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Tuesday 12 December 2023

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B+LNZ heading to COP28
27 Nov 2023   /

B+LNZ heading to COP28

Beef + Lamb New Zealand will have two representatives at the UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP28) meeting taking place in Dubai imminently.


Fonterra’s Nutiani brand heads to High 5 NZ Health Summit
24 Nov 2023   /

Fonterra’s Nutiani brand heads to High 5 NZ Health Summit

Fonterra is taking its wellbeing nutrition solutions brand, Nutiani, to the High 5 NZ Health Summit in Auckland on November 24.


NZFGC sets location, date for 2024 conference…
9 Nov 2023  

NZFGC sets location, date for 2024 conference…

The New Zealand Food and Grocery Council will be heading to Wellington for its 2024 conference.


NZFGC conference: Retailers line up, Supie drops out
1 Nov 2023  

NZFGC conference: Retailers line up, Supie drops out

Food and beverage sector stakeholders from around the country are gathering in Sydney for the New Zealand Food & Grocery Council’s annual conference, which falls days after Supie’s collapse.


What were the top 10 most innovative foods at Anuga?
18 Oct 2023   /

What were the top 10 most innovative foods at Anuga?

One of the world’s biggest and most influential food and beverage trade events showcases leading industry innovation.


First look at Foodomics 2024 programme
28 Sep 2023   /

First look at Foodomics 2024 programme

Leaders from NewFish, Zespri, and Comvita will be taking the stage at High-Value Nutrition Ko Ngā Kai Whai Painga’s Foodomics 2024.


New era, new generation, new challenges for Seafood NZ
16 Aug 2023  

New era, new generation, new challenges for Seafood NZ

The industry’s annual conference gets underway at Te Papa – the first since a significant change to the seafood association.


Registrations open for joint nutrition society conferences
13 Jul 2023   /

Registrations open for joint nutrition society conferences

Registrations are now open for the 2023 Joint Conference of the Nutrition Societies of New Zealand and Australia.


The four reasons NZ’s economic slowdown is moderating – Treasury’s Dominick Stephens
4 Jul 2023   /

The four reasons NZ’s economic slowdown is moderating – Treasury’s Dominick Stephens

The repairs following the summer storms and tourism recovering much faster than expected are among the four reasons New Zealand’s economic slowdown is not as bad as expected, says Dominick Stephens.


NZIFST 2023 gets going in Dunedin
3 Jul 2023   /

NZIFST 2023 gets going in Dunedin

Hundred of delegates are descending on a snowy Dunedin for the New Zealand Institute of Food Science and Technology’s annual conference.


“Unlock it or you’ll be run over by it” – NZ beverage leaders on the top trend shaping the market 
29 Jun 2023   /

“Unlock it or you’ll be run over by it” – NZ beverage leaders on the top trend shaping the market 

Wellbeing is proving to be a “massive opportunity” for food and beverage and businesses must find ways to unlock it or miss out on potential profit, an industry audience has heard.


Industry converges on Auckland for sold-out Hospitality NZ, Maximum Occupancy conferences
27 Jun 2023  

Industry converges on Auckland for sold-out Hospitality NZ, Maximum Occupancy conferences

It marks the end of Julie White’s tenure as CEO of Hospitality NZ, with Steve Armitage taking over.


E Tipu IFAMA: “We need to ask some fundamental questions of our food system” – Zestt Wellness’ Anna Campbell
20 Jun 2023  

E Tipu IFAMA: “We need to ask some fundamental questions of our food system” – Zestt Wellness’ Anna Campbell

Current food production incentives for yield and volume need to be challenged, according to the plant-based bioactives company’s co-founder.


Brand, taste, price ranked – the view from Karma, Ārepa, Coke and Pure Bottling
19 Jun 2023  

Brand, taste, price ranked – the view from Karma, Ārepa, Coke and Pure Bottling

When it comes to F&B, what is the most important – brand, taste or price? Four beverage experts including Karma’s Chris Morrison give their views.


E Tipu IFAMA 2023 is a go
19 Jun 2023  

E Tipu IFAMA 2023 is a go

Delegates from far and wide have descended on Ōtautahi Christchurch for this year’s E Tipu IFAMA 2023 World Conference Global Forum.


