Woolworths brings back a smash hit, Scapegrace goes for the Perfect 10, and Duck Island Ice Cream releases a trifecta of treats.
The integration of artificial intelligence into food businesses is expected to accelerate in 2024.
What has the QSR fraternity cooked up for the festive season? Krispy Kreme, Pizza Hut and Subway unveil new Christmas treats.
Arnott’s puts a gluten free spin on one of its classics, Goodfood Group extends its dairy free brand, Duck Island and Garage Project’s new collab, and its strawberries and cream from Brown Brothers.
The number of NPD launches may be slowing but innovation is working harder for NZ’s top food manufacturers, with value growth on the rise.
Hellers and Bluebird combine in a meaty merger, Prolife Food extends its snack game, and Hop Federation celebrates 10 years.
NIQ’s annual Breakthrough Innovation report took in NZ for the first time this year, so which Kiwi brands have been named innovation leaders?
FSL Foods launches an exclusive in Countdown, Goodfood adds to its Food Snob range, Harmony delivers a banging banger, and new Seltz Drops drop.
Early Christmas cheer from Whittaker’s and Nestlé, Me Today’s new infused honey range, and Frucor Suntory’s latest coffee in a can option.
With AI producing results when it comes to NPD, think tank Te Puna Whakaaronui takes a look at what is happening globally and asks, ‘what should be happening in New Zealand?’
Rutherford & Meyer put a twist on a classic, Paddy Gower and Karen O’Leary get involved in NPD, and a Garage Project cult favourite gets a spicy makeover.
Green Meadows Beef adds pickle, Lewis Road gets a citrus twist, Tip Top and Frucor Suntory collab in the chiller, as do Ben & Jerry’s and Tony’s Chocolonely, and Good Cocktail Co’s new garnish.
One of the world’s biggest and most influential food and beverage trade events showcases leading industry innovation.
Its a drinks-heavy line-up led by the latest from Hendrick’s Gin, a seasonal release from Hop Federation, and Pals departs from pastels.
A line-up of limited editions and summer specials from Rebel Bakehouse, Wellington Chocolate Factory, Coca-Cola Oceania, DB Breweries, and Good Sh*t Soda.
With summer around the corner, Heineken goes low-carb, Asahi collabs on a Major Major flavour, Six Barrel Soda’s feel-good vibes, and KFC gets into jewellery.
Me Today is rounding out its 2023 new product development programme with the planned release of a Me Today brand Super Honey.
Proper Snack Foods is temporarily stopping production of its kūmara crisps following the fallout from Cyclone Gabrielle, but has developed a new product to fill the gap via an Australian workaround.
Ten manufacturers spanning meat products, meals in a jar and pet food have been named finalists in the Foodstuffs Emerging Supplier Competition.
Allpress gets in on the iced coffee game, Dilmah goes for flavoured iced tea, Pete’s Natural collabs for kids, Whittaker’s pumps out two limited editions, and Eta has a fundraising collab.
Pure Delish rolls out its wellness range, Ferrero launches a novel Tic Tac, State of Play mixes it up, and an experimental offering from Six Barrel Soda.
Nespresso brings back its limited-edition seasonal flavour, Mondelez refreshes its Cadbury Roses, and Sealord adds to its foodservice offering.
Eat Kinda has a new flavour going into Hell Pizza, Taranaki Bio Extracts launches a B2B ingredients range, and Garage Project adds a better-for-you beer.
The nut butter business responds to category and economic dynamics with NPD, as well as looking for manufacturing efficiencies.
Griffin’s launches a limited edition Eta offer, Wattie’s enters a new category, Asahi adds an RTD, and Krispy Kreme revives the doggo doughnut.
Chocolate brand Whittaker’s is bringing back its special edition Miraka Kirīmi (Creamy Milk) block produced for Te Wiki o te Reo Māori (Māori Language Week).
Sweet new releases from nut butter companies Forty Thieves and Fix & Fogg, which collabs with Cookie Time, while dairy-free darling Angel Food adds a feta to its line-up.
Lewis Road adds Half & Half, street artist Gasp is drafted in for a Doritos limited edition, and Healtheries’ new type of gummy.
