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Tuesday 12 December 2023

North America

PepsiCo sued by New York state over plastic pollution in novel US case
16 Nov 2023  

PepsiCo sued by New York state over plastic pollution in novel US case

The lawsuit is believed to be among the first by a US state to target a major plastics producer.


Delegat invests another $96m in sales drive to 4 million cases
27 Sep 2023   /

Delegat invests another $96m in sales drive to 4 million cases

The Oyster Bay owner is ploughing hundred of millions of dollars into asset growth as it works towards a goal case sales of more than four million by 2026.


Success for NZ in Canada dairy dispute…
6 Sep 2023  

Success for NZ in Canada dairy dispute…

A trade ruling finds in favour of NZ, after dairy exporters miss out in an estimated $120m in revenue from the Canadian market.


Heilala Vanilla scores big name outlets in trifecta of international wins
18 Aug 2023   /

Heilala Vanilla scores big name outlets in trifecta of international wins

The vanilla bean business signs three deals in two countries with globally known retailers.


“There’s a big gap in the US…  we have a window to get in” – Lisa King on the purpose behind AF Drinks’ Pernod deal
20 Jul 2023   /

“There’s a big gap in the US… we have a window to get in” – Lisa King on the purpose behind AF Drinks’ Pernod deal

How the small Kiwi venture landed the backing of the world’s number two producer of wines and spirits, and how it will help drive growth.


AbacusBio opening Canada office
23 Jun 2023  

AbacusBio opening Canada office

New Zealand agri-science consultancy is opening a new office in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, to cater for growth in the region.


Scales expands US proteins capacity
30 Mar 2023  

Scales expands US proteins capacity

Scales says it is expanding its pet food and ingredients capacity in the US following strong growth in the global proteins market.


Comvita jv secures funds from collapsed bank
15 Mar 2023  

Comvita jv secures funds from collapsed bank

Mānuka honey company Comvita says its skincare joint venture in the US, Caravan Honey, has managed to secure its funds from Silicon Valley Bank.


Comvita jv exposed to US bank collapse
13 Mar 2023   /

Comvita jv exposed to US bank collapse

The mānuka honey company’s Caravan Honey venture has US$2.5m with the failed Silicon Valley Bank, which it cannot access.


Lilo Desserts lands growth capital
8 Mar 2023   /

Lilo Desserts lands growth capital

The plant-based desserts venture will use some of the funding on export pilots for the US and Australia.


NZ fish ban by US preliminary and “procedural” – Seafood NZ
30 Nov 2022  

NZ fish ban by US preliminary and “procedural” – Seafood NZ

A US court ban on New Zealand exports of several fish species from two North Island fisheries is only a preliminary decision although it has the potential to “dent” exports, according to Seafood New Zealand.


Time Magazine’s top F&B inventions of 2022
16 Nov 2022   /

Time Magazine’s top F&B inventions of 2022

Meat alternatives, coffee challengers, and inventions that help produce foods and beverages faster, quieter, tidier or more sustainably were on a hit list of Time Magazine’s top innovations of 2022.


Westland bags Walmart deal
10 Nov 2022  

Westland bags Walmart deal

Westgold butter is now on the shelf of 550 Walmart stores across 19 states as part of drive into the US market.


Synlait to manufacture A2 Milk products for US market…
4 Nov 2022   /

Synlait to manufacture A2 Milk products for US market…

Synlait says it will manufacture A2 Milk infant formula products bound for the US market after temporary approval to supply was granted by the FDA.


…as A2 Milk shares surge following FDA approval to supply US
4 Nov 2022  

…as A2 Milk shares surge following FDA approval to supply US

A2 Milk Company shares jumped from $5.75 on Thursday morning to $6 today after it received temporary approval to sell its infant milk formula products in the United States.


Atkins Ranch project backed by govt, targets US premium market
18 Oct 2022  

Atkins Ranch project backed by govt, targets US premium market

The grass-fed export brand will extend a project to help Kiwi farmers get premium product into the US.


Wine tech startup Marama Labs selected for Silicon Valley showcase
21 Sep 2022   /

Wine tech startup Marama Labs selected for Silicon Valley showcase

The Wellington wine tech startup has landed “some of the biggest wineries in the US” as customers, and secured a spot at TechCrunch Disrupt.


East Imperial grows international distribution… and red ink
15 Sep 2022   /

East Imperial grows international distribution… and red ink

“We have invested in the brand, people and our ability to execute on growth,” says chief executive Tony Burt after a tough H1, with some margin growth expected in H2.


No dice from FDA for NZ dairy companies
10 Aug 2022   /

No dice from FDA for NZ dairy companies

The dairy company’s share price drops 10% after the FDA defers applications to import infant milk formula into the US.


A2 Milk: No US FDA approval… yet
3 Aug 2022   /

A2 Milk: No US FDA approval… yet

Trading resumes in A2 Milk shares after the company says it is still awaiting a decision from the FDA clearing the way for its infant milk powder to go the US.