Speakers named for Hospitality NZ conference
14 Jun 2023  

Speakers named for Hospitality NZ conference

Australian industry stalwart Sam Egerton will be speaking at Hospitality New Zealand’s conference, alongside others including Kevin Biggar, Melissa Muirhead, Ashley Fell, and Dan Te Whenua Walker.


Industry readies for NZBC conference
13 Jun 2023   /

Industry readies for NZBC conference

New Zealand’s drinks industry is converging on Auckland on Thursday for the annual New Zealand Beverage Council conference.


Hospo Hui to chart future of NZ hospitality
23 May 2023   /

Hospo Hui to chart future of NZ hospitality

The Hospo Hui will bring together leaders in New Zealand food and hospitality to help chart the future of the industry.


O’Connor to attend agri innovation global climate summit
8 May 2023   /

O’Connor to attend agri innovation global climate summit

Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor is travelling to Washington DC to speak at the Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate Summit being held from 8 – 10 May 2023.


NZ avocado industry ‘demonstrates tiaki’ – govt
4 Apr 2023   /

NZ avocado industry ‘demonstrates tiaki’ – govt

New Zealand’s avocado industry is committed to economic and environmental sustainability, says Associate Minister of Agriculture Meka Whaitiri.


World Avocado Congress to hit Auckland
31 Mar 2023   /

World Avocado Congress to hit Auckland

The 10th World Avocado Congress is to be held at the Aotea Centre in Auckland next week, running from April 2-5.


E Tipu Boma Agri Summit heads to Manawatū in 2024
30 Mar 2023   /

E Tipu Boma Agri Summit heads to Manawatū in 2024

E Tipu The Boma Agri Summit will be held in Manawatū in 2024, as part of a new year-about hosting partnership between the North Island region and Christchurch.


AGMARDT joins E Tipu as foundation partner
29 Mar 2023   /

AGMARDT joins E Tipu as foundation partner

The Agricultural and Marketing Research and Development Trust (AGMARDT) has signed up as the exclusive Foundation Partner for both the E Tipu IFAMA 2023 World Conference and E Tipu 2024: The Boma Agri Summit. 


More than 1000 expected at Auckland’s World Avocado Congress
24 Jan 2023  

More than 1000 expected at Auckland’s World Avocado Congress

More than 1000 members of the global avocado community are expected to converge on Auckland’s Aotea Centre for the 10th World Avocado Congress on 2-5 April 2023.


“Basically what it says is don’t be dicks” – MBIE’s Paul Stocks on the grocery code
7 Nov 2022   /

“Basically what it says is don’t be dicks” – MBIE’s Paul Stocks on the grocery code

And why the upcoming grocery industry competition bill is not about suppliers, “it is about consumers, it is about New Zealanders”.


NZFGC conference is a go
3 Nov 2022  

NZFGC conference is a go

Food and beverage sector stakeholders from around the country have descended on Queenstown for the New Zealand Food & Grocery Council annual conference.


Wellington readies for global infant nutrition conference
17 Oct 2022   /

Wellington readies for global infant nutrition conference

A global conference on infant and young children’s nutrition is being held over two days in Wellington on Tuesday and Wednesday this week.


Florence Van Dyke on supply chain resilience, the green premium, and NZ exporters’ “huge opportunity”

Florence Van Dyke on supply chain resilience, the green premium, and NZ exporters’ “huge opportunity”

Consumers in high income markets will pay more for climate friendly products, says the Chia Sisters co-founder and NZTE’s head of sustainability.


Food Safety Minister Whatiri to address World Dairy Summit
13 Sep 2022   /

Food Safety Minister Whatiri to address World Dairy Summit

Food Safety Minister Meka Whaitiri will address the World Dairy Summit in New Delhi this week, the flagship event of the International Dairy Federation.


International wine conference heading to Christchurch
2 Sep 2022   /

International wine conference heading to Christchurch

The International Cool Climate Wine Symposium 2026 will be held in Christchurch, with an estimated 500 wine specialists from around the world expected to meet.


Seafood NZ Conference: Okains Bay Seafood’s Summerton takes innovation award
19 Aug 2022   /

Seafood NZ Conference: Okains Bay Seafood’s Summerton takes innovation award

The fifth-generation Canterbury fisherman scooped the Future Development Innovations Award for his trail-blazing sustainability efforts.


