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The Icehouse Business Growth Centre in Auckland has signed a partnership with Tinghua University Science Park (Tus-Park) Beijing for the establishment of a China Market Development Hub.

New Zealand’s first homegrown muesli bar manufacturer, Tasti Products Limited is confident its newly refurbished $8 million premises will inspire additional products sure to make Kiwi and international taste buds zing.

While Kiwi expats continue to command big dollars overseas, the pull of ‘brand New Zealand’ and a desire to connect with home is stronger than ever, according to Kea’s 2013 Every Kiwi Counts survey.

MOVAC, the venture capital investment firm, has taken a 13% stake in 1Above, a functional drink that helps people fight jet lag and combat many of the health risks and discomfort related to flying.

New Zealand Trade and Enterprise has appointed Dion McGrath as its new Consulting Chef based at New Zealand Central in Shanghai, China.Dion’s role is a key part of NZTE’s wider strategy to promote New Zealand food and beverage in China, in response to Chinese consumer trends.

Around 20 Kiwi food and beverage companies will gain first-hand insights of China during a 10-day customer tour hosted by ANZ Bank New Zealand.

The businesses, including meat, wine, seafood, honey and dairy producers from throughout the country will visit Hong Kong, Guangzhou and Shanghai.