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Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 26 April? 26th April 2024 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 26 April?

Wellington Chocolate Factory and Fix & Fogg combine, Justine’s adds a keto cookie, Mac’s Soda relaunch, and Asahi overhauls its Pure Blonde.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 19 April? 19th April 2024 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 19 April?

Whittaker’s goes tropical, Lewis Road levels up cookies & cream, Cookie Time expands frozen, Campari’s new bottle, and Kraft Heinz leans into Barbiecore.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 12 April? 12th April 2024 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 12 April?

A new addition to Henry’s growing ’73 Citrus family, Fix & Fogg adds to its line-up for smooth nut butter fans, and Poptimist reformulates its Good Sh!t soda.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 5 April? 5th April 2024 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 5 April?

Kellonova goes for a better-for-you Coco Pops, Trident adds to its Asian pantry range, and Pic’s goes permanent with its chocolate variation.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 22 March? 22nd March 2024 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 22 March?

Egmont Honey adds elixirs to its health and wellness range, Asahi has a new RTD Cruiser, and Mondelēz’s Cadbury brand helps Easter hunting.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 15 March? 15th March 2024 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 15 March?

Nestlé has a new way with KitKat, Fix & Fogg’s Choc Nut Butter goes permanent, plus Easter refreshers from a Good George x Volare Bread collab or WCF-infused Six Barrel Soda Co syrup.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 8 March? 8th March 2024 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 8 March?

Lewis Road Creamery goes tropical, Somerset Farms and Woolworths serve up vegetable convenience, Farrah’s unwraps a new addition, and Pringles explores BBQ.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 1 March? 1st March 2024 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 1 March?

Ceres Organics goes for wholefood indulgence, Griffin’s kicks off 2024 NPD with a new Squiggles flavour, and Hellers extends its sliced salami convenience range.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 23 February? 23rd February 2024 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 23 February?

An Easter triple-treat, with a new block from Tony’s Chocolonely, a change for Cadbury’s Hollow Hunting Eggs and Easter Gift Boxes, and a limited-edition from Twiice.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 16 February? 16th February 2024 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 16 February?

Mondelēz kicks off 2024 with Pascall lump innovation, Scapegrace + Prophet’s Rock’s vermouth debut, and Brown Brothers’ new zero alcohol range.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 9 February? 9th February 2024 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 9 February?

Yum Granola collaborates with Lake Hawea Station, Garage Project’s celebrates with a Fringe Festival drop, while Asahi’s Long White goes all hazy.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 2 February? 2nd February 2024 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 2 February?

It’s a trifecta of limited editions to start February, with Anew, Karma Drinks and Garage Project getting fresh.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 26 January? 26th January 2024 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 26 January?

Hastings Distillers’ new organic aperitif, Garage Project’s first drop of 2024, and ICYMI… Lewis Road Creamery’s summer ice cream addition.


Fresh Cuts: A Choc Cross Bun Block, a new speciality cheese and aperitivo assets 19th January 2024 /

Fresh Cuts: A Choc Cross Bun Block, a new speciality cheese and aperitivo assets

The latest food and beverage products available in New Zealand


Fresh Cuts: Rush Munro’s destination flavours, Egmont adds fruit, and McClure’s picnic pickles 15th December 2023 /

Fresh Cuts: Rush Munro’s destination flavours, Egmont adds fruit, and McClure’s picnic pickles

The latest food and beverage products available in New Zealand.


Fresh Cuts: Woolworths revives smash hit, Scapegrace targets Perfect 10, Duck Island launches festive trio 8th December 2023 /

Fresh Cuts: Woolworths revives smash hit, Scapegrace targets Perfect 10, Duck Island launches festive trio

Woolworths brings back a smash hit, Scapegrace goes for the Perfect 10, and Duck Island Ice Cream releases a trifecta of treats.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 24 November? 24th November 2023 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 24 November?

Arnott’s puts a gluten free spin on one of its classics, Goodfood Group extends its dairy free brand, Duck Island and Garage Project’s new collab, and its strawberries and cream from Brown Brothers.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 17 November? 17th November 2023 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 17 November?

Hellers and Bluebird combine in a meaty merger, Prolife Food extends its snack game, and Hop Federation celebrates 10 years.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 10 November? 10th November 2023 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 10 November?

