Big changes for Ansell
Ansell is axing 100 products as part of a massive restructure of its global operations. The changes will also result in 300 job losses, mostly from the closure of manufacturing sites in Malaysia and the United States.
Partners
Lucozade and Ribena move to Frucor
Frucor has added Lucozade and Ribena to its family of brands, following Frucor’s parent company, the Suntory Group, welcoming the two brands in January this year.
Vittoria Food & Beverage appoint new retail broker
Vittoria Food & Beverage Pty Ltd has appointed Alliance Marketing 2007 Ltd as their New Zealand retail broker, commencing in July 2014.
Cool creations reign supreme at the New Zealand Ice Cream Awards
English Toffee and Maple Walnut reigned supreme in the 18th year of the New Zealand Ice Cream Awards.
Category insights: Biscuits and cakes
New Zealanders have a love affair with biscuits – $375million of love in supermarkets alone. Find out what’s new in the Cakes and Biscuits categories.
Coles plans upgrades in Australia
Coles, one of the biggest supermarket chains in Australia, is planning various upgrades. Recently appointed Coles MD John Durkan pledged at a Wesfarmers strategy briefing to focus on improving the customer offer and in-store experience.
Work starts on new Four Square
Coromandel township locals can look forward to a new Four Square in late 2014, as work begins at the new site on the corner of Wharf Road and Charles Street this week.
NZ Soda scoops platinum award
New soft drink Hӧpt Soda has been awarded the prestigious title ‘Platinum Winner’ at the renowned A’ Design Awards in Italy.