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Monday 27 July 2026

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Why Malteurop walked away from NZ – and what’s next for the brewing supply chain? 22nd July 2026 /

Why Malteurop walked away from NZ – and what’s next for the brewing supply chain?

The exit of French multinational Malteurop from New Zealand marks a major structural shift for the domestic brewing and agricultural sectors.


Southern state highways close due to flood damage, ice, snow 8th July 2026 /

Southern state highways close due to flood damage, ice, snow

The New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi says State Highway 1 between Waipara in Canterbury and Ward in Marlborough remains closed as road crews assess flood damage.


A2 Milk clears China supply bottlenecks 7th July 2026 /

A2 Milk clears China supply bottlenecks

A2 Milk has largely cleared the bottlenecks that choked its infant milk formula supply chain earlier this year, and will likely beat the downgraded full-year targets it was forced to set just three months ago.


GSCI: “A change in direction in May” 15th June 2026 /

GSCI: “A change in direction in May”

“Cost increases [are likely] to filter through over the coming months, although the magnitude and breadth of cost changes remains uncertain and likely to adjust,” says Olsen.


GSS 2026: Supplier RDPs rise, RGR terms ‘worse’ 4th June 2026 /

GSS 2026: Supplier RDPs rise, RGR terms ‘worse’

Grocery suppliers feel like they are faced with inferior commercial terms from New Zealand’s major supermarket chains compared with independent retail and wholesale customers.


Diesel down but fuel still at ‘normal’ levels 4th June 2026 /

Diesel down but fuel still at ‘normal’ levels

New Zealand’s diesel supply has contracted by around four days, from 44.2 days reported on Monday to 40.3 days reported yesterday, in the latest Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.


GSS 2026: Disconnect deepens as FSNI and WWNZ experience scores slide 3rd June 2026 /

GSS 2026: Disconnect deepens as FSNI and WWNZ experience scores slide

Suppliers are reporting a distinct slide in fairness and ease of dealing with Foodstuffs North Island and Woolworths New Zealand, with a new survey signalling a growing wedge in supermarket relations.


GSS 2026: Commercial friction on the rise 3rd June 2026 /

GSS 2026: Commercial friction on the rise

Commercial friction between grocery suppliers and New Zealand’s leading supermarket chains is on the rise – as is dissatisfaction with the majors – according to the finding of the latest Grocery Supplier Survey.


Hawke’s Bay mayors: $50k McCain study just a start to save regional food processing 3rd June 2026 /

Hawke’s Bay mayors: $50k McCain study just a start to save regional food processing

The mayors of Hastings and Central Hawke’s Bay are warning that a $50,000 government grant is just a fraction of what is needed to determine if the region can retain its food processing capability.


Fuel stocks: ‘Well above minimum requirements’ 19th May 2026 /

Fuel stocks: ‘Well above minimum requirements’

New Zealand’s overall fuel stocks remain well above the minimum requirements, according to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.


Fuel stocks drop, remain in normal range 7th May 2026 /

Fuel stocks drop, remain in normal range

New Zealand’s overall fuel stocks remain well above the minimum requirements, despite a drop in all types, according to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.


Zespri to manage around Cyclone Vaianu, Middle East war impacts 17th April 2026 /

Zespri to manage around Cyclone Vaianu, Middle East war impacts

Zespri is planning to manage around recent weather impacts and ongoing disruption in the Middle East to deliver this season’s crop, even with the latest increase in its crop estimate.