FSL Foods launches an exclusive in Countdown, Goodfood adds to its Food Snob range, Harmony delivers a banging banger, and new Seltz Drops drop.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 3 November? 3rd November 2023 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 3 November?

Early Christmas cheer from Whittaker’s and Nestlé, Me Today’s new infused honey range, and Frucor Suntory’s latest coffee in a can option.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 27 October? 27th October 2023 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 27 October?

Rutherford & Meyer put a twist on a classic, Paddy Gower and Karen O’Leary get involved in NPD, and a Garage Project cult favourite gets a spicy makeover.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 20 October? 20th October 2023 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 20 October?

Green Meadows Beef adds pickle, Lewis Road gets a citrus twist, Tip Top and Frucor Suntory collab in the chiller, as do Ben & Jerry’s and Tony’s Chocolonely, and Good Cocktail Co’s new garnish.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 13 October? 13th October 2023 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 13 October?

Its a drinks-heavy line-up led by the latest from Hendrick’s Gin, a seasonal release from Hop Federation, and Pals departs from pastels.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 6 October? 6th October 2023 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 6 October?

A line-up of limited editions and summer specials from Rebel Bakehouse, Wellington Chocolate Factory, Coca-Cola Oceania, DB Breweries, and Good Sh*t Soda.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 29 September? 29th September 2023 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 29 September?

With summer around the corner, Heineken goes low-carb, Asahi collabs on a Major Major flavour, Six Barrel Soda’s feel-good vibes, and KFC gets into jewellery.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 22 September? 22nd September 2023 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 22 September?

Allpress gets in on the iced coffee game, Dilmah goes for flavoured iced tea, Pete’s Natural collabs for kids, Whittaker’s pumps out two limited editions, and Eta has a fundraising collab.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 15 September? 15th September 2023 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 15 September?

Pure Delish rolls out its wellness range, Ferrero launches a novel Tic Tac, State of Play mixes it up, and an experimental offering from Six Barrel Soda.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 8 September? 8th September 2023 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 8 September?

Nespresso brings back its limited-edition seasonal flavour, Mondelez refreshes its Cadbury Roses, and Sealord adds to its foodservice offering.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 1 September? 1st September 2023 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 1 September?

Eat Kinda has a new flavour going into Hell Pizza, Taranaki Bio Extracts launches a B2B ingredients range, and Garage Project adds a better-for-you beer.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 25 August? 25th August 2023 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 25 August?

Griffin’s launches a limited edition Eta offer, Wattie’s enters a new category, Asahi adds an RTD, and Krispy Kreme revives the doggo doughnut.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 18 August? 18th August 2023 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 18 August?

Sweet new releases from nut butter companies Forty Thieves and Fix & Fogg, which collabs with Cookie Time, while dairy-free darling Angel Food adds a feta to its line-up.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 11 August? 11th August 2023 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 11 August?

Lewis Road adds Half & Half, street artist Gasp is drafted in for a Doritos limited edition, and Healtheries’ new type of gummy.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 4 August? 4th August 2023 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 4 August?

Farrah’s unwraps a new pizza base line, Duck Island teams up with The Avo Tree, and Moa Brewing gets in on the better-for-you action.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 28 July? 28th July 2023 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 28 July?

Almighty delivers a twist on a classic, First Light Meats enters a new category, and Krispy Kreme partners with Cookie Time for doughnut indulgence.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 20 July? 21st July 2023 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 20 July?

Fix & Fogg adds a choc option, Nestlé brings back KitKat Plant Based, Jess’s Underground Kitchen adds protein, and Brothers Beer x Blue Frog = Granola Stout.


NPD: An ice cream for both you and your pets 18th July 2023 /

NPD: An ice cream for both you and your pets

Pet supplement specialist Newflands looks to break into foodservice with a unique new product for both pets and humans.


Pōkeno distillery taps into totara 18th July 2023 /

Pōkeno distillery taps into totara

New Zealand single malt whisky distillery Pōkeno Whisky is claiming a world first with its latest product launch – a single malt matured in totara barrels.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 13 July? 13th July 2023 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 13 July?

