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Lunchonline delivers 3.3 million school lunches in 15 years

Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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Lunchonline, based in Napier, has delivered over 3.3 million school lunches across New Zealand in 15 years, easing parents' routines and supporting local food providers.
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New Zealand tech turns surplus crops into high-value exports

Tue, 24th Jun 2025
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New Zealand tech transforms surplus fruit and veg into high-value exports, boosting grower income, cutting waste and supporting local jobs with AI-driven processing.
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NZ firm eyes export boom with catnip wine for pets, owners

Wed, 28th May 2025
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NZ's Muttley's Estate launches catnip-infused pet wine, aiming to boost exports with increased global demand and plans for large-scale catnip farming.
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New Zealand & Canada boost food innovation partnership

Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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food technology
New Zealand and Canada have launched a partnership to boost the commercialisation of Kiwi food innovations, addressing global market demands effectively.
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Fresho raises AUD $17 million to enhance AI & expand

Fri, 6th Dec 2024
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Fresho has completed a Series B funding round, securing AUD $17 million to strengthen its AI capabilities and expand across multiple international markets.
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Dematic launches Australian-made 3rd generation freezer-rated AGVs

Fri, 30th Jun 2023
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Designed and built in Australia, Dematic's full range of AGVs are now all rated for deployment in freezer environments.
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Hermetic packaging market to be US$5.2 billion by 2033: FMI

Wed, 17th May 2023
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The hermetic packaging market, with a 4.2% CAGR from 2023 to 2033, is expected to be US$ 5.2 billion by 2033, up from US$ 3.4 billion in 2023.
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Restaurant Brands consolidates operations on the SAP Cloud

Tue, 9th May 2023
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rpa
The company has implemented multiple SAP solutions, including SAP S/4HANA Private Cloud Edition, across its ANZ, Hawaii and California operations.
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Why QSRs need to 'cook up' a perfect customer loyalty solution

Tue, 11th Oct 2022
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Competition is heating up in APAC's QSR industry. To stay profitable, restaurants must embrace digital transformation and personalized marketing.
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Three quick tips for IT professionals to start cooking more at home

Tue, 11th Jun 2019
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food technology
Busy IT professionals can easily start cooking more at home by planning meals, involving others, and cooking in bulk, say experts.
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Auckland's FoodBowl driving innovation in food and beverage sector

Wed, 19th Jul 2017
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Auckland's FoodBowl is revolutionising NZ's food sector, driving innovation, commercial success, and fostering premium value-added food exports.