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E Tipu 2026: What is NZ’s plan if China is a net animal protein exporter by 2040? 22nd May 2026 /

E Tipu 2026: What is NZ’s plan if China is a net animal protein exporter by 2040?

NZ agrifood exporters are operating under a dangerous structural error if their long-term growth plans assume China will remain a permanent, insatiable destination for bulk commodities.


Rockit’s China celebrity megastar partnership 21st May 2026 /

Rockit’s China celebrity megastar partnership

Hawke’s Bay miniature apple exporter Rockit Global is mounting a massive China brand play with a new celebrity megastar partnership.


NZ pet food firms pivot as China tanks 1st December 2025 /

NZ pet food firms pivot as China tanks

NZ pet food exporters pull out all the stops to combat a tanking of sales to China amid fierce competition, post-pandemic consumer caution, and a major biosecurity trade barrier.


A2 expands China State Farm partnership 11th November 2025 /

A2 expands China State Farm partnership

A2 Milk is deepening its reach into China, announcing a major expansion of its partnership with its Chinese agent and master distributor.


CIIE: New China-NZ deals and partnerships worth $450m inked 11th November 2025 /

CIIE: New China-NZ deals and partnerships worth $450m inked

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VentureFruit adds Joy Wing Mau as Tutti partner 22nd September 2025 /

VentureFruit adds Joy Wing Mau as Tutti partner

T&G’s VentureFruit is expanding the footprint of its Tutti variety, the world’s first apple specifically bred to tolerate hot climates, with a new Chinese partnership.


China fresh food exports customs clearance pilot 25th June 2025 /

China fresh food exports customs clearance pilot

New Zealand’s and China’s customs services have agreed on a new pilot to trial speedier border clearance for airfreighted fresh foods.


Zespri doubles down in China 23rd June 2025 /

Zespri doubles down in China

Zespri is planning to double the value of fruit exports to China over the next decade – and has enlisted its Chinese partners to help with the push.


Luxon concludes China visit 23rd June 2025 /

Luxon concludes China visit

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has wrapped up his China visit by meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Premier Li Qiang, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.


F&B in PM’s trade mission to China 16th June 2025 /

F&B in PM’s trade mission to China

A strong showing of food and beverage firms is included in the 28 senior New Zealand business leaders joining the prime minister on his upcoming mission to China.


Three Sisters Brewing taps China demand 30th May 2025 /

Three Sisters Brewing taps China demand

Taranaki brewery, Three Sisters, has seen a rapid uptick in the amount of product it is exporting to China.


Blis partners with Chinese distributor 19th November 2024 /

Blis partners with Chinese distributor

Blis Technologies has finalised a distribution agreement with Orange Daylily, which it describes as one of the most influential omni-channel operators for imported consumer goods in China.