New facility a big boost for Hawke’s Bay economy
The global success of Rockit™ apples has led to a $17 million investment into land development and a state-of-the-art food packaging facility in Havelock North.
Get ready for the NZ Ice Cream Awards!
The 2015 NZ Ice Cream Awards will be judged again in Auckland in May. The closing date for entry forms is 24 April and product samples must be delivered to The FoodBowl for judging by 30 April.
GSK responds to Cyclone devastation in Vanuatu
GSK has announced it will be providing a monetary donation of £50,000 (approximately NZ$100,000) to international children’s charity Save the Children following the trail of destruction left by Cyclone Pam.
Forecast: Bumper hot cross bun season
New Zealand’s love affair with hot cross buns is stronger than ever, with Countdown anticipating customers will devour 11 million of the Easter treats this year.
NZ blackcurrants star in new research project
A new research collaboration between New Zealand and Japan will investigate whether NZ blackcurrant-based foods can improve the ‘management’ of human carbohydrate metabolism.
World-class champions shine at NZ Cheese Awards
It’s another stellar year for the “Dutchies”, securing all three supreme titles at the 2015 New Zealand Champions of Cheese Awards.
Gunn Estate Reserve Chardonnay 2014 a Hawke’s Bay classic
The newly released Gunn Estate Reserve Chardonnay 2014 is a classic of its kind and a clear illustration of this varietal’s popular appeal.
Matua Crowned Winemaker of Year and Champion Wine of Show
Chief Winemaker Nikolai St George added to the Matua awards cabinet at the 2015 New Zealand Royal Easter Show Wine Awards, taking home the Royal Easter Show Trophy for Champion Wine of the Show.
DB ciders dominate soaring cider sales
DB Managing Director Andy Routley says New Zealand is seeing a meteoric rise in the popularity of cider.
Staff fired after bribery scandal
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), which was fined 3 billion yuan (about NZ$500 million) in China last year for bribery, is dismissing more than 100 of its employees in China for misconduct.
Farmers Mill goes global
Farmers Mill, the only independent grower-owned and operated flour mill in New Zealand, has taken the first steps to going global.
The Food Show comes to Christchurch
Taking place at the Horncastle Arena between 1 – 3 May 2015, taste buds are set to tingle as tickets to New Zealand’s favourite foodie event, The Food Show Christchurch, go on sale.