NELSON COMPANY SUPPLIES FRONT LINE AND PUBLIC LONG LIFE FOOD
Co-owner of Nelson food producer Absolute Wilderness Freeze Dried Meals, Nathan Fa’avae, has one message for New Zealanders – Don’t panic buy, just smart buy. Continue →
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“RESET, REVIEW AND REFOCUS” TO BEAT COVID-19 FALLOUT – BUSINESS EXPERT
Host of Conquer the Crisis, Business Blueprint CEO Dale Beaumont
Business expert Keith Abraham advises businesses to use the lockdown period to “reset, review and refocus.”
The keynote speaker presented from his home-office during Conquer the Crisis, an emergency virtual conference for small to medium enterprises hosted by Business Blueprint CEO Dale Beaumont. Continue →
The post “RESET, REVIEW AND REFOCUS” TO BEAT COVID-19 FALLOUT – BUSINESS EXPERT appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
GOVERNMENT AND BANKS UNITE AGAINST COVID-19
The $6.25 billion Finance Guarantee Scheme for small and medium-sized businesses has received praise from BusinessNZ.
Continue →
The post GOVERNMENT AND BANKS UNITE AGAINST COVID-19 appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
SEE-THROUGH POLYCARBONATES RESPOND TO NEW GENERATION MACHINERY SAFETY NEEDS
Protective transparent safety screening responds to changes in production, processing and packaging as Industry 4.0 advances
Advances in engineering plastics are delivering new machinery and structural safeguarding benefits with light and extraordinarily strong see-through materials such as Wearguard polycarbonates which can be used in place of metals for outstanding protection against hazards. Continue →
The post SEE-THROUGH POLYCARBONATES RESPOND TO NEW GENERATION MACHINERY SAFETY NEEDS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
FONTERRA HELPING TO FIGHT COVID-19
Fonterra is making 250,000 litres of high-grade ethanol available to New Zealand companies to use in the production of hand sanitiser. Continue →
The post FONTERRA HELPING TO FIGHT COVID-19 appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
ROBOTICS PLUS – a Thrive Top 50 AgTech company
Kiwi company mixes it with AgTech companies that exemplify the best in agricultural innovation globally
Robotics Plus, described as a world-leading robotics and automation company developing innovation to unlock new levels of productivity in agriculture, has been named in the Thrive Top 50, an annual ranking of leading global AgTech companies exemplifying the best in agriculture innovation. Continue →
The post ROBOTICS PLUS – a Thrive Top 50 AgTech company appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
ZESPRI PROMISES SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING
World leading kiwi fruit marketer Zespri, has announced it will make all its packaging 100% reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2025. Continue →
The post ZESPRI PROMISES SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
MERCER GROUP ACQUISITION BEARS FRUIT IN INTERIM REPORT RESULTS
Christchurch-based Mercer Group Limited (MGL) is reaping the rewards of its most recent acquisition, with the company’s revenue up by 55% and net profit up 176%. Continue →
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SHOULD SPORTS TEAMS BE BACKED BY FAST FOODS AND SUGARY DRINKS?
