perspectives: Iran War set to deliver higher inflation and interest rates despite weaker economy – Infometrics

Perspectives: NZ’s brand a strategic asset in trust-deficit world – David Downs
14 Apr 2026   /

Perspectives: NZ’s brand a strategic asset in trust-deficit world – David Downs

Perspectives: The domino effect of the Hormuz closure and global food supply
9 Apr 2026   /

Perspectives: The domino effect of the Hormuz closure and global food supply

Investment

“Significantly greater investment required than anticipated” – Fresh Dynamics liquidation
16 Apr 2026   /

“Significantly greater investment required than anticipated” – Fresh Dynamics liquidation

Comvita cap raise and new strategic partner
15 Apr 2026  

Comvita cap raise and new strategic partner

Lion completes $7.2m Speight’s boiler project
15 Apr 2026   /

Lion completes $7.2m Speight’s boiler project

People

TradeWindow CEO resigns due to illness
20 Apr 2026   /

TradeWindow CEO resigns due to illness

Food Moves: V Energy, Free AF and Bidfood’s new brand and marketing leaders and more!
17 Apr 2026   /

Food Moves: V Energy, Free AF and Bidfood’s new brand and marketing leaders and more!

Perspectives: NZ’s brand a strategic asset in trust-deficit world – David Downs
14 Apr 2026   /

Perspectives: NZ’s brand a strategic asset in trust-deficit world – David Downs

Corporate & Results

Cooks Coffee sales up on expansion and demand
20 Apr 2026  

Cooks Coffee sales up on expansion and demand

NZTE supply chain, financial resilience webinars
17 Apr 2026   /

NZTE supply chain, financial resilience webinars

Split food sector first half at Scott Technology
16 Apr 2026  

Split food sector first half at Scott Technology

Innovation & Technology

TradeWindow CEO resigns due to illness
20 Apr 2026   /

TradeWindow CEO resigns due to illness

‘Fish factory of the future’ – new tech unlocks NZ’s marine extract potential
9 Apr 2026   /

‘Fish factory of the future’ – new tech unlocks NZ’s marine extract potential

Agritech Unleashed hitting Auckland in April
9 Apr 2026   /

Agritech Unleashed hitting Auckland in April

Environment

Lion completes $7.2m Speight’s boiler project
15 Apr 2026   /

Lion completes $7.2m Speight’s boiler project

Hospitality NZ lands food waste pilot funding
26 Mar 2026   /

Hospitality NZ lands food waste pilot funding

AgriZeroNZ adds Rumin8 to portfolio
26 Mar 2026  

AgriZeroNZ adds Rumin8 to portfolio

Data

March retail spend up as petrol prices surge
20 Apr 2026  

March retail spend up as petrol prices surge

Petrol and diesel prices jump in March – Stats NZ
17 Apr 2026   /

Petrol and diesel prices jump in March – Stats NZ

Beef cattle numbers on the rise
16 Apr 2026   /

Beef cattle numbers on the rise

Research & Reports

Hospo does it tough as consumers divert spending to fuel – Westpac
14 Apr 2026   /

Hospo does it tough as consumers divert spending to fuel – Westpac

Research Funding NZ’s inaugural board appointed
29 Jan 2026   /

Research Funding NZ’s inaugural board appointed

Younger Kiwis lead the way with drinking behaviour change – Lion NZ research
9 Dec 2025   /

Younger Kiwis lead the way with drinking behaviour change – Lion NZ research

NPD

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 17 April?
17 Apr 2026   /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 17 April?

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 10 April?
10 Apr 2026   /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 10 April?

