NZFGC Shared Horizons 2024


Welcome to the second season of "Shared Horizons," where we delve into crucial topics, showcase innovative thinking, and highlight success stories from across the food, beverage and grocery sector. This exciting initiative is proudly presented to you by the NZ Food and Grocery Council, in partnership with ASN Media.

"Shared Horizons" brings you exclusive interviews with industry experts and professionals, alongside comprehensive profiles of NZFGC members and leading organisations.

Explore the content, divided into four themes: “Sustainability,” “Future of Aotearoa Manufacturing,” “Reformulation & Innovation,” and “Engaging Communities.”

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Sustainability



Danone

Two years on, we see the impact New Zealand’s largest biomass boiler has made at the Danone dairy plant in South Otago, and hear about further B Corp sustainability initiatives.

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New Zealand’s Sustainable Future

NZFGC Chief Executive, Raewyn Bleakley, outlines the Council’s strategies to support the food and grocery industry as it navigates sustainability and emissions reduction imperatives.

Dole

Banana producer Dole has partnered with Musa Fabric to prevent thousands of tonnes of carbon dioxide being released into the atmosphere as banana stems are transformed into fashion.

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NZ Sugar

Working closely with the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Agency, New Zealand Sugar constantly adapts to reach carbon net zero by 2050.

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Future of Aotearoa Manufacturing



McCashin’s Brewery

As the largest independent brewer in New Zealand, led by Scott and like his Dad, McCashin’s is again taking on the big guys and expanding into other categories.

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Our Future in Manufacturing

NZFGC Chief Executive, Raewyn Bleakley, discusses innovations and technologies transforming food and beverage manufacturing.

Booth’s Logistics

Booth’s Logistics is helping clients meet emissions reduction targets with innovation, new technologies, and greater efficiencies in the supply chain.

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Reformulation and Innovation



GS1

The transformative potential of 2D barcodes developed by GS1 New Zealand offers more information to consumers, retailers, and suppliers.

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Tegel

After six decades of putting chicken on dinner tables, Tegel Foods is responding to consumer demand for more ethical products and greater sustainability.

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Drivers of Change

NZFGC Chief Executive, Raewyn Bleakley, shares insights into how reformulation and innovation impact New Zealand’s food and grocery industry.

Plant & Food Research

From market research to finished product, Plant & Food Research applies science to add value and validate more innovative and nutritious options.

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Comvita

Comvita’s world-leading Mānuka honey research lab investigates digestive health, antimicrobial resistance, and skin health while protecting the environment.

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Engaging Communities



Sanitarium

Sanitarium supports communities physical and mental wellbeing through programmes like the KickStart Breakfast Program, Food Network and Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon.

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Food Security & Community

NZFGC Chief Executive, Raewyn Bleakley, outlines the importance of export growth for New Zealand’s economy to thrive, and engaging and retaining talent, and developing skills for a resilient and diverse food industry community.

George Weston Foods

George Weston Foods sets ambitious sustainability targets and community programmes to combat food insecurity, with a strategy focused on ‘Planet, Product, and People.’

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