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Wednesday 04 November 2026

Foodservice

Andfoods enters Singapore foodservice, $6m raise underway
29 Oct 2026  

Andfoods enters Singapore foodservice, $6m raise underway

Andfoods has launched its dairy-free whipping cream into Singapore’s foodservice market, using the city-state as a springboard for Asia while undertaking $6m fundraise.


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

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

The two industry bodies say operating separately is becoming unsustainable over the long term, with merger feasibility work due by mid-2027.


Format and function – Oatly’s foodservice future trends
23 Oct 2026   /

Format and function – Oatly’s foodservice future trends

Oatly is forecasting a major shift in café menu development away from traditional espresso staples toward functional ingredients, non-coffee formats, and textured beverages.


Air NZ’s debut Josh Emett menu heroes local produce
22 Oct 2026   /

Air NZ’s debut Josh Emett menu heroes local produce

Air New Zealand’s first premium inflight menu created by culinary ambassador Josh Emett puts Aotearoa’s primary products and wild food at its centre.


“Burger Burger was a brand worth backing” – Neat Meat MD
20 Oct 2026   /

“Burger Burger was a brand worth backing” – Neat Meat MD

A second Burger Burger location is set to reopen this week as a consortium of key trade suppliers accelerates a phased reboot of the iconic Auckland hospitality brand.


South Australia follows NZ with Michelin Guide debut
16 Oct 2026   /

South Australia follows NZ with Michelin Guide debut

South Australia has secured Australia’s first Michelin stars, with 11 restaurants recognised.


EVT adds fifth Wellington Airport outlet
13 Oct 2026   /

EVT adds fifth Wellington Airport outlet

Wellington Airport and EVT have opened a Corona-themed bar for domestic travellers.


NZFS consulting on Food Control Plan changes
9 Oct 2026   /

NZFS consulting on Food Control Plan changes

New Zealand Food Safety is seeking industry feedback on proposed updates to its template Food Control Plan and associated Food Notice for foodservice and retail operators.


CP Hotels launches dining platform Cur-ate for 24 venues
9 Oct 2026  

CP Hotels launches dining platform Cur-ate for 24 venues

The Pandey family’s CP Hotels has launched Cur-ate, a digital platform bringing together 24 restaurants, bars and cafés across New Zealand.


EatClub targets NZ with launch into First Table territory
7 Oct 2026   /

EatClub targets NZ with launch into First Table territory

A new discount dining platform – co-founded by three-star Michelin chef Marco Pierre White – has officially launched in New Zealand, a move that will turn up the heat on NZ-founded First Table.


Montana puts Maketū Pies on the block
1 Oct 2026   /

Montana puts Maketū Pies on the block

Montana Group hoists For Sale sign over Maketū Pies as it looks for a buyer to take on the business it rescued from liquidation two-years ago.


Second look: Synlait consumer and foodservice surge
29 Sep 2026   /

Second look: Synlait consumer and foodservice surge

Strong demand for cheese products and expanding UHT cream sales provided a crucial bright spot for Synlait, helping offset ongoing margin collapses in its high-value infant nutrition division.