FMCG brands in April Fools’ NPD
2 Apr 2026  

FMCG brands in April Fools’ NPD

Video

KitKat wins Kantar’s first Ad Impact Award of the year
20 Mar 2025   /

KitKat wins Kantar’s first Ad Impact Award of the year

Sanford profiles fish health and water quality technician Emily Barnett
20 Feb 2025  

Sanford profiles fish health and water quality technician Emily Barnett

Kantar’s 2024 Supreme Ad Impact Award Winner
22 Jan 2025   /

Kantar’s 2024 Supreme Ad Impact Award Winner

Watch: NZTE CEO Peter Chrisp’s Japan trade mission – ‘regulators bark, but retailers bite’
3 Jul 2024  

Watch: NZTE CEO Peter Chrisp’s Japan trade mission – ‘regulators bark, but retailers bite’

Watch: Beyond meat or milk – how, where and why alt proteins will change land use in NZ
19 Apr 2024   /

Watch: Beyond meat or milk – how, where and why alt proteins will change land use in NZ

Watch: Woolworths CEO Brad Banducci threatened with jail in testy Senate hearing
17 Apr 2024   /

Watch: Woolworths CEO Brad Banducci threatened with jail in testy Senate hearing

Dairy

Fonterra sale boosts Pāmu dividend to $25m
16 Apr 2026   /

Fonterra sale boosts Pāmu dividend to $25m

Beef cattle numbers on the rise
16 Apr 2026   /

Beef cattle numbers on the rise

A2 Milk outlook sours on China IMF challenges…
13 Apr 2026  

A2 Milk outlook sours on China IMF challenges…

Meat

Scales’ European JV partner investigated
20 Apr 2026   /

Scales’ European JV partner investigated

FPI: Annual inflation eases in March
17 Apr 2026  

FPI: Annual inflation eases in March

Split food sector first half at Scott Technology
16 Apr 2026  

Split food sector first half at Scott Technology

Plant-based

Lee on Sunfed’s legacy as solvent windup completes
1 Apr 2026  

Lee on Sunfed’s legacy as solvent windup completes

Teiny pivot: Why the oat milk startup is swapping supermarket for supply chain
26 Mar 2026   /

Teiny pivot: Why the oat milk startup is swapping supermarket for supply chain

Angel Food takes on new category
24 Mar 2026   /

Angel Food takes on new category

Beverage

Food Moves: V Energy, Free AF and Bidfood’s new brand and marketing leaders and more!
17 Apr 2026   /

Food Moves: V Energy, Free AF and Bidfood’s new brand and marketing leaders and more!

“Significantly greater investment required than anticipated” – Fresh Dynamics liquidation
16 Apr 2026   /

“Significantly greater investment required than anticipated” – Fresh Dynamics liquidation

NZ Winegrowers’ new white wine emoji campaign
16 Apr 2026   /

NZ Winegrowers’ new white wine emoji campaign

Produce

Zespri to manage around Cyclone Vaianu, Middle East war impacts
17 Apr 2026   /

Zespri to manage around Cyclone Vaianu, Middle East war impacts

Listeria fears prompt sprout recall
16 Apr 2026  

Listeria fears prompt sprout recall

Fresh blueberry import consultation extended
14 Apr 2026   /

Fresh blueberry import consultation extended

Seafood

NZ King Salmon upgrades earnings, widens range on Middle East uncertainty
17 Apr 2026  

NZ King Salmon upgrades earnings, widens range on Middle East uncertainty

Talley’s in Westport consolidation consultation
13 Apr 2026   /

Talley’s in Westport consolidation consultation

‘Fish factory of the future’ – new tech unlocks NZ’s marine extract potential
9 Apr 2026   /

‘Fish factory of the future’ – new tech unlocks NZ’s marine extract potential

Honey & VMS

Comvita cap raise and new strategic partner
15 Apr 2026  

Comvita cap raise and new strategic partner

Unilever to buy supplements brand Grüns
10 Apr 2026   /

Unilever to buy supplements brand Grüns

‘Fish factory of the future’ – new tech unlocks NZ’s marine extract potential
9 Apr 2026   /