Farrah’s unwraps a new pizza base line, Duck Island teams up with The Avo Tree, and Moa Brewing gets in on the better-for-you action.
Almighty delivers a twist on a classic, First Light Meats enters a new category, and Krispy Kreme partners with Cookie Time for doughnut indulgence.
Fix & Fogg adds a choc option, Nestlé brings back KitKat Plant Based, Jess’s Underground Kitchen adds protein, and Brothers Beer x Blue Frog = Granola Stout.
One of the final alumni of Foodstuffs’ now defunct Foodstarter programme is gearing up for distribution in the North Island co-operative’s stores.
Pet supplement specialist Newflands looks to break into foodservice with a unique new product for both pets and humans.
New Zealand single malt whisky distillery Pōkeno Whisky is claiming a world first with its latest product launch – a single malt matured in totara barrels.
The spirits producer dusts off the Rogue Society label to take on the mass-market international brands that dominate the NZ market.
Chobani x Countdown x All Blacks = limited edition, Meyer Cheese marks Matariki, Frucor Suntory expands The Real McCoy, and Six Barrel’s latest experiment.
Griffin’s Snackachangi goes all-American, Hutchinsons debuts a meal kit brand in NZ, and Nespresso has a new (cold) brew.
Recently installed MD Eliana Glover is trying something new for the frozen food specialist and for the NZ grocery channel, as part of growth plans for the family business.
Chobani launches two new ranges, Sprig & Fern’s limited edition with a new hop varietal, DB’s Odd Company looks for company, and AF Drinks’ 31-pack is back.
A newish non-alcoholic craft beer importer and distributor is finding his first mover advantage is being lost to local producers.
Breakfast brands Blue Frog and Pic’s collab, as do Nestlé and Arnott’s for a new coffee offering, while Terps & Co has a new limited run for Dry July.
Fast-growing US snack brand Chipoys land in NZ, Lewis Road brings back its Matariki milk, and Hunt and Gather Bee Co adds a new spiced honey.
Angel Food’s cracks plant-based sour cream, Mondelēz continues to pump out the lump innovation, and Hubbards goes light with Collision Crisps.
A trifecta of free-from innovation this week, with alt dairy from Goodfood Group’s Veesey brand, and 0% beer from State of Play and Asahi, as well as WCF’s new classic.
Nostalgia is flavour of the week, with Nestlé’s new KitKat innovation and Westgold building out its infused butter range, while Angel Bay collabs on a new limited edition.
Frucor Suntory stakes more space in the iced coffee cabinet, Nestlé’s Maggi brand expands its convenience offer, and Hastings Distillers adds two vermouths.
A new spread from Egmont Honey, Raglan Food Co kicks off a seasonal series, Whittaker’s puts its spin on an old classic, and Sprig & Fern has a little something for the grown ups.
Griffin’s adds to Nice & Natural, Frucor Suntory goes back to full sugar, Chantal Organics ups its snack game, and Mondelēz enlists Flox for Mother’s Day.
Griffin’s and L’affare’s limited edition collab, The Apple Press presses new ground, Kraft-Heinz’ F. Whitlock & Sons adds ambient soup, and Clevedon Buffalo Co’s new kinds of cheese.
Yum Granola goes local with South Island oats, Good Cocktail Co adds a revamped mixer, and Westland’s consumer dairy brand Westgold expands its range.
Little Island has new plant-milk blends, AF hits another drinks trend, Remedy pushes into NZ’s energy drink segment, and Six Barrel holds on to summer.
Pic’s re-releases a fan favourite for Easter, DB Breweries’ Export goes ultra low carb, and a Cotton Candy collab.
The Soulfresh founder is evolving his ‘better-for-you’ business to become ‘better-for-us’.
Easter limited editions line the shelves, with Twiice and Lotus Biscoff delivering incarnations of the humble hot cross bun, while Tony’s Chocolonely goes for a lemon meringue-inspired treat.
Duck Island partners with Coffee Supreme, Griffin’s brings back a Squiggles, Domino’s introduces a taste of India, and Lewis Road Creamery adds raspberry to the mix.