Chobani x Countdown x All Blacks = limited edition, Meyer Cheese marks Matariki, Frucor Suntory expands The Real McCoy, and Six Barrel’s latest experiment.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 7 July? 7th July 2023 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 7 July?

Griffin’s Snackachangi goes all-American, Hutchinsons debuts a meal kit brand in NZ, and Nespresso has a new (cold) brew.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 30 June? 30th June 2023 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 30 June?

Chobani launches two new ranges, Sprig & Fern’s limited edition with a new hop varietal, DB’s Odd Company looks for company, and AF Drinks’ 31-pack is back.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 23 June? 23rd June 2023 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 23 June?

Breakfast brands Blue Frog and Pic’s collab, as do Nestlé and Arnott’s for a new coffee offering, while Terps & Co has a new limited run for Dry July.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 16 June? 16th June 2023 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 16 June?

Fast-growing US snack brand Chipoys land in NZ, Lewis Road brings back its Matariki milk, and Hunt and Gather Bee Co adds a new spiced honey.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 9 June? 9th June 2023 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 9 June?

Angel Food’s cracks plant-based sour cream, Mondelēz continues to pump out the lump innovation, and Hubbards goes light with Collision Crisps.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 2 June? 2nd June 2023 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 2 June?

A trifecta of free-from innovation this week, with alt dairy from Goodfood Group’s Veesey brand, and 0% beer from State of Play and Asahi, as well as WCF’s new classic.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 26 May? 26th May 2023 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 26 May?

Nostalgia is flavour of the week, with Nestlé’s new KitKat innovation and Westgold building out its infused butter range, while Angel Bay collabs on a new limited edition.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 19 May? 19th May 2023 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 19 May?

Frucor Suntory stakes more space in the iced coffee cabinet, Nestlé’s Maggi brand expands its convenience offer, and Hastings Distillers adds two vermouths.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 12 May? 12th May 2023 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 12 May?

A new spread from Egmont Honey, Raglan Food Co kicks off a seasonal series, Whittaker’s puts its spin on an old classic, and Sprig & Fern has a little something for the grown ups.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 5 May? 5th May 2023 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 5 May?

Griffin’s adds to Nice & Natural, Frucor Suntory goes back to full sugar, Chantal Organics ups its snack game, and Mondelēz enlists Flox for Mother’s Day.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 28 April? 28th April 2023 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 28 April?

Griffin’s and L’affare’s limited edition collab, The Apple Press presses new ground, Kraft-Heinz’ F. Whitlock & Sons adds ambient soup, and Clevedon Buffalo Co’s new kinds of cheese.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 21 April? 21st April 2023 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 21 April?

Yum Granola goes local with South Island oats, Good Cocktail Co adds a revamped mixer, and Westland’s consumer dairy brand Westgold expands its range.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 14 April? 14th April 2023 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 14 April?

Little Island has new plant-milk blends, AF hits another drinks trend, Remedy pushes into NZ’s energy drink segment, and Six Barrel holds on to summer.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 6 April 6th April 2023 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 6 April

Pic’s re-releases a fan favourite for Easter, DB Breweries’ Export goes ultra low carb, and a Cotton Candy collab.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 31 March? 31st March 2023 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 31 March?

Easter limited editions line the shelves, with Twiice and Lotus Biscoff delivering incarnations of the humble hot cross bun, while Tony’s Chocolonely goes for a lemon meringue-inspired treat.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 24 March? 24th March 2023 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 24 March?

Duck Island partners with Coffee Supreme, Griffin’s brings back a Squiggles, Domino’s introduces a taste of India, and Lewis Road Creamery adds raspberry to the mix.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 17 March? 17th March 2023 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 17 March?

Nestlé launches more Kit Kat innovation, while Blue Frog Cereal and Moa Brewing look for growth from better-for-you products.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 3 March? 3rd March 2023 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 3 March?

Tegel Foods is on the GoGo, Griffin’s rolls out the Toffee Pops innovation, and Bluebird brings back some old favourites.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 24 February? 24th February 2023 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 24 February?

Heartland and Behemoth partner for complementary releases, Cookie Time chills, Westgold’s new look, and Havana goes royal.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 17 February? 17th February 2023 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 17 February?

Whittaker’s brings together Blondie and Biscuit, Mars makes moves with Skittles to tie in with Pride, and Unilever goes plant-based with its Best Foods mayo.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 10 February? 10th February 2023 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 10 February?

Nestlé’s Nespresso goes to Milan, Pic’s makes Smunchy permanent, and Asahi launches a Major Major new flavour.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 3 February? 3rd February 2023 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 3 February?

Duck Island has an almond croissant addition, WaHiki Coconut Creamery plays it closer to home with new flavours, and Fonterra’s functional milk innovation.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 27 January? 27th January 2023 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 27 January?

Coffee Supreme launches its long-awaited iced coffee in a can, Cassia At Home has a new addition, and Zestt Wellness develops a gut health product made with yacon.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 19 January? 20th January 2023 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 19 January?

Wellington Chocolate Factory teams up with Havana Coffee, Motueka Creamery adds a Belgian chocolate, and Charlie’s changes for game day.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 16 December? 16th December 2022 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 16 December?

Chantal Organics and Bread & Butter’s Christmas cookie, new beverages from State of Play and The Uncommon, plus a new look from Native Sparkling.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 9 December? 9th December 2022 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 9 December?

A festive offering from Tony’s Chocolonely, Lo Bros’ new impact-led soda launch, while Graham Norton pays homage to his Irish heritage with his latest Invivo tie-up.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 2 December? 2nd December 2022 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 2 December?

A Duck Island and Garage Project collab, new iced coffee from Nestlé and Starbucks, Terps & Co’s world first non-alc RTD range, and a Christmas tradition from Foundry Chocolate and Thomson Whisky.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 25 November? 25th November 2022 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 25 November?

Bennetto Natural Foods looks to Samoa for latest addition, Glenfiddich extends its Grand Series, Hell Pizza gets bloody, and Me Today bulks up its lineup.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 18 November 18th November 2022 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 18 November

Frucor Suntory brings a new sub-category to NZ, Moa extends it RTD offer, FSL Food’s Fuzio goes green, Rebel adds more bagel, Westgold butters up, and two NZ brand collabs launch.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 11 November 11th November 2022 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 11 November

Much Moore gets fruity, 19 Crimes’ second collab with Snoop Dogg, Griffin’s brings its candy cane game, and Pita Pit taps into Hawaiian vibes.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 4 November 4th November 2022 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 4 November

Asahi adds a low-sugar Long White, Griffin’s puts the cheese into its crackers, Coffee Supreme has a Yemen special release, while Hop Federation and East Imperial go for limited editions.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 21 October? 21st October 2022 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 21 October?

Good Sh*t soda extends its range, Heinz joins two flagship products, AF Drinks collaborates with Lucky Taco, and The Bond Store goes down the garden path.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 14 October? 14th October 2022 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 14 October?

Arnott’s load ups its shapes, Zeffer upcycles for its entry into the RTD category, and some seasonal offerings with a Halloween mayo from Heinz and Pumpkin Spice from Nespresso.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 7 October? 7th October 2022 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 7 October?

Silver Fern Farms’ sweet new offer, 73 Citrus expands its range, DB launches an RTD brand, BurgerFuel gets into beer, and Six Barrel debuts Seltz Drops.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 30 September? 30th September 2022 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 30 September?

Lilo builds on its B-Side fruit proposition, Wellington Chocolate Factory brings back a classic, Lewis Road goes for a new coffee iteration, and DB’s new brews.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 23 September? 23rd September 2022 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 23 September?

Whittaker’s extends its core range, Kiwi Quinoa sees red, Fix & Fogg gets into pumpkin spice season, while Good Buzz expands with a new RTD brand.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 16 September? 16th September 2022 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 16 September?

Plant Projects takes on the multinationals with its NZ-made No Ordinary Ice Tea, Fieldco extends its Kin & Co brand, while Farrah’s doubles down on low carb.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 9 September? 9th September 2022 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 9 September?

Otis goes Kiwi organic, Forty Thieves’ new category, Nestlé’s latest mash-up, and Fix & Fogg makes PB&J permanent.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 2 September? 2nd September 2022 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 2 September?

