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Wednesday 04 November 2026

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My Food Bag rules out sale

4 Nov 2026

My Food Bag rules out sale

My Food Bag will remain an NZX-listed standalone business after a six-month strategic review and market testing process concluded without a takeover.

Japanese giants buy LSG Sky Chefs NZ in $236m deal

4 Nov 2026 LSG Sky Chefs / M&A

Japanese giants buy LSG Sky Chefs NZ in $236m deal

NXW partners with European dairy player in hybrid push

4 Nov 2026 ingredients / NXW

NXW partners with European dairy player in hybrid push

Perspectives: The science and politics behind the panic over ultraprocessed foods

4 Nov 2026 Perspectives

Perspectives: The science and politics behind the panic over ultraprocessed foods

Briefs

4 Nov 2026 Apples / M&A

NZRLC clears $18.8m ex-Kiwi Crunch orchard sale

4 Nov 2026 Alcohol / Lion NZ

Lion’s Alcohol&Me hits 1 million users

4 Nov 2026 Arable / Hawke's Bay

Hawke’s Bay seed facility gets RIF loan

4 Nov 2026 Fisheries / Government

Fines introduced to curb coastal overharvesting

3 Nov 2026 Imports / NZFS

New safety guidance, template launched for NZ food importers

3 Nov 2026 Investment / Restaurant Association

Link and RANZ tie-up on hospo biz sales

Opinion

Perspectives: Climate crisis is affecting children’s nutrition

29 Sep 2026 Climate Change / Opinion

Perspectives: Climate crisis is affecting children’s nutrition

Perspectives: Snack names influence how filling we imagine they will be — research

28 Sep 2026 Marketing / Opinion

Perspectives: Snack names influence how filling we imagine they will be — research

Perspectives: AI is helping businesses learn what customers will pay – and workers will accept

15 Sep 2026 AI / Opinion

Perspectives: AI is helping businesses learn what customers will pay – and workers will accept

Investment

NZRLC clears $18.8m ex-Kiwi Crunch orchard sale

4 Nov 2026 Apples / M&A

NZRLC clears $18.8m ex-Kiwi Crunch orchard sale

Hawke’s Bay seed facility gets RIF loan

4 Nov 2026 Arable / Hawke's Bay

Hawke’s Bay seed facility gets RIF loan

Hectre targets export write-offs with $5m push

3 Nov 2026 Hectre / Innovation

Hectre targets export write-offs with $5m push

People

Food Moves: Senior Griffin’s and Mars exits, changes at Suntory, Coca-Cola, Nestlé Purina and more!

30 Oct 2026 Food Moves

Food Moves: Senior Griffin’s and Mars exits, changes at Suntory, Coca-Cola, Nestlé Purina and more!

Comvita reshuffles board, adds ThaiBev executive

29 Oct 2026 Comvita / Corporate & Results

Comvita reshuffles board, adds ThaiBev executive

Food Moves: New Prolife CEO, senior sales hires at Service Foods, Sanitarium, plus Lion, Zespri and more!

23 Oct 2026 Food Moves

Food Moves: New Prolife CEO, senior sales hires at Service Foods, Sanitarium, plus Lion, Zespri and more!

