Cider makers call for more information
A growing number of craft cider makers in New Zealand are calling for compulsory information labels on cider packaging.
Chef sparks outrage with his declaration of love for “cheap watery swill”
David Chang has ignited a huge on-line debate after dismissing “craft-beer aficionados and their triple-hopped IPAs and cocoa-flavoured English milk stouts,” instead confessing his dark secret – a “love of cheap, watery swill” which he considers the “champagne of beers.”
Federal Court proceedings against Coles
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has instituted proceedings in the Federal Court of Australia against Coles Supermarkets Australia Pty Ltd and Grocery Holdings Pty Ltd (together, Coles) alleging that Coles engaged in unconscionable conduct in contravention of the Australian Consumer Law.
Food giant likely to can more jobs
Heinz Wattie’s is expected to make an announcement soon, canning jobs in New Zealand as part of a wider Australasian restructure.
Gastro bug prompts investigation
Since 1 September 2014 there have been increased notifications of illness due to Yersinia pseudotuberculosis. Cases have mainly been notified from the Auckland, Canterbury, Wellington, Waikato and Bay of Plenty/Lakes regions.
NZ company takes on the drinks industry
A New Zealand owned and operated brand is turning the beverage industry on its sugar-laden head. VitalZing is a new to market brand that produces genuinely healthy ‘enhanced waters’.
Snackfoods category growing fast
At $331 million* annually, with growth at 4.1% ($13 million*), Snackfoods is one of the fast growing categories in Grocery, well ahead of the total Grocery growth at 1.6%.
Smart digital images for smart marketing
Digital images are increasingly important in the marketing and sale of most products. Food and grocery companies need ready access to high quality “digital assets” for use in printed collateral, websites, point-of-sale displays, planograms, mobile apps and more.
Limited early-release wines capture flavours of 2014 vintage
Capturing and celebrating the wonder of nature is the inspiration behind a new limited early-release wine range from Stoneleigh.
Controversial advertising strategy abandoned
Blenheim’s award winning Moa Brewery was forced to ditch a controversial marketing campaign within three days after a backlash on social media.
Production to commence at Scotland’s newest distillery
With two years of construction work now complete, the new Dalmunach Speyside malt whisky distillery in Carron is expected to begin production in late October.
New Zealand wines make a splash in global competition
Nine New Zealand wines won gold medals at the prestigious UK-based International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC).