New Zealand-based company EatKinda, which has garnered attention for its innovative cauliflower ice cream, is ramping up its expansion efforts in the United States as part of its global operational scaling. Established in 2023, EatKinda has pioneered a unique…
Auckland recently welcomed the latest innovation in wine retailing, the Normanby Fine Wine & Spirits experience-driven concept store. Situated in Mount Eden, the store ushers in a new era of retail, reimagining the traditional wine and spirits shopping…
Fonterra will shut its Canpac packaging facility in New Zealand in July, impacting approximately 120 employees. The site primarily blends and packages milk powders. Its closure forms part of Fonterra’s plan to divest its consumer business, which includes…
Costco has teamed up with DoorDash to deliver its range of groceries and household essentials to homes in Auckland at bulk-saving rates. The partnership will enable Costco members and non-members to get everything from toilet paper to fresh fruits and…
Criminal charges have been filed against global food-delivery platform HelloFresh’s New Zealand business for misleading customers about the subscriptions to its service. The Commerce Commission alleges that between February 2022 and July 2023, HelloFresh…
Unilever New Zealand has promoted Nigel Melhuish, Keely Pipkin, and Sailen Mudaly to senior executive positions. Nigel Melhuish, who will serve as head of country New Zealand in addition to his role as supply chain manager, has been with the company for eight…
As the Lunar New Year (Tet) approaches, cherry prices have surged, with imported varieties from New Zealand and Australia reaching nearly VND2 million (US$79.7) per kilogram, 35% higher than the same period last year. Despite the sharp increase, demand…
New Zealand haircare brand Monday Haircare is expanding its footprint in the US with a second brand Osana Naturals. Osana Naturals offers skin and hair care formulas with six functional fragrances. Its formulas promote skin and hair health through…
Pomelo exports have surged this year after shipments to the U.S. and New Zealand began, with the figure for the first eight months standing at US$29.6 million. It represented a 144% year-on-year increase. Dang Phuc Nguyen, general secretary of the Fruit and…
Doughnut chain Krispy Kreme is facing a potential fallout after its advertisement campaign for the Australia and New Zealand market was caught containing an offensive racial slur. The campaign features four short videos showing that Krispy Kreme doughnuts can…
Air New Zealand is looking for two airports to further support its efforts towards decarbonization and has opened an expression of interest as part of selecting a route to fly its commercial demonstrator aircraft from 2026. The move is part of the airline’s…
Auckland craft beer brewer Epic Brewing Company has gone into liquidation. Companies Office records show the business was placed into liquidation by a special resolution of shareholders on Tuesday. Damien Grant and Adam Botterill of Waterstone Insolvency were…
Nespresso has announced that Stefan Vermeulen, currently Managing Director for Nespresso New Zealand, will succeed Jean-Marc Dragoli as Managing Director of Nespresso Oceania. Mr Vermeulen brings a wealth of brand knowledge and local experience, having held…
Carousell, a Singaporean consumer-to-consumer (C2C) service platform operating across Southeast Asia, is letting go of about 110 employees, or 10% of its total headcount, to reduce costs amid a challenging market condition for the tech industry. The…
New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra has decided to retain full ownership of its Australian business after a 12-month review, with chief executive Miles Hurrell saying the Australian consumer brands are important in the company’s strategy of moving higher up the…
New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra has decided to retain full ownership of its Australian business after a 12-month review, with chief executive Miles Hurrell saying the Australian consumer brands are important in the company’s strategy of moving higher up the…