CCA NZ welcomes government plans
Coca-Cola Amatil (CCA) NZ has welcomed the government’s inclusion of the food and beverage industry in their comprehensive plan to reduce childhood obesity.
Free trade with the EU proposal welcomed
New Zealand Winegrowers has welcomed the announcement of a proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between New Zealand and the EU.
UK: Tesco helps customers pick the right wines to impress
Supermarket chain Tesco in the UK is pulling out all the stops – well at least the bottle stops – to help customers pick the right wines for the important moments in life.
Record sustainable entries in Air New Zealand Wine Awards
A record 99.7% of all wines entered in this year’s Air New Zealand Wine Awards have been sustainably produced.
Oprah sends Weight Watchers shares soaring
TV celebrity Oprah Winfrey is paying about NZ$63.4 million for a 10% stake in Weight Watchers and is joining the weight management company’s board.
Jamie Oliver weighs in on sugar tax debate
Celebrity Chef Jamie Oliver has made new headlines this month, approaching MPs in the UK to impose a sugar tax. He urged the ministers to be “big and bold” by introducing a sugar tax on fizzy drinks.
New World news
Foodstuffs North Island Ltd is pleased to announce that construction of the new New World in Te Kuiti is set to start this month.
Sweet success for Pams
Foodstuff’s own brand Pams and Brother Design have won a Gold Pin for Pams Confectionery at the Design Institute of New Zealand’s annual Best Awards.
Kohinoor Foods moves to Pavé
Kohinoor Foods, a leading manufacturer of rice products, cooking sauces, ready-to-eat meals and snack foods, has appointed Pavé Foods as its representative in the New Zealand and Australian Grocery and Food Service channels.
Europe: Edeka charms shoppers with nostalgic displays
Supermarket co-operative chain Edeka, established in 1907 in Germany, now has about 11,000 outlets and more than 336,000 employees.
Wine of Show, Top Chardonnay, and Top Pinot Gris for Esk Valley Estate
The Hawkes Bay A&P Wine Awards are the oldest regional wine competition in the country and celebrate Hawkes Bay as a premium wine growing region.
Summer sipping from Wild South
Wild South wines reflect the raw beauty of Marlborough. From specially selected vineyards in famous Awatere and Waihopai Valley, these are wines for adventurers, created to reflect the spirit, purity and intensity of the region that has captured the attention of wine lovers around the globe.