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# Michael Bell - Manukora | LinkedIn

Sign in to view Michael’s full profile Michael can introduce you to 10+ people at Manukora Email or phone Password Show Forgot password? Sign in Sign in with Email or New to LinkedIn? Join now By clicking Continue to join or sign in, you agree to LinkedIn’s User Agreement , Privacy Policy , and Cookie Policy . Michael Bell Sign in to view Michael’s full profile Michael can introduce you to 10+ people at Manukora Email or phone Password Show Forgot password? Sign in Sign in with Email or New to LinkedIn? Join now By clicking Continue to join or sign in, you agree to LinkedIn’s User Agreement , Privacy Policy , and Cookie Policy . Los Angeles, California, United States Contact Info Sign in to view Michael’s full profile Michael can introduce you to 10+ people at Manukora Email or phone Password Show Forgot password? Sign in Sign in with Email or New to LinkedIn? Join now By clicking Continue to join or sign in, you agree to LinkedIn’s User Agreement , Privacy Policy , and Cookie Policy . 2K followers 500+ connections See your mutual connections View mutual connections with Michael Michael can introduce you to 10+ people at Manukora Email or phone Password Show Forgot password? Sign in Sign in with Email or New to LinkedIn? Join now By clicking Continue to join or sign in, you agree to LinkedIn’s User Agreement , Privacy Policy , and Cookie Policy . Join to view profile Message Sign in to view Michael’s full profile Michael can introduce you to 10+ people at Manukora Email or phone Password Show Forgot password? Sign in Sign in with Email or New to LinkedIn? Join now By clicking Continue to join or sign in, you agree to LinkedIn’s User Agreement , Privacy Policy , and Cookie Policy . Manukora University of Auckland Report this profile About Proud, nature-obsessed Kiwi building one of New Zealand's most exciting wellness… see more Welcome back Email or phone Password Show Forgot password? Sign in or By clicking Continue to join or sign in, you agree to LinkedIn’s User Agreement , Privacy Policy , and Cookie Policy . New to LinkedIn? Join now Articles by Michael The Trader Joe's Manuka Case - how does Manuka / honey testing work? Jul 28, 2021 The Trader Joe's Manuka Case - how does Manuka / honey testing work? The Trader Joe’s Manuka case has been back in the news over the last few weeks – the federal court has refused to… 79 5 Comments Activity 2K followers Posts Comments Reactions No more previous content Michael Bell Michael Bell 3y Report this post Michael Bell shared this Matthew Thompson Matthew Thompson 3y Michael Bell shared this Come and join the Manukora finance team! We're looking for someone to support the team for approx 10 hours a week (potential for more). Would suit a university student or someone looking for some flexible part-time work. Get in touch if you or someone you know might be interested! Accounts Payable Clerk Accounts Payable Clerk Manukora, Auckland, New Zealand 58 2 Comments Copy LinkedIn Facebook X Michael Bell Michael Bell 3y Report this post Michael Bell shared this We are hiring for a highly motivated, recent graduate (0-2 years out of university) to join our team in Auckland! This is a unique opportunity for a wellness enthusiast looking to kick start their marketing career within a leading direct-to-consumer business, with exposure across our NZ and US teams! Please pass this on to your NZ based networks where it makes sense, we are looking to place this role ASAP 🙏 Miho Hugh Alice Rutherford Hamish Chadderton Philippa Smithson Matthew Thompson Treacy Bell Henry Sung Kelvin Tan Scott Sung Greg Iremonger Jason Devaney Angie Irvine Leo Hart Sam Abraham Julia Dempsey Brendan Vercoe Claudia Anderson Brigitta Rennie Angus Beaton Peta Beaton Katy Bluett Alex Worker Charlotte Jackson Abby McKean Abby Jackson Matt Bell Lucy Bell Marketing & Communications Executive Marketing & Communications Executive Manukora, Auckland, New Zealand 91 3 Comments Copy LinkedIn Facebook X Michael Bell Michael Bell 3y Report this post Michael Bell shared this Fun road trip through Texas this week with some of the team! Fortunate to have our products in Central Market , the most beautiful grocery stores with an amazing customer base! Everyone has been super friendly and loving the creamy caramel goodness😋 #honeywithsuperpowers #texas public_profile__posts 184 7 Comments Copy LinkedIn Facebook X Michael Bell Michael Bell 3y Report this post Michael Bell shared this We are seeking a customer service rockstar to join the Manukora USA team on a part-time basis. We are needing someone for 3+ hrs/day to cover East Coast mornings. A great opportunity to join a purpose led organization delivering enjoyable health to customers across the country! Maybe an opportunity for any kiwis based on the East Coast looking for work? Appreciate any shares / suggestions! Jamie Duff Vanessa Vitasovich Blake Lupton