Nestlé launches more Kit Kat innovation, while Blue Frog Cereal and Moa Brewing look for growth from better-for-you products.
Sanford’s limited edition seafood sausage, Proper Crisps launches a Big Cut line, and Griffin’s takes Girl Guide Biscuits pink.
Tegel Foods is on the GoGo, Griffin’s rolls out the Toffee Pops innovation, and Bluebird brings back some old favourites.
Heartland and Behemoth partner for complementary releases, Cookie Time chills, Westgold’s new look, and Havana goes royal.
The nationwide roll-out of Cookie Time’s new frozen dessert has been delayed by the ongoing impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle on the supply chain.
Havana Coffee Works is doing its bit to support those impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle – with the backing of Her Royal Highness Princess Anne.
Whittaker’s brings together Blondie and Biscuit, Mars makes moves with Skittles to tie in with Pride, and Unilever goes plant-based with its Best Foods mayo.
Nestlé’s Nespresso goes to Milan, Pic’s makes Smunchy permanent, and Asahi launches a Major Major new flavour.
The snack manufacturer is marking its 40th birthday with a limited edition supersized cookie, ahead of breaking into a new treat category later this month.
CEO Jesse Newson says that with Covid fading into the distance and PE firm Pioneer backing its growth plans, it’s now about “getting on and doing it”.
Duck Island has an almond croissant addition, WaHiki Coconut Creamery plays it closer to home with new flavours, and Fonterra’s functional milk innovation.
Coffee Supreme launches its long-awaited iced coffee in a can, Cassia At Home has a new addition, and Zestt Wellness develops a gut health product made with yacon.
Wellington Chocolate Factory teams up with Havana Coffee, Motueka Creamery adds a Belgian chocolate, and Charlie’s changes for game day.
Chantal Organics and Bread & Butter’s Christmas cookie, new beverages from State of Play and The Uncommon, plus a new look from Native Sparkling.
A festive offering from Tony’s Chocolonely, Lo Bros’ new impact-led soda launch, while Graham Norton pays homage to his Irish heritage with his latest Invivo tie-up.
A Duck Island and Garage Project collab, new iced coffee from Nestlé and Starbucks, Terps & Co’s world first non-alc RTD range, and a Christmas tradition from Foundry Chocolate and Thomson Whisky.
Bennetto Natural Foods looks to Samoa for latest addition, Glenfiddich extends its Grand Series, Hell Pizza gets bloody, and Me Today bulks up its lineup.
Frucor Suntory brings a new sub-category to NZ, Moa extends it RTD offer, FSL Food’s Fuzio goes green, Rebel adds more bagel, Westgold butters up, and two NZ brand collabs launch.
The insights firm says new product development has been severely constrained as manufacturers prioritise activity and keeping core products flowing.
Much Moore gets fruity, 19 Crimes’ second collab with Snoop Dogg, Griffin’s brings its candy cane game, and Pita Pit taps into Hawaiian vibes.
Asahi adds a low-sugar Long White, Griffin’s puts the cheese into its crackers, Coffee Supreme has a Yemen special release, while Hop Federation and East Imperial go for limited editions.
Whittaker’s add festive spice, a new mead joins the growing category, Lewis Road’s latest limited edition and Impossible Foods teams up with Domino’s.
Good Sh*t soda extends its range, Heinz joins two flagship products, AF Drinks collaborates with Lucky Taco, and The Bond Store goes down the garden path.
Arnott’s load ups its shapes, Zeffer upcycles for its entry into the RTD category, and some seasonal offerings with a Halloween mayo from Heinz and Pumpkin Spice from Nespresso.
A multi-million dollar investment into a new Taranaki dairy factory is behind one of the latest brands to hit supermarket shelves.
Silver Fern Farms’ sweet new offer, 73 Citrus expands its range, DB launches an RTD brand, BurgerFuel gets into beer, and Six Barrel debuts Seltz Drops.
Snack manufacturer Griffin’s, has collaborated with Kiwi artist, FLOX, for this year’s Breast Cancer Foundation NZ partnership.
Lilo builds on its B-Side fruit proposition, Wellington Chocolate Factory brings back a classic, Lewis Road goes for a new coffee iteration, and DB’s new brews.
