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More science added to 5 A Day
Date: 2 Oct 2017Food scientist Dr Carolyn Lister has been appointed a trustee on the board of the 5+ A Day Charitable Trust. The Trust’s general manager, Paula Dudley, says Dr Lister’s appointment this month brings a new level of scientific expertise to the organisation and broadens the skillset at board level. Dr Lister, Plant & Food Research’s Phytochemical & Health Team Leader, has worked with 5+ A Day for several years and says the organisation is doing a great job of ... more
Holly Brown appointed Zespri GM Greater China
Date: 29 Sep 2017Long-serving Zespri executive Holly Brown has been appointed to the new role of GM Greater China, with executive-level accountability for the territory of China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Zespri Chief Executive Dan Mathieson says Ms Brown’s background in culture development, people leadership and organisational strategy sees her well placed for the new leadership role. “Holly will lead this fast-moving and increasingly-complex region through the next phase of ... more
Hyundai hand over keys to Bayer Young Viticulturist of the Year 2017
Date: 28 Sep 2017Bayer Young Viticulturist of the Year 2017, Tim Adams has just picked up his Hyundai Santa Fe Elite from their Head Offices in Auckland. Simon Hofmann, Head of Marketing Hyundai NZ handed over the keys to a delighted Tim. This was his premium prize for winning the national finals and he will keep the Santa Fe for an entire year. The colour is appropriately named “Merlot”. Adams who works at Obsidian on Waiheke Island will enjoy driving around the island in luxury. ... more
2018 Marlborough Wine and Food Festival
Date: 26 Sep 2017The longest running and best wine and food festival in New Zealand has announced an even bigger and better line up of chefs and bands for the event, held on Saturday 10th February 2018 at the historic Brancott Vineyard in Marlborough. The headline act has been announced with the NZ All-Stars performing the show Marley: Celebrate the Legend, who are made up of NZ music royalty with names such as Tiki Taane, Boh Runga, Fran Kora, Anna Coddington and Joel Shadbolt each taking lead ... more
Dan Mathieson appointed as new Zespri Chief Executive
Date: 25 Sep 2017The Zespri Board of Directors has appointed long-serving Zespri executive Dan Mathieson as the company’s new Chief Executive, taking over from Lain Jager with immediate effect. Zespri Chairman Peter McBride says Mr Mathieson has an impressive track record over his 15 years with Zespri, with his most recent role as President of Global Sales & Marketing. “I am confident he will lead Zespri well and deliver growth and increasing value for our industry and ... more
Ceres Organics and Nadia Lim present New Zealand’s first Peruvian pop-up restaurant
Date: 25 Sep 2017Celebrity chef and intrepid explorer Nadia Lim has teamed up with Ceres Organics to host New Zealand’s first Peruvian pop-up restaurant, inspired by the provenance of quinoa. To celebrate the launch of Ceres Organics White Quinoa in its new world first, see-through home compostable pack, Pilkingtons in Auckland will be transformed into a Peruvian restaurant for one night only on Friday 6 October. The pop-up will then reopen its doors at Kadett in Christchurch on Wednesday 11 ... more
Fonterra announces Marc Rivers as new CFO
Date: 21 Sep 2017Today Fonterra has announced the appointment of Marc Rivers to the role of Chief Financial Officer, effective 1 March 2018. Marc is an experienced global finance executive with strong strategic leadership capability. He is known for his commitment to leading and developing his people, with a track record of building diverse and inclusive teams. He is currently the CFO at Roche Pharmaceuticals Division in Switzerland, with oversight of NZ$51 billion in sales including 14 ... more
2017 Tonnellerie de Mercurey NZ Young Winemaker of the Year announced
Date: 21 Sep 2017The 2017 Tonnellerie de Mercurey NZ Young Winemaker of the Year Final was held at Villa Maria in Auckland with the celebration dinner held at Ostro Restaurant where Kelsey Daniels (above) from Vinlink Marlborough was announced the winner and Sara Addis from Trinity Hill, Hawkes Bay runner up. Alongside Kelsey and Sara, the national finalists were Abilgail Maxwell from Babich, Marlborough and Tom Hindmarsh from Dry River Wines, Martinborough. Now in its third year, the competition is ... more
My Kitchen Rules winners open New Zealand’s first-ever bone broth bar in Cambridge
Date: 19 Sep 2017Cambridge besties and My Kitchen Rules NZ winners Neena Truscott and Belinda MacDonald are bringing an international trend to Kiwi shores with the launch of New Zealand’s first pop up broth bar dedicated to organic bone broth. Broth Bar, a wellness hub and takeaway pop up broth bar by The Green Kitchen opens today (Tuesday 19 September) on Cambridge’s Alpha Street, offering flavoursome, nutrient-rich broths. Since winning the reality cooking show title in 2014, ... more
Former Accolade Wines CEO appointed Director of New Zealand’s Invivo Wines
Date: 12 Sep 2017Invivo has announced the appointment of Paul Schaafsma, former CEO of Accolade Wines, to its board as an independent director. Under Paul’s leadership, the fifth largest wine company in the world exceeded AUD$1billion in revenue with a team of 1700 employees across Australia, New Zealand, UK, China, Japan, South East Asia, USA, Chile, Canada and South Africa. His work in the industry culminated in Paul being awarded “Man of the Year” by Drinks Business magazine in 2015. ... more