Pic’s gets spurred on by a superfan to go Smunchy, Nestlé and Milo’s KitKat collab, and top shelf arrivals from Hendrick’s, Hasting Distillers and Fords Gin.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 26 August? 26th August 2022 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 26 August?

Spring is in the air, with wine label Headline Acts hitting NZ, The Bond Store extending its Cocktail Collusion range, BeerHug and the Brewers Guild slinging award winners and Six Barrel branching out.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 19 August? 19th August 2022 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 19 August?

Arnott’s brings Bluey to the biscuit aisle, Asahi launches a Major Major flavour, San Pellegrino has an Essenza range extension, and Whittaker’s Miraka Kirīmi goes on sale for the first time.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 12 August? 12th August 2022 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 12 August?

Wattie’s launches a One Pan range, Fever-Tree adds a Distillers Cola to its mixers, Pōkeno Whisky Company’s first single malts come to market, and Moccona releases its 2022 limited edition collection.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 5 August? 5th August 2022 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 5 August?

Lewis Road Creamery goes bananas, Frucor Suntory’s V brand adds a zero sugar range, and it’s a family affair at Australian winemaker Taylors.


Harraways fortifies its health credentials 2nd August 2022 /

Harraways fortifies its health credentials

The company launches new fortified products and makes its first foray into less sugar.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 29 July? 29th July 2022 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 29 July?

Griffin’s leverages Cookie Bear into crackers, Hellers extends its Meals Made Easy range, and Moa’s RTD brand Hey Hey adds a new flavour.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 22 July? 22nd July 2022 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 22 July?

Bennetto’s new Forest & Bird offering, Parrotdog x Boring, Good Buzz adds a classic combo, and Griffin’s “re-introduces” Eta Uppercuts.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 15 July? 15th July 2022 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 15 July?

Native Sparkling goes non-alc, Lewis Road Creamery gets comfortable, Whittaker’s adds an oat milk option, and Burger Fuel’s all wild at heart.


NZ Coastal Seafoods hails collagen milestone 8th July 2022 /

NZ Coastal Seafoods hails collagen milestone

The Christchurch company says it has successfully commercialised a new collagen powder in a potential game-changing achievement for the business.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 8 July? 8th July 2022 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 8 July?

Wellington Chocolate Factory and My Food Bag go after the plant-based crowd, babyfood startup Love Snack launches frozen smoothies, and McDonald’s revives a chicken hit.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 1 July? 1st July 2022 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 1 July?

Just in time for Dry July, Asahi Beverages NZ swaps out its 0% Peroni, My Food Bag teams up with Garage Project, and Lisa King opens an AF bottle shop, while AJ Hackett and Epic team up on a full strength option.


New category for Almighty – and New Zealand 27th June 2022 /

New category for Almighty – and New Zealand

Its caffeinated sparkling water is a first for NZ, with the beverage business also securing new brand and distribution partnerships, as well as nearing completion of a capital raise.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 17 June? 17th June 2022 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 17 June?

Griffin’s brings out two new ToffeePops flavours for winter, East Imperial launches its first natural low-calorie tonic water, and My Food Bag marks Matariki.


Startup spotlight: The challenges with chilled 15th June 2022 /

Startup spotlight: The challenges with chilled

Club Ramen is finding its feet in Auckland, but needs to build scale to secure chilled distribution further afield.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 10 June? 10th June 2022 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 10 June?

Nestlé imports an international flavour, while local brands Wellington Chocolate Factory and Six Barrel Soda look closer to home for inspiration.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 2 June? 2nd June 2022 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 2 June?

Some classic Kiwi flavours come to the fore in limited edition NPD this week, ranging from Mondelēz International’s latest lump innovation and Lewis Road Creamery delivering a Matariki milk with horopito. Meanwhile AF Drinks looks to Japan for inspiration, and Goju innovates on packaging.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 27 May? 27th May 2022 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 27 May?

British brands make a strong showing with Cornish Sea Salt Co in a Foodstuffs debut and Hendrick’s new moonshot, as Good Farmers rounds out its range.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 20 May? 20th May 2022 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 20 May?

Sheep Dog goes nuts over whiskey, Whittaker’s aims for a vibe, and Fix & Fogg remakes a classic.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 13 May? 13th May 2022 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 13 May?

