Eric Frykberg
30 posts
Eric Frykberg is a Wellington-based freelance journalist who writes on trade issues. August 6, 2024
NZ to go it alone on infant formula labels
With an eye on China, Cabinet decides not to adopt Aus-NZ limits on package info.
July 26, 2024
NZ’s formula labelling request denied
Government might go ahead anyway in face of food standards setback.
July 26, 2024
IPEF offers chance to firm up supply chain links
Parliamentary committee hears of value in tuning up Indo-Pacific trade agreement.
July 23, 2024
Hoggard does battle on infant formula labels
Food safety minister to press for review of new infant formula labelling rules.
July 11, 2024
Onions shed a layer of export hassle
Prized market of Indonesia will no longer require fumigation in terms of deal struck in Auckland.
June 25, 2024
Upton slates govt plans for marine farms
Commissioner for the Environment says proposed law ‘uses sledgehammer to crack a nut’.
May 20, 2024
NZ still pressing to be spared EU deforestation rules
Issue ‘consistently’ raised but no word yet from bloc.
May 7, 2024
Talks announced for NZ trade pact with UAE
Parties go public with pledge to start negotiations on improved access to wealthy market.
April 30, 2024
Exporters’ green credentials in spotlight
NZ’s competitive advantage relies on being up to date with global reporting standards, report says.
April 12, 2024
China still has much to offer, says McClay
Minister takes on naysayers ahead of trip to deepen valuable trade relationship.