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Friday 18 September 2026

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Dairy and meat bolster top three – ASB economic scoreboard
18 Sep 2026   /

Dairy and meat bolster top three – ASB economic scoreboard

Strong dairy and meat markets bolstered the top three place getters in ASB’s latest measure of New Zealand’s regional economy, with Fonterra’s payout the cherry on top.


Seeka, NZKS upgrade guidance
17 Sep 2026   /

Seeka, NZKS upgrade guidance

Two primary sector heavyweights have upgraded their full-year earnings outlooks on the back of operational efficiencies and strong biological performance.


NZFIN FoodSouth expands dairy capabilities
16 Sep 2026   /

NZFIN FoodSouth expands dairy capabilities

The New Zealand Food Innovation Network has a major new processing capability at its FoodSouth facility, with dairy product processing now officially included within its MPI-registered Risk Management Programme.


India FTA legislation sails through Parliament
16 Sep 2026  

India FTA legislation sails through Parliament

Legislation enabling the landmark New Zealand–India Free Trade Agreement has passed its final reading with an overwhelming 93-29 majority.


“The makings of the next billion dollar apple” – Joli makes consumer debut
14 Sep 2026   /

“The makings of the next billion dollar apple” – Joli makes consumer debut

T&G Global’s newest apple brand is making its world-first consumer debut in Viet Nam – the first step for what it says could be its next billion dollar apple.


Goodman Fielder scaling up UHT after $100m investment
11 Sep 2026   /

Goodman Fielder scaling up UHT after $100m investment

Goodman Fielder is set to scale up its production of UHT dairy products following the completion of a three-year $100m investment programme in Christchurch.


Q&A: Thom Brooks on Fix & Fogg’s Costco shot
10 Sep 2026  

Q&A: Thom Brooks on Fix & Fogg’s Costco shot

Fix & Fogg’s Thom Brooks on landing a 12-week Costco trial, the brand’s wider shift from door-chasing to SKU density, and absorbing US tariffs without cutting quality.


Commercial fishing output hits $6.4bn as value offsets lower catch – report
10 Sep 2026   /

Commercial fishing output hits $6.4bn as value offsets lower catch – report

New Zealand’s commercial fishing industry is delivering more from less, according to a new report that puts its total economic output at an estimated $6.4bn in 2025.


Govt greens-light digital labelling standard, passes on wider F&B reform
8 Sep 2026   /

Govt greens-light digital labelling standard, passes on wider F&B reform

The government has agreed to develop a national digital product labelling standard following consideration of the Ministry for Regulation’s final Product Labelling Regulatory Review.


Trans-Tasman trade focus turns to standards, Brisbane 2032
7 Sep 2026   /

Trans-Tasman trade focus turns to standards, Brisbane 2032

New Zealand and Australia have committed to deeper economic integration following the annual Closer Economic Relations Trade Ministers’ Meeting in Auckland.


Fix & Fogg x Costco US – what we know
2 Sep 2026   /

Fix & Fogg x Costco US – what we know

New Zealand nut butter maker Fix & Fogg has been given a crack at the ultimate prize in American retail, securing a trial at Costco – the world’s third biggest retailer by revenue.


Zespri maps draft China procurement model
2 Sep 2026   /

Zespri maps draft China procurement model

Zespri has shared a blueprint for a potential local China procurement model, following initial grower consultation on how to defend its position in its largest and highest-value market.