Twelve months out from the start of America’s Cup yacht racing in Auckland, Exercise NZ has challenged whether McDonald’s should be a sponsor on the Emirates Team New Zealand boat. Continue →
The post SHOULD SPORTS TEAMS BE BACKED BY FAST FOODS AND SUGARY DRINKS? appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
THE FOOD REVOLUTION IS (NEARLY) HERE
In the ever-competitive world of food processing, says Wiley’s chief future office Brett Wiskar, the challenges of changing conditions, be it shifting consumer trends, supply chain constraints or international relationships, are omnipresent. Continue →
The post THE FOOD REVOLUTION IS (NEARLY) HERE appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
INDUSTRY 4.0 – INNOVATION IN ACTION
The fourth industrial revolution is more than just about optimising production – it’s an opportunity to entirely rethink the way your business operates. Continue →
The post INDUSTRY 4.0 – INNOVATION IN ACTION appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
PMA A-NZ AND GS1 AUSTRALIA IMPROVING THE SAFETY OF FRESH PRODUCE
Agreement and technology will see the fresh fruit and vegetable industry better prepared for product recalls. Continue →
The post PMA A-NZ AND GS1 AUSTRALIA IMPROVING THE SAFETY OF FRESH PRODUCE appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
NZTE BOLSTERS SUPPORT FOR BUSINESSES IMPACTED BY COVID-19
New Zealand Trade and Enterprise has launched a $4 million Export Business Continuity Service, in partnership with PwC and Deloitte, focussed on its export customers to help manage the impacts of Covid-19. Continue →
The post NZTE BOLSTERS SUPPORT FOR BUSINESSES IMPACTED BY COVID-19 appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
NEW ‘APP’ TO HELP FARMERS MANAGE WEEDS
A new app developed by AgResearch is helping Farmers measure and better manage weeds on their property. Continue →
The post NEW ‘APP’ TO HELP FARMERS MANAGE WEEDS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
COVID-19 UPDATE FOR HORTICULTURE
Restrictions on the movement of people, and imported and exported products are starting to affect the New Zealand economy, and will have an effect on horticulture according to Horticulture New Zealand. Continue →
The post COVID-19 UPDATE FOR HORTICULTURE appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
KIWISAVER BAN ON FOSSIL FUELS A ‘DISHONEST DISTRACTION’ – STRATERRA
The decision to prevent KiwiSaver default funds from investing in fossil fuels is being described as “virtue-signaling hypocrisy” by New Zealand’s minerals sector industry organisation Straterra. Continue →
The post KIWISAVER BAN ON FOSSIL FUELS A ‘DISHONEST DISTRACTION’ – STRATERRA appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
‘DYNAMIC TECHNOLOGIES’ ON SHOW
SMC team members from left: Colin Bradley, Ali Babaei, managing director Wayne Driver, Guiomar Fernandez and Darshan Desai
SMC officially introduced the first wireless manifold – the EX600-W – to the New Zealand market at their first ever Dynamic Technology Show in Auckland recently. Continue →
The post ‘DYNAMIC TECHNOLOGIES’ ON SHOW appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
BETTER FASTING ONLY A HOP AWAY
Fasting may have got a whole lot better with food scientists discovering a New Zealand grown hops cultivar can reduce hunger pangs. Continue →
The post BETTER FASTING ONLY A HOP AWAY appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
CORONAVIRUS INCREASES DEMAND FOR NEW ZEALAND ORGANIC APPLES
John Bostock with Posy Organic Apples destined for China
New Zealand’s first organic apples are in high demand in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak in China. Continue →
The post CORONAVIRUS INCREASES DEMAND FOR NEW ZEALAND ORGANIC APPLES appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
FOOD AWARD FINALISTS AND WINNERS REAP REWARDS
The perks of being recognised by industry experts are on-going, say winners and finalists of the 2019 New Zealand Food Awards. Continue →
The post FOOD AWARD FINALISTS AND WINNERS REAP REWARDS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
GLUTEN-FREE: THE DEMAND THAT JUST GETS BIGGER SAYS NESTLÉ
Requests for gluten-free options are among the largest special diet request in food service today. Continue →
The post GLUTEN-FREE: THE DEMAND THAT JUST GETS BIGGER SAYS NESTLÉ appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
FONTERRA-SPONSORED RESEARCH PAVES MATERNAL/INFANT NUTRITIONAL MILK PATH IN CHINA
New Zealand’s expertise in maternal and infant health research has led to the University of Auckland’s Liggins Institute and its research transfer company, Auckland UniServices, completing its first clinical trial, the CLIMB study, in collaboration with Chongqing Medical University (CQMU), in South-Western China. Continue →
The post FONTERRA-SPONSORED RESEARCH PAVES MATERNAL/INFANT NUTRITIONAL MILK PATH IN CHINA appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
KETO: THE STORM THAT KEEPS BUILDING
Keto has taken New Zealand by storm. The Facebook group, Keto New Zealand, has 70,000+ members and with increasing numbers of supermarkets having Keto sections, there is significant demand for Keto-friendly foods. Continue →
The post KETO: THE STORM THAT KEEPS BUILDING appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
DIGESTIVE HEALTH: THAT GUT FEELING
Times have certainly changed. Once upon a time, gut health was thought to be the straightforward act of digestion alone. Continue →
The post DIGESTIVE HEALTH: THAT GUT FEELING appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
HIGH HOPES FOR HEMP FOODS
Hemp seed has a long history of use in food. The last decade has seen a resurgence of hemp, particularly in Canada and European countries, on the back of growing interest in developing more environmentally sustainable plant-based foods. Continue →
The post HIGH HOPES FOR HEMP FOODS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
THE CHANGING DIETARY NEEDS OF THE KIWI FOOD CONSUMER
Keto, Paleo, sugar-free, meat-free, dairy-free, vegan, gluten-free, hemp… all words that a decade ago were hardly even on the food manufacturer’s radar. Continue →
The post THE CHANGING DIETARY NEEDS OF THE KIWI FOOD CONSUMER appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Food rules for manufacturers, warehouses, transporters, importers and retailers
Do you know your food rules?
