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PharmaZen

Receivership bitter pill for PharmaZen 7th April 2026

Receivership bitter pill for PharmaZen

Biotechnology company PharmaZen is in receivership, with the bank-initiated move prompting a clap-back from the company’s board.


Investment talks prompt PharmaZen trading halt 3rd March 2026 /

Investment talks prompt PharmaZen trading halt

Biotechnology company PharmaZen has suspended trading as it enters high-stakes negotiations with an international suitor for a potential major investment.


Tariffs present “compelling opportunity” – PharmaZen 29th April 2025 /

Tariffs present “compelling opportunity” – PharmaZen

Christchurch biotechnology company says US President Donald Trump’s new tariff regime presents a “compelling opportunity” for the manufacturer.


SFFF backs blackcurrant processing plant 29th November 2024 /

SFFF backs blackcurrant processing plant

The government is investing in a two-year project with PharmaZen to add value to New Zealand’s blackcurrant industry by piloting a processing facility in Canterbury.


PharmaZen sales up 25% 21st August 2024

PharmaZen sales up 25%

First-half sales at Christchurch biotechnology company PharmaZen came it at $13.7m, with underlying EBITDA of $620k for the period to 30 June.


PharmaZen sales up 4th July 2024

PharmaZen sales up

Christchurch biotechnology company PharmaZen is upbeat about its prospects for the 2024 financial year, claiming strong sales to start the year.


PharmaZen revenue up 10% 31st May 2024

PharmaZen revenue up 10%

Christchurch biotechnology company PharmaZen posted full year revenue and underlying earnings growth supported by investment in new capacity and strong demand for its range of nutraceuticals and supplements.


Staffing issues mean ‘disappointing’ H1 for PharmaZen 16th August 2023

Staffing issues mean ‘disappointing’ H1 for PharmaZen

Christchurch biotechnology company PharmaZen reported a disappointing result for the six months to 30 June 2023, following significant staffing issues in the first quarter.


PharmaZen overcomes staff shortages, secures China pet food licence 20th June 2023

PharmaZen overcomes staff shortages, secures China pet food licence

Christchurch biotechnology company PharmaZen says it has successfully filled 15 vacancies this year, which will help it overcome a poor first half of FY23 due to labour shortages.


Nutritional ingredient maker PharmaZen bounces back into black despite challenges 16th May 2023

Nutritional ingredient maker PharmaZen bounces back into black despite challenges

The Christchurch biotechnology company delivers a strong post-Covid turnaround in 2022 despite battling supply chain snarl-ups and labour shortages.


PharmaZen recovery builds 18th August 2022 /

PharmaZen recovery builds

Christchurch biotechnology company PharmaZen, which trades as Waitaki Biosciences, saw revenue jump 36% to $12.8m in the first half to 30 June 2022.


PharmaZen’s year of “running in quicksand” 1st June 2022 /

PharmaZen’s year of “running in quicksand”

The 2021 financial year was one of “running in quicksand,” says Craig McIntosh, managing director of PharmaZen, which trades as Waitaki Biosciences.