From rundown store to community hub
Owner-Operator of Four Square Otaika, Alice Bayley is making waves by turning the store into a bright, inviting, and much-loved hub for the community.
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Top Kiwi cheeses revealed
Nearly 200 locally made cheeses have earned gold, silver, and bronze medals at the 2025 New Zealand Champions of Cheese Awards.
Australian supermarkets among the world’s most profitable
The ACCC has found that Australian supermarkets are amongst the most profitable in the world and has recommended 20 measures to improve competition in the sector.
Global leader in temperature-controlled solutions expands
Americold has announced the groundbreaking of its USD$34 million Halwyn facility expansion in Hornby, Christchurch.
Z launches new low-cost self-service stations
Here we U-GO! Z Energy (Z) has announced it is bringing a new low-cost self-service fuel station to customers in New Zealand.
NZ bakers in the Pie-light
The British Pie Awards saw 900 entries from 69.5 million people, while the Bakels NZ Supreme Pie Awards had 560 entries from 5.25 million.
Key trends shaping the future of food and drink
Mintel’s “The Future of Flavours 2025” report explores trends shaping the food and drink industry, including adventurous palates, global influences, and the impact of AI and sustainability on flavour development.
NZ retailers record rise in weapon-related events
Kiwi retailers saw a 10 percent jump in the use of weapons in retail crime events last year, putting more frontline workers and customers at risk.
Strong start to 2025 JAZZ™ apple harvest
The new season apple harvest in Aotearoa New Zealand is off to an excellent start, with the first of T&G Global’s premium JAZZ™ branded apples being harvested last week.
PepsiCo to acquire soda brand poppi for USD $1.95 billion
Ramon Laguarta, Chairman and CEO of PepsiCo, said the acquisition aligns with the company’s strategy to expand its beverage portfolio with health-conscious options.
Grocery game-changer on the way for Te Atatū
A brand-new New World is set to open to cater to the 15,000 residents of Te Atatū Peninsula in winter 2026.
Global market forces drive NZ food price inflation
Foodstuffs NZ Managing Director Chris Quin says the latest rate for February confirms food price inflation is still within the target range of 1-3%, where it’s been for the past five months.