GREEN ATTITUDE…
‘LEADING THE WAY’ TO SUSTAINABLE FOOD PROCESSING IN NEW ZEALAND
Heat and Control understands the critical importance of sustainability in today’s world. Continue →
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GLASS PACKAGING FORUM…
HELPING MAKE GLASS RECYCLING EASY FOR ALL
One thing New Zealand has no shortage of is small communities. Continue →
The post GLASS PACKAGING FORUM… appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
KEEPING FOOD WHERE IT BELONGS
KAI KEEPERS LAUNCHED TO ENSURE FOOD WASTE IN NZ SLIMS DOWN
Each year, New Zealand’s cafes and restaurants generate nearly 25,000 tonnes of food waste, and a shocking 61% of it is entirely avoidable. Continue →
The post KEEPING FOOD WHERE IT BELONGS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
FRUIT AND VEG: YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT…
UNITED FRESH PICKS THE TOP TRENDS IN HOW KIWIS WILL EAT IN 2024 AND BEYOND
United Fresh has over 30 years of experience supporting and promoting the New Zealand fresh produce industry, working with the entire value chain, from seed producer and grower to consumer, providing leadership on pan-produce issues. Continue →
The post FRUIT AND VEG: YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT… appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
KIWI COMPANY TO SCALE-UP OF PHENOLIC ANALYSIS PLATFORM CLOUDSPEC
Marama Labs, a New Zealand- and Ireland-based deep-tech startup developing novel spectroscopy technology for chemical analysis of complex liquids in industries including wine and life sciences, has closed a seed-plus round of €1.75 million. Continue →
The post KIWI COMPANY TO SCALE-UP OF PHENOLIC ANALYSIS PLATFORM CLOUDSPEC appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Checklist: Grocery suppliers given access
The ‘Grocery Supply Code: Checklist for Suppliers’ has now been published by The Commerce Commision and is available for download at the link below. Continue →
The post Checklist: Grocery suppliers given access appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Halloumi cheese recalled due to the possible presence of Bacillus cereus
New Zealand Food Safety is supporting Zany Zeus Limited in its recall of a specific batch of its Halloumi cheese due to the possible presence of Bacillus cereus. Continue →
The post Halloumi cheese recalled due to the possible presence of Bacillus cereus appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Chadwicks on show at APPEX
Chadwicks, a producer of pre-cut lidding, is set to showcase its latest sustainable lidding solutions at APPEX, Australasia’s Processing and Packaging Expo, in March. Continue →
The post Chadwicks on show at APPEX appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
New forum for supermarket’s ‘emerging suppliers’
Foodstuffs North Island has partnered with The New Zealand Food Innovation Network to introduce a series of nationwide forums to help emerging grocery suppliers set themselves up for ‘supermarket success’; hosting 14 events across New Zealand from March to September. Continue →
The post New forum for supermarket’s ‘emerging suppliers’ appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Shift In Spending Patterns As Expenditure Increases
Food tops the spending pattern list – up 28.1%
New Zealanders have changed their household spending patterns as the cost of living has increased, according to data released by Stats NZ. Continue →
The post Shift In Spending Patterns As Expenditure Increases appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Record breaking expected for Outstanding Food Producer Awards 2024
The 2024 Outstanding Food Producer Awards are gearing up for an extraordinary year, poised to assess a record-breaking number of entries at Homeland in Auckland on Wednesday 21 and Thursday 22 February. Continue →
The post Record breaking expected for Outstanding Food Producer Awards 2024 appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Feeding 10 billion… If you can’t beat them, regulate them
By food futurist, Tony Hunter
How do we feed 10 billion people in 2050 sustainably, healthily and equitably? Continue →
The post Feeding 10 billion… If you can’t beat them, regulate them appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
GEA invests in US tech centre for alternative proteins
GEA is investing $32 million in a technology centre for alternative proteins in the state of Wisconsin, USA. Continue →
The post GEA invests in US tech centre for alternative proteins appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Australia issues licence for commercial release of GE banana
The Australian Government has issued QUT a licence to commercially release QCAV-4, a genetically modified (GM) variety of Cavendish banana designed to help save the world’s Cavendish banana production
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has also notified the Food Ministers’ Meeting (FMM) that it has approved QCAV-4 as suitable for human consumption. Continue →
