While fuel prices and supply are dominating the day-to-day, Cookie Time’s CEO says a critical lack of visibility across packaging supply chains is an equally grave concern for the food sector.
The “long shadow” of the Middle East conflict is derailing early-year economic momentum, with a widespread fuel shock forcing businesses to absorb “unsustainable” costs, according to Westpac.
Global kiwifruit giant Zespri has unveiled a new brand platform, Grown for Good, as it pivots its marketing strategy to support its recently launched ten-year strategy.
The Woolworths and Coles court cases could effectively set the rules for what “truth in advertising” means for every retailer in Australia, says law professor Jeannie Marie Paterson.
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The rapid escalation of the Iran War and its impact on fuel prices has created a cost-absorption gap for suppliers reliant on supermarkets for any kind of pricing relief, says Daniel Shields.
Higher costs related to elevated fuel prices and broader energy pressures are expected to directly impact the pet and healthcare company’s FY earnings.
DB Breweries is launching a New Zealand-first trial of zero-alcohol beer on tap, as it looks to overcome the technical barriers to serving the perfect 0% cold one.
New Zealanders rank among the world’s most confident home cooks, according to new research from Ikea, which compared cooking and dining habits from around the globe.
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Analysts in Australia are predicting that supermarket giants Coles and Woolworths are positioned to profit from a structural shift in consumer behaviour as cost-of-living concerns mount again.
New Zealand’s grocery market put in a strong finish to the first quarter of 2026, with an early Easter adding momentum to March’s numbers.
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