Iconic Historic Cardrona Hotel Sold To Locals

The world-famous Cardrona Hotel will remain in Kiwi hands after being sold to New Zealand buyers for an undisclosed sum. The 162-year-old heritage-listed hotel and restaurant has been purchased by a group of NZ investors with strong links to...

Attention to detail winning philosophy behind Brook Serene international accolades

Christchurch-based Brook Serene Hotel Management is celebrating a standout year of international recognition, with its boutique portfolio earning top honours at the 32nd Annual World Travel Awards and several other global hospitality accolades. At...

Final report released: Review of Grocery Supply Code

Grocery Commissioner Pierre van Heerden will speak further on the Code changes at the upcoming NZFGC Annual Conference. The Commerce Commission has announced the outcome of its review into the Grocery Supply Code, including the changes to...

No need to unleash the rottweiler on the vets industry

A watchdog whose bark is worse than its bite. Look at the “provisional decision” from the Competition and Markets Authority’s inquiry into the vets industry and you could easily come up with that sort of kneejerk view. Yet, maybe there’s also a...

What challenges does the new trade deal with EU pose for Ukraine?

On 13 October, EU member states approved a package of agreements marking the next stage of liberalising access to the EU market for a wide range of Ukrainian agri-food products. The approved arrangements though represent only a modest step forward...

Blue Sky Drinks launches with Gravity and Top Shelf acquisitions

Blue Sky Drinks Co. has entered the Australian beverage market by acquiring several well-known brands, bringing together established spirits and RTD products. The company has agreed to purchase the assets of Top Shelf International, including NED...

Grand Island businesses rally to support domestic violence awareness

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Grand Island businesses are stepping up to support Willow Rising, a local nonprofit dedicated to helping survivors. Daily Dose Coffee has joined the cause with a special...

Food-safety tips fresh from the produce department

Staff training keeps knowledge fresh Food-safety training—covering essentials from handwashing to cleaning—is legally required in many parts of Canada for those handling food. Retraining and refreshing also keeps food safety top of mind. “At...

Coopers launches limited-edition Supercars can

Coopers Brewery has deepened its partnership with Supercars, unveiling a limited-edition Coopers Dry 3.5 Supercars can that will launch to coincide with the Boost Mobile Gold Coast 500 later this month. The new commemorative can will debut...

What 4 Analyst Ratings Have To Say About Amcor

Amcor (NYSE:AMCR) has been analyzed by 4 analysts in the last three months, revealing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish. The table below provides a concise overview of recent ratings by analysts, offering insights into the...

Top Shelf portfolio acquired by Blue Sky Drinks

Blue Sky Drinks Co. has entered the Australian beverage market by acquiring several well-known brands, bringing together established spirits and RTD products. The company has agreed to purchase the assets of Top Shelf International, including NED...

Cyngn deploys autonomous DriveMod Tugger with G&J Pepsi

Photo: PepsiCo October 15, 2025 Cyngn has deployed its DriveMod Tugger at G&J Pepsi, the largest independent Pepsi bottler in the United States, expanding its autonomous vehicle technology into beverage warehousing and distribution, according to a...

Mandatory price transparency for food and beverage sector

ISTANBUL The Trade Ministry has enacted a new rule requiring restaurants, cafes, patisseries and other food and beverage establishments that meet the ministry-defined criteria to share their price lists with the government electronically....

Supermarkets warned over animal feed products from deforested land

UK supermarkets are being urged to ensure that their supply chains do not include animal feed products sourced from deforested land. British pork, chicken and salmon sold in stores often comes from animals fed with products containing soy which...

Fishers Event Center Takes Food, Beverages Seriously

The Fishers Event Center has unveiled a selection of new elevated food and beverage options heading into its fall season. With an emphasis on locally sourced ingredients and diverse choices, the menu includes concession classics, fresh vegetarian...

Cooking the books: The food industry’s new addiction

Canada’s food industry has become addicted to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). The numbers tell a sobering story. In just a few months of enforcement data — from July to late September 2025 — Ottawa has listed 26 food-related employers...

The Standard, Maldives appoints Ali Inaz as Assistant Food & Beverage Operations Manager

The Standard, Maldives has announced the appointment of Ali Inaz as its new Assistant Food & Beverage Operations Manager, marking the addition of another homegrown Maldivian talent to its leadership team. Ali brings over a decade of hands-on...

The 'Beverage Battles' are brewing: Taco Bell and Chick-fil-A are targeting Starbucks' turf

Starbucks started it; now the fight for America's daily drink habit is entering a new phase. Fast-food giants Taco Bell and Chick-fil-A are rolling out beverage-centric spin-off restaurants — Live Más Café and Daybright — in hopes of capturing...

CHARLEBOIS: The food industry’s new addiction? Cooking the books

Breadcrumb Trail Links Opinion Columnists Many facilities have not yet been inspected, meaning this list is merely the tip of the iceberg Bolero Shellfish Processing Inc. of New Brunswick has been leveled what amounts to the largest penalty ever...

'I tried Popeyes' new addition which isn't for faint-hearted and was floored'

Spicy food is my absolute favourite, and while there are limits, my spice tolerance is exceptionally high. I'll happily order the spiciest curry on the menu, often to the surprise of waitstaff, will opt for Nando's chicken extra hot and add even...