Supermarket war heats up
The supermarket war in Australia is heating up, with eggs the latest weapon in the battle to create differentiation in the minds of shoppers between Coles, Woolworths and Aldi, reports The Australia
Silver luxury toilet paper a first
Leading Australian toilet and tissue paper distributor Solaris Paper has launched luxury toilet tissue brand Emporia.
Beer made with whale testicles. Wait, what?
It (thankfully) could not happen in New Zealand but a small brewery in Iceland is making a beer which will be flavoured with smoked whales’ testicles.
Loveblock scores at the New Zealand Organic Wine Awards
Loveblock 2013 Organic Sauvignon Blanc has been awarded an Elite Gold medal at the 2014 New Zealand Organic Wine Awards.
Moa releases special India Pale Ale
Moa Head Brewer David Nicholls has been very busy tinkering away at the Blenheim brewery.
Food recall: Woolworths Homebrand Sliced Black Olives 430g
MPI advises a recall of Woolworths Homebrand Sliced Black Olives 430g with a Best Before Date: 04/07/2016.
Big fine for Coles
Australian supermarket chain Coles needs to pay A$11.25 million in fines and costs and potentially far more in the near future, to refund suppliers for illegally squeezing them for funds.
New Zealand-Korea FTA initialled
On 22 December 2014, Trade Minister Tim Groser welcomed the initialling by Chief Negotiators of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between New Zealand and the Republic of Korea.
New labelling standard for infant formula
Food Safety Minister Jo Goodhew has welcomed a new standard under the Animal Products Act that clarifies the labelling requirements for infant formula exports.
Gifted cookies for Valentine’s Day
A brand new, smart delivery concept means you can have Gifted Cookies sent straight to your partner’s door.
New ice cream has 5% alcohol
A US company has invented wine-infused ice-cream, reports The Age. Mercer’s wine-infused ice cream actually contains up to 5% alcohol by volume, setting it apart from the ‘wine-flavoured’ ice cream already on the market.
Santa’s gift for retailers: record-breaking sales
New Zealanders opened their wallets more than ever over the 2014 festive season with a record breaking $404.3 million spent through the Paymark network on Christmas Eve and Boxing Day.