11th March 2024 Environment / RegulationCabinet has approved a fast-track approvals bill that will help to speed up key projects, including consents under the Resource Management Act.
19th October 2023 Environment / Refill RevolutionA refill and reuse model is one of the best ways food and beverage businesses can start tackling sustainability, says NZTE head of sustainability Florence Van Dyke.
27th September 2023 Environment / OpinionUPFs rely on energy-intensive manufacturing processes and long supply chains, which can lead to substantial emissions.
8th August 2023 Environment / ResearchSustainable food production is a fast growing opportunity for NZ as it looks to build a greener economy.
5th July 2023 Environment / FoodstuffsFoodstuffs New Zealand is planning to turn its attention to scope 3 emissions this year, according to its recently appointed inaugural head of environmental social governance.
14th June 2023 Environment / KPMGThe weather events of the summer cast a pall over discussions with food and fibre leaders feeding into KPMG’s annual deep dive.
13th June 2023 Environment / OrganicsNew Zealand needs substantial investment in organic, regenerative agriculture to combat climate change, rather than loosening regulations on genetically engineered products, according to the Soil & Health Association..
30th May 2023 Environment / LionLion New Zealand partnered with Sustainable Coastlines and hospitality venues to remove 1,700 litres of rubbish from the country’s beaches and streets,
25th May 2023 Environment / Frucor SuntoryWell-known charity, Keep New Zealand Beautiful, is expanding its water education programme, Upstream Battle, from 90 to more than 200 schools nationwide.
18th April 2023 Environment / RFEWairau River wine owner Rose Family Estate is now virtually powered by a new rooftop solar array in what is being called a first-of-its-kind arrangement in New Zealand.
16th September 2022 EnvironmentThe rate of sea level rise has rapidly increased in recent decades and will continue to do so due to the effects of climate change, according to Stats NZ.
22nd July 2022 EnvironmentThe government is moving to limit the allocation of free credits under the Emissions Trading Scheme from 2024.
14th July 2022 Environment / ResearchThe annual funding round for the Ministry for Primary Industries’ Greenhouse Gas Inventory Research fund opens today, 14 July, with $2.1m on offer.
19th May 2022 Agritech / EnvironmentAgriTechNZ has backed the government’s proposal for a $340m Centre for Climate Action on Agricultural Emissions as part of its Emissions Reduction Plan, and notes a key role to be played by agritech.
28th April 2022 Environment / Pic's“The solar power generated from our new panels mean it will take 10.3 seconds of sun to produce one jar of Pic’s peanut butter,” says founder Pic Picot.
14th April 2022 Environment / ResearchPressures of land use change and intensification, pollution, and climate change are having a detrimental impact on the environment, according to the government’s Environment Aotearoa 2022 report released today.
30th March 2022 Environment / WineMarlborough Wine’s Toi Toi brand is sponsoring the Birds New Zealand society to survey remote areas of the country and gather bird observation data.
22nd March 2022 Chia Sisters / EnvironmentWe have a narrow window of opportunity to change the alarming outlook, write Florence and Chloe van Dyke.
1st March 2022 DairyNZ / EnvironmentDairyNZ gives us the lowdown on its less-methane work and how it hopes to reduce emissions to help New Zealand meet its greenhouse gas targets.
10th February 2022 Environment / PoliticsPressure is mounting on the government to support a global treaty to protect the oceans.
8th February 2022 Environment / ResearchF&B giants are given a “very low” integrity rating when it comes to reporting and delivering on climate targets.
4th February 2022 Environment / ZespriThe kiwifruit industry has exceeded the first year requirements under the New Zealand government’s primary sector partnership on climate action, He Waka Eke Noa, says Zespri.
1st December 2021 Environment / SynlaitSynlait Milk saw its total greenhouse gas emissions rise in the year to July 2021 but it fell significantly per product tonne for both its on- and off-farm work.
29th November 2021 Environment / NestleNestlé New Zealand has transitioned to 100% renewable electricity with the rest of the global FMCG giant working towards a 2025 target.
25th November 2021 Environment / GWFGeorge Weston Foods Baking New Zealand says it will cut its emissions and petrol consumption by replacing its sales car fleet with the Toyota RAV 4 Hybrid Electric Vehicle.
23rd November 2021 B+LNZ / EnvironmentSubmissions for the government’s Emissions Reduction Plan must be lodged by tomorrow, Wednesday 24 November.
10th November 2021 Environment / Stats NZGreenhouse gas emissions from agriculture, fishing, and forestry for the June 2021 quarter was flat at 9,069 kilotonnes, just 0.9% up on the same period last year.
10th November 2021 EnvironmentThe Ministry for the Environment has launched an online calculator for food producers to obtain an estimate of their farm’s greenhouse gas emissions.
9th November 2021 Environment / Ingham'sWaitoa says its free range chicken is the first in New Zealand to become Toitū Envirocare certified carbon zero.
13th October 2021 Environment / GovernmentA freight and supply chain strategy, developing a circular economy and bioeconomy, and further reducing and separating food waste are among new low-emission initiatives the government is seeking feedback on.
6th October 2021 Environment / MarsGlobal food businesses Mars and McDonald’s have accelerated their greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) strategies, both pledging to move to net z
4th October 2021 Environment / SFFFSilver Fern Farms says securing a $1m grant from the government will help the company end coal use by 2030.
1st October 2021 Environment / GIDIMeadow Mushrooms, Talley’s and Mataura Valley Milk among latest recipients of $70m GIDI fund.
24th September 2021 Air NZ / EnvironmentAir New Zealand is testing new eco-serviceware for its international inflight food offerings.
22nd September 2021 Environment / PackagingNew Zealand is missing out on economic gains because it has been too slow to transition to a low carbon circular economy, according to a new report from the Sustainable Business Network.
16th September 2021 EnvironmentThe plan was expected to be released by this December.
31st August 2021 Environment / SFFFSilver Fern Farms says it has achieved Toitū enviromark diamond certification, the highest New Zealand-based environmental certification.
28th July 2021 Environment / FonterraFonterra is to stop using coal at its Stirling cheese plant in Otago, moving to wood biomass to fire the site by August 2022.
28th June 2021 Environment / PackagingThe government is banning difficult to recycle food and drink packaging and a raft of single-use plastics by 2025.
10th June 2021 EnvironmentEnvironmental programmes across the country are in line for a $6.4m grant from the Ministry for the Environment, according to Secretary for the Environment Vicky Robertson.
17th May 2021 BOMA / EnvironmentWith even institutional investors wanting green metrics, there has been a convergence of mainstream and impact investment in the agrifoodtech community.
21st April 2021 EnvironmentConsumers should give up meat on World Earth Day, even if only for a day, says the New Zealand Vegetarian Society.
21st April 2021 Environment“The Government has invested 18 months of work into figuring out how a container return scheme would work, but unfortunately vested industry groups are pushing hard to exclude glass from the scheme.”
7th April 2021 EnvironmentThe Climate Action Toolbox has been launched to help small businesses reduce their carbon emissions.
17th March 2021 EnvironmentOur Seas Our Future is calling on prime minister Jacinda Ardern to ban single-use paper and plastic products.
4th March 2021 Countdown / EnvironmentIn its third year, Growing for Good grants aimed inspire New Zealand kids to learn about and preserve the environment.
5th November 2020 EnvironmentA reusable cup company has launched its $750,000 crowdfunded equity raise to back an expansion of its cup service, and expand its product range to replace other single-use plastics.
20th October 2020 EnvironmentThe five-day event is being held next month.
