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.
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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.
DB widens range with two new brews
DB has been busy, with two new variants launched recently. The popular and famously irreverent Tui brand now has a full-flavoured, late-hopped European-style pilsner to add to its range.
Bricks and mortar stores fight back
A new marketing campaign using 3D floor graphics and vinyl wraps is creating excitement in Drakes supermarkets in Queensland.
Consumer 360 Pacific line-up announced
Nielsen has announced the line-up for the upcoming Consumer 360 Pacific event. This year’s Consumer 360 theme globally is ‘Create Outcomes’.
Category insights: Biscuits and cakes
New Zealanders have a love affair with biscuits – $375million of love in supermarkets alone. Find out what’s new in the Cakes and Biscuits categories.
Coles plans upgrades in Australia
Coles, one of the biggest supermarket chains in Australia, is planning various upgrades. Recently appointed Coles MD John Durkan pledged at a Wesfarmers strategy briefing to focus on improving the customer offer and in-store experience.
Facelift for PAK’nSAVE Pukekohe
Foodstuffs North Island Limited has announced the refurbishment of PAK’nSAVE Pukekohe, on the corner of Queen and Harris Streets, Pukekohe.
Griffin’s celebrates a big milestone
Griffin’s, a big brand behind many of New Zealand’s most iconic biscuits, is celebrating 150 years of baking this year. From small beginnings as a cocoa and flour miller in 1864, to now baking close to one billion biscuits every year, Griffin’s is a true success story.