The post Australia issues licence for commercial release of GE banana appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Big Chill opens new Ruakura Superhub depot in ‘Golden triangle’
Kiwi temperature-controlled logistics company Big Chill Distribution, together with Tainui Group Holdings, has oepned a new purpose-built cool storage facility at the Ruakura Superhub in Hamilton. Continue →
The post Big Chill opens new Ruakura Superhub depot in ‘Golden triangle’ appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
EMA chief executive to step down in June
The chief executive of the Employers and Manufacturers Association (EMA) Brett O’Riley has announced that he will be stepping down from the role in the middle of the year. Continue →
The post EMA chief executive to step down in June appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Ensuring food safety and compliance at Massey University’s Food Pilot
Where else in New Zealand can you work on an R&D project, alongside students learning about food technology and process engineering, and companies producing foods for export? Continue →
The post Ensuring food safety and compliance at Massey University’s Food Pilot appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Poultry star power…
Celebrity chef Manu Feildel gets Dinner Done with new recipes cooking Ingham’s NZ chicken products. Continue →
The post Poultry star power… appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
CONTINOUS PROCESSING MORE EFFICIENT THAN DEALING WITH BATCHES
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 →
The post CONTINOUS PROCESSING MORE EFFICIENT THAN DEALING WITH BATCHES appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
CATCHING THE CURVEBALL: ADAPTING TO CHANGING CONSUMER HABITS
Consumer behaviours are in flux, changing in response to economic factors and the adoption of new technologies. Continue →
The post CATCHING THE CURVEBALL: ADAPTING TO CHANGING CONSUMER HABITS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
REVOLUTIONISING SENSORY ANALYSIS AT THE FEAST LAB
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 post REVOLUTIONISING SENSORY ANALYSIS AT THE FEAST LAB appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
NZ INFANT FORMULA CODE AUTHORISATION WELCOMED
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 post NZ INFANT FORMULA CODE AUTHORISATION WELCOMED appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
VEGETARIAN CAN’T GET NO SATISFACTION
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 →
The post VEGETARIAN CAN’T GET NO SATISFACTION appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Gusstop Shakshuka: Breakfast, lunch and dinner in a jar and in store now
Rich tomatoes, silky capsicums, onions, garlic, olive oil and a handful of heady Middle Eastern spices. Continue →
The post Gusstop Shakshuka: Breakfast, lunch and dinner in a jar and in store now appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
FROM VANILLA TO SAUCY: BIG WINNERS AT 2023 NZ FOOD AWARDS
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 →
The post FROM VANILLA TO SAUCY: BIG WINNERS AT 2023 NZ FOOD AWARDS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
FUNDING THE FOOD OF THE FUTURE
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 →
The post FUNDING THE FOOD OF THE FUTURE appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
TRANSPORT COSTS SPIKE 17% IN SEPTEMBER QUARTER
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 →
The post TRANSPORT COSTS SPIKE 17% IN SEPTEMBER QUARTER appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
COCA-COLA INVESTS IN NEXT GENERATION
Recently, 21 delegates from Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) represented the business at the annual One Young World Summit in Belfast, Ireland. Continue →
The post COCA-COLA INVESTS IN NEXT GENERATION appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
’REAL WORLD’ GROCERY OUT OF CONTROL: HIGH PRICES PLACE PRESSURE ON HEALTH, MENTAL WELLBEING
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 →
The post ’REAL WORLD’ GROCERY OUT OF CONTROL: HIGH PRICES PLACE PRESSURE ON HEALTH, MENTAL WELLBEING appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
GLOBAL INVESTORS GET BEHIND OXIN’S VITICULTURE SMARTMACHINE
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 →
The post GLOBAL INVESTORS GET BEHIND OXIN’S VITICULTURE SMARTMACHINE appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
THE NON-EXISTENCE OF CULTIVATED MEAT
By Tony Hunter, food futurist
You can’t evaluate what doesn’t exist. Continue →
The post THE NON-EXISTENCE OF CULTIVATED MEAT appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
RAISING THE STEAKS: WOOLWORTHS’ NEW MEAT RANGE
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 →
The post RAISING THE STEAKS: WOOLWORTHS’ NEW MEAT RANGE appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
HOW DO WE REVOLUTIONISE MEAT PROCESSING FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE?
