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Milestone for Food Delivery Business

Marking a significant “milestone” for the business, food delivery platform DoorDash has launched in Christchurch. The launch comes five months after DoorDash made its New Zealand debut, operating in Wellington.

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Is Dining Out Back on the Menu?

The latest Restaurant Association Diner Survey has found that diners are returning to on premise dining with an average increase of dining out frequency of 25 percent in the last year. “2022 has been a year of regeneration for the hospitality industry, with the relaxation of Covid restrictions providing fewer interruptions to dining out,” said Restaurant Association CEO Marisa Bidois. “It’s clear that confidence is returning and that this brings with it a desire to once again enjoy the pleasures of dining out.”

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NZ Ranked First in Sustainable Trade Index

Minister for Trade and Export Growth, Damien O’Connor said New Zealand achieving first place in the 2022 Sustainable Trade Index indicates the country is on the right track for our economic recovery and future economic security. “We have placed trade at the centre of our economic recovery, successfully securing four FTAs in the past five years,” said O’Connor. “New Zealand being ranked first in the Sustainable Trade Index is an excellent endorsement of our Trade for All agenda and our successes in economic growth, environmental protection, and societal development.”

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2022 Young Winemaker of the Year Revealed

Congratulations to Alun Kilby from Marisco in Marlborough for becoming the 2022 Tonnellerie de Mercurey NZ Young Winemaker of the Year. Alun, 28, is Production Winemaker at Marisco. He has worked in the New Zealand wine industry for 13 years from Auckland to Central Otago before settling in Marlborough and is thrilled to take out this prestigious title. He is passionate and driven and says he is committed to continuously improving the way we make wine and distribute it to the world.

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A New Standard for Responsible Sourcing

Sucafina, a leading sustainable Farm to Roaster coffee company, is launching IMPACT – the responsible sourcing program that benefits farmers, traders, and roasters to create a fairer, more resilient coffee industry. The IMPACT program includes a sustainability standard that guarantees compliance with environmental, social, and economic best practices, while also driving measurable, positive change in five key areas of sustainability.

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Foodservice Turns to Frozen Foods

New research from the American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) has found that more than 90 percent of foodservice operators in the U.S use frozen foods in their menus, with the healthcare, convenience store and fast casual categories reporting the greatest increase in use since 2019. “Operators face unique and pressing challenges in today’s new foodservice environment and frozen foods are a beneficial resource to address these needs. From ease of preparation to year-round availability to reduced food waste, foodservice operators are recognising the performance advantage of frozen foods.”

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