Zespri has officially opened its new Centre of Sales and Marketing Excellence in Singapore, following a recent blessing ceremony.
New Zealand-based agritech company Bluelab has partnered with Excel Seeds to collaborate with Malaysian government-backed thinktank MIGHT on a strawberry venture.
The oat milk and banana business hits the fundraising trail for a one-off capital injection to support an export drive.
Progressing primary sector partnerships will form part of taking the India-NZ relationship to the next level, according to Trade and Export Growth and Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor.
Healthcare and pet products company Ebos added 23% to its underlying net profit after tax to deliver a record result of $281.8m.
Zespri’s net profit after tax is expected to be between $155m and $175m, including licence release income, for FY24.
The food ingredients giant is teaming up with Australian oat specialist Unigrain to drive “an ambitious growth plan” in the plant-based category in Asia Pacific.
Growing demand for alternative proteins in Asia presents an emerging export opportunity for New Zealand manufacturers, according to a new report.
The co-founder of the cell-based seafood startup says the venture has hit roadblocks, requiring more patience from consumers and a lot more money from investors.
The government has called opposition from iwi fisheries organisations to the Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary proposal “very disappointing”.
Minister of State for Trade and Export Growth, Rino Tirikatene, is in Singapore to meet with Singaporean counterparts, promote business investment for wāhine entrepreneurs, and explore investment opportunities for Māori land-based aquaculture.
Trade and Export Growth Minister Damien O’Connor is travelling to Detroit in the United States to represent New Zealand at the annual APEC Ministers Responsible for Trade meeting from 24 – 29 May.
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins must secure from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi a commitment to restart negotiations for a FTA, says the National Party.
A nine-strong delegation of emerging Māori food and beverage business leaders is heading to Southeast Asia in an effort to develop trade ties in the region.
The meat processor continues to build scale with its premium product range, winning new foodservice and retail orders for Pure South Handpicked Lamb.
New Zealand horticultural research skills are set to help the Philippines reverse a decline in the value of its fresh mango exports.
National Party leader Christopher Luxon says a free trade agreement with India will be a major strategic priority for his government if it is elected in October.
The GM says Fonterra is looking to “push the boundaries” of its $1.2bn Anchor brand, and grow its footprint in South East Asia and China.
A new local series coming to TVNZ 1 and TVNZ+ this February will highlight modern Kiwi-Chinese life through food.
CEO Dan Mathieson says provisional fruit loss in shipments to Asia and Europe neared 20% in Q4.
New Zealand-founded posh tonic company East Imperial has signed up a distributor in Vietnam.
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An upgraded ASEAN free trade agreement has been signed, streamlining customs procedures and providing commitments to support the flow of essential goods.
“We’re becoming an export-driven business,” Guy Pope-Mayell says after deepening its reach into Japan with a new Costco contract.
Minister for Trade and Export Growth, Damien O’Connor is heading to Singapore this week for the sixth Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership commission meeting.
A celebration of Blue Pacific cuisine kicks off today at Peter Gordon’s Homeland Restaurant at Westhaven, Auckland.
The government is reopening longstanding visa categories Pacific Access Category and the Samoan Quota, Immigration Minister Michael Wood has announced.
Minister of Trade and Export Growth and Minister of Agriculture Damien O’Connor is travelling in India and Indonesia for trade and agricultural meetings.
“We have invested in the brand, people and our ability to execute on growth,” says chief executive Tony Burt after a tough H1, with some margin growth expected in H2.
Food Safety Minister Meka Whaitiri will address the World Dairy Summit in New Delhi this week, the flagship event of the International Dairy Federation.
Peter Gordon’s food embassy, Homeland, is hosting Kai Pasifika – a celebration of Blue Pacific cuisine in October.
Worthy Pacific Group has established a new FMCG distribution business focusing primarily on food and beverage and health and wellness product for Pacific customers.
Trade and Export Growth Minister Damien O’Connor is set to travel to Thailand this week to represent New Zealand at the annual APEC Ministers Responsible for Trade meeting in Bangkok.
Shanghai port congestion could prolong elevated freight prices, while the foodservice shutdown means strong headwinds for dairy demand.
The government is closely monitoring reports of a foot and mouth disease (FMD) outbreak in Indonesia, says Biosecurity New Zealand.
Japan and New Zealand have pledged to better understand respective priorities in agriculture, fisheries, forestry and food systems and build a closer partnership through collaboration on new ideas, technologies and solutions to common challenges.
A working group to help build resilience against current and future supply chain disruption has been announced as part of Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s trade mission to Singapore.
Comvita’s mixed reality Mānuka honey tasting experience, developed in partnership with Microsoft, is set to become part of everyday trading at some Asia stores, following a showcase of the retail technology at New Zealand Expo in Dubai.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will lead a trade mission to Singapore and Japan from 18-24 April.
NZ solidifies its position as the world’s largest kiwifruit exporter, with strong global demand indicating more headroom for growth.
New Zealand Trade and Enterprise in Tokyo has launched a landing page through Japanese e-commerce giant Rakuten, that focuses on New Zealand products.
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners New Zealand donated over $10,000 to the Vodafone Foundation/Redcross Pacific Tsunami Appeal on Give A Little.
Kiwifruit exporter Zespri has estimated that Illegal plantings of New Zealand’s gold kiwifruit in China have doubled in the last year.
