Mount Maunganui’s Freeport with Cleaver & Co Wins Best NZ Toastie –
The North Island is home to the country’s tastiest toasted sandwich once again, with Mount Maunganui’s Freeport with Cleaver & Co taking top honors in the Great NZ Toastie Takeover 2023. Talented young chef Brooke Moore has won the hotly contested title – and snagged bragging rights for the North Island for the second time only in the competition’s history – with her impressive creation Surf, Turf & Smoke, Monsieur! Thrilled to have taken out the top prize, Moore says she relished the challenge of coming up with Freeport’s first ever Toastie Takeover entry. A standout for competition judges, Freeport’s…
Angel Food seeks crowdfunding for expansion plans –
Angel Food, believed to be New Zealand’s #1 plant-based food brand, has announced its latest crowd funding raise, which will launch PledgeMe on Monday June 19. Angel Food is looking to raise a minimum of $200,000 (for a 4.17% share of the company) with a maximum raise of $500,000 (for a 9.8% share of the company). The minimum investment is $331.00 (for 10 shares at $33.10 per share). The share offer will close on July 3 (or when fully subscribed, if earlier). The capital raised will be used for investment in marketing, innovation (including the continued improvement of existing products…
Fine Food NZ a barometer for vital industry –
Wild weather, rampant inflation, staff shortages, cost of living crises, and all following years of COVID restrictions: there’s a lot going on in the world, much of which has a direct impact on New Zealand’s food production, food service, food retail and hospitality industries. Despite a seemingly endless series of challenges, the people who run these businesses across the country have proven more than resilient and adaptable and, in many instances, have shouldered new and unexpected burdens with an indomitable spirit – and things are starting to look up. That’s according to Deb Haimes, Sales & Event Manager for the…
Alcohol legislation major threat to small businesses says HNZ –
Proposed changes to alcohol legislation could threaten the future of many small license holders, says Hospitality New Zealand. The select committee considering the Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Community Participation) Amendment Bill has ignored pleasure from license holders in its report back to Parliament, says Chief Executive, Julie White.* “This bill is likely to cause great uncertainty for license holders and could even threaten the very future of their businesses,” says White. “Allowing District Licensing Committees to take new Local Alcohol Policies (LAP) into account when considering renewals, including giving them the ability to decline license renewals if they are…
Stellar line up for ‘For Industry, By Industry’ HNZ conference 2023 –
One of the driving forces behind Australia’s biggest hospitality and accommodation empire will open Hospitality New Zealand’s conference and trade show in Auckland later this month. Sam Egerton is General Manager of New Projects for Merivale Group, which owns 104 restaurants, pubs, bars and hotels across Australia, most of them in Greater Sydney. He heads a program of speakers and sessions designed to inform, educate and entertain operators from across the hospitality sector. This year the theme is ‘For Industry, By Industry’, and will feature motivational and subject speakers, expert sessions and panels that cover consumer trends, compliance, Chat GPT,…
Introducing The Cube! –
Indulge in the ultimate culinary delight with the exquisite Cube at Cordis Auckland’s new premium local neighborhood bar Our Land is Alive. Experience the sweet option of Berry and Vanilla Cream Pavlova or for those craving a savory experience, the Steak and Mushroom Pie awaits creation. But be quick, as Executive Chef Volker Marecek is only making 10 of each a day so it’s first in, first served! what: The Cube: Sweet and Savorywhen: Monday to Friday only (limited batch of 10 each prepared daily)where: Our Land is AliveTime: Available from 12pm (until they run out!)Prices: $19.50 each Don’t miss…
Arnott’s open world class facility in Avondale –
The Arnott’s Group (TAG) has resumed manufacturing in New Zealand, bringing a welcome boost to the local economy and exciting additions to its iconic snacking and cracker range. Officially opened today, TAG’s new multi-million-dollar, 4000sqm manufacturing facility in Avondale, Auckland, has been designed as an innovation hub for Arnott’s sweet and savory biscuits across the ANZ region and to accommodate further growth and expansion of the 180 degree cracker brand, acquired by the business in May 2021. Arnott’s Group CEO, George Zoghbi said the new facility signals TAG’s commitment to ongoing investment in New Zealand, enhancing localized supply chains and…