Natural Health & Supplementary Products Bill
You heard the update at the Summit. We will keep you informed as new work on this bill unfolds
Congratulations to those who won prizes at the Summit
ASB – Amanda Wiggins, Supreme BioTechnologies (NZ) Ltd
James & Wells – Glen Curd, Pacific International Nutrition NZ Ltd
Cawthron Institute – Kurt Renner, GO Healthy NZ
Post Summit Survey
We have had great feedback on the Summit and many thanks to those of you who have already completed the post-Summit survey. In case you haven’t yet, here is the link, www.nzevents.malatest.net , which is open until Monday 14 April 2015.
Taiwan Trade programme
To take advantage of the tariff reductions available under the recently signed ANZTEC trade agreement, NZTE Taiwan has developed a programme to take place in Taipei in June 2015. The programme will give participating companies the opportunity to learn about the Taiwanese market, assess the commercial opportunities and help participants define a commercial pathway and sound market entry strategy for Taiwan. The programme is scheduled to commence with a pre departure briefing in late April 2015, with the in-market visit to Taiwan from 14-19 June 2015.
Cost: You will have to pay your own airfares but many other expenses are covered – to find out more, please email [email protected] by 15th April and she will send you an outline of the programme. If you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please feel free to talk with your NZTE customer manager or give Jo McEvoy from NZTE a call on 09 354 9189.
Consultation opens on proposals for a Food Safety Law Reform Bill
Public consultation is now underway on proposals for a Food Safety Law Reform Bill. The Bill responds primarily to the legislative changes required following the Government Inquiry into the Whey Protein Concentrate Contamination Incident scare in August 2013. The Bill will also support other steps the Government is taking to ensure the New Zealand food safety system is strengthened and continues to remain fit for purpose.
Please find the consultation document and details on how to make a submission here: https://mpi.govt.nz/news-and-resources/consultations/
Consultation on proposals for the Food Safety Law Reform Bill is open until 7 May 2015. Submissions can be emailed to [email protected]
Please direct any general questions you have about this consultation to [email protected] or telephone 0800 00 83 33.
We will also put in a submission if members respond to us by April 29th. Please email [email protected] with your comments.
Global Supplements Market to Reach US$60 Billion by 2020
Increased consumer awareness of health issues coupled with rising healthcare costs means significant growth is expected in the supplements market: www.cmaustralia.org.au/Media-Releases/3277480
Botanical Adulterants Program
Our board agreed to lend our support to this organisation as does IADSA our international organisation and the CMA in Australia. From time to time we will post links in our newsletter or on our website that might be of interest. In the meantime, if you haven’t already seen info about BAP, here’s a link to their general website: http://cms.herbalgram.org/BAP/index.html
Your link to this month’s NUTRACEUTICAL BUSINESS REVIEW
http://www.nutraceuticalbusinessreview.com/Category/Healthcare?dm_
Conference Collaboration with NZBio – save the date: 23&24 Sep 2015
Just as we always invite NZBio to present on Friday morning at our Summit, NZBio is going to return the compliment for us at their conference to be held in Wellington in September. So, watch this space, and save the date: 23&24 Sep 2015
Japan/New Zealand Functional Food Collaboration Presentation Available
NZTE ran a very interesting seminar on this topic last week with a look into future trends. There are some good possibilities for collaboration particularly in the important and growing area of snacks/snackification/oyatsu. See it on this link: http://www.naturalproductsnz.org/japan-new-zealand-functional-food-collaboration/
Call for Participation Outbound FRIENZ Study Group Tour Food Innovation and Food Safety
The FRIENZ project will provide funding to assist selected New Zealand delegates to participate in a Study Group tour through Europe for approximately 10 days beginning 12 October 2015. The task of the delegation is to promote opportunities for collaboration in research and innovation with New Zealand; strengthen existing relationships; and stimulate new collaboration with New Zealand research organisations and innovation partners.
The overall interdisciplinary theme of the tour is Food Innovation – particularly translational research towards developing new food and beverage products, and / or Food Safety.
Participants are expected to strengthen on-going relationships and collaboration with their New Zealand counterparts in the theme area.
Please pass this information on to colleagues in New Zealand who may be interested in applying.
The application process is administered by the FRIENZ Project and applications close at Noon Friday 25th April 2015.
More information and an application form is available on the FRIENZ website
New Zealand German Business Association – Upcoming Events
28-30 May 2015, Shanghai, China – Biofach China www.biofachchina.com/en/home.php
10-13 February 2016, Nürnberg, Germany – Vivaness 2016 – International trade fair for natural personal care www.vivaness.de/en/ together with Biofach, the world’s leading trade fair in Organic Food www.biofach.de/en/
For further assistance regarding these shows members should contact Monique Surges, Chief Executive Officer – NZGBA
[email protected] ; www.germantrade.co.nz
Naturally Good – The Natural & Organic Products Expo
3-4 May 2015, Royal Hall of Industries, Moore Park Sydney
The business event for natural and healthy lifestyle products. http://www.naturallygood.com.au/syd15/
News Update
WHAT’S NEW IN OUR INDUSTRY AROUND THE WORLD
Editor’s Choice:
#1 Kale is so last year! Yay!
http://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Markets/Rabobank-on-top-natural-food-trends-at-Expo-West
#2 New Zealand Professors shocked to discover herbicides cause antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Australian Parliament announces importance of Complementary Medicines
Recently the Australian Parliament recognised the importance of complementary medicines to the international health landscape and acknowledged the achievements of the National Institute of Complementary Medicine (NCIM) as Australia’s premier research facility in complementary medicine.
The Rise of a new Economic Tiger – Indochina
http://info.dksh.com/indochina-2015#story
How to get your Green Marketing Strategy Bang On
http://www.cosmeticsdesign.com/Market-Trends/How-to-get-your-green-marketing-strategy-bang-on/?utm_source=newsletter_daily&utm_
Rising Health Trends in Brazil creates market for supplements & healthy foods
http://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Markets/Rising-health-trend-in-Brazil-creates-opportunity-for-supplements-healthy-foods-analyst-says/?utm_
Food firms can profit from de-stress Foods and Snacks
http://www.foodmanufacture.co.uk/Ingredients/Food-manufacturers-can-help-consumers-de-stress
Xylitol’s efficacy in cutting tooth decay unproven
http://www.foodnavigator.com/Science/Xylitol-s-efficacy-in-fighting-tooth-decay-unproven/?utm_source=newsletter_daily&utm_
Probiotics on verge of dramatic second growth surge
http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Markets/Probiotics-on-the-verge-of-dramatic-second-growth-curve-expert-says/?utm_source=newsletter_daily&utm_
Regulation of Complementary Medicines needs a Right-touch approach
http://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Nutrition/Regulation-of-complementary-medicines-needs-a-right-touch-approach/?utm
Men’s Trends – Natural, Youthful, Primal
http://www.cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/Market-Trends/Men-s-trends-natural-youthful-primal/?utm_source=newsletter_daily&utm_medium=email&utm_
Employment Opportunities
Experienced Export Sales & Marketing Person Available
An independent, experienced Export Sales & Marketing Manager/Consultant who has worked in food and Agri-exports in the EU, Asia and North American markets is available.
A non-obligation review of your export concepts could assist your business whether it is a small start-up or a corporate seeking fresh thinking.
Please contact Kerry for further details: [email protected].