The pet food business looks to capitalise on the boom in pet ownership with the launch of the Oscar cat food brand in NZ.
Whittaker’s extends its core range, Kiwi Quinoa sees red, Fix & Fogg gets into pumpkin spice season, while Good Buzz expands with a new RTD brand.
Plant Projects takes on the multinationals with its NZ-made No Ordinary Ice Tea, Fieldco extends its Kin & Co brand, while Farrah’s doubles down on low carb.
Otis goes Kiwi organic, Forty Thieves’ new category, Nestlé’s latest mash-up, and Fix & Fogg makes PB&J permanent.
Pic’s gets spurred on by a superfan to go Smunchy, Nestlé and Milo’s KitKat collab, and top shelf arrivals from Hendrick’s, Hasting Distillers and Fords Gin.
The King Honey owner says the new products will be out next month, and it also reveals how much revenue its acquired honey business has generated.
Spring is in the air, with wine label Headline Acts hitting NZ, The Bond Store extending its Cocktail Collusion range, BeerHug and the Brewers Guild slinging award winners and Six Barrel branching out.
Arnott’s brings Bluey to the biscuit aisle, Asahi launches a Major Major flavour, San Pellegrino has an Essenza range extension, and Whittaker’s Miraka Kirīmi goes on sale for the first time.
Wattie’s launches a One Pan range, Fever-Tree adds a Distillers Cola to its mixers, Pōkeno Whisky Company’s first single malts come to market, and Moccona releases its 2022 limited edition collection.
Lewis Road Creamery goes bananas, Frucor Suntory’s V brand adds a zero sugar range, and it’s a family affair at Australian winemaker Taylors.
The company launches new fortified products and makes its first foray into less sugar.
Griffin’s leverages Cookie Bear into crackers, Hellers extends its Meals Made Easy range, and Moa’s RTD brand Hey Hey adds a new flavour.
The confectionery giant aims to replace churn with category growth in the current inflationary environment.
Bennetto’s new Forest & Bird offering, Parrotdog x Boring, Good Buzz adds a classic combo, and Griffin’s “re-introduces” Eta Uppercuts.
Native Sparkling goes non-alc, Lewis Road Creamery gets comfortable, Whittaker’s adds an oat milk option, and Burger Fuel’s all wild at heart.
Wellington Chocolate Factory and My Food Bag go after the plant-based crowd, babyfood startup Love Snack launches frozen smoothies, and McDonald’s revives a chicken hit.
Delivering value does not always have to be a price play even in an inflationary environment, the research consultancy suggests.
Just in time for Dry July, Asahi Beverages NZ swaps out its 0% Peroni, My Food Bag teams up with Garage Project, and Lisa King opens an AF bottle shop, while AJ Hackett and Epic team up on a full strength option.
Its caffeinated sparkling water is a first for NZ, with the beverage business also securing new brand and distribution partnerships, as well as nearing completion of a capital raise.
Griffin’s brings out two new ToffeePops flavours for winter, East Imperial launches its first natural low-calorie tonic water, and My Food Bag marks Matariki.
Nestlé imports an international flavour, while local brands Wellington Chocolate Factory and Six Barrel Soda look closer to home for inspiration.
Fermented drinks and canned flavoured oat milk have come out of an NPD drive at the firm, which looks likely to exit the functional beverage space.
Some classic Kiwi flavours come to the fore in limited edition NPD this week, ranging from Mondelēz International’s latest lump innovation and Lewis Road Creamery delivering a Matariki milk with horopito. Meanwhile AF Drinks looks to Japan for inspiration, and Goju innovates on packaging.
British brands make a strong showing with Cornish Sea Salt Co in a Foodstuffs debut and Hendrick’s new moonshot, as Good Farmers rounds out its range.
Sheep Dog goes nuts over whiskey, Whittaker’s aims for a vibe, and Fix & Fogg remakes a classic.
A functional collagen beauty snack hits NZ shores, Lyre’s adds a winter warmer, Fix & Fogg goes beyond nuts, and Mondelēz continues the Caramilk innovation.
