Browsing: Export
Case studies from the New Zealand food export business: discover what successful food and beverage exporters are doing. Covers New Zealand beef exports, dairy exports, fish exports, seafood exports and more.
The UAE – a gulf of opportunity for New Zealand F&B
While on the surface it may appear there are very few similarities between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and New Zealand, our trade relationship is actually a perfect fit. Continue →
Whittaker’s Chocolate expands into Malaysia
Whittaker’s is expanding into the Malaysian market with its New Zealand-made chocolates to be made widely available through leading retailers. Continue →
Smart systems pack a punch in export markets
Among New Zealand’s best food technology export success stories is Haden & Custance, a Hawke’s Bay firm specialising in the design, manufacture and automation of handling equipment for the food industry, particularly dairy, worldwide. Continue →
Exploration essential in South East Asia’s emerging markets
By Tony Martin
New Zealand food and beverage producers and technologists can look confidently to South East Asia for growth as the region’s markets emerge. Continue →
Positive future for kiwifruit industry as season begins
Kiwifruit growers have taken another step along the recovery pathway from the vine-killing disease Psa, with gold kiwifruit volumes forecast to rise in 2014 after two years of decline, Zespri’s chief executive Lain Jager says. Continue →
John Palmer awarded for getting kiwifruit industry through hard times
John Palmer awarded for getting kiwifruit industry through hard times
Former chairman of the New Zealand Kiwifruit Marketing Board, John Palmer, was awarded the 2013 Fresh Carriers Hayward Medal for his tireless efforts to bring the kiwifruit industry through the fiscal crisis in the early 1990’s this month. Continue →
Research alliance to further meat industry
A new French/New Zealand research alliance of importance to the meat industry has been formed between INRA (France) and the Riddet Institute. Continue →
French convenience meals take top honours at Food Awards
Thomas Dietz and Etienne Moly launched their products on Bastille Day 2012, aiming to capture the essence of great French food in 100 percent natural, preservative free New Zealand-made products. Continue →
Blue River reaches out to Indonesian market for sheep milk powder
Blue River reaches out to Indonesian market for sheep milk powder
By Peter Owens
Recently Blue River Dairy LP won the Ministry of Primary Industries’ “Healthier Choice “category at the New Zealand Food Awards for its Blue River Sheep Milk Powder. Continue →
Boosting Auckland’s food and beverage sector
This month’s announcement of a new joint venture with the government to fund and operate New Zealand Food Innovation Auckland Ltd, trading as The FoodBowl – Te Ipu Kai, is a significant boost for Auckland’s $3 billion a year food and beverage sector. Continue →
Assisting importers and retailers with new irradiation labelling requirements
By Carol Barnao
On 31 July 2013, permission in the joint Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code to irradiate was extended to tomatoes and capsicums for the purpose of controlling fruit fly. Continue →
Sweet solution exists for Manuka honey labelling issue
By Steve Best
When The UK Food Standards Agency issued a warning about misleading and illegal claims on labelling of some Manuka honey sold in the UK in July, another potential threat to the integrity of New Zealand food exports seemed imminent. Continue →
Funding will assist growth of agri-foods exports
New funding of $133 million from the MBIE will assist the five partners in the Lincoln Hub to finance 21 new research projects. Continue →
Westland lifts payout forecast
A strong start to the season and continued high international milk prices has resulted in Westland Milk Products lifting its 2013/14 forecast to $7.60-$8 per kilo of milk solids (kgMS) before retentions. Continue →
Westland launch gathers strong Chinese interest
Westland Milk Products’ launch of its new Westpro Nutrition™ range in China last week was well received with strong interest from customers and Chinese media. Continue →
Developing countries emerge as fertile markets for dairy exporters
As large dairy importers all over the world are looking to reduce their dependence on exports, Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) exporters will have to tap new markets in smaller countries to stay afloat. Continue →
Record earnings for kiwifruit industry
Zespri’s annual results for 2012/13 show the highest-ever average Orchard Gate Return (OGR) returns of $51,153 delivered to New Zealand kiwifruit growers. Continue →
Honey industry on top despite recent challenges
According to Airborne Honey, the industry has faced more than a few challenges, including parasites and disease, alongside an economic downturn, but all the signs indicate that beekeepers and producers are overcoming the hurdles and doing better than ever. Continue →
A few facts on food irradiation
By Carol Barnao
The prospect of having irradiated tomatoes and capsicums available on New Zealand shop shelves has received media coverage recently. Continue →
EasiYo’s new chief executive takes up the challenge
Brian Dewar has begun his new role as chief executive of EasiYo, a New Zealand producer and exporter of kits and ingredients for home-made yogurt. Continue →