F+B Tech

Unilever has unveiled plans to develop a new Global Innovation Centre in New Haven, Connecticut, opening by spring 2029.

The centre will be a leading hub for the company’s research and development for its personal care, beauty and wellbeing businesses in the U.S. and globally.

Read more: https://www.fbtech.co.nz/2026/06/16/unilever-invests-usd-270m-in-global-innovation-centre/

Nestlé USA has announced it has fully eliminated Food, Drug & Cosmetic (FD&C) colours from its U.S. food and beverage portfolio, achieving its commitment to do so by mid-2026.

Read more: https://www.fbtech.co.nz/2026/06/16/nestle-usa-completes-removal-of-fdc-colours/

Associate Agriculture Minister Mark Patterson said that Wool Source Manufacturing Limited has already achieved its first high-volume commercial sale, exporting wool particles to a Japanese personal care manufacturer, with higher-value powders and pigments expected to follow.

Read more: https://www.fbtech.co.nz/2026/06/12/boosting-returns-for-kiwi-wool-growers/

Forestry and Trade Minister Todd McClay said the latest Situation and Outlook for Primary Industries (SOPI) report highlighted a resilient, high-performing food and fibre sector driving strong demand and prices for New Zealand’s world-class products.

https://www.fbtech.co.nz/2026/06/12/food-fibre-exports-set-to-hit-record-nzd-64-3-billion/