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Best in Show for Four Kiwi Wines

Full results from the Decanter World Wine Awards 2022 have been released revealing impressive wins for established wine producers as well as many diverse emerging regions. Only 50 wines were awarded a prestigious Best in Show medal and New Zealand saw its best-ever performance with four wines awarded the medal and scoring 97 points. Read more here.

Introducing the New Zealand Avocado Collective

Borne out of a desire to streamline the efficiencies with which New Zealand Avocados are grown and marketed, the collective brings together three of New Zealand’s biggest avocado growers located in the far north of New Zealand, one of the most pristine and remote growing environments on the planet. Read more here.

Air NZ Unveils “Aotearoa on a Plate”

Rebranded McDonald’s Opens in Russia

More than three decades after the arrival of the hugely popular Western fast-food chain, former McDonald’s Corp restaurants have reopened under new branding and ownership. A banner with the logo of the new restaurant chain has replaced the golden arches after the US company sold its restaurants in Russia to one of its local licensees, Alexander Govor. Read more here. As international travel kicks off again, Air New Zealand is switching up its inflight menu to highlight the finest local produce and show meals are anything but “plane” at 40,000ft. The airline unveiled its new Business Premier menu which showcases the best of Aotearoa on a plate, including local ingredients like Southland Lamb Prosciutto and Hawke’s Bay extra virgin olive oil. Read more here.

End of an Era for World’s Most Famous Floating Restaurant

Yet another victim of the global pandemic, landmark floating restaurant, Jumbo Floating Restaurant, that fed Cantonese cuisine and seafood to Queen Elizabeth II, Tom Cruise and millions of other diners has been towed from the Hong Kong harbour front. Read more here.

GIVE YOUR CAFÉ THE KICK-START IT NEEDS!

Understanding the difficulties Kiwi hospitality businesses have faced over the last two and a half years, Vitasoy has partnered with Coffex Coffee Roasters to bring you the Vitasoy Cafe´ Kick-Starter Rewards Programme to help kick-start your business in the right direction.

Whether you’re starting up a new coffee venue, or you’re an established business who wants to replace your tired old coffee machine, the Vitasoy Café KickStarter Rewards Programme will help you save on the essentials for creating an amazing brew.

Simply purchase an Espresso Machine from Coffex and you will receive the Barista Station

Package which includes:

• A one-month supply of

Vitasoy* • Branded Vitasoy merchandise* • A one-month supply of Vitasoy branded compostable take away cups* • A one-month supply of Coffex coffee beans* • The option to add on other

Vitasoy merchandised products, branded counters etc.*

“At Vitasoy, we believe strongly in supporting local, this starts with our farmers and goes all the way through to supporting local hospitality businesses,” explained Ivy Oh, Vitasoy’s global brand development manager. “We know how important hospitality businesses are to their local communities, so through the Café KickStarter Rewards Programme we’re hoping to give hospitality businesses that little kick-start they might need.”

The Vitasoy Café Kick-Starter Rewards Programme will also help you on your sustainability journey with the inclusion of compostable takeaway cups from BioPak.

Designed for the circular economy where resources are reused and not wasted, BioPak cups are certified compostable and 100 percent carbon neutral, with BioPak offsetting the emissions its products create to neutralise their carbon footprint.

By using compostable takeaway cups, you can tell your sustainability story and help champion composting as the best recycling solution for food packaging.

Made exclusively for trade, Vitasoy’s Café range has been specifically formulated to froth just like dairy milk, complementing your barista skills to deliver the perfect plant-based coffee every time.

Coffex has won multiple awards for its coffee range, from classic blends to specialty offerings. The brand has been acknowledged for its global and ethical sourcing and the expertise of its master roasters, while offering the highest-quality espresso machines and equipment.

Having previously partnered with the plant-based milk brand for Vitasoy’s Espress Yourself competition last year, Coffex was excited to be a part of the Café Kick-Starter Programme.

“We are thrilled to once again be partnering with Vitasoy for another uniquely innovative project that supports the local industry,” expressed Coffex Coffee New Zealand manager, Shamsi Power.

With the creative combination of these plant-based milk, coffee, and sustainability experts, the Vitasoy Café Kick-Starter Rewards Programme is set to get your business kicking!

*Terms and conditions apply.

Café Kickstarter Programme

Simply purchase a coffee machine from Coffex and you will receive a special Barista Station Package specially put together to help kickstart your business!

• A one-month supply of Vitasoy Café for Baristas Plant Milk • A one-month supply of Vitasoy merchandise including ecoware compostable cups • A one-month supply of Coffex coffee beans

T&Cs and limits apply.