New science initiative to grow NZ food exports
A new Government-backed export initiative with Canada is set to accelerate the commercialisation rate of New Zealand’s food innovations to meet global demand.
Unilever CEO Hein Schumacher to step down after just 18 months
Unilever has announced that Chief Executive Officer Hein Schumacher will step down from his role on 1 March 2025.
NZ beer consumption returns to pre-COVID levels
This resurgence in beer consumption stands in contrast to other alcoholic beverage categories, which have seen declines.
New $100 million supermarket gets extra trolleys to keep up with demand
PAK’nSAVE Highland Park has been so popular since its grand opening that the store brought in dozens of extra trolleys to keep up with demand.
NZ’s Robotics Plus signs deal with Yamaha
Yamaha Motor Co is set to acquire New Zealand-based company Robotics Plus to create Yamaha Agriculture, Inc., providing autonomous and AI-powered solutions to help specialty crop growers thrive.
Celsius acquires rival Alani Nutrition in USD $1.8 billion deal
Energy drink company Celsius is set to acquire female-focused health and wellness brand Alani Nutrition for USD $1.8 billion.
Brand new PAK’nSAVE opens in East Auckland
The $100 million supermarket joins a bustling retail area with seven other grocery retailers within a one-kilometre radius
FreshChoice for Pauanui
Supervalue Pauanui today re-opened as the latest store to undergo a refresh and become a FreshChoice.
NZ card payments set for 3.9% growth
This growth is driven by the continued shift toward electronic payments, the increasing adoption of contactless cards, and a robust digital payments infrastructure.
Arnott’s new multi-million-dollar facility
The 45,000-square-metre facility is part of a series of investments in the company’s Australian manufacturing network.
Industrial hemp regulations to be reviewed
Minister for Regulation David Seymour says that outdated and burdensome regulations surrounding industrial hemp (iHemp) production are set to be reviewed.