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Export-quality herbs — Exporter Magazine

Lynn Kirkland’s personal mission to help her family became a thriving business that now sees her chemical-free herbal products exported to Australia, Japan and China. The business that began with a half-acre of land,...

Up for the challenge — Exporter Magazine

2013 was an extremely positive year for exporter company oob; but fast growth comes with its own unique set of challenges. Co-owner Robert Auton shares the gains and some pains.In 2002 Robert and Shannon...

Asian dreams — Exporter Magazine

There’s loads of money, squillions of consumers, but culture is key to doing business in Asia, says Singaporean adoptee Hugh Mason.On the screen are three pictures: a cow, some grass and a chicken. Which...

Reflecting on China — Exporter Magazine

The first of two thought pieces by Rod MacKenzie, former regional director, Greater China, New Zealand Trade & Enterprise. The world is slowly sinking under the sheer volume of information about consumers in China....

Reflecting on Shanghai — Exporter Magazine

The second of two thought pieces by Rod MacKenzie, former regional director, Greater China, New Zealand Trade & Enterprise. Across the street from a small outdoor café in the French concession area of downtown...

Slow start to RMB trading — Exporter Magazine

Direct trading between the Kiwi dollar and Chinese RMB is now a reality. So what’s the advice for our exporters? Exporters are being told to keep a close eye on options for direct trading...

Winning the race in Singapore — Exporter Magazine

Engaging Singaporeans with your F&B brand requires a special three-pronged strategy, as Nada Young explains. There’s no doubt that New Zealand companies create great food and beverage products. We’ve got access to excellent raw...