State-of-the-art centrifugal dryer for CHEP
The installation of a fully automated sorting, stacking and washing system for CHEP’s foldable Reusable Plastic Crates (RPCs) is underway at CHEP’s Penrose Service Centre in Auckland.
Fresh hop Harvest Pilsner set to go nationwide
Tracy Banner’s fresh hop Harvest Pilsner has won five medals in five years at the Brewers Guild of New Zealand awards and the Sprig & Fern owner and head brewer is quietly confident the 2015 brew will continue that winning streak.
Left Field range launches in NZ and UK
It’s been a journey full of discovery, exploration and creativity for Left Field, as the wine creations are released to the world.
Celebrate Sauvignon Blanc Day on Friday April 24
April 24, 2015 marks the sixth annual International Sauvignon Blanc Day – an online initiative that started in California with St Supery Winery as a global social media wine tasting.
The ultimate treat for Mum
Whether your Mum is a passionate foodie, or a hard worker who deserves a treat, you can make this Mother’s Day a luxurious and indulgent occasion for her with The Langham, Auckland.
A$2.5 million fine for misleading bread promotion
The Federal Court in Australia has ordered Coles supermarkets to pay penalties of A$2.5 million for making false representations and engaging in misleading conduct in relation to the promotion of its par-baked bread products in proceedings brought by the ACCC.
Diminished mussel crops affect Sanford staff
Seafood processor Sanford is considering closing its mussel plant in Christchurch, which employs 232 people. Sanford staff shucking mussels at the Riccarton plant say they have been on unpredictable shifts of two to five days a week for a while.
New Coca-Cola comes to life in TVC
Coca-Cola South Pacific has launched a TVC to support the introduction of Coca-Cola Life in Australia, based on the locally created ‘Let Life Surprise You’ creative.
MPI-approved retailers for Auckland’s fruit fly zone
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) remains confident that the isolated population of Queensland fruit fly will be eradicated from Auckland.
Global heavyweights at PMA Fresh Connections
Delegates will have unprecedented access to global industry heavyweights and experts when the PMA Fresh Connections Conference and Trade Show returns to Melbourne in May.
Treasury Wines to sell wineries
Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) has put four wineries up for sale, in a raft of major changes.
NZ wine region honoured with its own Riedel glass
New Zealand wine has captured the attention of Riedel Crystal, the 300-year-old world leader in varietal-specific glassware, resulting in the launch of a Central Otago Pinot Noir glass.