New Zealand Food Safety (a business unit of the Ministry for Primary Industries/MPI) helps food businesses meet food rules and integrate food safety into their business cultures. Continue →
The post Food rules for manufacturers, warehouses, transporters, importers and retailers appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Sarah Jessica Parker helps Kiwis get Sauvignon Blanc clean sweep
New Zealand’s wine industry received an unlikely ally in the form of vivacious American actor, Sarah Jessica Parker, in the battle of the Southern Hemisphere wine giants in the Sydney International Wine Competition (SIWC). Continue →
The post Sarah Jessica Parker helps Kiwis get Sauvignon Blanc clean sweep appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
REB M STEVIA LEAF SWEETENER APPROVED
Ingredion Incorporated, a leading global provider of ingredient solutions to diversified industries, announced the Singapore Food Agency added Reb M Stevia leaf sweetener to the list of permitted food additives. Continue →
The post REB M STEVIA LEAF SWEETENER APPROVED appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
NEW ORGANIC STARCH MADE IN ASIA PACIFIC A FIRST FOR INGREDION
Ingredion, a global provider of ingredient solutions, has announced the launch of Purity Bio starches. Continue →
The post NEW ORGANIC STARCH MADE IN ASIA PACIFIC A FIRST FOR INGREDION appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
HONEY OF A PRODUCT – ‘BLACK LABEL’
Midlands Apiaries, a New Zealand producer of genuine Mānuka honey, has announced its affordable ‘black label’ brand, Mount Somers, is set to be sold in New World supermarkets across the country for the very first time. Continue →
The post HONEY OF A PRODUCT – ‘BLACK LABEL’ appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
VPZ: WHEN NATURE PACKS A PUNCH
“Our biogenic packaging solutions combine the highest standards of freshness with respect for the environment and are particularly suited to the food industry.These solutions go by the name of Packnature,” says VPZ. Continue →
The post VPZ: WHEN NATURE PACKS A PUNCH appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
PETE’S NATURAL RELEASES NEW ZEALAND’S FIRST HEMP SEED-INFUSED BEVERAGE
Its Hemp Manuka Sparkling beverage was launched alongside another new drink, Lemon Manuka Switchel, at the Auckland Food Show, on 25-28 July. Continue →
The post PETE’S NATURAL RELEASES NEW ZEALAND’S FIRST HEMP SEED-INFUSED BEVERAGE appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
The government is investing $3 million in the creation of New Zealand’s first 100 percent recycled plastic food packaging range.
Associate Environment Minister Eugenie Sage said the grant enables Pact Group to prioritise this project ahead of many others. Continue →
The post The government is investing $3 million in the creation of New Zealand’s first 100 percent recycled plastic food packaging range. appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Advocado- No browning for 10 Days
New avocado technology from Queensland Company
After developing what it describes as its world-first, patented ‘no browning’ Natavo Zero avocado processing technology, Naturo All Natural Technologies launched its full range of sliced, diced and smashed avocado products for the food service industry at Asia’s leading Food and Hospitality Trade Show, HOFEX, in Hong Kong, May 7-10. Continue →
The post Advocado- No browning for 10 Days appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
The Sealed Air commitment – packaging with a focus for the future
Sealed Air boasts innovation and sustainability at the heart of its operation. Continue →
The post The Sealed Air commitment – packaging with a focus for the future appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
A vegetable-picking robot has been put to the test in UK fields.