PM celebrates Silver Fern Farms’ net carbon zero beef in NY
26 May 2022   /

PM celebrates Silver Fern Farms’ net carbon zero beef in NY

PM Jacinda Ardern attended the New York launch of Silver Fern Farms’ USDA-approved Net Carbon Zero By Nature 100% Grass-Fed Angus Beef.


F&B exports front of mind for PM’s trade trip to US
24 May 2022   /

F&B exports front of mind for PM’s trade trip to US

Silver Fern Farms, Fonterra and Zespri are accompanying Jacinda Ardern, and she will attend a launch event in New York for NZ’s sustainable meat exports.


Fix & Fogg’s steep and deep US play
23 Mar 2022   /

Fix & Fogg’s steep and deep US play

“If you go in undercooked you could just come unstuck” – Fix & Fogg founder Roman Jewell on ramping up its US presence.


NZ-US trade: Agritech increasingly important, primary sector diversifies
17 Mar 2022   /

NZ-US trade: Agritech increasingly important, primary sector diversifies

Agriculture spins-offs such as packing and grading equipment now outstrip apple exports, while the nature of meat products has changed.


A2 first half profit dives, green shoots sighted
21 Feb 2022  

A2 first half profit dives, green shoots sighted

The company says the results are inline with expectations and that it has made progress on its turnaround initiatives.


Pic’s treads Covid tightrope with NPD, export growth
17 Feb 2022   /

Pic’s treads Covid tightrope with NPD, export growth

The Nelson nut butter business looks to new SKUs and overseas expansion in its hunt for further growth.


Agri-tech on agenda for PM’s US trade visit
16 Feb 2022   /

Agri-tech on agenda for PM’s US trade visit

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will undertake a trade visit to the United States in May focused on New Zealand’s high-technology export sectors, including agri-tech.


NZ Coastal Seafoods’ Q4 revenue falls in transition from daigou
10 Feb 2022   /

NZ Coastal Seafoods’ Q4 revenue falls in transition from daigou

But the company says it is seeing benefits from a renewed focus on the domestic market and a sales drive overseas.


MWE appoints USA distributor for OTU Estate
22 Nov 2021   /

MWE appoints USA distributor for OTU Estate

Marlborough Wine Estates has appointed Winesellers its exclusive USA importer for its OTU Estate brand.


Westland to spread overseas butter footprint after $40m investment
9 Nov 2021  

Westland to spread overseas butter footprint after $40m investment

US consumers are a big focus for the dairy company’s increased volumes, and the UK is on the agenda thanks to the proposed FTA.


East Imperial puts boots on the ground in US
3 Nov 2021   /

East Imperial puts boots on the ground in US

Premium mixer company East Imperial has appointed Mark Zonghetti as head of sales for North America.


Joiy Wines cracks open US expansion
26 Oct 2021   /

Joiy Wines cracks open US expansion

The canned wine exporter launches a multimillion-dollar expansion into North America, after turning the head of supermarket chain Whole Foods.


Little Beauties takes flight after capital raise
14 Oct 2021  

Little Beauties takes flight after capital raise

The Nelson snack food startup is scaling up and chasing US export growth following a $2.5m capital raise.


Speciality bread business Venerdi goes stateside
23 Sep 2021   /

Speciality bread business Venerdi goes stateside

The deal opens access to the US market for the Auckland-based company’s gluten-free, keto and paleo products.


Stars & Stripes tie-up for Fix & Fogg
23 Jul 2021   /

Stars & Stripes tie-up for Fix & Fogg

Wellington nut butter company has confirmed its partnership with US retail giant Whole Foods Market which will see its product stocked in its network of 500 stores.


Dancing Sands plants first US flag, preps to expand in 2022
19 Jul 2021   /

Dancing Sands plants first US flag, preps to expand in 2022

The Golden Bay craft gin maker has made it into the “notoriously difficult to enter” North American market.


B+LNZ upbeat on US demand
9 Jul 2021  

B+LNZ upbeat on US demand

Beef + Lamb New Zealand is confident US demand for meat protein will remain high through 2021 as demand from the recovering foodservice sector continues to challenge available supplies.


How prepared were F&B companies for the pandemic?
12 May 2021  

How prepared were F&B companies for the pandemic?

More than 60% of food industry executives did not have an adequate plan to deal with the impacts of Covid-19, says a new US-based study.


Restaurant Brands sales jump 30% in Q1
29 Apr 2021  

Restaurant Brands sales jump 30% in Q1

New Zealand sales grow as the company’s Taco Bell rollout continues.


US a hot-house for plant-based food growth
9 Apr 2021   / /

US a hot-house for plant-based food growth

For the third consecutive year, the growth in sales of plant-based meat, dairy and eggs in the US outpaced conventional animal product sales.


Villa Maria pursues US growth with new partnership
16 Mar 2021   /

Villa Maria pursues US growth with new partnership

Villa Maria Estate has appointed Winebow Imports its new exclusive import representative in the US.