‘Fish factory of the future’ – new tech unlocks NZ’s marine extract potential

Confectionery, Spreads & Snacks

Loco Love Classic Chewy Caramel recall
1 Apr 2026  

Loco Love Classic Chewy Caramel recall

Whittaker’s Hotel Sweet adds more bookings
31 Mar 2026   /

Whittaker’s Hotel Sweet adds more bookings

Sun’days brand Dubai-Style Choc Mousse recall
30 Mar 2026   /

Sun’days brand Dubai-Style Choc Mousse recall

Bakery, Cereals & Grains

Krispy Kreme claws back profit
20 Apr 2026  

Krispy Kreme claws back profit

Rebrand for Emma-Jane’s Foodservice
10 Apr 2026   /

Rebrand for Emma-Jane’s Foodservice

Supermarket hot cross buns, ranked best to worst – Consumer NZ
24 Mar 2026   /

Supermarket hot cross buns, ranked best to worst – Consumer NZ

Audio

Supermarket & Grocery

Debate good, detail lacking – GAG and Monopoly Watch on NZ’s First supermarket policy
20 Apr 2026   /

Debate good, detail lacking – GAG and Monopoly Watch on NZ’s First supermarket policy

FPI: Annual inflation eases in March
17 Apr 2026  

FPI: Annual inflation eases in March

‘Supplier request will be assessed on individual merits’ – Foodstuffs’ fuel price rise process
15 Apr 2026   /

‘Supplier request will be assessed on individual merits’ – Foodstuffs’ fuel price rise process

Foodservice

FPI: Annual inflation eases in March
17 Apr 2026  

FPI: Annual inflation eases in March

Rebrand for Emma-Jane’s Foodservice
10 Apr 2026   /

Rebrand for Emma-Jane’s Foodservice

Middle East conflict: “The pain is coming through now” – Service Foods
25 Mar 2026   /

Middle East conflict: “The pain is coming through now” – Service Foods

Hospitality & QSR

Krispy Kreme claws back profit
20 Apr 2026  

Krispy Kreme claws back profit

Cooks Coffee sales up on expansion and demand
20 Apr 2026  

Cooks Coffee sales up on expansion and demand

Hospo does it tough as consumers divert spending to fuel – Westpac
14 Apr 2026   /

Hospo does it tough as consumers divert spending to fuel – Westpac

Packaging

Fonterra settles Greenpeace Anchor legal case
2 Apr 2026   /

Fonterra settles Greenpeace Anchor legal case

Perspectives: Researchers develop biodegradable, plant‑based packaging from natural fibres
20 Mar 2026   /

Perspectives: Researchers develop biodegradable, plant‑based packaging from natural fibres

Lion recalling Steinlager mislabelled as 0%
5 Mar 2026   /

Lion recalling Steinlager mislabelled as 0%

Convenience & Retail

Retail spend hit by skyrocketing fuel prices – Retail NZ
15 Apr 2026   /

Retail spend hit by skyrocketing fuel prices – Retail NZ

Retail NZ Awards return for 2026
25 Mar 2026   /

Retail NZ Awards return for 2026

Retail spending gains momentum in Q4
25 Feb 2026   /

Retail spending gains momentum in Q4

Delivery & Meal Kit

My Food Bag upbeat on H2 gains
17 Mar 2026  

My Food Bag upbeat on H2 gains

Amazon strikes Harris Farm deal in Aus
28 Jan 2026   /

Amazon strikes Harris Farm deal in Aus

Wonky Box’s Simms on grocery gains and sustainable growth
17 Dec 2025  

Wonky Box’s Simms on grocery gains and sustainable growth

Transport & Distribution

Petrol and diesel prices jump in March – Stats NZ
17 Apr 2026   /

Petrol and diesel prices jump in March – Stats NZ

NZ fuel stocks steady despite shipping delays – MBIE
16 Apr 2026   /

NZ fuel stocks steady despite shipping delays – MBIE

Fuel stocks stable, oil price falls on ceasefire
9 Apr 2026   /

Fuel stocks stable, oil price falls on ceasefire

Marketing, Advertising & Campaigns

NZ Winegrowers’ new white wine emoji campaign
16 Apr 2026   /

NZ Winegrowers’ new white wine emoji campaign

Perspectives: NZ’s brand a strategic asset in trust-deficit world – David Downs
14 Apr 2026   /