A higher milk price heaped pressure on the dairy co-op’s foodservice and consumer margins, leading to a fall in interim profit.
The innovative beverage maker plans to push up its valuation ahead of dusting off a delayed $5m capital raise.
The Auckland craft beer business says it is making a multi-million dollar investment into its brewery and scaling up staff numbers.
A successful trial sees the alcoholic seltzer company secure shelf space in three supermarket chains in Japan.
Pāmu Farms has signed a deal with distributor Ciels that will see a range of premium nutritional supplements sold in Vietnam in the new year.
Food producers are increasingly putting sustainability at the core of their business but feeding populations must be a partnership between the private sector and government, says Food Industry Asia executive director Matt Kovac.
Rockit Global has used a branded tram in Hong Kong in a new campaign in the territory.
Fonterra chief operating officer Fraser Whinerary and former Kono chief executive Rachel Taulelei join a heavy-hitting line up of keynote speakers at this year’s APEC CEO Summit, being hosted from Auckland, New Zealand.
Alliance Group has extended its partnership with global retail giant Marks & Spencer landing a deal to supply a range of value-add beef and lamb to its Singapore division.
Marina Hirst Tristram and Ainslie Pomeroy’s company inks a deal that will see its Juicies go on sale in around 900 stores across the ditch.
“Despite a challenging season, market demand remains positive, following the Northern Hemisphere summer fruit period,” Zespri said.
The Canterbury-based company is testing market opportunities for New Zealand soybean protein and new foods.
After a rollercoaster 2020, No Ugly is gearing up for growth undertaking a $2m capital raise as it looks to transition from a functional beverage business to a broader health and wellness company.
Four months on from its acquisition of 180 Degrees, Arnott’s is dodging Delta disruption and preparing to push the premium cracker brand.
Even when Covid-era shipping disruption is unwound, it appears unlikely that pricing will return to 2019 levels.
Chinese private equity players FountainVest and Boyu have been linked to $1bn-plus bids for Ziwi.
The premium mixer business is making major inroads in retail, preparing to put boots on the ground in the US, and is about to go live on Amazon.
Raglan Food Co has launched into the Pacific Islands and is eyeing entry into the Middle East with grocery heavyweight Spinneys following expansion in Asia.
The company’s new CEO Nick Hammond talks culture, scale-up challenges, China, and the prospects for growth.
T&G Global has launched an integrated marketing campaign in key Asian markets to encourage consumers to celebrate full moon festivities with Envy apples as mid-autumn festivities approach.
With housebound consumers picking up the pinny, the global vanilla extract exporter has seen its channels change and sales lift.
With China and Korea its number one and two markets, Grove is looking to Thailand and Vietnam for further growth.
The Raglan Food Co is one of three New Zealand companies who made the inaugural Forbes Asia 100 to Watch.
New Zealand Trade and Enterprise has appointed David Dewar the first New Zealand Trade Commissioner to the Pacific, based in Fiji.
The horticulture and viticulture sectors are breathing a collective sigh of relief at the government’s decision to streamline the entry of seasonal workers from the Pacific.
SkyCity restaurant Huami is staging an immersive cultural experience in conjunction with Heart of the City’s Elemental Festival in Auckland.
Japanese demand for premium products, products that are safe, sustainable, and trustworthy fits NZ’s F&B profile.
The Wellington-based beverage company completes a “milestone” launch in Japan, with more countries to follow.
Christchurch-based family business Cookie Time believes it has “cracked the code” to exporting its iconic homemade cookies into the world’s third largest economy of Japan.
Dionysus Investments says it is at the start of an ‘ultra premium’ Asia strategy.
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NZ’s bird flu free status attracted US poultry giant Cobb Vantress to set up here but the distance from major markets has been costly during the pandemic.
Stuart Irvine is stepping down as chief executive of Lion after more than eight years at the helm of the Japanese-owned but Kiwi-founded beverage company.
Described as the biggest food and fibre event of the year, the Boma NZ Agri Summit kicks-off in Christchurch this morning.
The Japanese drinks giant says it’s impressed by the coffee maker’s premium brand and the two firms are “a great fit”.
The dairy company says its new premium ingredients offering is for consumers seeking “sustainably, ethically and equitably produced” products.
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The Wānaka producer secures entry into Japan with distributor Horizon Farms.
Blis Technologies says it has secured approval from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India for its BLIS M18™ and BLIS K12™ probiotic strains to be used in health supplements.
Hot on the heels of Asia, Impossible Foods is now preparing to enter Australia and NZ with its plant-based meat products.
Pacific Island Food Revolution would hit screens on Maori TV on Friday, 9 April.
The West Coast dairy company will double the capacity of its Hokitika butter manufacturing plant.
Leading NZ food founders launch a new collective to grow the domestic food tech industry with an eye on long-term food stability.
Air NZ’s cargo business will deliver around five million kilograms of food over summer.
Horticulture NZ says there are “immediate” benefits to the new agreement.
It was recognised in the 2020 Hong Kong Dining Awards.
Synlait Milk says it has signed a new manufacturing supply deal with “an established, global category leader” but it has not named its new customer.
The Covid-19 pandemic is causing major disruptions to the production of a number of food products across Asia Pacific.
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The region must transform its food systems to make them more resilient, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization.