A vegetable-picking robot created by researchers at the University of Cambridge, in the UK, has been put to the test in fields. Continue →
The post A vegetable-picking robot has been put to the test in UK fields. appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Strong growth in food processing and packaging machinery
The production of food processing and packaging machinery rose by 8 percent in 2018. Continue →
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Business programme will open doors to Expo 2020 opportunities for New Zealand
Expo 2020 expects to attract 25 million visits to the world fair, to be held in Dubai from October next year, and New Zealand businesses will be able to capitalise on the opportunity through a business leveraging programme. Continue →
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FOOD PROCESSING AND MANUFACTURING MELTING POT – SEND IN YOUR PICS
FOOD PROCESSING AND MANUFACTURING MELTING POT – SEND IN YOUR PICS
Following the Christchurch Mosque shootings there is no better time than to turn your back on hate by showing just how lucky the food processing and manufacturing industries are with our eclectic mix of nationalities. Continue →
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KIWI BRANDS TO FLY AT AWARDS
Finalists have been announced for the 2019 Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design Awards (PIDA) which has been designed to recognise companies and individuals who are making a significant difference in their field across Australia and New Zealand. Continue →
The post KIWI BRANDS TO FLY AT AWARDS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
AIP members pack 217kgs of patatoes and carrots for Kiwiharvest
As a part of the Australian Institute of Packaging’s commitment to fighting food waste two teams of Members headed to KiwiHarvest in Auckland last month to help pack 2175 kgs of potatoes and carrots into about 145x 15kg bags. Continue →
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Propak Asia 2019 opens 12 June
Known as Asia’s number one packaging and processing exhibition ProPak Asia 2019 will fill the 60,000 square metre location. Continue →
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Female Perspective on the future of food production.
Nine influential Kiwi women from across the primary industries sector gathered in Manawatu to discuss where-to-next for our food producing nation. Continue →
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SAVE THE FOOD, SAVE… PLENTY
It’s heart-warming to see innovations such as the one that can be found in the article below, with KiwiHarvest reducing the negative impacts of food waste on our environment by redistributing excess food; and it really does help to create lasting positive social change through giving to those that need it most. Continue →
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CHANGE IS INEVITABLE SO LET US LEAD THE WORLD
Turn your back on hate.
It would be remiss not to make mention of the Christchurch Mosque Massacre that claimed 50 lives and it’s one of those very rare times when this editorial will be nothing about machines, food or processing equipment. Continue →
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CROXSONS CREATE STANDOUT GLASS BOTTLE FOR NEW ZEALAND CREAMERY
Lewis Road Creamery is a New Zealand based dairy producer, famed for marrying the reinstatement of traditional dairy production, with forward thinking, ethical decision-making. Continue →
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Variety: The spice of NZ food life
As I take the helm of NZ Food Technology for a period of time, I’m excited at what the future landscape of Kiwi food is about to bring. Continue →
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New Zealand Dairy Powder Process Innovation is Reducing Costs & Chemical use in Spray Dry Nozzles for Infant – Commodity Powders
Assessing HAZOP and Hygiene Design Requirements in Reducing Chemicals Increasing Assembly Safety & reducing Operating Costs
Spray Nozzle Engineering Ltd, a New Zealand spray dry nozzle innovation and export technology company, has set new world standards in nozzle and check valve technology designs. Continue →
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KIWI WINE TASTE CHANGES SPARKED BY CLIMATE CHANGE
Increasingly the effects of climate change are being felt by winegrowers across New Zealand, posing challenges for the industry which has boasted export earnings of $1.7 billion in 2018. Continue →
The post KIWI WINE TASTE CHANGES SPARKED BY CLIMATE CHANGE appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
NELSON COMPANY SUPPLIES FRONT LINE AND PUBLIC LONG LIFE FOOD
Co-owner of Nelson food producer Absolute Wilderness Freeze Dried Meals, Nathan Fa’avae, has one message for New Zealanders – Don’t panic buy, just smart buy. Continue →
The post NELSON COMPANY SUPPLIES FRONT LINE AND PUBLIC LONG LIFE FOOD appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
“RESET, REVIEW AND REFOCUS” TO BEAT COVID-19 FALLOUT – BUSINESS EXPERT
Host of Conquer the Crisis, Business Blueprint CEO Dale Beaumont
Business expert Keith Abraham advises businesses to use the lockdown period to “reset, review and refocus.”
