Tracel showcases New Zealand’s natural health expertise at CIIE
New Zealand natural health brand Tracel is taking its wellness mission global, showcasing innovation and transparency at CIIE.
New Zealand natural health brand Tracel is taking its wellness mission global, showcasing innovation and transparency at CIIE.
As global trade uncertainty rattles traditional alliances Paul Beare explores why more New Zealand businesses are setting up shop in the UK.
One of New Zealand’s largest exporters of canned wine has launched a multimillion-dollar expansion into North America as its share of the global small format wine market grows. The move by the Wairarapa winemaker into the lucrative US market, follows an approach from $16 billion retail chain Wholefoods after a win in a major canned wine competition. The international market for canned wines is growing at a rate of 13 percent per annum and is projected to reach over $807 million by 2028. In contrast, the bottled wine category remains stagnant with a growth rate of four percent. The wine industry has struggled to attract millennials and small format options are increasingly being seen as a mechanism to deliver a more
CodeHQ is a great example of a business that has continued to evolve and adapt through the pandemic, not allowing border restrictions to hinder growth or opportunity. It has been almost 30 years since Peter Vile and Mitchell Pham launched Augen Software Group, with the goal of helping Kiwi businesses grow through outsourcing their software needs. A lot of software code has flowed through their developers’ fingers during those years to meet the changing demands of both their customers and the market. Now in 2021 a rebrand to CodeHQ reflects the value the company brings to clients, focusing on their needs, and the unique voice it has in the market. “It’s a brand that helps businesses make software, not excuses,”
New Zealand’s own NATUREDAY A2+ Probiotics Formulated Milk Powder is a game-changer in the world’s highly competitive milk formula market. You may be surprised to learn that the average consumer will drink more than 6000 litres of milk in their lifetime. However, what is also surprising is the fact that the human body can only absorb a small amount of natural nutrients from mainstream milk and often the side effects can outweigh the benefits due to various gastrointestinal issues. In recent years, NATUREDAY’s scientists have worked hard to discover a solution to this problem by producing their own unique milk formula. The result is a product that will not only find favour with nutrition decision-makers around the world, but is also
NZBusiness talks to Holly Wright and Paul Lee, co-founders of medicinal cannabis company Organic Genetics, about its NZ$4 million equity crowdfunding campaign, and the challenges and lessons of succeeding in a highly competitive market sector. NZB: What is the back-story behind your decision to launch Organic Genetics? And what have been the biggest challenges and potential stumbling blocks you have faced in getting the business to where it is today? Holly: We founded Organic Genetics in 2019, after numerous discussions around the potential of medicinal cannabis and its ability to help those in need. After seeing our friends and family suffer from the terrible side effects of prescription drugs and opioids, it only reinforced our desire to provide this wonderful
Fifty-three finalists and nominees have made the final stage of the New Zealand International Business Awards 2021, the country’s most prestigious awards for export businesses. This year’s Awards finalists and nominees come from around New Zealand and across a wide range of industries and sectors – representing the innovation, resilience and ambition of New Zealand exporters on the world stage. Winners across the eight award categories, plus a Supreme Award chosen by judges, will be revealed on Thursday 14 October at a gala Awards dinner in Auckland, Alert Levels permitting. The New Zealand International Business Awards are run by New Zealand Trade and Enterprise – Te Taurapa Tūhono (NZTE). They celebrate the success of New Zealand businesses on the world stage and recognise excellence and
Alpha Group has announced the opening of a new New Zealand retail experience for the Chinese market, and for New Zealand brands its a unique opportunity. The first Kiwiso store opened in Xiamen in the Fujian Province on September 2nd, giving Kiwi businesses the opportunity to introduce premium New Zealand products to the Chinese market through a well-established industry player. The store features more than 30 New Zealand wellness products including natural foods, personal care, skincare, intimate care, and mother and baby products. Alpha Group, a successful health supplement business in China with its own direct-to-consumer sales channels, has an active database of almost one million customers. David Gao, Alpha Group CEO says Chinese consumers are increasingly seeking healthier lifestyles and premium wellness products. “Kiwiso enables New Zealand
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