Less is more from Abe’s, Monteith’s hazy double down, Six Barrel Soda’s 10th birthday, and Cadbury’s Boh Runga x Roses collab for Mother’s Day.
The biotech and future food venture debuts Pāua Saucisson and secures HVN backing to validate the known benefits of NZ’s Blackfoot Pāua.
Havana delivers a late summer coffee vibe, the Sara Lee & Cadbury tie-up gets in on Caramilk, Aotearoa’s first volcanic-filtered vodka, and pink ribbon biscuits are back.
Mondelēz looks to Tip Top for its latest Cadbury innovation, Abe’s Bagels goes sweet, while Domino’s beefs up its extra value range.
The pandemic and premiumisation prompts foodservice stalwart Kōkako to branch out into the grocery channel with a new purpose-built brand.
The Wellington snack company is expanding its Upcycled Grain Project brand with US growth ramping up.
DB Breweries goes back to the future with a new (old) lager, Rebel Bakehouse expands its gluten free range, Silver Fern Farms has something new for the freezer aisle and Maggi gets in on the air fryer trend.
Nestlé mashes up a traditional Christmas treat for Easter, Whittaker’s helps saves kiwis, and Pic’s and Cathedral Cove Naturals save berries.
Fix and Fogg crowdsources a new flavour, a cola from Greece looks for traction, AF delivers zero sugar, and Moa adds a Fresh Hop hazy IPA.
Countdown and Cookie Time deliver an Easter offering, Markwell Foods’ Sambazon broadens its Açaí range, and Fever Tree fizzes with a new pink tonic.
A collab-heavy week with Garage Project joining Fix & Fogg, Wellington Chocolate Factory working with Duck Island Ice Cream, and Eta tapping into Marmite.
Griffin’s Easter take on MallowPuffs, a mash-up from Pic’s and New World, and new offerings from Chantal Organics and Mitchells Nutrition.
A new oat milk range, a twist on classic gin, and brace of new hop products.
Fix & Fogg ups the ante, Blue Frog adds keto, and Giesen Wines expands its 0% offering.
Arnott’s releases its most indulgent Tim Tams to date, Whittaker’s adds caramelised white chocolate, and there are new offers from Kellogg’s and Mondelēz.
The Nelson nut butter business looks to new SKUs and overseas expansion in its hunt for further growth.
Lion’s Steinlager goes double zero, Pic’s mixes it up with Vogel’s, Tip Top goes back to the future, and Fonterra and Foodstuffs add to their carbon zero milk offering.
Wellington Chocolate Factory is at it again, the Motueka hop takes a star turn in a new Moa hazy offering, and Arnott’s enters the gluten-free game.
Triple Christmas treat from Duck Island, Goodtime Pie Co turns up the pepper, Wellington Chocolate Factory is at it again this time with Papua New Guinea beans, and Good George adds a taste of Jaffa.
This week, Tom & Luke cut the sugar, Pic’s takes off, and Alexandra’s dials up the convenience.
This week, Corn Thins go mini, Nestlé Scorched Almonds go salty, and dedicated Australian non-alcoholic brewery Big Drop puts its signature beers on sale in New Zealand.
Wooden Spoon Freezery’s deer milk ice cream with Pāmu Milk, Lewis Road goes curd and tart, and Wellington Chocolate Factory fizzes with a hibiscus and blackberry offering.
London-listed East Imperial releases a new cold-brew coffee and tonic, Pic’s doubles down on almond butter, and Huntley & Palmers cracks the sourdough market.
This week, Fix & Fogg trials nut butter sachets, Healtheries sources Nelson apples for new cider vinegar and Chantal Organics’ probiotic protein packs a punch.
This week, Griffin’s MallowPuffs get festive, Boss Coffee shares a new coffee in a can and Good Buzz’s new natural kombucha fizzes up.
The chef is using the temporary shutdown of the cooking school at his Auckland food venture to launch new products.
Proper Crisps releases a big hop kick with Garage Project, Mother Earth puts wellbeing first with new functional bars and Lindauer unveils a taste of Italy.
The winemaker is bringing forward a multi-million dollar investment into its low and no alcohol range, which has raced ahead of sales forecasts.
