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Wednesday 05 August 2026

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Sprout Fund II in pipeline, Spring26 Cohort confirmed 3rd August 2026 /

Sprout Fund II in pipeline, Spring26 Cohort confirmed

Sprout Agritech is solidifying its position as a central pillar of New Zealand’s deep-tech startup ecosystem, with a new fund in the pipeline and a fresh accelerator cohort selected.


Meyer Cheese in major factory expansion 30th July 2026 /

Meyer Cheese in major factory expansion

Meyer Cheese is embarking on a significant expansion, tripling its manufacturing footprint to unlock long-term capacity constraints and drive new product development.


Mainfreight expands domestic network footprint despite macro headwinds 17th July 2026 /

Mainfreight expands domestic network footprint despite macro headwinds

Logistics giant Mainfreight is pushing ahead with major domestic infrastructure developments, building on its 2025 investments.


“We’re now at the starting line” – Poulter completes Constellation deal 15th July 2026 /

“We’re now at the starting line” – Poulter completes Constellation deal

One of the most significant domestic wine transactions of the year has completed, with the Selaks brand and others returning to New Zealand ownership as part of the Poulter family’s F&B business.


New LINZ guidance for supermarket investors released 14th July 2026 /

New LINZ guidance for supermarket investors released

New Land Information New Zealand guidance that will make it easier for international investors to understand and navigate New Zealand’s Overseas Investment Act, particularly in the supermarket and grocery sector, has been released.


Inghams hatches poultry protein startup investment 13th July 2026 /

Inghams hatches poultry protein startup investment

“The investment in Just Meat Protein is precisely the kind of innovation-led, high-value adjacency we have been looking to establish,” says Inghams boss Ed Alexander.


FoodTech 500: NZ startups represent as new era of funding emerges 8th July 2026 /

FoodTech 500: NZ startups represent as new era of funding emerges

Four New Zealand startups secure spots in the prestigious 2025 FoodTech 500 global rankings, as a new era of investment emerges following a multi-billion-dollar correction.


…but not all happy at govt’s investment in Michelin 3rd July 2026 /

…but not all happy at govt’s investment in Michelin

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Fieldays: Govt investing in dairy, beef & sheep pilots… 11th June 2026 /

Fieldays: Govt investing in dairy, beef & sheep pilots…

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Big Barrel rolls up six Glengarry stores 26th May 2026 /

Big Barrel rolls up six Glengarry stores

From one family-owned liquor retailer to another, Big Barrel is adding six Glengarry Wines stores to its growing portfolio after striking a deal with the 80-year old chain.


Sweet relief: Shareholders back Comvita’s rescue deal 7th May 2026 /

Sweet relief: Shareholders back Comvita’s rescue deal

Comvita clears the minimum hurdle of its $30m capital raise, crossing the critical $25m threshold triggering a full refinancing and bringing a Singaporean giant onto its register.


Silver Fern Farms’ $100m plant plan 6th May 2026 /

Silver Fern Farms’ $100m plant plan

Off the back of its financial rebound, Silver Fern Farms has announced its largest single capital investment project, earmarking $100m for a major plant upgrade.