FONTERRA TOPS CHEESE CHAMPS – TROPHY WINNERS
New Zealand’s cheese industry is in fine heart with the NZ Champions of Cheese Awards showcasing a great collection of the finest from large makers through to boutique cheesemakers. Continue →
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APRIL FOOD PRICES RISE
Monthly food prices rose 0.6% in April 2024 compared with March 2024, according to figures released by Stats NZ. Continue →
The post APRIL FOOD PRICES RISE appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
FUELLING THE FERN: MY FOOD BAG STANDS BEHIND KIWI OLYMPIANS
Meal kit and food delivery business, My Food Bag, is stepping up to show its support for Kiwi Olympians by partnering with the New Zealand Team. Continue →
The post FUELLING THE FERN: MY FOOD BAG STANDS BEHIND KIWI OLYMPIANS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
DAISY LAB GETS EPA APPROVAL TO SCALE
Auckland-based startup Daisy Lab has developed what the company describes as a groundbreaking technology that produces dairy-identical proteins without cows, utilising yeast and a process called precision fermentation. Continue →
The post DAISY LAB GETS EPA APPROVAL TO SCALE appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
FONTERRA’S GLOBAL BUSINESS TO BE PUT UP FOR SALE?
Fonterra chief executive Miles Hurrell has said that the dairy cooperative could increase its value to farmers as a business-to-business (B2B) dairy nutrition provider. Continue →
The post FONTERRA’S GLOBAL BUSINESS TO BE PUT UP FOR SALE? appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
TARGETING THE GIANTS…
NZ Start up announces major player distribution wins in US alcohol-free market
“Since launching in the US just one year ago with Sprouts and Amazon as early retailers, our growth has been phenomenal. Continue →
The post TARGETING THE GIANTS… appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
UNPACKING THE TRUTH ABOUT CARTONS IN NEW ZEALAND
Recycling of food and beverage cartons is relatively new to New Zealand, and TetraPak is on a mission to clear misconceptions around their environmental impact. Continue →
The post UNPACKING THE TRUTH ABOUT CARTONS IN NEW ZEALAND appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
FUNCTIONAL COMPONENTS
HELP CREATE CRUNCHY TEXTURE AND VISUAL APPEAL
Ingredients specialist Loryma has a wide range of ingredients for all types of coated products. Continue →
The post FUNCTIONAL COMPONENTS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Top Kiwi cheeses of 2024 named
After checking, sniffing and tasting more than 250 locally produced cheeses the country’s finest 187 have been awarded medals in the prestigious New Zealand Champions of Cheese Awards. Continue →
The post Top Kiwi cheeses of 2024 named appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Rockit ready for biggest apple season yet
Innovative New Zealand apple producer, Rockit Global is fired up for its biggest season yet, which will see the company export around 200 million apples – almost double last year’s volume. Continue →
The post Rockit ready for biggest apple season yet appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Alternative proteins to change NZ farming
New Zealand needs to prepare for significant changes to our key food export markets, finds a new report looking at how the rise of alternatives to animal proteins could change the future of farming in New Zealand. Continue →
The post Alternative proteins to change NZ farming appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
US energy drink Celsius coming to NZ
Energy drink brand Celsius has plans to expand its global sales and distribution footprint to include Australia and New Zealand. Continue →
The post US energy drink Celsius coming to NZ appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Immigration law enforcement gets new set of tools; EMA has ‘concerns’
As of April 11, 2024 Immigration New Zealand (INZ) is now able to issue infringement notices to employers with the aim of addressing lower-level immigration non-compliance and deter those who take advantage of migrant workers. Continue →
The post Immigration law enforcement gets new set of tools; EMA has ‘concerns’ appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Looking locally to tackle food waste globally
Food waste is in the spotlight again with the United Nations Environment Programme Food Waste Index Report finding globally over one billion meals are wasted every day while nearly 800 million people go hungry. Continue →
The post Looking locally to tackle food waste globally appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Australian start-up becomes fourth approved global player in cultivated meat market
An Australian start-up has become the fourth company approved globally to sell a cultivated-meat product. Continue →
The post Australian start-up becomes fourth approved global player in cultivated meat market appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Key drivers for F&B in Australia, New Zealand
Consumer behaviour has changed significantly in recent years and continues to evolve rapidly, influencing food and beverage trends. Continue →
The post Key drivers for F&B in Australia, New Zealand appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
TASTE TEST: Daisy Lab and ice-cream icon put dairy-identical dessert through its paces
An Auckland startup that has developed dairy-identical proteins has teamed up with world-renowned ice-cream maker Gianpaolo Grazioli to put its innovation to the taste test. Continue →
The post TASTE TEST: Daisy Lab and ice-cream icon put dairy-identical dessert through its paces 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.
