Growing through the roof
A Whole Foods Market store in New York has added a large climate-controlled farm on its roof, courtesy of local provider Gotham Greens. The hydroponic greenhouse needs no soil to grow high-quality vegetables year-round.
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Golden anniversary for Nutella
Nutella is about to turn 50 and last year some 365 million kilograms of the popular spread were consumed in more than 150 countries around the world.
PMA Fresh Connections a sell-out success
PMA Fresh Connections 2014 was held recently in Auckland, attracting growers and producers, wholesalers, retailers, marketers and industry suppliers.
L’Oréal Magic Blur is #1
A skin care product that blurs away imperfections has rocketed into the top selling spot. Revitalift Magic Blur is the #1 female skincare product* in New Zealand and has been since mid-May.
Better, brighter New World store for Browns Bay
New World has been a part of the Browns Bay community for 43 years, but locals can now look forward to a new supermarket in early 2015, as work has commenced at the new site on 2 Inverness Road.
Heineken unveils ‘Cities of the World’ campaign
Heineken has unveiled its latest global campaign, ‘Cities of the World’, aimed to inspire men to live worldly by unlocking the secrets of their cities.
Vogel’s brings Rachel Hunter back
Kiwi icon Rachel Hunter came back home to visit the Vogel’s Toast of NZ Café in Auckland recently, to taste 12 innovative recipes starring Vogel’s bread.
Green light for PAK’nSAVE Wakatipu
Foodstuffs has been granted resource consent to build a PAK’nSAVE supermarket in Shotover Park, Queenstown. The new store, which will be called PAK’nSAVE Wakatipu, has been many years in the planning.
Cool creations reign supreme at the New Zealand Ice Cream Awards
English Toffee and Maple Walnut reigned supreme in the 18th year of the New Zealand Ice Cream Awards.
New World Melody’s golden sweep
Palmerston North New World Melody’s was recognised in a huge seven out of 12 categories, and took home three Gold Distinction awards at the 2014 New Zealand Bakery of The Year competition.
Coles’ case back in court
Australian supermarket chain Coles admits threatening some of its suppliers with sanctions, but denies acting unconscionably.
Taste of Portland launching at Beervana
Wellington’s status as craft beer capital of New Zealand has been enhanced with the announcement of a special “Taste of Portland” area at Beervana.