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August 26, 2024

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Largest food price rise in 32 years –

Food prices were 11.3 percent higher in December 2022 than they were in December 2021, Stats NZ has announced. This is the biggest annual increase since April 1990, when food prices increased by 11.4 percent. In December 2022, the annual increase was due to rises across all the broad food categories Stats NZ measures. Compared with December 2021: *grocery food prices increased by 11 percent*fruit and vegetable prices increased by 23%.*restaurant meals and ready-to-eat food increased by 7.8 percent*meat, poultry, and fish prices increased by 11 percent*non-alcoholic beverage prices increased by 7.3 percent. Grocery food was the largest contributor to…

NZ restaurants embrace food waste minimization ideas –

July 14, 2023

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NZ restaurants embrace food waste minimization ideas –

Forward-thinking chefs and hospitality owners are dealing with the environmental impact of food waste by minimizing it in their kitchens. At Vic Road Kitchen in Auckland’s Devonport, chef-owner Ian Shields changes his menu every few days to limit spoilable inventory. “We only buy in enough to do a couple of portions for the night,” explains Shields, the British-born chef, who opened his restaurant in 2018. “I’m not afraid to run out of a dish; I’d rather run out than have waste. We try to utilize everything we’ve paid for so at the end of the week there is very little…

Looking for a twist? Become a pretzel pal

July 12, 2023

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Looking for a twist? Become a pretzel pal

Feel like your menu needs a twist? Bloom’s Pretzels has the answer; each pretzel that leaves our bakery has been hand-twisted with premium ingredients. A trusted recipe with information and encouraging support to create mouth-watering pretzels, these will be the perfect artisan addition to your menu. The Bloom’s Pretzel range includes: CLASSIC PRETZEL Our Classic Standard Pretzel is our most popular size, for sandwich creations and with enough belly to add savory toppings or cover with sweet sugar, they’re ideal for cafes, hotels, luxury lodges and bars looking for a dazzling golden point of difference. JUMBO PRETZEL Behold, the Jumbo…

July 9, 2023

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Maccas’ menu for newlyweds –

McDonald’s has launched a new menu for newlyweds to help them celebrate their big day in Jakarta, Indonesia, with an eye to introducing it globally. The bride and groom and their guests can tuck into different options for the wedding breakfast. They include 100 chicken burgers and 100 boxes of McNuggets or 100 cheeseburgers and 100 chicken fingers. The minimum order of 200 pieces is accompanied by the slogan: “Make wedding moments unforgettable.” The wedding feast has been launched in Jakarta, Indonesia, but could be expanded across the world if successful. Rizki Haryadi, from McDonald’s Indonesia, said: “There are other…

The Power of an “Ecosystem Approach” in Hospitality

June 26, 2023

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The Power of an “Ecosystem Approach” in Hospitality

Originally published to PhocusWire Exploring today’s traveler expectations as catalysts for change and how the hospitality industry can adapt in the coming years to deliver more seamless journeys The data paints a positive picture for the year ahead in the global hospitality market. With continued demand for leisure travel and the reopening of China to tourism after several years, global hotel occupancy is on the upswing in 2023, with many markets surpassing pre-pandemic occupancy levels according to Amadeus Demand360® data. Source: Amadeus Demand360® data as of June 1, 2023 Yet it’s important to acknowledge just how much things have changed…

Arnott’s open world class facility in Avondale –

June 8, 2023

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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…

West Auckland Trust plans m investment with 10 new hospitality venues –

May 15, 2023

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West Auckland Trust plans $40m investment with 10 new hospitality venues –

A $40 million plus investment over the next five years to expand the hospitality and retail infrastructure of one of NZ’s largest population centers is set to help address future demand from increased housing density and regeneration around transport hubs. West Auckland has a population of 311,000+ spread over a 578 km2 area and is expected to grow by tens of thousands of residents over the coming years. The Trusts, which has a community mandate to operate liquor licenses in the region, is aiming to grow annual revenues by 23% to $160 million within five years. According to a new…

Champion Cheese -Cartwheel Creamery wins 12 year journey –

May 9, 2023

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Champion Cheese -Cartwheel Creamery wins 12 year journey –

It was Cartwheel Creamery’s night at the 20th annual NZ Champion of Cheese Awards in Hamilton, with the boutique Manawatū cheesemaker taking out three coveted trophies. Adrian Walcroft of Cartwheel Creamery made a 12-year journey from being named the country’s top hobby cheesemaker in 2012, to claim this year’s top professional cheesemaking accolade, Milktest NZ Champion Cheesemaker. Champion Cheesemaker is selected by a special judging team who assesses three different styles of cheeses made by each entrant, to choose a winner whose cheeses are the best across the board. Bestowing the accolade on Adrian Walcroft the judges noted, “Lovely lingering…