Autumn’s fruitful harvest
The seasonal shift to autumn brings with it a new crop of great tasting and delicious fruit to enjoy.
Shopper Summit comes to Auckland
Industry experts will share their insights from around the globe into the future of shopper marketing at NZ’s only dedicated Shopper Marketing Summit.
Easter favourites revealed
Countdown recently surveyed more than 700 customers from around the country, to discover which products are Kiwis’ favourite Easter treats.
Farro Fresh delivers for online shoppers
From pomegranate seeds to chestnut puree, shoppers can now enjoy food from Farro Fresh delivered directly to their door.
Devastating floods in Bay of Plenty
EastPack and Fonterra are the biggest employers in the flooded town of Edgecumbe and are currently assessing their operations in the area, with some employees returning to work this week.
Warm baths and good vibrations worth $200 million to NZ’s economy
Scientists using warm baths and vibrating devices to get the famous Greenshell™ mussels to breed on cue, could bring $200 million a year to the NZ economy.
Parents can trace journey of baby milk product
Consumers now have their first touch point with Fonterra’s traceability in New Zealand through QR codes on Fonterra’s paediatric range, Anmum.
Fish of the month: Butterfish
Discover more about Butterfish, which are found all along the New Zealand coast, and try a delicious recipe for Butterfish fillets with a fresh karengo salsa.
Amazon delays Australian arrival
Online giant Amazon was expected to begin Australian operations this year, but now plans to be fully operational there by the end of 2018.
Australia: Fighting food fraud
Australia Post, ecommerce giant Alibaba and vitamins brand Blackmores have joined forces to combat counterfeit goods.
China’s Premier visits Auckland for trade talks
China’s Premier Li Keqiang and his wife Madame Cheng received a warm welcome at The Langham during the Premier’s recent official State Visit in Auckland.
Chris Fisher to leave Countdown
Countdown has announced that General Manager of Merchandise Chris Fisher will leave the business.