Midlands Apiaries, a New Zealand producer of genuine Mānuka honey, has announced its affordable ‘black label’ brand, Mount Somers, is set to be sold in New World supermarkets across the country for the very first time. Continue →

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“Our biogenic packaging solutions combine the highest standards of freshness with respect for the environment and are particularly suited to the food industry.These solutions go by the name of Packnature,” says VPZ. Continue →

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Its Hemp Manuka Sparkling beverage was launched alongside another new drink, Lemon Manuka Switchel, at the Auckland Food Show, on 25-28 July. Continue →

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Associate Environment Minister Eugenie Sage said the grant enables Pact Group to prioritise this project ahead of many others.  Continue →

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New avocado technology from Queensland Company

After developing what it describes as its world-first, patented ‘no browning’ Natavo Zero avocado processing technology, Naturo All Natural Technologies launched its full range of sliced, diced and smashed avocado products for the food service industry at Asia’s leading Food and Hospitality Trade Show, HOFEX, in Hong Kong, May 7-10. Continue →

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A vegetable-picking robot created by researchers at the University of Cambridge, in the UK, has been put to the test in fields. Continue →

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The production of food processing and packaging machinery rose by 8 percent in 2018. Continue →

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Expo 2020 expects to attract 25 million visits to the world fair, to be held in Dubai from October next year, and New Zealand businesses will be able to capitalise on the opportunity through a business leveraging programme. Continue →

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FOOD PROFESSING AND MANUFACTURING MELTING POT – SEND IN YOUR PICS

Following the Christchurch Mosque shootings there is no better time than to turn your back on hate by showing just how lucky the food processing and manufacturing industries are with our eclectic mix of nationalities. Continue →

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Finalists have been announced for the 2019 Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design Awards (PIDA) which has been designed to recognise companies and individuals who are making a significant difference in their field across Australia and New Zealand. Continue →

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According to Mr Justin Pau, General Manager of UBM Asia (Thailand) Co., Ltd, visitors will be have the opportunity to see the latest innovative packaging and processing solutions available from Australia, Chinax3, Denmark, France, Germany, Italyx3, Japanx3, Koreax2, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwanx2, UK, and USA; all under one roof. Continue →

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As a part of the Australian Institute of Packaging’s commitment to fighting food waste two teams of Members headed to KiwiHarvest in Auckland last month to help pack 2175 kgs of potatoes and carrots into about 145x 15kg bags. Continue →

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Known as Asia’s number one packaging and processing exhibition ProPak Asia 2019 will fill the 60,000 square metre location. Continue →

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Nine influential Kiwi women from across the primary industries sector gathered in Manawatu to discuss where-to-next for our food producing nation. Continue →

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It’s heart-warming to see innovations such as the one that can be found in the article below, with KiwiHarvest reducing the negative impacts of food waste on our environment by redistributing excess food; and it really does help to create lasting positive social change through giving to those that need it most. Continue →

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Cryovac, Darfresh on Tray eliminates 40% material scrap, all while delivering extended shelf life and supply chain efficiencies
Sealed Air boasts innovation and sustainability as the heart of its operation. Continue →

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Turn your back on hate.

It would be remiss not to make mention of the Christchurch Mosque Massacre that claimed 50 lives and it’s one of those very rare times when this editorial will be nothing about machines, food or processing equipment. Continue →

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Lewis Road Creamery is a New Zealand based dairy producer, famed for marrying the reinstatement of traditional dairy production, with forward thinking, ethical decision-making. Continue →

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As I take the helm of NZ Food Technology for a period of time, I’m excited at what the future landscape of Kiwi food is about to bring. Continue →

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Assessing HAZOP and Hygiene Design Requirements in Reducing Chemicals Increasing Assembly Safety & reducing Operating Costs
Spray Nozzle Engineering Ltd, a New Zealand spray dry nozzle innovation and export technology company, has set new world standards in nozzle and check valve technology designs. Continue →

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Increasingly the effects of climate change are being felt by winegrowers across New Zealand, posing challenges for the industry which has boasted export earnings of $1.7 billion in 2018. Continue →

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Viscofan SA has announced the acquisition of Globus Group New Zealand Ltd – its distributor of Viscofan products in this country for 10 years – as it looks to new growth opportunities. Continue →

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It is no violation of reason to say that agriculture is as old as man himself, American engineering expert Taylor Welch says. Continue →

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A new joint venture aims to provide Kiwi SME exporters a greater presence and an improved representation at the negotiation table with the world’s largest international shipping companies in the wake of changing global trends. Continue →

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Food and beverage companies are among a throng of other industries keen to get involved with the 480ha Ruakura Inland Port and logistics hub development, built by Tainui Group Holdings in Hamilton and earmarked for opening next year. Continue →

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Apex Labelling has announced both a strategic relationship with Australian company Result Group and the commencement of sales and service supporting Herma labelling heads to the New Zealand market. Continue →

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Whilst many topics dominated the food and beverage industry in 2018, perhaps none more so than something that actually happened in Australia but spilled slightly over the Tasman to New Zealand. Continue →

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Assessing HAZOP and Hygiene Design Requirements in Reducing Chemicals and Increasing Assembly Safety
With spray driers now being specifically built to manufacturer higher yield products such as nutritional and specialty powders, many process and quality professionals are looking at “how can we assemble, operate and increase cleanability of nozzles, meet our stringent audit, HACCP and HAZOP risk identifiers, but still operate a complex atomising nozzle, that has threads, high-pressure o-rings etc. Continue →

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La Trobe University is investing $205,000 in a project that will help Australia’s 2500 wineries deliver quality wine to consumers by turning smartphones into portable testing devices that can detect sulfur dioxide levels in wine. Continue →

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FoodCap Ltd and Simpro Handling Equipment have announced a strategic partnership to expand the local reach of FoodCap’s unique bulk material handling system. Continue →

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