Luca Allison Mike Hearn James Cornthwaite Morag McCay Treacy Bell Clark Vautier Elliot Begoun Jenny Cawthon Customer Service Representative Customer Service Representative Manukora, United States 73 2 Comments Copy LinkedIn Facebook X Michael Bell Michael Bell 4y Report this post Michael Bell shared this Had a cool chat with Thomas Aarts a few weeks ago on his podcast covering Manuka honey in the US! Back in 2017, Sean M. encouraged me to come to NBJ (Tom's summit) even though I was a young dude completely out of place! It was cool to get involved back then and I've seen Tom a few times since, so it was great to catch up again in this way! Appreciate the support Thomas Aarts Petra Lingenbrink Thomas Aarts Thomas Aarts 4y Michael Bell shared this I wanted to share the latest episode of my podcast, which covers an interesting product and story of an up & coming entrepreneur. I have had a soft spot in my heart for Manuka Honey ever since I traveled to New Zealand in 2010. I was working with the New Zealand Government to bring Manuka honey to the U.S. For those who haven’t heard, this type of honey has unique characteristics and extraordinary healing properties, specifically anti-inflammatory and antibacterial. I use it in my tea when I have a sore throat. Coming out of a bout with COVID, it was particularly helpful to soothe my throat. I am extremely proud of Michael Bell for bringing this fabulous product and all of its science to US consumers. Hope you enjoy the podcast #nutrition #business #today https://lnkd.in/dMzq3iyX public_profile__posts 26 Copy LinkedIn Facebook X Michael Bell Michael Bell 4y Report this post Michael Bell shared this Super stoked to see Manukora hit the shelves in Jimbo's Natural Family stores this week. Jimbo's is an iconic retailer in San Diego, providing the highest quality natural & organic foods and we are super appreciative of Wade Yenny and the team for giving us a shot! Looking forward to bringing the Manuka category to life in these amazing stores!! Sheri Ernsberger Alice Rutherford public_profile__posts 204 27 Comments Copy LinkedIn Facebook X Michael Bell Michael Bell 4y Report this post Michael Bell shared this Manuka honey is a super elixir with the most amazing attributes! For a long time we have struggled to do the product full justice and bring it to life in a meaningful way through visual content... We look up to many other brands in the wider natural products space that do this really well! Here's a quick peek behind the scenes on a fun new shoot - getting closer to cracking the content! #content #manukahoney public_profile__posts 126 11 Comments Copy LinkedIn Facebook X Michael Bell Michael Bell 4y Report this post Michael Bell shared this Saw the big #6 birthday in for Manukora last week with some of the team over google meets, eerily similar fashion to #5! If we're lucky enough to make it to #10, here's hoping to a covid free birthday celebration by then! public_profile__posts 165 13 Comments Copy LinkedIn Facebook X Michael Bell Michael Bell 4y Report this post Michael Bell shared this That feeling when you finally get your US banking sorted and can start pulling funds back to NZ efficiently! Honestly, the longest process which included a huge amount of funds frozen in a Wells Fargo account since the start of COVID and hundreds of hours on the phone to multiple banks for Hamish Chadderton & Elliot Begoun . All sorted now with Bank of the West . Thanks to Hamish & Elliot for big Mahi getting something so small yet so big worked through! Fizzing to get back on US turf in 2022 and hopefully make these things easier (wishful thinking?) Keen to chat with other businesses trying to navigate cross-border business with the US. Lot's to learn still but hopefully we can add some value for others trying to work it all through.. #nightmare public_profile__posts 211 23 Comments Copy LinkedIn Facebook X No more next content Slide to item 1 Slide to item 2 Slide to item 3 Slide to item 4 Slide to item 5 Slide to item 6 Slide to item 7 Slide to item 8 Slide to item 9 Michael Bell commented on a post 11mo HUGE Anders Bill 😍 Michael Bell commented on a post 1y EPIC! Michael Bell commented on a post 1y Well deserved Boston-Kenzo A. 