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 →
The post HOW DO WE REVOLUTIONISE MEAT PROCESSING FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE? appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
FRUIT AND VEGETABLE PRICES… FALL!?
Produce prices have fallen 3.9% in the latest Food Price Index (FPI) data released. Continue →
The post FRUIT AND VEGETABLE PRICES… FALL!? appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
GENDERTICK HAS EVERYONE FIZZED AT COCA-COLA
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 →
The post GENDERTICK HAS EVERYONE FIZZED AT COCA-COLA appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
MIDAS TOUCH…
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 →
The post MIDAS TOUCH… appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Alternative protein products need to be ‘TECH’ to succeed
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 →
The post Alternative protein products need to be ‘TECH’ to succeed appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Staying ahead of global food trends: Massey’s FoodPilot programme
By Nikki Middleditch, Massey
Staying ahead of global food trends: What are we working on at Massey’s FoodPilot? Continue →
The post Staying ahead of global food trends: Massey’s FoodPilot programme appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Frucor Suntory appoints Ian Roberts
Frucor Suntory Oceania, has announced the appointment of Ian Roberts as chief supply chain officer. Continue →
The post Frucor Suntory appoints Ian Roberts appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Planting begins for new Joli apple commercial growing pilot
The first commercial planting of T&G Global’s newest global premium apple variety Joli, began at one of T&G’s Hawke’s Bay orchards. Continue →
The post Planting begins for new Joli apple commercial growing pilot appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
New Compass optical sorter from Key Technology
Key Technology, a member of the Duravant family of operating companies, introduces the all-new Compass family of food optical sorters. Continue →
The post New Compass optical sorter from Key Technology appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Keen green kids win grants for climate-clever ideas
Creating forest walks in schools, rebuilding gardens devastated by Cyclone Gabrielle and supporting local communities with food grown by students are just some of the projects to receive a share of $50,000 from Countdown’s Growing for Good grants this year. Continue →
The post Keen green kids win grants for climate-clever ideas appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Kiwi patisserie chef develops ‘world first’ upcycled kūmara gelato
A Kiwi patisserie engineer has developed what she describes as the world’s first gelato made from upcycled gold kūmara (toka toka). Continue →
The post Kiwi patisserie chef develops ‘world first’ upcycled kūmara gelato appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
A CUT ABOVE…
CUTTING SOLUTIONS FOR DAIRY PRODUCTS
Cheese characteristics vary widely in terms of fat, moisture content, hardness, and more. Continue →
The post A CUT ABOVE… appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Unveiling innovation and collaboration…
Foodtech Packtech 2023: More than 225 local, international exhibitors
XPO Exhibitions brings you New Zealand’s premier biennial food and beverage manufacturing and packaging technology exhibition, Foodtech Packtech. Continue →
The post Unveiling innovation and collaboration… appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Ice cream post Covid takes centre stage
The New Zealand Ice Cream Association (NZICA) has announced the line-up for its annual conference at the end of August, which will explore ‘Business in a post-Covid world’. Continue →
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Kerry meets future food demands at foodpro
Kerry Group showcased its capabilities in sustainable taste, proactive health, plant protein, and food protection and preservation solutions at Foodpro, the southern hemisphere’s biggest and longest running trade event for the food and beverage manufacturing and processing sector, which was held July 23-26. Continue →
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AI and food: ChatGPT or ChatNPD?