A functional collagen beauty snack hits NZ shores, Lyre’s adds a winter warmer, Fix & Fogg goes beyond nuts, and Mondelēz continues the Caramilk innovation.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 6 May? 6th May 2022 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 6 May?

Less is more from Abe’s, Monteith’s hazy double down, Six Barrel Soda’s 10th birthday, and Cadbury’s Boh Runga x Roses collab for Mother’s Day.


NewFish launches “world first” pāua product, lands research funding 2nd May 2022 /

NewFish launches “world first” pāua product, lands research funding

The biotech and future food venture debuts Pāua Saucisson and secures HVN backing to validate the known benefits of NZ’s Blackfoot Pāua.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 29 April? 29th April 2022 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 29 April?

Havana delivers a late summer coffee vibe, the Sara Lee & Cadbury tie-up gets in on Caramilk, Aotearoa’s first volcanic-filtered vodka, and pink ribbon biscuits are back.


Fresh Cuts:  What’s new for the week to 22 April? 22nd April 2022 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 22 April?

Mondelēz looks to Tip Top for its latest Cadbury innovation, Abe’s Bagels goes sweet, while Domino’s beefs up its extra value range.


“We want to be at the premiumisation party” – Kōkako on Everybird coffee 20th April 2022 /

“We want to be at the premiumisation party” – Kōkako on Everybird coffee

The pandemic and premiumisation prompts foodservice stalwart Kōkako to branch out into the grocery channel with a new purpose-built brand.


Rutherford & Meyer cracks scale upcycling 19th April 2022 /

Rutherford & Meyer cracks scale upcycling

The Wellington snack company is expanding its Upcycled Grain Project brand with US growth ramping up.


Fresh Cuts – What’s new for the week to 14 April? 14th April 2022 /

Fresh Cuts – What’s new for the week to 14 April?

DB Breweries goes back to the future with a new (old) lager, Rebel Bakehouse expands its gluten free range, Silver Fern Farms has something new for the freezer aisle and Maggi gets in on the air fryer trend.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 8 April? 8th April 2022 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 8 April?

Nestlé mashes up a traditional Christmas treat for Easter, Whittaker’s helps saves kiwis, and Pic’s and Cathedral Cove Naturals save berries.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 1 April 1st April 2022 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 1 April

Fix and Fogg crowdsources a new flavour, a cola from Greece looks for traction, AF delivers zero sugar, and Moa adds a Fresh Hop hazy IPA.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 25 March 25th March 2022 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 25 March

Countdown and Cookie Time deliver an Easter offering, Markwell Foods’ Sambazon broadens its Açaí range, and Fever Tree fizzes with a new pink tonic.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 18 March 18th March 2022 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 18 March

A collab-heavy week with Garage Project joining Fix & Fogg, Wellington Chocolate Factory working with Duck Island Ice Cream, and Eta tapping into Marmite.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 11 March 11th March 2022 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 11 March

Griffin’s Easter take on MallowPuffs, a mash-up from Pic’s and New World, and new offerings from Chantal Organics and Mitchells Nutrition.


Prem Maan on a ‘super-premium’ Lewis Road launch, cost inflation and raising prices 10th March 2022 /

Prem Maan on a ‘super-premium’ Lewis Road launch, cost inflation and raising prices

The boutique dairy firm is balancing inflationary pressure with its strategy to drive the premiumisation of commodity dairy products.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 4 March 4th March 2022 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 4 March

A new oat milk range, a twist on classic gin, and brace of new hop products.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 25 February 25th February 2022 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 25 February

Fix & Fogg ups the ante, Blue Frog adds keto, and Giesen Wines expands its 0% offering.


A closer look: A2 Milk’s products, performance and price 22nd February 2022 /

A closer look: A2 Milk’s products, performance and price

Its Australian market share grows, but a wobbly US performance continues, and in-roads are made in China.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 18 February 18th February 2022 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 18 February

Arnott’s releases its most indulgent Tim Tams to date, Whittaker’s adds caramelised white chocolate, and there are new offers from Kellogg’s and Mondelēz.


Pic’s treads Covid tightrope with NPD, export growth 17th February 2022 /

Pic’s treads Covid tightrope with NPD, export growth

The Nelson nut butter business looks to new SKUs and overseas expansion in its hunt for further growth.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 11 February 11th February 2022

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 11 February

Lion’s Steinlager goes double zero, Pic’s mixes it up with Vogel’s, Tip Top goes back to the future, and Fonterra and Foodstuffs add to their carbon zero milk offering.


Fresh Cuts: Product launches for the week to 4 February 4th February 2022 /

Fresh Cuts: Product launches for the week to 4 February

Wellington Chocolate Factory is at it again, the Motueka hop takes a star turn in a new Moa hazy offering, and Arnott’s enters the gluten-free game. 


Fresh Cuts: Product launches for the week to 10 December 10th December 2021

Fresh Cuts: Product launches for the week to 10 December

Triple Christmas treat from Duck Island, Goodtime Pie Co turns up the pepper, Wellington Chocolate Factory is at it again this time with Papua New Guinea beans, and Good George adds a taste of Jaffa.


Fresh Cuts: Product launches for the week to 3 December 3rd December 2021 /

Fresh Cuts: Product launches for the week to 3 December

This week, Tom & Luke cut the sugar, Pic’s takes off, and Alexandra’s dials up the convenience.


Fresh Cuts: Product launches for the week to 26 November 26th November 2021 /

Fresh Cuts: Product launches for the week to 26 November

This week, Corn Thins go mini, Nestlé Scorched Almonds go salty, and dedicated Australian non-alcoholic brewery Big Drop puts its signature beers on sale in New Zealand.


Fresh Cuts: Product launches for the week to 19 November 19th November 2021

Fresh Cuts: Product launches for the week to 19 November

Wooden Spoon Freezery’s deer milk ice cream with Pāmu Milk, Lewis Road goes curd and tart, and Wellington Chocolate Factory fizzes with a hibiscus and blackberry offering.


Fresh Cuts: Product launches for the week to 12 November 12th November 2021 /

Fresh Cuts: Product launches for the week to 12 November

London-listed East Imperial releases a new cold-brew coffee and tonic, Pic’s doubles down on almond butter, and Huntley & Palmers cracks the sourdough market.


Fresh Cuts: Product launches for the week to 5 November 5th November 2021

Fresh Cuts: Product launches for the week to 5 November

This week, Fix & Fogg trials nut butter sachets, Healtheries sources Nelson apples for new cider vinegar and Chantal Organics’ probiotic protein packs a punch.


Fresh Cuts: Product launches for the week to 29 October 29th October 2021

Fresh Cuts: Product launches for the week to 29 October

This week, Griffin’s MallowPuffs get festive, Boss Coffee shares a new coffee in a can and Good Buzz’s new natural kombucha fizzes up.


Peter Gordon’s Homeland launches retail range 28th October 2021 /

Peter Gordon’s Homeland launches retail range

The chef is using the temporary shutdown of the cooking school at his Auckland food venture to launch new products.


Fresh Cuts: Product launches for the week to 22 October 22nd October 2021 /

Fresh Cuts: Product launches for the week to 22 October

Proper Crisps releases a big hop kick with Garage Project, Mother Earth puts wellbeing first with new functional bars and Lindauer unveils a taste of Italy.


Fresh Cuts: Product launches for the week to 15 October 15th October 2021 /

Fresh Cuts: Product launches for the week to 15 October

It is a chocolate heavy line-up this week with Wellington Chocolate Factory, Bennetto, Whittaker’s and Nestlé all in on the act.


Fresh Cuts: Product launches for the week to 8 October 8th October 2021

Fresh Cuts: Product launches for the week to 8 October

There’s a new lager for the vaccine-hesitant, Mars revamps one of its classics, and Horleys jumps on the marine collagen bandwagon.


Fresh Cuts: Product launches for the week to 1 October 1st October 2021

Fresh Cuts: Product launches for the week to 1 October

Kiwi beverage producers prepare for a thirsty summer ahead as new-look Six Barrel Soda syrups enter the market, Good George feels the passion with a sour beer and Reefton Distilling Co. cherry picks its latest gin release.


Fresh Cuts: Product launches for the week to 24 September 24th September 2021

Fresh Cuts: Product launches for the week to 24 September

Moa Brewing Co says Hey Hey to the RTD category, Rockburn Wines shares a Stolen Kiss and Griffin’s adds Snax to its Pink Ribbon range.