👊 No more previous content Michael Bell reacted on this Report this post Michael Bell reacted on this Anders Bill Anders Bill 11mo Michael Bell reacted on this The biggest moment in Superfiliate history is HERE... Our partnership with Instagram is officially LIVVVVE!! Introducing... Superfiliate Meta Ads Suite There's sooo much to unpack. Soooo... what is it??? Meta Ads Suite is a collection of features to help influencer marketers work with paid media teams to launch more ads and get the credit they deserve These features include: 1. One-click ad authentication for Partnership Ads 2. Full visibility into which ads and creators are performing 3. Centralized hub to manage all creator ad partnerships between teams 4. Sooo much more coming in the next month 🤫 We have these features all in beta for those who want to try them out! You can book a demo from this page: https://lnkd.in/gnn5eqX5 We're about to roll out SOOOO much more that we can't talk about yet but it's coming soooon A HUUUGE SHOUTOUT to our team and partners at Meta who have been TIRELESSLY building this integration... Leonardo Vailatti Eichstaedt , Alessandra Carneiro , Reyna Baker, Joana Rocha , Jerônimo Velasquez, Milena Ferraz , Rafael Furlan , Nathiely Macedo , Thaís Corrêa , Christopher Gesualdi , Brian Christensen , Nicholas Marques ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ public_profile__reactions 328 126 Comments Copy LinkedIn Facebook X Michael Bell liked this Report this post Michael Bell liked this Anders Bill Anders Bill 1y Michael Bell liked this Find yourself a Cofounder who thinks he's off camera but isn't... and is gulping a late afternoon 48 fluid ounce Starbucks cold brew never change Andy Cloyd public_profile__reactions 143 27 Comments Copy LinkedIn Facebook X Michael Bell liked this Report this post Michael Bell liked this Anders Bill Anders Bill 1y Michael Bell liked this Expo West was WILD… We got to meet 100+ of the brands on Superfiliate in person in one day and watch them tell their story to retailers… So grateful to get to build with all of you and for our team 🥹❤️ Shoutout to some of the folks/brands we got to be with: Jeff Borsuk , Kieran Mathew , Brian Tate , Alexander Uruchurtu , Madison Lee , Hans Kunisch , Kait Stephens , JT Barnett , Shane Heath , Cymbiotika , Shray Joshi , Jonathan Sander , Jay Hunter and so many more!! public_profile__reactions 149 26 Comments Copy LinkedIn Facebook X Michael Bell liked this Report this post Michael Bell liked this Andrew Abraham Andrew Abraham 1y Michael Bell liked this I started Orgain back in early 2009 with the belief that clean, delicious, and affordable nutrition, was not only a viable business model, it would have a truly meaningful impact in the world. While I may have started this journey out with only family around me, I am so grateful to have found people who share a sense of purpose, a spirit of giving and who believe that we can inspire healthy, vibrant lives through the work we do at Orgain. Thank you to everyone who over the years has helped make the brand what it is today. Looking forward to seeing everyone at Expo West! We’re in two locations this year. Main Booth: Hall C #3115 New Booth: North Hall, Level 100, N1015 public_profile__reactions 594 34 Comments Copy LinkedIn Facebook X Michael Bell liked this Report this post Michael Bell liked this Anders Bill Anders Bill 1y Michael Bell liked this We have a HUUUGE release in 24 hours... it's been 6 months in the making and have had 100+ of our merchants beta testing I won't give it away but all I can say is... Influencer Marketers don't have enough hours in the day.... outreach, creator comms/relationships, community engagement, program management... the task list is never done. This feature streamlines their workflows to get sooo much more done faster... public_profile__reactions 123 15 Comments Copy LinkedIn Facebook X Michael Bell liked this Report this post Michael Bell liked this Alex Worker Alex Worker 1y Michael Bell liked this A milestone for team Nutrition from Water™ (NXW) . We now have operational capacity to supply up to 100,000 kgs of Marine Whey™ per annum. Our partner commercial facility is ten minutes from Nazaré, pictured at 20 foot yesterday. This week I’m with Unicorn Factory Lisboa . Next week in Dubai where NXW has joined UAE’s Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund exploring affordable nutrition needs across MENA. public_profile__reactions 241 26 Comments Copy LinkedIn Facebook X Michael Bell liked this Report this post Michael Bell liked this Anders Bill Anders Bill 1y Michael Bell liked this This brand is getting a 69% REPLY RATE from a Superfiliate Automation focused on recruiting creators to their affiliate/influencer program... The brand is Cymbiotika and the team is legendary (shoutout Jess Doherty, MBA ) Scaling recruitment has PLAGUED the affiliate space for so sooo long, everyone is oversold on the value of certain databases of creators, creator lists, etc Using their OWN Instagram account, the Cymbiotika team has been able to scale creator recruitment with the following Superfiliate Automation: Automation Trigger: When Cymbiotika is mentioned on an Instagram Story Automation Filter: Instagram Followers > 10,000 Automation Action: Send an Instagram DM with an invite to their program Soooo many brands are not getting the most out of their existing social media account to scale their creator programs. This is just one of 1000s of Superfiliate Automations you can create -- you can check some others out here: https://lnkd.in/gChwAjjt public_profile__reactions 89 14 Comments Copy LinkedIn Facebook X Michael Bell reacted on this Report this post Michael Bell reacted on this Anders Bill Anders Bill 1y Michael Bell reacted on this Superfiliate Automations... IS LIVE!!! 