Perspectives: NZ’s brand a strategic asset in trust-deficit world – David Downs

Rebrand for Emma-Jane’s Foodservice
10 Apr 2026   /

Rebrand for Emma-Jane’s Foodservice

Pet Food

Scales’ European JV partner investigated
20 Apr 2026   /

Scales’ European JV partner investigated

Sealord lands in pet food aisle
25 Mar 2026   /

Sealord lands in pet food aisle

B Corp for Natural Pet Food Group
24 Mar 2026   /

B Corp for Natural Pet Food Group

Politics

Debate good, detail lacking – GAG and Monopoly Watch on NZ’s First supermarket policy
20 Apr 2026   /

Debate good, detail lacking – GAG and Monopoly Watch on NZ’s First supermarket policy

NZ-India FTA to be signed next week
20 Apr 2026  

NZ-India FTA to be signed next week

NZFGC, NZAPI back bipartisan India FTA call
17 Apr 2026   /

NZFGC, NZAPI back bipartisan India FTA call

Regulation & Policy

Debate good, detail lacking – GAG and Monopoly Watch on NZ’s First supermarket policy
20 Apr 2026   /

Debate good, detail lacking – GAG and Monopoly Watch on NZ’s First supermarket policy

NZ-India FTA to be signed next week
20 Apr 2026  

NZ-India FTA to be signed next week

NZFGC, NZAPI back bipartisan India FTA call
17 Apr 2026   /

NZFGC, NZAPI back bipartisan India FTA call

Trade & Export

Perspectives: The Middle East crisis has exposed NZ to a global fertiliser shock. Where is its plan?
20 Apr 2026   /

Perspectives: The Middle East crisis has exposed NZ to a global fertiliser shock. Where is its plan?

NZ-India FTA to be signed next week
20 Apr 2026  

NZ-India FTA to be signed next week

Zespri to manage around Cyclone Vaianu, Middle East war impacts
17 Apr 2026   /

Zespri to manage around Cyclone Vaianu, Middle East war impacts

Employment

Talley’s in Westport consolidation consultation
13 Apr 2026   /

Talley’s in Westport consolidation consultation

TAIC investigating missing Amaltal Mariner worker
8 Apr 2026  

TAIC investigating missing Amaltal Mariner worker

Minimum, living wages increase today
1 Apr 2026  

Minimum, living wages increase today

Education & Training

Primary sector student scholarships awarded
25 Feb 2026   /

Primary sector student scholarships awarded

HortNZ opens 2026 Industry Training Scholarships
20 Feb 2026   /

HortNZ opens 2026 Industry Training Scholarships

School lunch contract ‘onerous’ for Compass NZ
9 Feb 2026   /

School lunch contract ‘onerous’ for Compass NZ

Legal

A2 agrees $75m class action settlement
8 Apr 2026  

A2 agrees $75m class action settlement

Fonterra settles Greenpeace Anchor legal case
2 Apr 2026   /

Fonterra settles Greenpeace Anchor legal case

Woolworths fined $33k over Dunedin rodent infestation
30 Mar 2026   /

Woolworths fined $33k over Dunedin rodent infestation

Conferences

NZFGC Conference: What precedent does the first disputes resolution decision set?
13 Nov 2025  

NZFGC Conference: What precedent does the first disputes resolution decision set?

Innovate for consumer needs not trends – O’Rourke
29 Oct 2025  

Innovate for consumer needs not trends – O’Rourke

HNZ25: Despite the headlines, hospitality is not in decline
11 Jun 2025  

HNZ25: Despite the headlines, hospitality is not in decline

Events

Agritech Unleashed hitting Auckland in April
9 Apr 2026   /

Agritech Unleashed hitting Auckland in April

Christchurch Food Show underway
27 Mar 2026  

Christchurch Food Show underway

Entries open for New World Emerge 2026
26 Mar 2026  

Entries open for New World Emerge 2026

Awards

Cooks’ Esquire Ireland scoops franchise award
16 Apr 2026   /

Cooks’ Esquire Ireland scoops franchise award

Outstanding Food Producer Awards medal winners named
14 Apr 2026  

Outstanding Food Producer Awards medal winners named

Food truck triumph in Burger Nation 2026
2 Apr 2026  

Food truck triumph in Burger Nation 2026

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