Fresh Cuts: Product launches for the week to 17 September 17th September 2021

Fresh Cuts: Product launches for the week to 17 September

Wellington chocolate maker Whittaker’s marks Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 2021, singer Kylie Minogue’s Rosé starts spinning around New Zealand, and drag star Elektra Shock adorns a new Small Goods brew.


Fresh Cuts: Product launches for the week to 10 September 10th September 2021

Fresh Cuts: Product launches for the week to 10 September

Bell Tea spices up its black tea range, Yum’s new-look range has two new additions, Wellington Chocolate Factory pays homage to its Vanuatu cocoa growers and F. Whitlock & Sons gets meaty.


Fresh Cuts: Product launches for the week to 3 September 3rd September 2021

Fresh Cuts: Product launches for the week to 3 September

Food and beverage firms have navigated the ongoing disruption following last month’s snap lockdown to get new products online and in store this week including Moa Brewing Company, new cross-category brand Good Farmers and Hamilton’s Good George.


Fresh cuts: Product launches for the week to 27 August 27th August 2021

Fresh cuts: Product launches for the week to 27 August

Cardrona Distillery proudly shows its support of love, diversity and inclusion via vodka; global ice cream brand Ben & Jerry’s tops out its tubs; and Invivo toasts its eighth vintage of Graham Norton’s Own Wines.


NPD? Wait and see 20th August 2021 /

NPD? Wait and see

A long lockdown could play havoc with new product launches, change customer demand patterns and result in distribution delays.


Fresh Cuts: Product launches for the week to 20 August 20th August 2021

Fresh Cuts: Product launches for the week to 20 August

Oatly’s New Zealand plant-based game steps up a notch with its alt-cream now available in Aotearoa, Hubbards has teams up with Wellington’s nut butter champion Fix & Fogg, and Moa adds a new hazy to its line up.


Fresh Cuts: Product launches for the week to 13 August 13th August 2021

Fresh Cuts: Product launches for the week to 13 August

Reefton Distilling Co and Swandri team up for a limited edition release, Whittaker’s new cocoa kick and Urbanaut will send you down a Mystic Portal.


Fresh Cuts: Product launches for the week to 6 August 6th August 2021

Fresh Cuts: Product launches for the week to 6 August

Pure Delish champions local, Esk Valley showcases its great dirt and Wellington Chocolate Factory shows us its latest squeeze.


Fresh Cuts: Product launches for the week to 30 July 30th July 2021

Fresh Cuts: Product launches for the week to 30 July

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Fresh Cuts: Product launches for the week to 23 July 23rd July 2021

Fresh Cuts: Product launches for the week to 23 July

Organic chocolate maker Bennetto Natural Foods Co puts Bird of the Year front and centre, Cookie Dough Collective takes you on a choc chip trip, Queen Anne Chocolates’ marshmallow fish bites swim to market and Lawson’s Dry Hills combines art and wine for a limited time.


Fresh Cuts: Product launches for the week to 16 July 16th July 2021

Fresh Cuts: Product launches for the week to 16 July

Fix & Fogg sweetens up an old favourite, Cassels Brewing Company launches new eye-catching brews, Allpress moves into the capsule market and McCain brings a new pizza to New Zealand freezers.


Fresh Cuts: Product launches for the week to 9 July 9th July 2021

Fresh Cuts: Product launches for the week to 9 July

Kinder’s first biscuit hits New Zealand supermarket shelves, Silver Fern Farms responds to venison demand, Speight’s moves to summit the no-alcohol beer trend, and its (another) wrap at Farrah’s.


Fresh Cuts: Product launches for the week to 2 July 2nd July 2021

Fresh Cuts: Product launches for the week to 2 July

What’s new to the market for the week to 2 July 2021.


Fresh Cuts: Product launches for the week to 25 June 25th June 2021

Fresh Cuts: Product launches for the week to 25 June

What’s new to the market for the week to 25 June 2021.


Fresh Cuts: Product launches for the week to 18 June 18th June 2021

Fresh Cuts: Product launches for the week to 18 June

What’s new to the market for the week to 18 June 2021.