Two wine industry stalwarts aim to make their mark in Parliament
The 51st New Zealand Parliament is yet to be sworn in but, barring some electoral miracles, two wine industry figures will shortly be confirmed as new Members of Parliament.
The 51st New Zealand Parliament is yet to be sworn in but, barring some electoral miracles, two wine industry figures will shortly be confirmed as new Members of Parliament.
The premiere event for the food manufacturing, packaging and processing technology sectors is on track to be bigger and better than ever this year, says Sales Manager Vanessa White.
The Intermedia Group has entered into a partnership with STOCK BOX to launch Australia’s first product sampling service for independent retailers.
Foodstuffs North Island Limited has lodged an application for resource consent to refurbish New World Orewa, located at Moana Ave, Orewa.
Discount retailer Aldi has announced it will remove sweets from its checkout areas as it looks to operate “healthier tills” in the UK. The company said that all confectionery, sweets and chocolate will be replaced by items such as dried fruit, nuts, juice and water from January 2015.
A new range of high quality, specialty flour and premix products is now available online. Uniquely made from 100% New Zealand grown premium wheat, the new assortment of Homebake™ products has been produced by New Zealand’s only grower owned and operated mill – Farmers Mill in Timaru.
Inappropriately shaped lollies on sale exclusively in the South Island have been branded offensive and recalled from shops.
Australian Clare Valley winery Taylors Wines is celebrating after collecting 14 medals, including seven Gold Medals, at the New Zealand International Wine Show.
A political stoush has erupted between two small parties both hoping to be elected to Parliament on 20 September 2014. The Act party, which realistically needs to win the seat of Epsom to be represented, has attacked the rival Conservative Party which is hoping to break the 5% threshold as it is unlikely to win an electorate.
Craft brewers in New South Wales are celebrating their state government’s decision to extend the same licensing rights that wine makers currently enjoy to local breweries.
In a landmark step, Woolworths has announced the Canberra region will be the first territory to sell only cage-free eggs as part of the supermarket’s ongoing commitment to remove cage eggs from all outlets by December 2018.
Timmy Watson has been named the 2014 Alto Young Butcher of the Year. Runner Up was Jeremy Garth from New World Woolston in Christchurch.