Food prices rose on an annual and monthly basis in August, according to the latest data from Stats NZ, with the year-on-year increase coming in at 1.9%.
Food movement platform Eat New Zealand is hosting a three-part webinar series to elevate food system policy ahead of an upcoming cross-party political forum.
Two New Zealand manufacturing businesses have completed more than $490,000 in safety investments under legally binding Enforceable Undertakings with WorkSafe, following separate chemical harm incidents.
Dual-listed QSR operator Restaurant Brands has appointed organic search agency The Optimisers to oversee local search and digital discovery across its portfolio.
Subway New Zealand is opening the country’s first ‘Ski-Thru’ pop-up at Tūroa ski field for a three-day spring promotion.
My Food Bag is launching a new range of healthy Ready Made meals under its Fresh Start banner while trialling vending machines as part of a major convenience and accessibility push.
Two primary sector heavyweights have upgraded their full-year earnings outlooks on the back of operational efficiencies and strong biological performance.
Automation specialist Scott Technology (NZX:SCT) has expanded its Materials Handling & Logistics portfolio with the commercial launch of its NexPAL 200HL end-of-line palletiser.
New Zealand retail card spending fell 0.9% in August 2026, reversing July’s gains and missing forecasts as high living costs continue to constrain household budgets.
The New Zealand Food Innovation Network has a major new processing capability at its FoodSouth facility, with dairy product processing now officially included within its MPI-registered Risk Management Programme.
The master franchisee behind Cinnabon’s New Zealand entry is broadening his QSR footprint, launching international snack and dessert brands Auntie Anne’s Pretzels and Carvel soft serve into Aotearoa.
New Zealand consumer confidence rebounded in the September 2026 quarter, lifting 9.1 points to 89.5 following a three-year low in June.