The keynote speaker presented from his home-office during Conquer the Crisis, an emergency virtual conference for small to medium enterprises hosted by Business Blueprint CEO Dale Beaumont. Continue →
The post “RESET, REVIEW AND REFOCUS” TO BEAT COVID-19 FALLOUT – BUSINESS EXPERT appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
GOVERNMENT AND BANKS UNITE AGAINST COVID-19
The $6.25 billion Finance Guarantee Scheme for small and medium-sized businesses has received praise from BusinessNZ.
Continue →
The post GOVERNMENT AND BANKS UNITE AGAINST COVID-19 appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
SEE-THROUGH POLYCARBONATES RESPOND TO NEW GENERATION MACHINERY SAFETY NEEDS
Protective transparent safety screening responds to changes in production, processing and packaging as Industry 4.0 advances
Advances in engineering plastics are delivering new machinery and structural safeguarding benefits with light and extraordinarily strong see-through materials such as Wearguard polycarbonates which can be used in place of metals for outstanding protection against hazards. Continue →
The post SEE-THROUGH POLYCARBONATES RESPOND TO NEW GENERATION MACHINERY SAFETY NEEDS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
FONTERRA HELPING TO FIGHT COVID-19
Fonterra is making 250,000 litres of high-grade ethanol available to New Zealand companies to use in the production of hand sanitiser. Continue →
The post FONTERRA HELPING TO FIGHT COVID-19 appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
ROBOTICS PLUS – a Thrive Top 50 AgTech company
Kiwi company mixes it with AgTech companies that exemplify the best in agricultural innovation globally
Robotics Plus, described as a world-leading robotics and automation company developing innovation to unlock new levels of productivity in agriculture, has been named in the Thrive Top 50, an annual ranking of leading global AgTech companies exemplifying the best in agriculture innovation. Continue →
The post ROBOTICS PLUS – a Thrive Top 50 AgTech company appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
ZESPRI PROMISES SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING
World leading kiwi fruit marketer Zespri, has announced it will make all its packaging 100% reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2025. Continue →
The post ZESPRI PROMISES SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
MERCER GROUP ACQUISITION BEARS FRUIT IN INTERIM REPORT RESULTS
Christchurch-based Mercer Group Limited (MGL) is reaping the rewards of its most recent acquisition, with the company’s revenue up by 55% and net profit up 176%. Continue →
The post MERCER GROUP ACQUISITION BEARS FRUIT IN INTERIM REPORT RESULTS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
SHOULD SPORTS TEAMS BE BACKED BY FAST FOODS AND SUGARY DRINKS?
