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Friday 09 October 2026

Griffin’s

Griffin’s loss deepens after more bruising business write-downs 9th June 2026

Griffin’s loss deepens after more bruising business write-downs

Snack manufacturer The Griffin’s Food Company business plunges deeper into the red after a second year of bruising write-downs on its brands and business.


Griffin’s in Cookie Bear U-turn 17th February 2026

Griffin’s in Cookie Bear U-turn

Snack manufacturer brings back the Cookie Bear figure following a public outcry after the mascot was axed from most packaging almost a year ago.


Griffin’s moots Mexicano, Proper Crisps move 19th September 2025 /

Griffin’s moots Mexicano, Proper Crisps move

Griffin’s Snacks is looking to consolidate its savoury snack manufacturing operations, proposing the closure of its Nelson and Wellington locations.


Intersnack writes down Griffin’s brands 7th July 2025 /

Intersnack writes down Griffin’s brands

Snack manufacturer The Griffin’s Food Company business swings into the red after a $20m hit on its brands’ value.


Frucor Suntory CMO jumping ship to Griffin’s 26th February 2025 /

Frucor Suntory CMO jumping ship to Griffin’s

Frucor Suntory’s first CMO for Australia and New Zealand Allison Yorston is jumping ship from the beverage company to join snacking giant Griffin’s.


Gargiulo exiting Griffins 20th January 2025 /

Gargiulo exiting Griffins

The managing director of The Griffin’s Foods Company is exiting the snack business after around a year and a half – taking a new FMCG role.


Flurry of F&B signings from Korea, Malaysia 9th September 2024 / /

Flurry of F&B signings from Korea, Malaysia

A stack of signings were made by NZ food and beverage exporters on PM Christopher Luxon’s visit to Malaysia and Korea.


Intersnack NZ buys Mexicano brand for $40m… 5th August 2024 /

Intersnack NZ buys Mexicano brand for $40m…

The Griffin’s Food Company continues to expand its NZ footprint, investing close to $40m to add the Mexicano corn chip brand to its business.


…as Griffin’s makes cocoa-driven price increase 5th August 2024 /

…as Griffin’s makes cocoa-driven price increase

The Griffin’s Food Company is undertaking a round of price rises as it grapples with the cocoa shortage hitting food manufacturers in the pocket.