Fonterra revises 2014/15 forecast milk price
Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited has reduced its forecast Farmgate Milk Price for the 2014/15 season from $5.30 per kgMS to $4.70 per kgMS.
Forbidden Cider thrives from adversity
A diagnosis of life-threatening laryngeal cancer followed by a total laryngectomy spelled the end of his career as a professional speaker and political adviser. Auckland cider firm Forbidden Brewing Co began as a project to help him take his mind off his treatment and spend time with his son, Jordan.
Yeastie Boys: Rock and Roll brewery looks for crowd funding
In a press release, “visionary New Zealand brewers – the Yeastie Boys – announced a highly anticipated sale of shares in their business.
Booze and chips dominate the average British grocery shop
Global market and shopper intelligence firm IRI has compiled a list of the top items sold in British grocery stores, convenience stores, independent grocers, newsagents and tobacconists over the last 12 months.
Report reaffirms NZ has one of best food safety systems
The second report into the Fonterra whey protein concentrate incident reaffirms that New Zealand has one of the best and safest food production and regulatory systems in the world, says NZ Food & Grocery Council Chief Executive Katherine Rich.
Food Recall: Nice & Natural Nutricious Balance
MPI advises that Nice & Natural is initiating a recall of their Nice & Natural Nutricious Balance nut mix (150g bags) after discovering that the product may contain Salmonella.
New World Howick opens its doors
An eagerly anticipated New World store welcomed its first shoppers on Tuesday 2 December. The supermarket, located at the corner of Union Road and Wellington Street in Howick, was officially opened at 8.15am by Mayor of Auckland Len Brown.
Premier Foods backtracks on controversial plan
Premier Foods in the UK is “to simplify” its controversial practice of asking its suppliers for payments to continue doing business with the firm, reports the BBC.
Global kitchen has landed
Taking culinary inspiration from around the globe, SunRice newest ready to eat cuisine will take you on a delicious food journey in just 90 seconds.
From the editor’s desk: Happy holidays!
It’s been another very interesting year in the foodie world and I can’t wait to find out what 2015 has in store for us.
Farmers Mill supports budding baker
When Farmers Mill CEO, Grant Bunting, learnt about the story of Harry Foster (14), he knew he had to do something to help the aspiring baker achieve his dreams.
DB supports new drink-drive limits with innovation
With new drink-drive limits coming into force this month, DB Breweries is committed to helping raise awareness of the changes and provide new solutions to help bars manage the transition.