The pandemic has delivered the supplement and health food firm new consumers who have pushed up global revenue by 50%.
It is a chocolate heavy line-up this week with Wellington Chocolate Factory, Bennetto, Whittaker’s and Nestlé all in on the act.
KitKat V will be on New Zealand shop shelves from October 11 for a limited time.
There’s a new lager for the vaccine-hesitant, Mars revamps one of its classics, and Horleys jumps on the marine collagen bandwagon.
Shrimps, eggs, and Cadbury Dairy Milk are the latest products to get a plant-based overhaul by the FMCG behemoths.
Kiwi beverage producers prepare for a thirsty summer ahead as new-look Six Barrel Soda syrups enter the market, Good George feels the passion with a sour beer and Reefton Distilling Co. cherry picks its latest gin release.
Moa Brewing Co says Hey Hey to the RTD category, Rockburn Wines shares a Stolen Kiss and Griffin’s adds Snax to its Pink Ribbon range.
Wellington chocolate maker Whittaker’s marks Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 2021, singer Kylie Minogue’s Rosé starts spinning around New Zealand, and drag star Elektra Shock adorns a new Small Goods brew.
Ceres Organics has temporarily halted new product development as it battles a “broken” global supply chain and prioritises filling empty supermarket shelves.
Bell Tea spices up its black tea range, Yum’s new-look range has two new additions, Wellington Chocolate Factory pays homage to its Vanuatu cocoa growers and F. Whitlock & Sons gets meaty.
Food and beverage firms have navigated the ongoing disruption following last month’s snap lockdown to get new products online and in store this week including Moa Brewing Company, new cross-category brand Good Farmers and Hamilton’s Good George.
Cardrona Distillery proudly shows its support of love, diversity and inclusion via vodka; global ice cream brand Ben & Jerry’s tops out its tubs; and Invivo toasts its eighth vintage of Graham Norton’s Own Wines.
A long lockdown could play havoc with new product launches, change customer demand patterns and result in distribution delays.
Oatly’s New Zealand plant-based game steps up a notch with its alt-cream now available in Aotearoa, Hubbards has teams up with Wellington’s nut butter champion Fix & Fogg, and Moa adds a new hazy to its line up.
Reefton Distilling Co and Swandri team up for a limited edition release, Whittaker’s new cocoa kick and Urbanaut will send you down a Mystic Portal.
The humble lump is paying dividends for the global giant in New Zealand with a new launch about to be unwrapped.
The Hastings business is expanding into the functional beverage space following a challenging Covid which almost saw it close its doors.
Pure Delish champions local, Esk Valley showcases its great dirt and Wellington Chocolate Factory shows us its latest squeeze.
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Organic chocolate maker Bennetto Natural Foods Co puts Bird of the Year front and centre, Cookie Dough Collective takes you on a choc chip trip, Queen Anne Chocolates’ marshmallow fish bites swim to market and Lawson’s Dry Hills combines art and wine for a limited time.
Taste comes above all else when it comes to getting your product stocked in Auckland specialty grocery chain Farro Fresh, according to boss Bryce Howard.
Fix & Fogg sweetens up an old favourite, Cassels Brewing Company launches new eye-catching brews, Allpress moves into the capsule market and McCain brings a new pizza to New Zealand freezers.
The brewer is making a big move into the no alcohol beer market, which is says will be worth $25bn globally by 2024.
Kinder’s first biscuit hits New Zealand supermarket shelves, Silver Fern Farms responds to venison demand, Speight’s moves to summit the no-alcohol beer trend, and its (another) wrap at Farrah’s.
What’s new to the market for the week to 2 July 2021.
The Australian distiller aims to be stocked in 300 NZ outlets by the end of the year with more staff and an office planned.
What’s new to the market for the week to 25 June 2021.
What’s new to the market for the week to 18 June 2021.
Global confectionery giant Nestlé is launching a plant-based alternative to its iconic KitKat chocolate bar into the international market.
New venture Ovāvo is targeting the nascent global avocado powder ingredient market.
A clinical trial that could underpin the development of deer milk as a new industry in New Zealand has secured $244,000 of funding from the HVN Challenge.
