Elldex to unwrap new factory
Elldex Packaging is set to upgrade and replace its existing manufacturing facilities with a new 5,000 square metre state-of-the-art factory in Christchurch’s Dakota Park.
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This.Is.Lager – BrewDog want to save the world from bad lager
BrewDog is a maverick Scottish brewery famous for publicity stunts. They have brewed 40% ABV beers, sold bottles inside stuffed rodents, given press conferences wearing penguin suits, and have been condemned by Scottish MPs more than any other brewery in history.
Lakeman Brewing a huge hit in Wellington
This new brewery takes its name from the mythical Lakeman, a beer drinking beast said to dwell on the shores of Lake Taupo. He is stereotypically big and hairy but is considered unique among monsters for his love of craft beer.
Top cheese takes the biscuit at producer awards
As part of the hugely popular Visa Wellington On a Plate culinary festival, Wellington region’s best artisanal producers were named at the 2014 MiNDFOOD Producer Awards.
Recall: Cotterill & Rouse brand Chilli Jam
MPI was notified of a recall on 5 September 2014: Cotterill & Rouse brand Chilli Jam 350g with a Best Before date of: 17.11.15-1. The best before date is located above the nutrition information panel on the product label and includes the product batch reference (-1).
Paymark’s new deal with EFTPOS
Paymark and EFTPOS New Zealand (ENZ) have signed a deal that will see Paymark provide outsourced payment processing services to ENZ for the next five years.
New HSR system a positive move
The Government’s decision to pick up Australia’s voluntary front-of-pack Health Star Rating system was a positive move and was heralded as such from both inside and outside the industry, says Katherine Rich, CEO of the NZ Food & Grocery Council, in her monthly column in FMCG Business magazine.
PAK’nSAVE supports CanTeen’s Annual Appeal
PAK’nSAVE is proudly supporting CanTeen’s Annual Appeal, which starts this week (Monday 8 September – Sunday 21 September).
C&I 2015 now open for exhibitor bookings
The 2015 Convenience & Impulse Convention & Expo is Australia’s industry showcase for retailers and suppliers in the route, convenience and impulse channels.
Barker’s of Geraldine toasts its success
As it celebrates 45 years on the farm, jam maker Barker’s of Geraldine is toasting its success with a trio of top business awards.
US brewery launches a 99-pack
It turns out that everything is bigger in Texas, including the packs of beer. Austin Beerworks became (probably) the first brewery in the world to sell a 99-pack of their beer. Forget about four-packs, six-packs, dozens or even a slab (for our Australian neighbours).
Tourism New Zealand and New Zealand Winegrowers partner up
Tourism New Zealand and New Zealand Winegrowers have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly promote New Zealand as a visitor destination and premium wine producer internationally.