Chocolate tea business lifted by strong local support
April 19, 2021
While backpacking through South America six years ago, Sam Anglis came across cacao husk tea during a visit to a small chocolate factory in Cusco, Peru. He discovered the Mayans would use the husks of the cacao bean to make a chocolatey tea rich in antioxidants. The Mayans believed the tea had health benefits and would give . . .
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Kai Ora set apart by strong Māori values
October 29, 2020
It’s a familiar story in New Zealand: honey business achieves global success with its liquid gold. However, few appreciate the sheer determination that goes into making a honey business float. What sets Kai Ora Honey apart is staying true to its Māori values and its focus on connections. “Real connections do not change in crisis,” . . .
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A family’s plans to take custard squares global
October 29, 2020
The Timaru-based Templeton family is building a custard square legacy, which they hope will see it become a global brand. Denheath was originally a café, which Lisa Templeton’s parents purchased in 1996 because they loved the custard square. Lisa’s mother Carol loved the custard square so much she believed it had potential to be sold . . .
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Why NZ Made News Matters
August 24, 2020
Making News That Kiwi’s Can Trust Pattrick Smellie is co-founder of BusinessDesk and in this 180 degree interview reversal, Ryan gets to interview a journalist on how BusinessDesk got started, getting your business into the news, why post election every business will need a trusted source on news for policy impacts and how to get . . .
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ShopKiwi and Facebook open online ‘shopping malls’
May 21, 2020
Nearly 1000 New Zealand owned and operated businesses have signed up to a new online shopping mall to take advantage of changing consumer behaviour during the coronavirus crisis.
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Almost 1000 Kiwi Businesses Need To Feel The Love
May 20, 2020
Almost 1000 New Zealand-owned and operated businesses have signed on to the ShopKiwi campaign, which today launched a new website.
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