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Wednesday 04 November 2026

Cookie Time

“It is a looming challenge” – Cookie Time’s Booth on the resin threat 23rd April 2026 /

“It is a looming challenge” – Cookie Time’s Booth on the resin threat

While fuel prices and supply are dominating the day-to-day, Cookie Time’s CEO says a critical lack of visibility across packaging supply chains is an equally grave concern for the food sector.


Changing of the guard at Cookie Time 6th November 2025 /

Changing of the guard at Cookie Time

Cookie Time co-founder and long-time chief executive Guy Pope-Mayell has stepped back from the front line of the manufacturer after 42 years.


Connect four – Cookie Time stays atop Coalface distributor rankings 13th November 2024 /

Connect four – Cookie Time stays atop Coalface distributor rankings

It’s four in a row for Cookie Time, with the Canterbury company taking the top spot in the annual Coalface Consulting FMCG distributor rankings once again.


Three in a row – Cookie Time tops Coalface  distributor rankings 14th December 2023 /

Three in a row – Cookie Time tops Coalface distributor rankings

It’s a threepeat for Cookie Time, with the Canterbury company taking the top spot in the annual Coalface Consulting FMCG distributor rankings once again.


Cookie Time drives into NZ Open 9th November 2023

Cookie Time drives into NZ Open

Cookie Time will be the official snacking partner of the New Zealand Open presented by Sky Sport for 2024.


Export markets hungry for Cookie Time sandwiches 22nd August 2023

Export markets hungry for Cookie Time sandwiches

Christchurch snack manufacturer Cookie Time says it is fielding multiple export inquiries for its Cookie Sandwiches, which it launched in March.


“This de-risks our business” – Cookie Time on its acquisition of Mrs Higgins 2nd August 2023 /

“This de-risks our business” – Cookie Time on its acquisition of Mrs Higgins

The iconic Canterbury cookie company snaps up Rangatira’s Auckland-based bakery business.


Cyclone delays Cookie Time NPD distribution 21st February 2023

Cyclone delays Cookie Time NPD distribution

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.


Cookie Time preps new treat category launch 7th February 2023

Cookie Time preps new treat category launch

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.


Cookie Time ramps up export ambitions to take brand global 18th January 2023 /

Cookie Time ramps up export ambitions to take brand global

“Our aspiration is to make this iconic Kiwi brand a global success story. We’ve decided this is an important focus for our fifth decade,” says MD Guy Pope-Mayell.


Cookie Time adds Dunedin Cookie Bar, more to come 18th November 2022

Cookie Time adds Dunedin Cookie Bar, more to come

Cookie Time is expanding the reach of its Cookie Bar concept, with a new store launching in Dunedin next week serving up some new additions.


Cookie Time tops Coalface FMCG distributor rankings again 10th November 2022 /

Cookie Time tops Coalface FMCG distributor rankings again

Cookie Time has nabbed top spot in the Coalface FMCG Distributor survey for the second year in a row.