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Sunday 14 June 2026

Awards

Zespri wins big at 2026 NZ China Business Awards
12 Jun 2026   /

Zespri wins big at 2026 NZ China Business Awards

Zespri has been awarded the Supreme Award at the 2026 New Zealand China Business Awards, recognising excellence in the New Zealand-China business relationship.


Fieldays Innovation Award winners named
12 Jun 2026   /

Fieldays Innovation Award winners named

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FSNI names 2026 Excellence Awards winners
8 Jun 2026   /

FSNI names 2026 Excellence Awards winners

Foodstuffs North Island celebrated its 2026 Excellence Awards on Saturday, starting with a graduation ceremony at the Landing Drive Support Centre in Auckland, where 177 participants celebrated completing 230 trade and retail professional qualifications.


Fieldays Innovation Awards finalists count down
5 Jun 2026   /

Fieldays Innovation Awards finalists count down

The finalists of this year’s Fieldays Innovation Awards with Amazon Web Services have been selected, with he final round of judging, taking place during the event, which runs from 10 – 13 June.


Waikato’s Four Leaves Co makes world dairy awards shortlist
4 Jun 2026   /

Waikato’s Four Leaves Co makes world dairy awards shortlist

Waikato-based company Four Leaves Co’s Lullaa NZSmartMilk has been shortlisted in the Manufacturing Innovation category at the World Dairy Innovation Awards 2026.


King’s Birthday Honours: Kiwifruit, hop and Power Farming pioneers recognised
2 Jun 2026   /

King’s Birthday Honours: Kiwifruit, hop and Power Farming pioneers recognised

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Lewisham Awards winners announced
2 Jun 2026   /

Lewisham Awards winners announced

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Annual FreshChoice Award winners named
29 May 2026   /

Annual FreshChoice Award winners named

FreshChoice Lake Hāwea’s role in championing regional producers helped it to win 2026 Small Store of the Year at this year’s annual FreshChoice Awards.


NZ Hi-Tech food system winners
26 May 2026   /

NZ Hi-Tech food system winners

Food system players were among the winners at this year’s Hi-Tech Awards, with orchard management tool Hectre taking out two categories, alongside others.


E Tipu Women In Agribusiness winners
25 May 2026  

E Tipu Women In Agribusiness winners

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Scapegrace whisky wins
21 May 2026   /

Scapegrace whisky wins

Central Otago’s Scapegrace Distilling Co has claimed three major titles at the 2026 World Drinks Awards, led by top accolades for its core whisky portfolio.


Primo pasta: OFPA Supreme Champion crowned

Primo pasta: OFPA Supreme Champion crowned

Wairarapa-based Monty & Sons Radiatori Pasta has been named Outstanding Food Producer Awards Leefield Station Supreme Champion 2026.