Corporate & Results

My Food Bag rules out sale

4 Nov 2026

My Food Bag rules out sale

Price deflation, post-Ooshies slump soften Woolworths NZ Q1

29 Oct 2026 Woolworths

Price deflation, post-Ooshies slump soften Woolworths NZ Q1

Comvita reshuffles board, adds ThaiBev executive

29 Oct 2026 Comvita / Corporate & Results

Comvita reshuffles board, adds ThaiBev executive

Innovation & Technology

NXW partners with European dairy player in hybrid push

4 Nov 2026 ingredients / NXW

NXW partners with European dairy player in hybrid push

Hectre targets export write-offs with $5m push

3 Nov 2026 Hectre / Innovation

Hectre targets export write-offs with $5m push

Sprout Fund II: Official launch, target and timetable

29 Oct 2026 Investment / Sprout

Sprout Fund II: Official launch, target and timetable

Environment

High Court hears legal challenge over dolphin fishing protections

28 Oct 2026 Fisheries / Legal

High Court hears legal challenge over dolphin fishing protections

BurgerFuel partners with Withwild to back Fiordland conservation

15 Oct 2026 Burger Fuel / NPD

BurgerFuel partners with Withwild to back Fiordland conservation

Beyond Waste: Rethinking Food in Aotearoa webinar

6 Oct 2026 Events / Food rescue

Beyond Waste: Rethinking Food in Aotearoa webinar

Data

NZ dairy hits record per-cow production

3 Nov 2026 Dairy

NZ dairy hits record per-cow production

September goods exports up 15%

20 Oct 2026 Export / Stats NZ

September goods exports up 15%

Foodstuffs books 1.6% FPI price rise comparison

19 Oct 2026 Foodstuffs / FPI

Foodstuffs books 1.6% FPI price rise comparison

Research & Reports

Intentional and precision choices shape Innova’s 2027 food trends

14 Oct 2026 Consumer / NPD

Intentional and precision choices shape Innova’s 2027 food trends

Nats promise $20m fish-tech fund, Hauraki protection

12 Oct 2026 Election 2026 / Fisheries

Nats promise $20m fish-tech fund, Hauraki protection

Massey partners with global festival for artisanal gelato research

15 Sep 2026 Massey University / Research

Massey partners with global festival for artisanal gelato research

NPD

…as transformation drives top line towards $100m, but China exit weighs on bottom line

3 Nov 2026 Export / Natural Pet Food Group

…as transformation drives top line towards $100m, but China exit weighs on bottom line

