New Zealand’s Lincoln University has developed a three-day Practical Food Microbiology course aimed at teaching the basics of practical microbiology, an essential component of ensuring best practice in food safety.
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Goodman Fielder to spend NZ$27m on Christchurch plant expansion
Goodman Fielder has announced that it will be spending NZ$27m to expand and upgrade it ultra-heat treated (UHT) milk plant in Christchurch, New Zealand.
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NZ avocado sales double
New Zealand’s avocado industry has more than doubled its sales from last season to reach $136 million.
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Goodman Fielder sells meats business to Hellers Limited
Food manufacturer Goodman Fielder has sold its meats business in New Zealand to Hellers Limited.
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Man injured in lift fall at NZ brewery
A man has been rushed to hospital in a serious condition after falling down a lift shaft at Dunedin’s Speight’s brewery.
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Hep A scare prompts fruit recall in NZ
Apples and peaches in New Zealand have been recalled and consumers are being warned to check their fruit following news that a Hawke's Bay packhouse worker has been diagnosed with Hepatitis A.
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Meat, dairy drive NZ manufacturing record
New Zealand’s manufacturing sales, led by meat and dairy, saw a record increase in the December quarter.
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Baby food manufacturer sues packaging firm over choke-risk recalls
Organic baby food manufacturer, Green Monkey, is suing its former packaging producer to recover almost $1 million in costs following a 2011 product recall.
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Sanitarium sells off NZ factory
Food manufacturer Sanitarium has announced the sale of its Christchurch factory, where popular Weet-Bix and Marmite products have been produced, with distribution now centralised to Auckland.
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Goodman Fielder denies second bid launched for Frankton site
Goodman Fielder has denied a formal bid has been made for its Hamilton meat business as 125 jobs at the facility remain in jeopardy.
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Fonterra confirms E. Coli contamination
Fonterra is conducting a voluntary recall of its 300ml and 500ml Anchor and Pams fresh cream, with tests showing E.Coli may be present.
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Fonterra worker reinstated after Harlem Shake dismissal [video]
A New Zealand Fonterra employee, dismissed for performing the Harlem Shake dance while at work, has had his position permanently reinstated.
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Danone initiates legal proceedings against Fonterra
Dairy giant Fonterra has today confirmed that Danone has launched legal proceedings following last year’s whey protein contamination scandal.
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Goodman Fielder to sell off NZ meat and pizza businesses
Food manufacturer Goodman Fielder has announced plans to sell off its meat and pizza businesses in New Zealand.
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Melbourne infant formula maker in $4m legal battle
Milk Powder Solutions, an infant formula manufacturer in Melbourne’s south east, will fight a $4 million lawsuit claiming it was misleading about where it sources its milk.
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Mr Beaks Mini Meatballs
Mr Beaks Mini Meatballs are gluten-free, have added fibre, added omega 3, with no artificial colours or flavours.
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New label design for Monkey Bay
New Zealand wine label, Monkey Bay, has revealed a new label design featuring a distinctive Koru pattern.
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NZ’s Anathoth jam undergoes rebrand
New Zealand jam manufacturer, Anathoth, has refreshed its look and rebranded to Anathoth Farm.
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NZ meatworks guilty of safety neglect
Riverlands Eltham, a Taranaki meatworks, has been found guilty of failing to take the necessary steps to ensure the safety of its staff members, after an employee had the tip of his finger severed in late 2011.
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Fonterra’s contamination scare report due out in two weeks
The first report from a recent inquiry into dairy processing giant Fonterra’s whey contamination scare is expected to be released within the next two weeks.
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