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Unavoidable olive oil price rises on the horizon
Monday, 7 August 2017, 12:31 pm | William Aitken and Co
The price of olive oil is set to rise in the coming months and it’s unavoidable due to poor Mediterranean harvests creating an international shortfall, says Sam Aitken, managing director of William Aitken & Co – importer of market leader Lupi ... More >>
ANZAC chocolates raise over $12,000 for RSA
Wednesday, 11 November 2015, 10:01 am | William Aitken and Co
Special commemorative ‘Flanders Field Selection’ chocolates sold around this year’s centennial ANZAC Day have raised $12,240 in proceeds for the Royal New Zealand Returned and Services’ Association (RNZRSA). More >>
NZ importer says olive oil price hikes imminent
Sunday, 8 November 2015, 10:41 am | William Aitken and Co
New Zealand shoppers can likely expect price increases in Mediterranean-sourced olive oil this summer - kicking in as early as this month, says Graham Aitken, managing director of Auckland-based European food importing business William Aitken & ... More >>
Special ANZAC chocolates hit the shelves
Monday, 20 April 2015, 10:11 am | William Aitken and Co
The special commemorative ‘Flanders Field Selection’ ANZAC chocolates are now available in Foodstuffs’ New World, PAK’N SAVE and most Four Square stores. More >>
Expect olive oil price rises, says NZ importer
Monday, 16 March 2015, 4:39 pm | William Aitken and Co
Auckland-based European food importing business William Aitken & Co says consumers need to brace themselves in 2015 for price increases forMediterranean olive oil following a difficult growing season and subsequent shortage of product globally. More >>
Reflecting on 25 years of change in the FMCG sector
Thursday, 27 November 2014, 10:44 am | William Aitken and Co
With leading New Zealand European food importer, William Aitken & Co, turning 70 this year we spoke to its Sales and Marketing Manager Troy Culpitt reflecting on his 25 years in and around the FMCG sector. More >>
Report great news for international olive oil market
Wednesday, 19 November 2014, 5:39 pm | William Aitken and Co
Auckland-based European food importing business William Aitken & Co is delighted a publication authored by several senior international medical figures in the latest prestigious Postgraduate Medical Journal encourages people to focus on eating healthy ... More >>
Leading European food importer celebrates 70 years
Monday, 3 November 2014, 3:47 pm | William Aitken and Co
The New Zealand food industry is notoriously fickle with players coming and going. However one of the country’s largest independent food importing businesses, William Aitken & Co, is this year celebrating its 70th birthday. More >>
Olive oil giant pleased with Heart Foundation advice
Sunday, 2 November 2014, 11:58 am | William Aitken and Co
The head of leading European food importing business William Aitken & Co is delighted the New Zealand Heart Foundation is now directly ‘advising Kiwis to continue using unsaturated plant oils rather than switching to coconut oil as their main cooking ... More >>