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Thursday 05 November 2026

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Comvita reshuffles board, adds ThaiBev executive
29 Oct 2026   /

Comvita reshuffles board, adds ThaiBev executive

Comvita has revamped its board of directors following its annual shareholders’ meeting, confirming two departures and adding Southeast Asian consumer goods heavyweight Kosit Suksingha.


Blis CRO resigns
22 Oct 2026   /

Blis CRO resigns

Blis Technologies advises that chief revenue officer, Jennifer Walker, has resigned.


Govt progresses updates to apiculture pest management plan
2 Oct 2026   /

Govt progresses updates to apiculture pest management plan

The government is moving forward with industry-proposed updates to the National American Foulbrood Pest Management Plan to help beekeepers identify and contain the bacterial disease.


Florenz in Harker Herbals buy out
1 Oct 2026   /

Florenz in Harker Herbals buy out

The Stewart family is continuing its health and wellness expansion, taking 100% control of herbal remedies brand Harker Herbals through its dedicated vehicle, Florenz.


Comvita chair under fire as shareholder revolt escalates
29 Sep 2026   /

Comvita chair under fire as shareholder revolt escalates

Comvita chair Bridget Coates is facing a vote of no confidence at the honey exporter’s upcoming annual meeting following a shareholder motion calling for her removal from the board.


Govt proposes regulatory overhaul to boost dietary supplement exports
25 Sep 2026   /

Govt proposes regulatory overhaul to boost dietary supplement exports

The government has unveiled regulatory proposals to modernise New Zealand’s dietary supplement rules, aiming to reduce compliance costs for exporters and boost competitiveness in overseas markets.


New Honey and Bee Alliance to tackle supply chain headwinds
24 Sep 2026   /

New Honey and Bee Alliance to tackle supply chain headwinds

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Egmont buys Tweeddale’s Honey out of receivership
21 Sep 2026   /

Egmont buys Tweeddale’s Honey out of receivership

New Plymouth-based Egmont bolts on Taihape beekeeping business and supplier Tweeddale’s Honey, buying the firm out of receivership.


Receivers prep Springbank Honey sell-off

Receivers prep Springbank Honey sell-off

The property and assets behind Canterbury beekeeping and honey business, Springbank Honey, are being readied for sale by receivers seeking to pay down its $12.6m debt pile.


Comvita claws back into profit
28 Aug 2026  

Comvita claws back into profit

After a gruelling stretch of inventory write-downs, crashing Chinese consumer spending, and sector-wide oversupply, Comvita has finally turned the corner and is back in profit.


Founders back Me Today recovery
27 Aug 2026  

Founders back Me Today recovery

Slimmed down health and wellness group Me Today continues to narrow its operating loss, and secures a $1.59m equity lifeline from its key leaders to drive its next phase of growth.


Blis revenue surges 42% in Q1
20 Aug 2026  

Blis revenue surges 42% in Q1

Dunedin-based probiotic developer Blis Technologies made a strong start to FY27, reporting a 42% jump in first-quarter revenue to $5.1m for the three months to 30 June 2026.