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Mask industry growth set to boost export industry
New Zealand’s largest face mask exporter is forecasting 40 percent growth for the coming year - despite COVID case numbers falling in many countries globally. 
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Low export demand, high import prices to continue
After a strong initial recovery from the pandemic's effects in 2021, New Zealand is likely to feel the impact of slowing global trade well into 2023, according to ASB’s latest Trade Disruption economic report.
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New distributor focuses on Pacific Island markets
Driven by a mission to “create happy moments for Pacific communities”, Worthy Pacific Group recently launched Worthy Products, a distributor of high quality products focusing on FMCG categories.
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Heilala Vanilla achieves B Corp Certification
The purpose-led vanilla company has become the first vanilla company globally to be awarded B Corp Certification.
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Academic develops unique skincare product for export
A New Zealand skin cancer expert has developed 'the world’s first vegan, non-injectable wrinkle reduction serum', and will star in an international Netflix documentary on skin.
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NZ Fiji Business Council’s successful business mission
Following the opening up of New Zealand’s borders, The New Zealand Fiji Business Council has recently concluded a highly productive business mission to Fiji.
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Report reveals size and scope of agritech sector
TIN’s third annual Agritech Insights Report offers significant analysis of New Zealand’s agricultural technology export sector. 
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New EU trade deal positive for winegrowers
New Zealand Winegrowers is pleased that wine exporters will benefit from the announcement of a new free trade deal with the European Union.
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Second Pacifica Shipping vessel meets domestic demand
Pacifica Shipping is introducing a second vessel onto its New Zealand coastal shipping service, which is expected to be operational mid-September this year.
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Support for scaling up innovative dairy sheep sector
The Government is boosting its partnership with New Zealand’s dairy sheep sector to help it lift its value and volume, and become an established primary industry, Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor has announced.
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Biosecurity takes overall #1 spot in NZ
For the 12th year in a row, world-class biosecurity has taken the overall #1 spot in the annual KPMG agribusiness industry leader’s priority survey,
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Shared cheese heritage shouldn't be stripped
As the EU-New Zealand FTA advances, New Zealand cheesemakers are urging both Governments to recognise and celebrate the shared cheesemaking heritage that exists between European countries and New Zealand. 
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Wound repair research to aid sustainable wool exports
A US plastic surgeon’s research into wound repair is set to provide a boost for New Zealand’s regeneratively farmed wool exports.
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Prototype rug targets compostable wool exports
Wool researchers have developed a prototype plastic-free compostable rug under a $4.9m sustainability initiative, bringing New Zealand’s wool export industry closer to mass production of fully compostable carpets.
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Seequent wins Supreme at AmCham Awards
Global geoscience software company Seequent has been named Supreme Award winner for the 2021 AmCham-DHL Express Success & Innovation Awards run by the American Chamber of Commerce in New Zealand.
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E-bike specialist embraces international markets
Nelson Tasman e-bike business Hybrid Bikes is springboarding of its stellar domestic success to launch into multiple offshore markets, beginning with the UK in June.
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New trade certification system to be established
The Government has invested $20.3 million to modernise New Zealand’s trade certification system and help build the country's global reputation for producing trusted food for export.
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Maersk brings new coldstore facility to inland port
Tainui Group Holdings has announced that global transport and logistics leader Maersk will establish a major new coldstore facility at the Ruakura Superhub.
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SRW’s global success exceeds expectations
Just over a year after launching, Kiwi biotech health company SRW Laboratories has generated more than NZ$56.3 million in GMV following a successful market entry into the US, Asia and locally.
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Top exporters' time to shine
Entries and nominations are now open for the New Zealand International Business Awards 2022, the country’s most prestigious national awards for export businesses.  
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