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Friday 23 October 2026

Snacks

Betty Bars go Mobil 3rd September 2026 /

Betty Bars go Mobil

Plant-based protein brand Betty Bars is expanding its reach, with the startup securing its first major entry into the petrol and convenience channel.


Wu Xian Zhai brand Soybean Snacks recall 17th July 2026 /

Wu Xian Zhai brand Soybean Snacks recall

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Mondelēz 2026 State of Snacking: Viral trends and meal replacement driving growth 23rd June 2026 /

Mondelēz 2026 State of Snacking: Viral trends and meal replacement driving growth

Snacking is becoming an increasingly entrenched daily ritual, subbing in for traditional meals and spurred on by viral social media trends, according to Mondelez’ 2026 State of Snacking report.


PepsiCo NZ leverages the Bluebird brand into crackers 5th May 2026 /

PepsiCo NZ leverages the Bluebird brand into crackers

PepsiCo New Zealand is moving its iconic Bluebird brand – a powerhouse in salty snacks – into the savoury cracker category for the first time.


Buyoned Trading NZ potato noodle recall 23rd April 2026 /

Buyoned Trading NZ potato noodle recall

Buyoned Trading NZ is recalling Tian Xiao Hua Potato Noodles due to the presence of undeclared allergens, namely gluten and wheat.


KSK Boy corn snack recall update 17th March 2026 /

KSK Boy corn snack recall update

Tai Ping Trading Company has updated the consumer level recall of KSK Boy brand corn snack recall first issued in late February.


KSK Boy brand corn snack recall 2nd March 2026 /

KSK Boy brand corn snack recall

Tai Ping Trading Company has undertaken a consumer level recall of KSK Boy brand Bawang Cornick Lechon Manok Flavour due to an undeclared allergen, namely gluten.


Piper’s brand Milkshake Biscuits recall 6th October 2025 /

Piper’s brand Milkshake Biscuits recall

Reduced to Clear is recalling specific batches of Piper’s brand Milkshake Biscuits in Original and Caramel flavours due to the presence of an undeclared allergen, namely pistachio.


Tasti’s snack plan 21st May 2025 /

Tasti’s snack plan

The nut-bar leader is pushing into new snack territory in order to bank that all important incremental growth.


Dr Bugs popcorn recall 3rd April 2025 /

Dr Bugs popcorn recall

Happy Snacks is recalling a specific batch of its Dr Bugs brand Fruit Candy Popcorn as the product may contain foreign matter, namely metal screw.


Air NZ snack revamp: Snackichangi, Graze and Tasti join line-up 30th November 2023 /

Air NZ snack revamp: Snackichangi, Graze and Tasti join line-up

A mix of established manufacturers to startups have been selected to supply a 14-strong lineup of new onboard snacks.


Consumer NZ ranks salt and vinegar chips 29th September 2023 /

Consumer NZ ranks salt and vinegar chips

A blind sampling by Consumer NZ staff of nine varieties of salt and vinegar chips commonly available from Foodstuffs and Woolworths stores resulted in a tie for first place.