Twelve months out from the start of America’s Cup yacht racing in Auckland, Exercise NZ has challenged whether McDonald’s should be a sponsor on the Emirates Team New Zealand boat. Continue →
The post SHOULD SPORTS TEAMS BE BACKED BY FAST FOODS AND SUGARY DRINKS? appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
THE FOOD REVOLUTION IS (NEARLY) HERE
In the ever-competitive world of food processing, says Wiley’s chief future office Brett Wiskar, the challenges of changing conditions, be it shifting consumer trends, supply chain constraints or international relationships, are omnipresent. Continue →
The post THE FOOD REVOLUTION IS (NEARLY) HERE appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
INDUSTRY 4.0 – INNOVATION IN ACTION
The fourth industrial revolution is more than just about optimising production – it’s an opportunity to entirely rethink the way your business operates. Continue →
The post INDUSTRY 4.0 – INNOVATION IN ACTION appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
PMA A-NZ AND GS1 AUSTRALIA IMPROVING THE SAFETY OF FRESH PRODUCE
Agreement and technology will see the fresh fruit and vegetable industry better prepared for product recalls. Continue →
The post PMA A-NZ AND GS1 AUSTRALIA IMPROVING THE SAFETY OF FRESH PRODUCE appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
NZTE BOLSTERS SUPPORT FOR BUSINESSES IMPACTED BY COVID-19
New Zealand Trade and Enterprise has launched a $4 million Export Business Continuity Service, in partnership with PwC and Deloitte, focussed on its export customers to help manage the impacts of Covid-19. Continue →
The post NZTE BOLSTERS SUPPORT FOR BUSINESSES IMPACTED BY COVID-19 appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
NEW ‘APP’ TO HELP FARMERS MANAGE WEEDS
A new app developed by AgResearch is helping Farmers measure and better manage weeds on their property. Continue →
The post NEW ‘APP’ TO HELP FARMERS MANAGE WEEDS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
COVID-19 UPDATE FOR HORTICULTURE
Restrictions on the movement of people, and imported and exported products are starting to affect the New Zealand economy, and will have an effect on horticulture according to Horticulture New Zealand. Continue →
The post COVID-19 UPDATE FOR HORTICULTURE appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
KIWISAVER BAN ON FOSSIL FUELS A ‘DISHONEST DISTRACTION’ – STRATERRA
The decision to prevent KiwiSaver default funds from investing in fossil fuels is being described as “virtue-signaling hypocrisy” by New Zealand’s minerals sector industry organisation Straterra. Continue →
The post KIWISAVER BAN ON FOSSIL FUELS A ‘DISHONEST DISTRACTION’ – STRATERRA appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
‘DYNAMIC TECHNOLOGIES’ ON SHOW
SMC team members from left: Colin Bradley, Ali Babaei, managing director Wayne Driver, Guiomar Fernandez and Darshan Desai
SMC officially introduced the first wireless manifold – the EX600-W – to the New Zealand market at their first ever Dynamic Technology Show in Auckland recently. Continue →
The post ‘DYNAMIC TECHNOLOGIES’ ON SHOW appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
BETTER FASTING ONLY A HOP AWAY
Fasting may have got a whole lot better with food scientists discovering a New Zealand grown hops cultivar can reduce hunger pangs. Continue →
The post BETTER FASTING ONLY A HOP AWAY appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
CORONAVIRUS INCREASES DEMAND FOR NEW ZEALAND ORGANIC APPLES
John Bostock with Posy Organic Apples destined for China
New Zealand’s first organic apples are in high demand in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak in China. Continue →
The post CORONAVIRUS INCREASES DEMAND FOR NEW ZEALAND ORGANIC APPLES appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
FOOD AWARD FINALISTS AND WINNERS REAP REWARDS
The perks of being recognised by industry experts are on-going, say winners and finalists of the 2019 New Zealand Food Awards. Continue →
The post FOOD AWARD FINALISTS AND WINNERS REAP REWARDS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
GLUTEN-FREE: THE DEMAND THAT JUST GETS BIGGER SAYS NESTLÉ
Requests for gluten-free options are among the largest special diet request in food service today. Continue →
The post GLUTEN-FREE: THE DEMAND THAT JUST GETS BIGGER SAYS NESTLÉ appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
FONTERRA-SPONSORED RESEARCH PAVES MATERNAL/INFANT NUTRITIONAL MILK PATH IN CHINA
