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Wednesday 04 November 2026

NPD

…as transformation drives top line towards $100m, but China exit weighs on bottom line

…as transformation drives top line towards $100m, but China exit weighs on bottom line

Natural Pet Food Group pushes net revenue towards the nine-figure mark, in a year marked by major US expansion, new product formats, and a costly balance-sheet exit from Mainland China.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 30 October
30 Oct 2026  

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 30 October

Bennetto moves into creamy mylk territory, Lion looks to overcome the bitterness barrier, and a Four Square x Harmony summer collab.


Pure Food Co steps further into standard foods
29 Oct 2026  

Pure Food Co steps further into standard foods

The Pure Food Co is accelerating its expansion beyond clinical texture-modified meals, designing a new product that is being launched exclusively D2C.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 23 October?
23 Oct 2026  

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 23 October?

Campari has an exclusive ANZ Aperol Spritz ready-to-serve launch, Heartland Chips and Behemoth Brewing Company drop their latest collab, and Woolworths Grill gets the Culley’s treatment.


Pernod Ricard pushes Absolut x Tabasco
19 Oct 2026   /

Pernod Ricard pushes Absolut x Tabasco

Spirits distributor Pernod Ricard has rolled out an integrated, multi-channel New Zealand activation for the global NPD collaboration between Absolut Vodka and Tabasco.


Merroir, beautrition and the Yōshoku effect – Whole Foods 2027 trend predictions
16 Oct 2026   /

Merroir, beautrition and the Yōshoku effect – Whole Foods 2027 trend predictions

It is the season for trend predictions. US premium grocer Whole Foods Market consulted its so-called Trends Council for its pick of next year’s cutting-edge flavours, products and ingredients.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 16 October?
16 Oct 2026  

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 16 October?

Original Foods adds a Single Serve Slice Range, Suntory Boss Coffee expands its RTD range for with two new iced coffees and HelloFresh taps into country culture.


BurgerFuel partners with Withwild to back Fiordland conservation
15 Oct 2026   /

BurgerFuel partners with Withwild to back Fiordland conservation

BurgerFuel is launching a limited-edition Wild & Wagyu burger, partnering with wild venison supplier Withwild and the Fiordland Wapiti Foundation to turn pest management into a revenue stream for native conservation.


Intentional and precision choices shape Innova’s 2027 food trends
14 Oct 2026   /

Intentional and precision choices shape Innova’s 2027 food trends

Consumers making increasingly intentional food choices is the underlying driver behind the headline top ten food trends for 2027 identified by Innova Market Insights.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 9 October?
9 Oct 2026  

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 9 October?

Seasonal and spicy NPD this week, with Lotus Biscoff’s frozen desserts range hitting NZ alongside the latest drop from Invivo X SJP, while Subway brings the heat for Halloween.


Pic’s targets on-the-go growth with pouch relaunch
8 Oct 2026   /

Pic’s targets on-the-go growth with pouch relaunch

Pic’s pushes its presence beyond the pantry as the Nelson manufacturer looks to replicate last year’s 20% sales growth following its strategic partnership with Australia’s Scalzo Foods.


Coca-Cola’s 2027 pipeline: Prebiotic sodas, protein expansions and more
7 Oct 2026   /

Coca-Cola’s 2027 pipeline: Prebiotic sodas, protein expansions and more

Beverage giant The Coca-Cola Company has unveiled its product pipeline for late 2026 and 2027, leaning heavily into functional benefits, zero-sugar extensions, and protein.