By food futurist, Tony Hunter
Not long ago easily usable AI seemed a distant possibility. Continue →
The post AI and food: ChatGPT or ChatNPD? appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Pāmu’s project to recognise economic value of improving biodiversity on farms
Pāmu (Landcorp Farming Limited) is leading a joint project to measure the benefits of our native ecology in economic terms, driven by the desire to reward landowners and farmers for looking after and improving indigenous ecosystems. Continue →
The post Pāmu’s project to recognise economic value of improving biodiversity on farms appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Woolworths wholesale deal to benefit KwikMart
Woolworths New Zealand (WWNZ) and the National Retail Group have announced a wholesale agreement that will see Woolworths NZ provide groceries to National Retail Group’s KwikMart membership group. Continue →
The post Woolworths wholesale deal to benefit KwikMart appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
GREEN ATTITUDE…
‘LEADING THE WAY’ TO SUSTAINABLE FOOD PROCESSING IN NEW ZEALAND
Heat and Control understands the critical importance of sustainability in today’s world. Continue →
The post GREEN ATTITUDE… appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
GLASS PACKAGING FORUM…
HELPING MAKE GLASS RECYCLING EASY FOR ALL
One thing New Zealand has no shortage of is small communities. Continue →
The post GLASS PACKAGING FORUM… appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
KEEPING FOOD WHERE IT BELONGS
KAI KEEPERS LAUNCHED TO ENSURE FOOD WASTE IN NZ SLIMS DOWN
Each year, New Zealand’s cafes and restaurants generate nearly 25,000 tonnes of food waste, and a shocking 61% of it is entirely avoidable. Continue →
The post KEEPING FOOD WHERE IT BELONGS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
FRUIT AND VEG: YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT…
UNITED FRESH PICKS THE TOP TRENDS IN HOW KIWIS WILL EAT IN 2024 AND BEYOND
United Fresh has over 30 years of experience supporting and promoting the New Zealand fresh produce industry, working with the entire value chain, from seed producer and grower to consumer, providing leadership on pan-produce issues. Continue →
The post FRUIT AND VEG: YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT… appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
KIWI COMPANY TO SCALE-UP OF PHENOLIC ANALYSIS PLATFORM CLOUDSPEC
Marama Labs, a New Zealand- and Ireland-based deep-tech startup developing novel spectroscopy technology for chemical analysis of complex liquids in industries including wine and life sciences, has closed a seed-plus round of €1.75 million. Continue →
The post KIWI COMPANY TO SCALE-UP OF PHENOLIC ANALYSIS PLATFORM CLOUDSPEC appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Checklist: Grocery suppliers given access
The ‘Grocery Supply Code: Checklist for Suppliers’ has now been published by The Commerce Commision and is available for download at the link below. Continue →
The post Checklist: Grocery suppliers given access appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Halloumi cheese recalled due to the possible presence of Bacillus cereus
New Zealand Food Safety is supporting Zany Zeus Limited in its recall of a specific batch of its Halloumi cheese due to the possible presence of Bacillus cereus. Continue →
The post Halloumi cheese recalled due to the possible presence of Bacillus cereus appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Chadwicks on show at APPEX
Chadwicks, a producer of pre-cut lidding, is set to showcase its latest sustainable lidding solutions at APPEX, Australasia’s Processing and Packaging Expo, in March. Continue →
The post Chadwicks on show at APPEX appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
New forum for supermarket’s ‘emerging suppliers’
Foodstuffs North Island has partnered with The New Zealand Food Innovation Network to introduce a series of nationwide forums to help emerging grocery suppliers set themselves up for ‘supermarket success’; hosting 14 events across New Zealand from March to September. Continue →
The post New forum for supermarket’s ‘emerging suppliers’ appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Shift In Spending Patterns As Expenditure Increases
Food tops the spending pattern list – up 28.1%
New Zealanders have changed their household spending patterns as the cost of living has increased, according to data released by Stats NZ. Continue →
The post Shift In Spending Patterns As Expenditure Increases appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Record breaking expected for Outstanding Food Producer Awards 2024
The 2024 Outstanding Food Producer Awards are gearing up for an extraordinary year, poised to assess a record-breaking number of entries at Homeland in Auckland on Wednesday 21 and Thursday 22 February. Continue →
The post Record breaking expected for Outstanding Food Producer Awards 2024 appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Feeding 10 billion… If you can’t beat them, regulate them
By food futurist, Tony Hunter
How do we feed 10 billion people in 2050 sustainably, healthily and equitably? Continue →
The post Feeding 10 billion… If you can’t beat them, regulate them appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
GEA invests in US tech centre for alternative proteins
GEA is investing $32 million in a technology centre for alternative proteins in the state of Wisconsin, USA. Continue →