New Zealand’s expertise in maternal and infant health research has led to the University of Auckland’s Liggins Institute and its research transfer company, Auckland UniServices, completing its first clinical trial, the CLIMB study, in collaboration with Chongqing Medical University (CQMU), in South-Western China. Continue →
The post FONTERRA-SPONSORED RESEARCH PAVES MATERNAL/INFANT NUTRITIONAL MILK PATH IN CHINA appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
KETO: THE STORM THAT KEEPS BUILDING
Keto has taken New Zealand by storm. The Facebook group, Keto New Zealand, has 70,000+ members and with increasing numbers of supermarkets having Keto sections, there is significant demand for Keto-friendly foods. Continue →
The post KETO: THE STORM THAT KEEPS BUILDING appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
DIGESTIVE HEALTH: THAT GUT FEELING
Times have certainly changed. Once upon a time, gut health was thought to be the straightforward act of digestion alone. Continue →
The post DIGESTIVE HEALTH: THAT GUT FEELING appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
HIGH HOPES FOR HEMP FOODS
Hemp seed has a long history of use in food. The last decade has seen a resurgence of hemp, particularly in Canada and European countries, on the back of growing interest in developing more environmentally sustainable plant-based foods. Continue →
The post HIGH HOPES FOR HEMP FOODS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
THE CHANGING DIETARY NEEDS OF THE KIWI FOOD CONSUMER
Keto, Paleo, sugar-free, meat-free, dairy-free, vegan, gluten-free, hemp… all words that a decade ago were hardly even on the food manufacturer’s radar. Continue →
The post THE CHANGING DIETARY NEEDS OF THE KIWI FOOD CONSUMER appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Food rules for manufacturers, warehouses, transporters, importers and retailers
Do you know your food rules?
New Zealand Food Safety (a business unit of the Ministry for Primary Industries/MPI) helps food businesses meet food rules and integrate food safety into their business cultures. Continue →
The post Food rules for manufacturers, warehouses, transporters, importers and retailers appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Sarah Jessica Parker helps Kiwis get Sauvignon Blanc clean sweep
New Zealand’s wine industry received an unlikely ally in the form of vivacious American actor, Sarah Jessica Parker, in the battle of the Southern Hemisphere wine giants in the Sydney International Wine Competition (SIWC). Continue →
The post Sarah Jessica Parker helps Kiwis get Sauvignon Blanc clean sweep appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
REB M STEVIA LEAF SWEETENER APPROVED
Ingredion Incorporated, a leading global provider of ingredient solutions to diversified industries, announced the Singapore Food Agency added Reb M Stevia leaf sweetener to the list of permitted food additives. Continue →
The post REB M STEVIA LEAF SWEETENER APPROVED appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
NEW ORGANIC STARCH MADE IN ASIA PACIFIC A FIRST FOR INGREDION
Ingredion, a global provider of ingredient solutions, has announced the launch of Purity Bio starches. Continue →
The post NEW ORGANIC STARCH MADE IN ASIA PACIFIC A FIRST FOR INGREDION appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
HONEY OF A PRODUCT – ‘BLACK LABEL’
Midlands Apiaries, a New Zealand producer of genuine Mānuka honey, has announced its affordable ‘black label’ brand, Mount Somers, is set to be sold in New World supermarkets across the country for the very first time. Continue →
The post HONEY OF A PRODUCT – ‘BLACK LABEL’ appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
VPZ: WHEN NATURE PACKS A PUNCH
“Our biogenic packaging solutions combine the highest standards of freshness with respect for the environment and are particularly suited to the food industry.These solutions go by the name of Packnature,” says VPZ. Continue →
The post VPZ: WHEN NATURE PACKS A PUNCH appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
PETE’S NATURAL RELEASES NEW ZEALAND’S FIRST HEMP SEED-INFUSED BEVERAGE
Its Hemp Manuka Sparkling beverage was launched alongside another new drink, Lemon Manuka Switchel, at the Auckland Food Show, on 25-28 July. Continue →
The post PETE’S NATURAL RELEASES NEW ZEALAND’S FIRST HEMP SEED-INFUSED BEVERAGE appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
The government is investing $3 million in the creation of New Zealand’s first 100 percent recycled plastic food packaging range.
