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New mascarpone hits Japan's sweet spot
A new type of mascarpone is set to prove a treat with consumers in Japan, as Fonterra puts the final touches on a project aimed at meeting growing global demand for dairy. 
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Bollywood star to inspire more Indian visitors
Sidharth Malhotra, Tourism New Zealand’s hugely popular tourism ambassador to India is returning to New Zealand to experience more of his favourite country and people.
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BISON launches system for weighing containers on chassis
Portable container weighing solutions specialist BISON has announced the launch of a world first system for weighing containers on trailer chassis. 
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Cricket batmaker and exporter crowdfunding growth
Hawkes Bay based cricket batmakers, Laver & Wood, will launch an equity crowdfunding campaign on PledgeMe on 3 November.   
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Changes ahead for NZ food exports to China
Over 150 people from all over the country with gather at Victoria University of Wellington this week to examine how China’s modernising agricultural sector may impact New Zealand exporters, business relations and trade policies.
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Plant opening just the start for Kiwi-China aviation JV
Pacific Aerospace along with its Chinese joint-venture will announce further plans to grow China’s general aviation sector at the upcoming aviation spectacular Airshow China, just days after opening a big custom-built aircraft manufacturin
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Red Dawn? Behind the rise in Australian wine grape prices
Australia takes the pulse of wine grape markets, while the Northern Hemisphere harvest appears set to fall on the short side, and China headlines developments in global wine trade, according to Rabobank’s Global Wine Quarterly for Q4 2016.
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Xero is one of NZ's three highest-growth tech exporters
Xero has been named as one of New Zealand’s highest growth technology exporters by the Technology Investment Network (TIN).
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DHL Express bolsters regional trade with South Asia Hub
DHL Express has launched its DHL South Asia Hub, a 24-hour express hub facility located within Changi Airfreight Centre (CAC) at Singapore Changi Airport.
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Pacific Aerospace's aviation joint venture opens China factory
A joint venture between New Zealand aircraft maker Pacific Aerospace and China’s leading general aviation company lifts off this week with the opening of a state of the art aircraft manufacturing plant in one of China’s top business cities
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James & Wells and The FoodBowl announce partnership
Clients of the Auckland-based food and beverage innovation centre, The FoodBowl, will have a new range of services available following the announcement that intellectual property law firm, James & Wells, have signed on as a strategic p
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OFX partners with Xero to help SMBs make easy international payments
International payments provider OFX has announced the roll-out of its integration with Xero across New Zealand.
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Heilala Vanilla hits Aussie supermarket shelves
New Zealand’s original premium vanilla company, Heilala Vanilla, has launched its range into Australia’s biggest supermarket chains.
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TOMRA acquires Compac for $70 million
TOMRA Systems ASA has signed an agreement with the owners of Compac Holding Ltd (Compac) for 100 percent of the shares in the company. 
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High calibre finalists for 2016 NZ International Business Awards
From laser tag gaming equipment and powerboats, to animation software - a diverse crop of finalists has been named in the 50th annual New Zealand International Business Awards. Photo: NZTE CEO Peter Chrisp.
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Inspiring Kiwi businesses to turn innovation into gold
Businesses wanting to protect their products and be inspired by kiwi business success stories have the opportunity to learn from the best, through a series of new regional events.  
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Aotea Maersk heralds new shipping era
Aotea Maersk, the largest container ship to ever visit New Zealand waters capable of carrying 9,640 TEU, was officially welcomed to the Port of Tauranga by Transport Minister Hon Simon Bridges this week, marking a new era in ocean freight.
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Collaboration the key to sustainable freight
Internationally renowned expert on freight sector emissions and reduction schemes, Sophie Punte, says cooperation is the key for the freight sector in New Zealand to become more sustainable.
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Giesen Wines awarded world’s best pinot noir
Giesen Wines has been awarded the Champion Pinot Noir Trophy at the highly respected 2016 International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC), in the UK. 
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Balex Marine launches capital raise to push into new markets
Balex Marine, manufacturers of the innovative Automatic Boat Loader (ABL), has launched a capital raise open to the public on Snowball Effect to complete its current $900,000 funding round.
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