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 30 October

30 Oct 2026 Fresh Cuts

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 30 October

Pure Food Co steps further into standard foods

29 Oct 2026 Pure Food Co

Pure Food Co steps further into standard foods

Dairy

NXW partners with European dairy player in hybrid push

4 Nov 2026 ingredients / NXW

NXW partners with European dairy player in hybrid push

NZ dairy hits record per-cow production

3 Nov 2026 Dairy

NZ dairy hits record per-cow production

IDF World Dairy Summit heads for Auckland

2 Nov 2026 Dairy / Events

IDF World Dairy Summit heads for Auckland

Meat

Scott Technology posts record revenue, EBITDA

22 Oct 2026 Scott Technology

Scott Technology posts record revenue, EBITDA

Woolworths ends South Island in-store butchers

21 Oct 2026 Meat / Woolworths

Woolworths ends South Island in-store butchers

FSSI butchers snag sausage medals

19 Oct 2026 Awards / FSSI

FSSI butchers snag sausage medals

Plant-based

Andfoods enters Singapore foodservice, $6m raise underway

29 Oct 2026 Andfoods

Andfoods enters Singapore foodservice, $6m raise underway

Aus leader MilkLab enters NZ grocery

12 Aug 2026 MilkLab / Plant-based

Aus leader MilkLab enters NZ grocery

Vitasoy takes impairment in trans-Tasman business reset

29 Jun 2026 Plant-based / Vitasoy

Vitasoy takes impairment in trans-Tasman business reset

Beverage

Format and function – Oatly’s foodservice future trends

23 Oct 2026 Consumer / Foodservice

Format and function – Oatly’s foodservice future trends

Functional drinks sweep return of NZ Beverage Awards

20 Oct 2026 Awards / NZ beverage council

Functional drinks sweep return of NZ Beverage Awards

Pernod Ricard pushes Absolut x Tabasco

19 Oct 2026 Marketing / Pernod Ricard

Pernod Ricard pushes Absolut x Tabasco

Produce

CPI: Vegetable prices push quarterly inflation up, annual rate eases

22 Oct 2026 inflation

CPI: Vegetable prices push quarterly inflation up, annual rate eases

Ovāvo inks US joint venture, cap raise underway

20 Oct 2026 Ingredient / Ovavo

Ovāvo inks US joint venture, cap raise underway

NZ Vegetable Council in satirical seasonal asparagus campaign

14 Oct 2026 Campaigns / NZ vegetable Council

NZ Vegetable Council in satirical seasonal asparagus campaign

Seafood

Fines introduced to curb coastal overharvesting

4 Nov 2026 Fisheries / Government

Fines introduced to curb coastal overharvesting

High Court hears legal challenge over dolphin fishing protections

28 Oct 2026 Fisheries / Legal

High Court hears legal challenge over dolphin fishing protections

Ngāi Tahi in $72m Sanford exit

27 Oct 2026 Ngai Tahu Holdings / Sanford

Ngāi Tahi in $72m Sanford exit

Honey & VMS

Comvita reshuffles board, adds ThaiBev executive

29 Oct 2026 Comvita / Corporate & Results

Comvita reshuffles board, adds ThaiBev executive

Blis CRO resigns

22 Oct 2026 Blis / People

Blis CRO resigns

Govt progresses updates to apiculture pest management plan

2 Oct 2026 apiculture / Biosecurity

Govt progresses updates to apiculture pest management plan

Confectionery, Spreads & Snacks

Bricks and mortar for bean-to-bar Shirl & Moss

20 Oct 2026 Chocolate

Bricks and mortar for bean-to-bar Shirl & Moss

Pic’s targets on-the-go growth with pouch relaunch

8 Oct 2026 NPD / Pic's

Pic’s targets on-the-go growth with pouch relaunch

Contract manufacturer steps into Westie Food Group breach

28 Sep 2026 Bakery / receivership

Contract manufacturer steps into Westie Food Group breach

Bakery, Cereals & Grains

Woolworths bread recall

2 Nov 2026 Recall / Woolworths

Woolworths bread recall

2026 Sausage Roll champion crowned

5 Oct 2026 Awards / Bakels

2026 Sausage Roll champion crowned

Montana puts Maketū Pies on the block

1 Oct 2026 Maketu / Montana Group

Montana puts Maketū Pies on the block

Audio

Supermarket & Grocery

FSSI profit rebounds as revenue nears $4bn…

2 Nov 2026 FSSI / Grocery

FSSI profit rebounds as revenue nears $4bn…

…while FSNI pulls public reporting, completes Trents deal

2 Nov 2026 FSNI

…while FSNI pulls public reporting, completes Trents deal

The Warehouse lays out new grocery strategy

2 Nov 2026 Grocery / The Warehouse

The Warehouse lays out new grocery strategy

Foodservice

Japanese giants buy LSG Sky Chefs NZ in $236m deal

4 Nov 2026 LSG Sky Chefs / M&A

Japanese giants buy LSG Sky Chefs NZ in $236m deal

Andfoods enters Singapore foodservice, $6m raise underway

29 Oct 2026 Andfoods

Andfoods enters Singapore foodservice, $6m raise underway

Hospitality NZ, Restaurant Association exploring merger, warn separate futures unsustainable

27 Oct 2026 Hospitality NZ / Restaurant Association

Hospitality NZ, Restaurant Association exploring merger, warn separate futures unsustainable

Hospitality & QSR

Japanese giants buy LSG Sky Chefs NZ in $236m deal

4 Nov 2026 LSG Sky Chefs / M&A

Japanese giants buy LSG Sky Chefs NZ in $236m deal

Link and RANZ tie-up on hospo biz sales

3 Nov 2026 Investment / Restaurant Association

Link and RANZ tie-up on hospo biz sales

Gallery: Eden Park opens $10m hospitality, events venue

2 Nov 2026 Hospitality

Gallery: Eden Park opens $10m hospitality, events venue

Packaging

New safety guidance, template launched for NZ food importers

3 Nov 2026 Imports / NZFS

New safety guidance, template launched for NZ food importers

HSR: What has FSANZ changed for second round consultation?

30 Oct 2026 FSANZ / HSR

HSR: What has FSANZ changed for second round consultation?

Nestlé in Consumer NZ’s Yeah, Nah Awards

21 Oct 2026 Consumer NZ

Nestlé in Consumer NZ’s Yeah, Nah Awards

Convenience & Retail

Night ’n Day expands hometown footprint

28 Oct 2026 Investment / Night'nDay

Night ’n Day expands hometown footprint

ComCom caps commercial interchange fees

23 Oct 2026 Prices / Regulation

ComCom caps commercial interchange fees

Woolworths Roselands latest FreshChoice recruit

21 Oct 2026 FreshChoice / Woolworths

Woolworths Roselands latest FreshChoice recruit

Delivery & Meal Kit

My Food Bag rules out sale

4 Nov 2026

My Food Bag rules out sale

Nestlé in Consumer NZ’s Yeah, Nah Awards

21 Oct 2026 Consumer NZ

Nestlé in Consumer NZ’s Yeah, Nah Awards

Sporty Spice backs fourth Uber x Red Cross clothing drive

2 Oct 2026 Uber / Uber Eats

Sporty Spice backs fourth Uber x Red Cross clothing drive

Transport & Distribution

Election 2026: Nats pledge $2.65bn for Auckland, Canterbury roading

7 Oct 2026 infrastructure / Politics

Election 2026: Nats pledge $2.65bn for Auckland, Canterbury roading

FSNI’s electric truck six months of saving

29 Sep 2026 Emissions / FSNI

FSNI’s electric truck six months of saving

Aberfeldy to launch coastal freight service

25 Sep 2026 Shipping / Supply Chain

Aberfeldy to launch coastal freight service

Marketing, Advertising & Campaigns

Woolworths campaign tunes into festive traditions

2 Nov 2026 Marketing / Woolworths

Woolworths campaign tunes into festive traditions

KFC taps streetwear playbook with limited artist sneaker drop

30 Oct 2026

KFC taps streetwear playbook with limited artist sneaker drop

Woolworths secures trans-Tasman RWC sponsorship

28 Oct 2026 Marketing / Woolworths

Woolworths secures trans-Tasman RWC sponsorship

Pet Food

Natural Pet Food Group in $31m China brands sale…

3 Nov 2026 M&A / Natural Pet Food Group

Natural Pet Food Group in $31m China brands sale…

…as transformation drives top line towards $100m, but China exit weighs on bottom line