Seafood sector converges on Nelson to ‘Sea into the Future’
17 Aug 2022   /

Seafood sector converges on Nelson to ‘Sea into the Future’

Nearly 300 industry professionals are heading to Nelson for this week’s return of Seafood New Zealand’s annual conference, cancelled by Covid last year.


Countdown to pipfruit industry conference
16 Aug 2022   /

Countdown to pipfruit industry conference

More than 250 growers, suppliers, industry leaders and government officials from around the country will gather at the Rutherford Hotel in Nelson for the 2022 NZ Apples and Pears Conference.


Hospitality “battle hardened” for coming challenges – Bagrie

Hospitality “battle hardened” for coming challenges – Bagrie

The economy faces strong headwinds but hospitality is better prepared than many other industries to face the challenges, says Cameron Bagrie.


Is NZ’s food safety good enough? Vince Arbuckle on improving the system
19 Jul 2022   /

Is NZ’s food safety good enough? Vince Arbuckle on improving the system

There would be little protection against consumer outrage should a serious incursion occur, says NZFS’ DDG.


A vision of Aotearoa’s future in food – FFA’s Alex Worker at NZIFST
12 Jul 2022  

A vision of Aotearoa’s future in food – FFA’s Alex Worker at NZIFST

Future Food Aotearoa’s chair says NZ can become a food ‘eco valley’ for the world.


Beyond Made with Care – the challenge for NZ food firms
7 Jul 2022   /

Beyond Made with Care – the challenge for NZ food firms

“We need to get much better at turning and scaling our ideas into world leading firms.” – NZTE’s Craig Armstrong on investing in F&B innovation and scale.


How to deliver value in a cost of living crisis – Kantar
7 Jul 2022   /

How to deliver value in a cost of living crisis – Kantar

Delivering value does not always have to be a price play even in an inflationary environment, the research consultancy suggests.


P&FR, Emerald Foods in NZIFST award wins
7 Jul 2022   /

P&FR, Emerald Foods in NZIFST award wins

The annual New Zealand Institute of Food Science and Technology award for significant contribution to food safety, sponsored by MPI, went to The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research’s Food Safety and Preservation Team. 


“It is important we stay relevant to where protein goes” – Greenlea’s Tony Egan
6 Jul 2022   /

“It is important we stay relevant to where protein goes” – Greenlea’s Tony Egan

The premium meat company’s MD is looking at how alternative proteins can play a part in the business.


Hunt & Gather on consumer behaviour: What are they seeing and why?

Hunt & Gather on consumer behaviour: What are they seeing and why?

The independent honey company’s Hannah O’Brien tells the NZIFST conference what is driving her customers’ behaviour.


NZIFST conference ready to roll in Rotorua
5 Jul 2022   /

NZIFST conference ready to roll in Rotorua

More than 300 food sector specialists have descended on Rotorua for the annual New Zealand Institute of Food Science and Technology conference starting today.


From sci-fi to sci-farm – why NZ should embrace the hybrid agriconomy
22 Jun 2022   /

From sci-fi to sci-farm – why NZ should embrace the hybrid agriconomy

Improving the sustainability and productivity of New Zealand’s food system will not be enough to fortify against challenges such as climate change and new consumer and geopolitical landscapes.


More set to follow Venues Otautahi’s lead and go local for F&B
21 Jun 2022  

More set to follow Venues Otautahi’s lead and go local for F&B

A two-year journey to overhaul purchasing processes means Venues Ōtautahi now buys 87% local, and other venues are following suit.


More food leaders confirmed for Boma Agri Summit
15 Jun 2022  

More food leaders confirmed for Boma Agri Summit

Chief executive Clare Bradley of seaweed innovation venture AgriSea is among the latest speakers confirmed for next week’s E Tipu: The Boma Agri Summit.


Apiculture NZ on track for 2022 conference
10 Jun 2022   /

Apiculture NZ on track for 2022 conference

Hundreds of beekeepers, and others from the apiculture industry, will gather in Christchurch this month for ApiNZ’s sixth annual conference and trade exhibition.


