Two New Zealand dairy companies have formed a partnership to take advantage of the growing global demand for a2 milk products.
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NZ to build new milk soda factory
After spending nine years developing a carbonated milk drink, founder of MO2 drinks, Richard Revell, is looking to build a factory in New Zealand to expand production capabilities.
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NZ ministry apologises to China for residue in milk powder
The New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries has apologised to the Chinese government for the way it announced that a chemical residue had been found in Fonterra milk powder.
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China beef trade boost for NZ
New Zealand’s beef trade with China is set to almost triple in the next two years to $250 million after a breakthrough, according to a meat industry leader.
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Dairy industry angry over DCD secrecy
Fonterra and the New Zealand government will be under industry scrutiny this month after failing to inform other dairy exporters of dicyandiamide (DCD) residue discovery.
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Beak and Johnston purchase Pitango
New Zealand soup and ready-made meal maker Pitango has been bought by Sydney-based Beak and Johnston, owner of brands such as Mr. Beak’s and Cleavers.
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Fonterra invests $100m in UHT milk plant
Multi-national dairy company, Fonterra, will invest more than $100m in a new UHT milk processing plant at its Waitoa site in New Zealand's Waikato region.
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Dick Smith vs Heinz in beetroot barney
Food manufacturer Heinz is threatening to sue controversial entrepreneur and advocate for Australian business, Dick Smith, who has referred to Heinz's products as poor quality.
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Golden State announces joint venture acquisition of Groenz
US food processor and distributor, Golden State Foods, has acquired majority ownership of Groenz, a Wellington-based manufacturer of sauces, dressings, condiments and powders for the QSR and foodservice markets.
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Out with Argentina, in with Australasia for Sealord
The Sealord Group is selling its Argentinian wing and restructuring its business to focus more on opportunities in Australasia.
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Kiwifruit prices to jump following NZ vine disease
Kiwifruit prices are due to rise up to 20 percent after the vine disease Psa-V attacked a large portion of this year's harvest.
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Battery cages phased out by 2022: NZ
New Zealand has committed to phasing out battery cages for egg-laying hens, under a new code of animal welfare released by the government.
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NZ dairy farmers fined for discharging effluent
A dairy farm in New Zealand's Bay of Plenty has been fined $74,000 for discharging effluent into a waterway - the company's second such fine in 18 months.
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Listeria found at three meat processing plants
Health officials are investigating three meat processing plants in New Zealand after meat containing listeria was discovered.
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Boutique brewer Moa drinks to share price success
After successful trading on the NZX boutique beer brewery Moa plans to extend it Blenheim operations, lifting bottle handling capacity from 14,000 to 50,000 cases in less than a year.
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165 kilos of drugs discovered inside Fonterra container
Authorities are investigating the discovery of 165 kilograms of illicit drugs allegedly found in a shipping container owned by dairy company Fonterra.
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Man’s arm trapped in machine at meat processing plant
A man had his arm trapped in a machine at a meat processing plant in New Zealand this morning.
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Government proposes to lift ban on NZ potato imports
A proposal to lift the 24-year import ban on New Zealand potatoes has been met with resistance from Australian growers who have accused the government of trifling with the industry’s wellbeing.
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Cookie Time secures patent for new class of food and beverage
With the release of their One Square Meal product, Cookie Time Limited has secured a patent confirming the creation of a new class of food and beverage.
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PaperlinX to acquire Canterbury Packaging NZ for $2 million
New Zealand company PaperlinX has announced it will acquire Canterbury Packaging NZ.
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