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Wednesday 22 April 2026

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Split food sector first half at Scott Technology
16 Apr 2026  

Split food sector first half at Scott Technology

Scott Technology’s food system-facing segments delivered divergent first half performances, with delayed investment decisions dragging protein while materials handling momentum grew.


Heinz Watties canning SKUs, factories, 350 jobs
12 Mar 2026   /

Heinz Watties canning SKUs, factories, 350 jobs

Loss-making manufacturer Heinz Wattie’s has announced a wide-ranging operational restructure cutting product lines, factory footprint, and people as part a long-term strategy focus.


Talley’s defamation case fails
18 Dec 2025  

Talley’s defamation case fails

The High Court has comprehensively dismissed a defamation claim brought by South Island food giant Talley’s Group against TVNZ.


Speirs Foods starts turnaround
21 Oct 2025  

Speirs Foods starts turnaround

A school lunch programme win and price hikes underpinned a strong second half for Speirs Foods, which delivered a vastly improved annual trading performance.


Food tech startup takes aim at hort waste
24 Jun 2025   /

Food tech startup takes aim at hort waste

The hunt is on for investors to back a food technology startup that is targeting horticulture waste, thus adding crucial value for growers and New Zealand Inc.


$2.5bn Southland industrial hub aims for food system occupiers
23 Jun 2025  

$2.5bn Southland industrial hub aims for food system occupiers

A proposed $2.5bn Southland industrial hub aims to attract food system tenants to the region, including high-output food processors, aquaculture and agritech exporters.


Scott lands $30m of MHL contracts
29 Oct 2024  

Scott lands $30m of MHL contracts

Scott Technology has secured six major contracts, totalling €17m ($30m), in global contracts for its materials handling & logistics division.


‘Landmark’ study links ultra-processed foods to damaging health conditions
1 Mar 2024   /

‘Landmark’ study links ultra-processed foods to damaging health conditions

The world’s largest review of its kind into UPFs finds direct links to 32 risks, including heart disease, cancer, and adverse mental health.


Mintel: The big F&B trends for 2024
12 Oct 2023  

Mintel: The big F&B trends for 2024

Tackling communication around processed food and the use of technology in meal planning, shopping and cooking should be front of mind for brands.


New Bootleg backer boosts production, enables export plans
1 Nov 2022  

New Bootleg backer boosts production, enables export plans

The Auckland-based jerky manufacturer says its new investor has not only injected growth capital it has also unlocked a 20x capacity increase.


Little Beauties in ingredient NPD, secures Costco listing for snacks
10 Dec 2021   /

Little Beauties in ingredient NPD, secures Costco listing for snacks

The snack food startup adds fruit powder to its product arsenal and Costco to its customer list.


Fresh Cuts: Product launches for the week to 3 December
3 Dec 2021   /

Fresh Cuts: Product launches for the week to 3 December

This week, Tom & Luke cut the sugar, Pic’s takes off, and Alexandra’s dials up the convenience.