Associate Environment Minister Eugenie Sage said the grant enables Pact Group to prioritise this project ahead of many others. Continue →
The post The government is investing $3 million in the creation of New Zealand’s first 100 percent recycled plastic food packaging range. appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Advocado- No browning for 10 Days
New avocado technology from Queensland Company
After developing what it describes as its world-first, patented ‘no browning’ Natavo Zero avocado processing technology, Naturo All Natural Technologies launched its full range of sliced, diced and smashed avocado products for the food service industry at Asia’s leading Food and Hospitality Trade Show, HOFEX, in Hong Kong, May 7-10. Continue →
The post Advocado- No browning for 10 Days appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
The Sealed Air commitment – packaging with a focus for the future
Sealed Air boasts innovation and sustainability at the heart of its operation. Continue →
The post The Sealed Air commitment – packaging with a focus for the future appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
A vegetable-picking robot has been put to the test in UK fields.
A vegetable-picking robot created by researchers at the University of Cambridge, in the UK, has been put to the test in fields. Continue →
The post A vegetable-picking robot has been put to the test in UK fields. appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Strong growth in food processing and packaging machinery
The production of food processing and packaging machinery rose by 8 percent in 2018. Continue →
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Business programme will open doors to Expo 2020 opportunities for New Zealand
Expo 2020 expects to attract 25 million visits to the world fair, to be held in Dubai from October next year, and New Zealand businesses will be able to capitalise on the opportunity through a business leveraging programme. Continue →
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FOOD PROCESSING AND MANUFACTURING MELTING POT – SEND IN YOUR PICS
FOOD PROCESSING AND MANUFACTURING MELTING POT – SEND IN YOUR PICS
Following the Christchurch Mosque shootings there is no better time than to turn your back on hate by showing just how lucky the food processing and manufacturing industries are with our eclectic mix of nationalities. Continue →
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KIWI BRANDS TO FLY AT AWARDS
Finalists have been announced for the 2019 Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design Awards (PIDA) which has been designed to recognise companies and individuals who are making a significant difference in their field across Australia and New Zealand. Continue →
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AIP members pack 217kgs of patatoes and carrots for Kiwiharvest
As a part of the Australian Institute of Packaging’s commitment to fighting food waste two teams of Members headed to KiwiHarvest in Auckland last month to help pack 2175 kgs of potatoes and carrots into about 145x 15kg bags. Continue →
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Propak Asia 2019 opens 12 June
Known as Asia’s number one packaging and processing exhibition ProPak Asia 2019 will fill the 60,000 square metre location. Continue →
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Female Perspective on the future of food production.
Nine influential Kiwi women from across the primary industries sector gathered in Manawatu to discuss where-to-next for our food producing nation. Continue →
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SAVE THE FOOD, SAVE… PLENTY
It’s heart-warming to see innovations such as the one that can be found in the article below, with KiwiHarvest reducing the negative impacts of food waste on our environment by redistributing excess food; and it really does help to create lasting positive social change through giving to those that need it most. Continue →
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CHANGE IS INEVITABLE SO LET US LEAD THE WORLD
Turn your back on hate.
It would be remiss not to make mention of the Christchurch Mosque Massacre that claimed 50 lives and it’s one of those very rare times when this editorial will be nothing about machines, food or processing equipment. Continue →
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CROXSONS CREATE STANDOUT GLASS BOTTLE FOR NEW ZEALAND CREAMERY
Lewis Road Creamery is a New Zealand based dairy producer, famed for marrying the reinstatement of traditional dairy production, with forward thinking, ethical decision-making. Continue →
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Variety: The spice of NZ food life
As I take the helm of NZ Food Technology for a period of time, I’m excited at what the future landscape of Kiwi food is about to bring. Continue →
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New Zealand Dairy Powder Process Innovation is Reducing Costs & Chemical use in Spray Dry Nozzles for Infant – Commodity Powders
Assessing HAZOP and Hygiene Design Requirements in Reducing Chemicals Increasing Assembly Safety & reducing Operating Costs
Spray Nozzle Engineering Ltd, a New Zealand spray dry nozzle innovation and export technology company, has set new world standards in nozzle and check valve technology designs. Continue →
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KIWI WINE TASTE CHANGES SPARKED BY CLIMATE CHANGE
Increasingly the effects of climate change are being felt by winegrowers across New Zealand, posing challenges for the industry which has boasted export earnings of $1.7 billion in 2018. Continue →
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