By Matt Hale, international sales and marketing director, HRS Heat Exchangers
Products such as mechanically separated meat (MSM) and meat emulsions are commonly used in a wide range of products including sausages, chicken nuggets, patties, and some minced meats. Continue →
By Dr Simone Poggesi, Massey University
Sensory evaluation of a product is influenced by all our senses, such as sight, smell, taste, hearing, and touch. Continue →
The Infant Nutrition Council (INC) welcomes the Commerce Commission’s re-authorisation of the INC’s Code of Practice for the Marketing of Infant Formula in New Zealand. Continue →
The number of vegetarians satisfied with the choice of food products available to them has suffered a dramatic decline, according to the findings of new research commissioned by Ingredient Communications. Continue →
A vanilla that’s anything but average took centre stage at the prestigious New Zealand Food Awards recently, alongside our favourite bit on the side – tomato sauce that is. Continue →
By Food Futurist, Tony Hunter
I’ve written before about the need to use new technologies to feed the 10 billion of 2050 and the growing middle classes sustainably, healthily and equitably. Continue →
Transport costs have spiked 17% higher in the September 2023 quarter as diesel prices increased 11% from the previous quarter and the Government reinstated full rates for road user charges. Continue →
Recently, 21 delegates from Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) represented the business at the annual One Young World Summit in Belfast, Ireland. Continue →
Statistics suggesting that grocery prices have increased 7- 20% over the last year do not reflect the reality, with many Kiwis reporting that their food bills have gone up by 50% — a scenario that could lead to deteriorating health conditions for New Zealanders. Continue →
Global investor Fabal Group has invested into Marlborough-based startup SmartMachine, citing its work as one of the most significant operational step changes for viticulture since the advent of the tractor 130 years ago. Continue →
Woolworths New Zealand has launched an enhanced range of in-house meat products, following a three-year review and increased investment in its North Island Meat Plant. Continue →
By Dr Lovedeep Kaur, Massey University
Moving to a sustainable future, we need to find ways to reduce the environmental footprint of not only conventional food production but also food processing, particularly for animal-sourced foods such as meat and dairy. Continue →
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners New Zealand (CCEP NZ) has announced that it has achieved the Advanced GenderTick Accreditation and has closed its gender pay gap to 0%. Continue →
GOLDEN RUN CONTINUES FOR ALLIANCE GROUP AT WORLD STEAK CHALLENGE
Alliance Group has continued its run of awards, adding to the gold at the Outstanding NZ Food Producer Awards 2023, but this time on the world’s stage. Continue →
By Food Futurist, Tony Hunter
Are the problems of ‘Beyond Meat’ and the wider plant-based/alternative protein sector in some countries due to the “considerable gap between the strong health credentials of our products and a broader colour narrative that is now afoot”, and that “this gap appears to have widened”? Continue →