Sponsored: Why E Tipu 2022 picked Christchurch
2 May 2022   /

Sponsored: Why E Tipu 2022 picked Christchurch

Mark your calendars for E Tipu 2022: The Boma Agri Summit, with a special ticket offer for Food Ticker readers.


First speakers announced for Boma Agri Summit
16 Mar 2022   /

First speakers announced for Boma Agri Summit

This year’s Boma Agri Summit in Christchurch on 21-22 June will host speakers from the US and UK.


Christchurch secures seeds conference
29 Nov 2021  

Christchurch secures seeds conference

Christchurch has won a bid to host an international congress in 2023 for the Asia Pacific Seed Association (APSA) at the Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre.


FGC sets new dates for conference
20 Oct 2021   /

FGC sets new dates for conference

The New Zealand Food & Grocery Council has moved its annual conference to 11-13 May 2022 at the Millennium Hotel in Queenstown.


Hastings preps for NZ Apples and Pears conference
10 Aug 2021  

Hastings preps for NZ Apples and Pears conference

Growers, suppliers, industry leaders and government stakeholders from around the country will this week gather at Toi Toi event centre in Hastings for the NZ Apples and Pears 2021 conference.


Speakers named for inaugural Hospitality Summit
5 Aug 2021   /

Speakers named for inaugural Hospitality Summit

Danny Meyer will be one of the keynote speakers at the inaugural New Zealand Hospitality Summit at the Trusts Arena in Auckland on 8-9 September.


Speakers named for HortNZ, Seafood NZ conferences
22 Jul 2021  

Speakers named for HortNZ, Seafood NZ conferences

The New Zealand seafood and horticulture sectors both have their annual conferences scheduled for next month, with delegates expected to hear from a range of government, industry and inspiration speakers at the respective events.


PI Summit 2021: F&B’s tourism recovery opportunity – Sarah Meikle
8 Jul 2021  

PI Summit 2021: F&B’s tourism recovery opportunity – Sarah Meikle

New Zealand’s food and beverage industry must build up its story for the return of international visitors, says Wellington Culinary Events’ CEO.


Gates open for Silver Fern Farms and Pasture Summit events
7 Jul 2021  

Gates open for Silver Fern Farms and Pasture Summit events

The Silver Fern Farms’ 2021 Farmer Conference gets underway in Wellington, while the Pasture Summit takes place in Hamilton.


Food sector conferences kick-off
6 Jul 2021  

Food sector conferences kick-off

New Zealand’s primary industry stakeholders will gather in Christchurch from today for the annual two day Primary Industries New Zealand Summit 2021.


Aquaculture, shipping on agenda at marine conference
5 Jul 2021   /

Aquaculture, shipping on agenda at marine conference

How seaweed can help the agriculture industry, green shipping and electric ferries, sea level rise, aquaculture and marine biodiversity protection are on the agenda at the New Zealand Marine Sciences Society Conference.


FFNZ 2021: Gallery – Day 2
15 Jun 2021  

FFNZ 2021: Gallery – Day 2

Day two of Fine Food New Zealand at Auckland’s ASB Showgrounds.


Inaugural NZ Hospitality Summit set for September
8 Jun 2021  

Inaugural NZ Hospitality Summit set for September

The inaugural New Zealand Hospitality Summit and trade show is to be held in Auckland on 7-9 September 2021, with the theme of ‘The Future of Hospitality – Building Forward’.


EDNZ 2021: What the govt gets right – and wrong – for food producers
31 May 2021   /

EDNZ 2021: What the govt gets right – and wrong – for food producers

NZ’s strict controls are a double-edged sword for global food companies looking to invest, says Gelita.


EDNZ 2021 takes food to heart, Nash details $200m regional fund
27 May 2021  

EDNZ 2021 takes food to heart, Nash details $200m regional fund

More than 200 development professionals are converging on Palmerston North today for Economic Development New Zealand’s 2021 conference.


Te Hono Māori Future & Tech Summit kicks on
21 May 2021   /

Te Hono Māori Future & Tech Summit kicks on

The event brings together more than 170 participants from high value food, fibre and technology industries across NZ.


HortNZ conference to focus on resilience, recovery
13 May 2021  

HortNZ conference to focus on resilience, recovery

Horticulture New Zealand is putting resilience and recovery at the centre of its annual conference being held in August this year.