Topic “In the News News” — Exporter Magazine

Maersk, the world’s largest container shipping line, has told shippers they now face extra charges for cargo that does not show up, but at the same time, the company also said it will also compensate shippers for cargo that is not loaded, according to the Shipping Gazette. New Zealand’s asparagus industry is facing a grave shortage of growers making it impossible to meet demand, according to the Timaru Herald. PET bottles continue to gain a bigger and bigger share of the global beverage packaging market, helped by the popularity of juices and RTD tea, according FoodProductionDaily, citing an Euromonitor report. Confectionery giant Mars predicts a major cocoa shortage by 2020 and reveals harmonization of global cocoa certification programmes to ensure meaningful income hikes for farmers is one of its sustainable cocoa project goals, according to ConfectioneryNews.com. BNZ is joining forces with New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) to provide up to $1.5 million to support the expansion of New Zealand businesses, helping to drive growth and improve performance.