The post GEA invests in US tech centre for alternative proteins appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Australia issues licence for commercial release of GE banana
The Australian Government has issued QUT a licence to commercially release QCAV-4, a genetically modified (GM) variety of Cavendish banana designed to help save the world’s Cavendish banana production
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has also notified the Food Ministers’ Meeting (FMM) that it has approved QCAV-4 as suitable for human consumption. Continue →
The post Australia issues licence for commercial release of GE banana appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Big Chill opens new Ruakura Superhub depot in ‘Golden triangle’
Kiwi temperature-controlled logistics company Big Chill Distribution, together with Tainui Group Holdings, has oepned a new purpose-built cool storage facility at the Ruakura Superhub in Hamilton. Continue →
The post Big Chill opens new Ruakura Superhub depot in ‘Golden triangle’ appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
EMA chief executive to step down in June
The chief executive of the Employers and Manufacturers Association (EMA) Brett O’Riley has announced that he will be stepping down from the role in the middle of the year. Continue →
The post EMA chief executive to step down in June appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Ensuring food safety and compliance at Massey University’s Food Pilot
Where else in New Zealand can you work on an R&D project, alongside students learning about food technology and process engineering, and companies producing foods for export? Continue →
The post Ensuring food safety and compliance at Massey University’s Food Pilot appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Poultry star power…
Celebrity chef Manu Feildel gets Dinner Done with new recipes cooking Ingham’s NZ chicken products. Continue →
The post Poultry star power… appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
CONTINOUS PROCESSING MORE EFFICIENT THAN DEALING WITH BATCHES
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 →
The post CONTINOUS PROCESSING MORE EFFICIENT THAN DEALING WITH BATCHES appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
CATCHING THE CURVEBALL: ADAPTING TO CHANGING CONSUMER HABITS
Consumer behaviours are in flux, changing in response to economic factors and the adoption of new technologies. Continue →
The post CATCHING THE CURVEBALL: ADAPTING TO CHANGING CONSUMER HABITS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
REVOLUTIONISING SENSORY ANALYSIS AT THE FEAST LAB
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 post REVOLUTIONISING SENSORY ANALYSIS AT THE FEAST LAB appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
NZ INFANT FORMULA CODE AUTHORISATION WELCOMED
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 post NZ INFANT FORMULA CODE AUTHORISATION WELCOMED appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
VEGETARIAN CAN’T GET NO SATISFACTION
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 →
The post VEGETARIAN CAN’T GET NO SATISFACTION appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Gusstop Shakshuka: Breakfast, lunch and dinner in a jar and in store now
Rich tomatoes, silky capsicums, onions, garlic, olive oil and a handful of heady Middle Eastern spices. Continue →
The post Gusstop Shakshuka: Breakfast, lunch and dinner in a jar and in store now appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
FROM VANILLA TO SAUCY: BIG WINNERS AT 2023 NZ FOOD AWARDS
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 →
The post FROM VANILLA TO SAUCY: BIG WINNERS AT 2023 NZ FOOD AWARDS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
FUNDING THE FOOD OF THE FUTURE
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 →
The post FUNDING THE FOOD OF THE FUTURE appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
TRANSPORT COSTS SPIKE 17% IN SEPTEMBER QUARTER
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 →
The post TRANSPORT COSTS SPIKE 17% IN SEPTEMBER QUARTER appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
COCA-COLA INVESTS IN NEXT GENERATION
Recently, 21 delegates from Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) represented the business at the annual One Young World Summit in Belfast, Ireland. Continue →
The post COCA-COLA INVESTS IN NEXT GENERATION appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
’REAL WORLD’ GROCERY OUT OF CONTROL: HIGH PRICES PLACE PRESSURE ON HEALTH, MENTAL WELLBEING
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 →
The post ’REAL WORLD’ GROCERY OUT OF CONTROL: HIGH PRICES PLACE PRESSURE ON HEALTH, MENTAL WELLBEING appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
GLOBAL INVESTORS GET BEHIND OXIN’S VITICULTURE SMARTMACHINE
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 →
The post GLOBAL INVESTORS GET BEHIND OXIN’S VITICULTURE SMARTMACHINE appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
THE NON-EXISTENCE OF CULTIVATED MEAT
By Tony Hunter, food futurist
You can’t evaluate what doesn’t exist. Continue →
The post THE NON-EXISTENCE OF CULTIVATED MEAT appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
RAISING THE STEAKS: WOOLWORTHS’ NEW MEAT RANGE
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 →
The post RAISING THE STEAKS: WOOLWORTHS’ NEW MEAT RANGE appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
HOW DO WE REVOLUTIONISE MEAT PROCESSING FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE?
