Picnic to share
The classic Cadbury chocolate bar is now available in a 210g block. A Picnic to share! Cadbury Picnic blocks are filled with peanuts, toffee and rice crisps covered in delicious Cadbury Dairy Milk milk chocolate.
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NZ consumer sentiment stable
The majority (56%) of New Zealanders feel optimistic about job opportunities and their personal finances, according to consumer confidence findings from Nielsen.
Auckland Police propose six-year ban on new bars and bottle stores
The police are proposing a six-year ban on any new bars and bottle stores in central Auckland and other regional hot-spots. As a minimum, police want a freeze on the number of liquor licences in some areas.
New Zealand beers win medals in Kentucky
New Zealand breweries picked up eight medals at the recent Alltech Commonwealth Craft Beer Cup at Lexington Kentucky. One thousand beers from thirty countries were entered in the contest with 45 bronze, 36 silver and six gold medals were awarded.
Griffin’s sold for big bikkies
In a statement issued this week, Griffin’s Foods Limited said it “is pleased to announce the sale of the company from funds advised by Pacific Equity Partners (PEP) to Universal Robina Corporation (URC) for NZ$700 million subject to Overseas Investment Office (OIO) approval.”
Delay for Danone’s court case
A Danone spokesperson said the company regrets the decision of the New Zealand court to delay its legal action challenging Fonterra Co-Operative Group’s recall of baby-milk products.
Carrefour expands
Carrefour is purchasing convenience stores operating in France under the Dia brand, to expand its small-format reach within its home market. The Dia France takeover was agreed at a cost of about NZ$820 million.
Intermedia acquires Australia’s largest FMCG trade title
The Intermedia Group has acquired a controlling stake in the leading bi-monthly magazine for the Convenience & Impulse Retailing market and its associated bi-annual event, the Australian Convenience & Impulse Convention & Expo, effective 1 July 2014.
Final call for 2014 NZ Food Awards entries
Will a South Island company finally take home the Supreme Award at this year’s NZ Food Awards? Or will the North Island continue its domination? Last year, several South Island businesses won key categories, including Healthier Choice, Beverages and the Rabobank Business Innovation Award.
Big changes for Ansell
Ansell is axing 100 products as part of a massive restructure of its global operations. The changes will also result in 300 job losses, mostly from the closure of manufacturing sites in Malaysia and the United States.
Lucozade and Ribena move to Frucor
Frucor has added Lucozade and Ribena to its family of brands, following Frucor’s parent company, the Suntory Group, welcoming the two brands in January this year.
Vittoria Food & Beverage appoint new retail broker
Vittoria Food & Beverage Pty Ltd has appointed Alliance Marketing 2007 Ltd as their New Zealand retail broker, commencing in July 2014.