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The pitfalls of importing materials
The quality and acceptability of imported materials such as steel and building products is again causing issues. The chief executive of International Accreditation New Zealand, Dr Llew Richards, says one of the main drivers, as always, is price.
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Zespri announces more SunGold licence
Zespri is positioning itself for the future by announcing the release of a further 400 hectares of its gold kiwifruit variety SunGold this year.
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Chinese delegation here to improve collaboration
Eleven representatives from China Entry & Exit Inspection and Quarantine Association (CIQA) and from China's primary sector visited Tauranga recently to learn more about the New Zealand avocado and kiwifruit industries and pipfruit in the Waikato.
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More awards for Blackenbrook
Blackenbrook Family Reserve Pinot Noir 2014 has won a Gold medal and Best in Show for New Zealand Red Wine at one of Europe’s leading wine competitions.
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Cheese for the world's burgers
The first slices of cheese have rolled off the new slice-on-slice line at Fonterra Eltham, with the plant set to produce enough cheese this year to fill more than three billion burgers.
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CHIA to strengthen NZ Asia business ties
Young entrepreneur Florence Van Dyke of Chia Limited is one of five New Zealand F&B business leaders taking part in the ASEAN Young Business Leaders Initiative run by the Asia New Zealand Foundation. 
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Kiwa Digital makes it to Nashville
Local technology company Kiwa Digital has made it to Nashville, introducing its voice synchronization software to the US market through leading film school Watkins College of Art, Design & Film.
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Pic’s adds Woolworths Australia to success list
Pic’s Really Good Peanut Butter has been selected by Australian supermarket chain Woolworths for nationwide retail sale.
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APAC ranked second most complex region for business compliance
Asia-Pacific has been ranked the second most complex region for multinationals to comply with corporate regulation and legislation in 2015.
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Aussie GST changes will impact Kiwi exporters
New Zealand businesses selling across the Tasman should take a close look at GST changes in Australia, says Peter Scott, a KPMG partner who specialises in GST. 
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High performance mānuka opportunity for hill country farmers
Hill country landowners need to act now to get their hands on high performance mānuka seedlings that could see them reaping the benefits of what is expected to be a $1.2 billion industry by 2028.
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Pacific Edge signs US Federal supply schedule agreement
The US subsidiary of Pacific Edge has signed a Federal Supply Schedule agreement with Veterans Administration, which will allow the company to market its bladder cancer detection technology to the organisation.
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Kiwifruit NZ welcomes regulations review
The regulator of the kiwifruit industry, Kiwifruit New Zealand, has welcomed the review of the Kiwifruit Export Regulations 1999 and the release of a discussion document by the Ministry for Primary Industries.
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Ports of Auckland: Oceania’s Best Seaport?
Ports of Auckland has been nominated as the best seaport in Oceania by freight and logistics industry peers for the 2016 Asian Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain (AFLAS) Awards. 
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500 importers and manufacturers register with EPA
Over 500 importers and manufacturers of hazardous substances have already registered their details with the Environmental Protection Authority. 
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Fonterra and its farmers support Sri Lankan dairy
Four Fonterra farmers will travel to Sri Lanka this year as part of a new farmer volunteer scheme to work with Sri Lankan dairy farmers.   
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Liverton checks in to world’s largest casino
Kiwi company Liverton Technology Group has secured a game-changing deal with the world’s largest casino hotel chain to install its innovative self-check in/out kiosk.
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Alibaba Group’s Tmall platforms open up rural China
An increasing number of New Zealand seafood retailers are using Alibaba Group’s B2C e-commerce platform, Tmall.com to target a new consumer base in China’s rural villages. 
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Closer collaboration between Zespri and T&G
Zespri and T&G recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) confirming their intention to work together to create value for their respective growers and shareholders.
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Wine exports reach record high
New Zealand wine exports have reached a new record high of $1.54 billion for the 2015 year, up 14% on 2014. 
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