FONTERRA TOPS CHEESE CHAMPS – TROPHY WINNERS
New Zealand’s cheese industry is in fine heart with the NZ Champions of Cheese Awards showcasing a great collection of the finest from large makers through to boutique cheesemakers. Continue →
The post FONTERRA TOPS CHEESE CHAMPS – TROPHY WINNERS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
APRIL FOOD PRICES RISE
Monthly food prices rose 0.6% in April 2024 compared with March 2024, according to figures released by Stats NZ. Continue →
The post APRIL FOOD PRICES RISE appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
FUELLING THE FERN: MY FOOD BAG STANDS BEHIND KIWI OLYMPIANS
Meal kit and food delivery business, My Food Bag, is stepping up to show its support for Kiwi Olympians by partnering with the New Zealand Team. Continue →
The post FUELLING THE FERN: MY FOOD BAG STANDS BEHIND KIWI OLYMPIANS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
DAISY LAB GETS EPA APPROVAL TO SCALE
Auckland-based startup Daisy Lab has developed what the company describes as a groundbreaking technology that produces dairy-identical proteins without cows, utilising yeast and a process called precision fermentation. Continue →
The post DAISY LAB GETS EPA APPROVAL TO SCALE appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
FONTERRA’S GLOBAL BUSINESS TO BE PUT UP FOR SALE?
Fonterra chief executive Miles Hurrell has said that the dairy cooperative could increase its value to farmers as a business-to-business (B2B) dairy nutrition provider. Continue →
The post FONTERRA’S GLOBAL BUSINESS TO BE PUT UP FOR SALE? appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
TARGETING THE GIANTS…
NZ Start up announces major player distribution wins in US alcohol-free market
“Since launching in the US just one year ago with Sprouts and Amazon as early retailers, our growth has been phenomenal. Continue →
The post TARGETING THE GIANTS… appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
UNPACKING THE TRUTH ABOUT CARTONS IN NEW ZEALAND
Recycling of food and beverage cartons is relatively new to New Zealand, and TetraPak is on a mission to clear misconceptions around their environmental impact. Continue →
The post UNPACKING THE TRUTH ABOUT CARTONS IN NEW ZEALAND appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
FUNCTIONAL COMPONENTS
HELP CREATE CRUNCHY TEXTURE AND VISUAL APPEAL
Ingredients specialist Loryma has a wide range of ingredients for all types of coated products. Continue →
The post FUNCTIONAL COMPONENTS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Top Kiwi cheeses of 2024 named
After checking, sniffing and tasting more than 250 locally produced cheeses the country’s finest 187 have been awarded medals in the prestigious New Zealand Champions of Cheese Awards. Continue →
The post Top Kiwi cheeses of 2024 named appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Rockit ready for biggest apple season yet
Innovative New Zealand apple producer, Rockit Global is fired up for its biggest season yet, which will see the company export around 200 million apples – almost double last year’s volume. Continue →
The post Rockit ready for biggest apple season yet appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Alternative proteins to change NZ farming
New Zealand needs to prepare for significant changes to our key food export markets, finds a new report looking at how the rise of alternatives to animal proteins could change the future of farming in New Zealand. Continue →
The post Alternative proteins to change NZ farming appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
US energy drink Celsius coming to NZ
Energy drink brand Celsius has plans to expand its global sales and distribution footprint to include Australia and New Zealand. Continue →
The post US energy drink Celsius coming to NZ appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Immigration law enforcement gets new set of tools; EMA has ‘concerns’
As of April 11, 2024 Immigration New Zealand (INZ) is now able to issue infringement notices to employers with the aim of addressing lower-level immigration non-compliance and deter those who take advantage of migrant workers. Continue →
The post Immigration law enforcement gets new set of tools; EMA has ‘concerns’ appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Looking locally to tackle food waste globally
Food waste is in the spotlight again with the United Nations Environment Programme Food Waste Index Report finding globally over one billion meals are wasted every day while nearly 800 million people go hungry. Continue →
The post Looking locally to tackle food waste globally appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Australian start-up becomes fourth approved global player in cultivated meat market
An Australian start-up has become the fourth company approved globally to sell a cultivated-meat product. Continue →
The post Australian start-up becomes fourth approved global player in cultivated meat market appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
Key drivers for F&B in Australia, New Zealand
Consumer behaviour has changed significantly in recent years and continues to evolve rapidly, influencing food and beverage trends. Continue →
The post Key drivers for F&B in Australia, New Zealand appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
TASTE TEST: Daisy Lab and ice-cream icon put dairy-identical dessert through its paces
An Auckland startup that has developed dairy-identical proteins has teamed up with world-renowned ice-cream maker Gianpaolo Grazioli to put its innovation to the taste test. Continue →
The post TASTE TEST: Daisy Lab and ice-cream icon put dairy-identical dessert through its paces 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 →
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THE NON-EXISTENCE OF CULTIVATED MEAT
By Tony Hunter, food futurist
You can’t evaluate what doesn’t exist. Continue →
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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 →
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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 →
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