3 Nov 2026 Export / Natural Pet Food Group

…as transformation drives top line towards $100m, but China exit weighs on bottom line

Scales buys out loss-making Esro Petfood JV

14 Sep 2026 Pet / Scales

Scales buys out loss-making Esro Petfood JV

Politics

Election 2026: Parties graded in ‘Vote for Kai’ scorecard

30 Oct 2026 Election 2026 / Vote for Kai

Election 2026: Parties graded in ‘Vote for Kai’ scorecard

NZ, Brazil establish bilateral trade and investment dialogue

21 Oct 2026 South America / Trade

NZ, Brazil establish bilateral trade and investment dialogue

Kiwifruit Action Plan launches as India FTA enters into force…

20 Oct 2026 India FTA / Kiwifruit

Kiwifruit Action Plan launches as India FTA enters into force…

Regulation & Policy

Fines introduced to curb coastal overharvesting

4 Nov 2026 Fisheries / Government

Fines introduced to curb coastal overharvesting

HSR: What has FSANZ changed for second round consultation?

30 Oct 2026 FSANZ / HSR

HSR: What has FSANZ changed for second round consultation?

Election 2026: Parties graded in ‘Vote for Kai’ scorecard

30 Oct 2026 Election 2026 / Vote for Kai

Election 2026: Parties graded in ‘Vote for Kai’ scorecard

Trade & Export

Natural Pet Food Group in $31m China brands sale…

3 Nov 2026 M&A / Natural Pet Food Group

Natural Pet Food Group in $31m China brands sale…

…as transformation drives top line towards $100m, but China exit weighs on bottom line

3 Nov 2026 Export / Natural Pet Food Group

…as transformation drives top line towards $100m, but China exit weighs on bottom line

Hectre targets export write-offs with $5m push

3 Nov 2026 Hectre / Innovation

Hectre targets export write-offs with $5m push

Employment

Woolworths ends South Island in-store butchers

21 Oct 2026 Meat / Woolworths

Woolworths ends South Island in-store butchers

Woolworths NZ managers stage historic pay strike

14 Oct 2026 Employment / Woolworths

Woolworths NZ managers stage historic pay strike

Election 2026: NZ First proposes scrapping Accredited Employer Work Visa

14 Oct 2026 Election 2026 / Employment

Election 2026: NZ First proposes scrapping Accredited Employer Work Visa

Education & Training

Lion’s Alcohol&Me hits 1 million users

4 Nov 2026 Alcohol / Lion NZ

Lion’s Alcohol&Me hits 1 million users

Government backtracks, restores Year 11 ag, hort

3 Nov 2026 Education / Government

Government backtracks, restores Year 11 ag, hort

Election 2026: Parties graded in ‘Vote for Kai’ scorecard

30 Oct 2026 Election 2026 / Vote for Kai

Election 2026: Parties graded in ‘Vote for Kai’ scorecard

Legal

Pak’nSaves cop $580k fine after ComCom legal action

30 Oct 2026 ComCom / Pak'nSave

Pak’nSaves cop $580k fine after ComCom legal action

High Court hears legal challenge over dolphin fishing protections

28 Oct 2026 Fisheries / Legal

High Court hears legal challenge over dolphin fishing protections

Ex-Hell Pizza franchisee sentenced tax evasion

19 Oct 2026 Legal / QSR

Ex-Hell Pizza franchisee sentenced tax evasion

Conferences

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

13 Nov 2025 NZFGC

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 Hospitality NZ

HNZ25: Despite the headlines, hospitality is not in decline

Events

Gallery: Eden Park opens $10m hospitality, events venue

2 Nov 2026 Hospitality

Gallery: Eden Park opens $10m hospitality, events venue

IDF World Dairy Summit heads for Auckland

2 Nov 2026 Dairy / Events

IDF World Dairy Summit heads for Auckland

Woolworths secures trans-Tasman RWC sponsorship

28 Oct 2026 Marketing / Woolworths

Woolworths secures trans-Tasman RWC sponsorship

Awards

Lion, Tegel, Mondelēz among Cartology winners…

27 Oct 2026 Cartology / Woolworths

Lion, Tegel, Mondelēz among Cartology winners…

…as Goodman Fielder named Most Effective Advertiser at Effies

27 Oct 2026 Effies / Marketing

…as Goodman Fielder named Most Effective Advertiser at Effies

Functional drinks sweep return of NZ Beverage Awards

20 Oct 2026 Awards / NZ beverage council

Functional drinks sweep return of NZ Beverage Awards

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