Adolfo Orive, Tetra Pak president and CEO.
A global survey by Tetra Pak, in partnership with Ipsos, has found that food safety is a major issue for society. Continue →

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New sustainability goals have been set by Countdown to help turn the tide on climate change. Continue →

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ABB’s managing director in New Zealand, Ewan Morris, welcomes customers at the recent Future of Food and Beverage event
Technology looks to be the way of the future for the food and beverage industry with ABB showcasing the latest innovations at a recent event. Continue →

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Plant & Food Research has received a Fast-Start Marsden grant for a new research project that will investigate the plant pathogen Psa (Pseudomonas syringae pv actinidiae) to understand how it evolves during infection of the kiwifruit plant. Continue →

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Consumers are increasingly calling for more transparency within supply chains and University of Canterbury PhD student Pouyan Jahanbin wants to do something about it. Continue →

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Aotearoa’s first Hard Sparkling, Native, is making waves in the beverage world with its real fruit flavours and contributions to conservation. Continue →

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Kiwis could be getting more adventurous with their ice-cream flavours with an increased number of savoury and plant-based entries at the recent New Zealand Ice Cream Awards  – but Vanilla still holds gold. Continue →

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KEY APPOINTMENTS IN KIWI FOOD AND BEVERAGE
 

LOUISE JAMES
Louise has joined Langdon NZ as the new product development manager. Continue →

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By Food Futurist, Tony Hunter
 
 
 
With the recently renewed turmoil caused second pandemic waves in Victoria and the UK, I’ve frequently been asked how on earth an organisation can plan for the future when there’s so much turmoil? Continue →

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By Fonterra’s director for Category, Strategy & Innovation, Mark Piper
 
 
 
Hemp success at Fonterra’s Darfield farm
It remains one of the world’s most controversial (and misunderstood) plants, but hemp has not only proven itself as a versatile natural fibre to make a wide range of products, from shoes, clothing, to paper, it’s now shown itself as the perfect crop for Fonterra. Continue →

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By The FoodBowl chief executive Alexandra Allan
 
 
The Food and beverage industry is increasingly moving toward new product development through novel processing technologies to enable innovations not previously possible. Continue →

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With a master’s in Disruptive Innovation, co-founder of Winely, Abbe Hyde is used to thinking outside the box. Continue →

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By Professor Richard Newcomb, chief scientist at Plant & Food Research
 
 
Agriculture has seen many technological advancements over time. Continue →

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After having public APIs (Application Programming Interface) available for over three years, Autogrow is challenging other industry players to do the same and empower growers. Continue →

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Various studies show that the importance of sustainable packaging resonates strongly with consumers. Continue →

The post NEW LABELLING ADHESIVES SUPPORT CIRCULAR ECONOMY FOR PET BOTTLES appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.

Kiwis are in for a bumper crop of Strawberries this year as growers report one of the best seasons in recent memory in terms of volume, size, taste and quality.  Continue →

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Decadent duo, Whittaker’s and Garage Project, have teamed up to create two new chocolate beers. Continue →

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Coca Cola has given the world a sneak peek at its first paper bottle prototype. Continue →

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A partnership between Student Job Search (SJS) and the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) aims to connect seasonal employers to students across New Zealand looking for employment opportunities. Continue →

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To save over 80 million paper stamps from landfill, Countdown will run its new glassware containers collectable programme entirely digitally. Continue →

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IMCD has released a new report, Tomorrow’s Menu, featuring insights on the trends influencing the global food and nutrition industry. Continue →

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Skol’s brewery on the outskirts of Rwanda’s capital Kigali has only been operating since 2010. Continue →

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Everyone knows the awful sinking feeling when you realise you’ve just hit send on an email with an embarrassing typo in it. Continue →

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A recent study has revealed that the majority of the most popular items on Uber Eats in Sydney and Auckland are categorised as ‘unhealthy’. Continue →

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By Professor Richard Newcomb, chief scientist at Plant & Food Research
 
 
The New Zealand food and beverage industry has an opportunity to create new and exciting products by exploring and incorporating fermentation. Continue →

The post IN THE LAB – CREATING FUNCTIONAL PRODUCTS WITH FERMENTATION appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.

Facteon’s head of digital manufacturing and automation, Reinaldo Silva
An app designed to combat the potential risks of globalised supply chains, product recalls and counterfeit goods has been developed by Faceton with input from manufacturers. Continue →

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Rich in protein and with double the fat content of cow’s milk, Pāmu deer milk is proving its worth across sectors. Continue →

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By Mark Piper, Fonterra’s director for category, strategy and innovation
 
 
 
A new plant-based bottle made from renewable and sustainably-sourced sugarcane has joined the Anchor Blue range on the shelves as part of Fonterra’s commitment to have all packaging reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2025. Continue →

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Since 1971, Drake New Zealand has been supporting local business across multiple industries, including food manufacturing, with temporary, permanent and unbundled recruitment needs. Continue →

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