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For years New Zealand consumers have been told the answer to high supermarket prices lay in attracting another international chain. But six months after opening in Christchurch, independent retailer Kai Co may be demonstrating another pathway through the duopoly debate.

Japan’s decision to invest ¥1 trillion (US$6.2 billion) in “new food” is about far more than alternative proteins. It reflects a broader strategy to prepare the country for a future shaped by an ageing population, labour shortages and increasing pressure on food security.

Most New Zealand food companies heading offshore begin with distributors, trade missions and sizeable marketing budgets. EatKinda has chosen a very different path. Co-founder Mrinali (Milli) Kumar has been doing what many founders only talk about, packing samples, attending startup events, fronting tasting tables, and personally introducing Americans to an idea initially sounding quiet absurd - cauliflower ice cream. Yet, as the smiles from Target's recent Brand Discovery Da

New Zealand's journey towards producing its own peanuts has taken another step forward, with scientists preparing to evaluate a new cultivar specifically selected for Northland's climate. Researchers from the Bioeconomy Science Institute say several years of commercial-scale trials undertaken alongside Pic's Peanut Butter, Northland Inc and industry partners have produced encouraging results. Crops experienced very low pest and disease pressure, required no insecticides or fu

Precision fermentation, spearheaded by innovators like Auckland, based Daisy Lab, offers a sustainable path forward by utilising existing in

Anuga, dubbed the largest trade show for the food and beverage industry, is launching Anuga Alternatives, a new event dedicated entirely to

After acquiring the Soulara and MACROS brands, known for their plant-based ready-made meals, Aussie v2food is now moving towards retail sale

Led by the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) and the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), AGWA aims to become a global hub

A new report by ProVeg International has found that 98% of Chinese consumers will choose a higher volume of plant-based foods once they are

This collaboration aims to transform the production of sustainable materials and food ingredients using advanced biotechnology. Their focus

In a world increasingly aware of the connection between diet and health, New Zealand is emerging as a leader in the functional drinks sector

The just-released study from the UK The scientifically backed research reveals well-planned vegan diet can reduce risks of heart disease, h