MasterFoods will be celebrating National Mustard Day (5 August) with its Gold Medal win at the 2023 World-Wide Mustard Competition. [ + ]

All New Zealand food importers must now follow strengthened requirements that have come into effect, in a change aimed at making imported food safer. [ + ]

Following a distribution agreement between Aussie food manufacturer Harvest B and New Zealand supplier Dunninghams, plant-based protein will be available in NZ. [ + ]

Mondelēz has launched on-pack QR codes to access its Snacking Right platform, aimed at providing recycling and packaging disposal information. [ + ]

Aussie innovators Stuart and Allison McGruddy have received an award for My Berries, a company which freezes and freeze-dries surplus fruit. [ + ]

The 2023 major sponsors of Fine Food Australia, MILKLAB, Mayers and Square Australia, will be showcasing interactive innovations and technology to visitors. [ + ]

The Boxed Beverage Company has partnered with food and beverage packaging company Tetra Pak to launch Waterbox, a sustainably packaged alkaline water. [ + ]

Collaborating with Cornersmith, an NFF-led campaign has put the spotlight on six foods and the farmers who grow these foods. [ + ]

As of 1 August, packaged alcoholic drinks sold in New Zealand will now need to carry labels warning that alcohol can cause harm to unborn babies. [ + ]

A Tufts University study has found that a micronutrient in human breast milk could provide a significant benefit to the developing brains of newborns. [ + ]

While food inflation is past the peak for most food categories, the indulgence category, which includes ice cream, snacks and confectionery, is still increasing. [ + ]

Kiwigarden brand has recalled specific batches of its Greek Style Yoghurt Drops and Whole Blueberries, supported by New Zealand Food Safety. [ + ]

foodpro has wrapped for 2023, with the event showcasing more than 400 exhibitors in the food manufacturing space. [ + ]

Congratulations to Nina Downer, Vineyard Supervisor at Felton Road, who became the Central Otago Young Viticulturist of the Year 2023. [ + ]

LRQA has urged manufacturers to increase focus on change management to ensure supplier approval processes remain effective, following food safety concerns. [ + ]