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 →
The post HOW DO WE REVOLUTIONISE MEAT PROCESSING FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE? appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
FRUIT AND VEGETABLE PRICES… FALL!?
Produce prices have fallen 3.9% in the latest Food Price Index (FPI) data released. Continue →
The post FRUIT AND VEGETABLE PRICES… FALL!? appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
GENDERTICK HAS EVERYONE FIZZED AT COCA-COLA
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 →
The post GENDERTICK HAS EVERYONE FIZZED AT COCA-COLA appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
MIDAS TOUCH…
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 →
The post MIDAS TOUCH… appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Alternative protein products need to be ‘TECH’ to succeed
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 →
The post Alternative protein products need to be ‘TECH’ to succeed appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Staying ahead of global food trends: Massey’s FoodPilot programme
By Nikki Middleditch, Massey
Staying ahead of global food trends: What are we working on at Massey’s FoodPilot? Continue →
The post Staying ahead of global food trends: Massey’s FoodPilot programme appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Frucor Suntory appoints Ian Roberts
Frucor Suntory Oceania, has announced the appointment of Ian Roberts as chief supply chain officer. Continue →
The post Frucor Suntory appoints Ian Roberts appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Planting begins for new Joli apple commercial growing pilot
The first commercial planting of T&G Global’s newest global premium apple variety Joli, began at one of T&G’s Hawke’s Bay orchards. Continue →
The post Planting begins for new Joli apple commercial growing pilot appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
New Compass optical sorter from Key Technology
Key Technology, a member of the Duravant family of operating companies, introduces the all-new Compass family of food optical sorters. Continue →
The post New Compass optical sorter from Key Technology appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Keen green kids win grants for climate-clever ideas
Creating forest walks in schools, rebuilding gardens devastated by Cyclone Gabrielle and supporting local communities with food grown by students are just some of the projects to receive a share of $50,000 from Countdown’s Growing for Good grants this year. Continue →
The post Keen green kids win grants for climate-clever ideas appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Kiwi patisserie chef develops ‘world first’ upcycled kūmara gelato
A Kiwi patisserie engineer has developed what she describes as the world’s first gelato made from upcycled gold kūmara (toka toka). Continue →
The post Kiwi patisserie chef develops ‘world first’ upcycled kūmara gelato appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
A CUT ABOVE…
CUTTING SOLUTIONS FOR DAIRY PRODUCTS
Cheese characteristics vary widely in terms of fat, moisture content, hardness, and more. Continue →
The post A CUT ABOVE… appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Unveiling innovation and collaboration…
Foodtech Packtech 2023: More than 225 local, international exhibitors
XPO Exhibitions brings you New Zealand’s premier biennial food and beverage manufacturing and packaging technology exhibition, Foodtech Packtech. Continue →
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Ice cream post Covid takes centre stage
The New Zealand Ice Cream Association (NZICA) has announced the line-up for its annual conference at the end of August, which will explore ‘Business in a post-Covid world’. Continue →
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Kerry meets future food demands at foodpro
Kerry Group showcased its capabilities in sustainable taste, proactive health, plant protein, and food protection and preservation solutions at Foodpro, the southern hemisphere’s biggest and longest running trade event for the food and beverage manufacturing and processing sector, which was held July 23-26. Continue →
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AI and food: ChatGPT or ChatNPD?
By food futurist, Tony Hunter
Not long ago easily usable AI seemed a distant possibility. Continue →
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Pāmu’s project to recognise economic value of improving biodiversity on farms
Pāmu (Landcorp Farming Limited) is leading a joint project to measure the benefits of our native ecology in economic terms, driven by the desire to reward landowners and farmers for looking after and improving indigenous ecosystems. Continue →
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Woolworths wholesale deal to benefit KwikMart
Woolworths New Zealand (WWNZ) and the National Retail Group have announced a wholesale agreement that will see Woolworths NZ provide groceries to National Retail Group’s KwikMart membership group. Continue →
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