🥹 🥹 🥹 We're SOO excited about this release. So... what does it actually do?? Superfiliate Automations is a suite of tools that puts the most time consuming parts of running an influencer, affiliate and ambassador program on autopilot. Want to send a program invite via DMs to every creator with 10k-20k followers that tags you in an Instagram story? We have an automation for that. Want to auto-promote creators between programs when they hit a milestone like 10 new converted customers? We have an automation for that. Want to send a welcome email to every new Superfiliate or seed them product? We have an automation for that. There are 1000s of possible flows. You can learn more about them here: https://lnkd.in/gChwAjjt Across the 100+ merchants we've had in the beta of this feature... we have seen some WILD results that we'll be sharing soon!! Also a HUGE shoutout to our internal team for making this beautiful video ❤️ I'm always blown away and humbled by what we can get done in-house 🙇‍♂️ public_profile__reactions 227 92 Comments Copy LinkedIn Facebook X No more next content Slide to item 1 Slide to item 2 Slide to item 3 See all activities Experience & Education *]:mb-0 text-[18px] text-color-text leading-regular group-hover:underline font-semibold"> Manukora *]:mb-0 not-first-middot leading-[1.75]"> ******* * ***** ***** ******* *]:mb-0 [&>*]:text-md [&>*]:text-color-text-low-emphasis"> *]:mb-0 text-[18px] text-color-text leading-regular group-hover:underline font-semibold"> **** *]:mb-0 not-first-middot leading-[1.75]"> **** ******** * *********** ******** *]:mb-0 [&>*]:text-md [&>*]:text-color-text-low-emphasis"> *]:mb-0 text-[18px] text-color-text leading-regular group-hover:underline font-semibold"> ********** ** ******** *]:mb-0 not-first-middot leading-[1.75]"> ******** ** ******** ****** ********** *** ******* undefined *]:mb-0 [&>*]:text-md [&>*]:text-color-text-low-emphasis"> 2011 - 2014 View Michael’s full experience By clicking Continue to join or sign in, you agree to LinkedIn’s User Agreement , Privacy Policy , and Cookie Policy . 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So, I put together a simplified case study. Bob runs a construction business through a Queensland company, Total Build Pty Ltd, with turnover under $10m. The business purchases a 2025 RAM 3500 Laramie for $190,290 on 1 April 2025 and finances the full amount. Bob uses the vehicle throughout the week to carry bulky tools and tow machinery between job sites. After completing a digital logbook using GoFar, his business use works out to 71.43%. The vehicle is also used privately on weekends and holidays (including towing Bob’s caravan and boat), meaning the minor and infrequent private use exemption cannot apply. Instead, the private portion is calculated and reimbursed back to the company each year before the end of the FBT year. 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Are these larger vehicles gaining traction in the business landscape? 3 4 Comments Food & Drink Business 18K followers LARK Distilling Co has reported continued top-line growth in 1H FY26, with net sales revenue (after excise) rising 10 per cent to $8.7 million, as the Tasmanian whisky producer prepares for a coordinated domestic and international rollout of its restaged portfolio in the second half. https://lnkd.in/geKdRRwr 23 1 Comment Wayne Pearson Pearson Automotive Consulting • 869 followers Eagers have just published their 6 months results . I made a similar comment when they published their last full year results but these results reflect a redefining of dealership retail operations and are a road map of the future . When I read these results I had the same feeling I had 6 months ago , it’s like these guys have jumped into my head and are implementing all the things that i firmly believe need to change if dealers are to survive and prosper into the future . Anyone who reads my comments know that cost of delivery ( operations ) should be driving mantra of all dealerships . Don’t sack the yardie , driving up revenue per person and per sqm is the only way to reduce costs and lock in a sustainable 3 to 4 % NPS . 2 numbers jumped out of the Eagers result , revenue per person of $1.5m pa and operating costs of 12% are absolute stand outs . These guys don’t sell lots of fancy ,expensive cars , so the $1.5m per person is an exceptional number , this can only be done by : 1) feeding the runners 2) outsourcing or replacing with technology non gross generating roles 3) making process DNA , moving away from person centric processes to business centric processes ( you don’t throw away the process when you change the management) 12% cost base , which I hazard to guess would be 3% below the average 15% ( let that sink in , that’s a 3% NPS advantage to everyone else ) comes from reducing the key 80% of dealership costs , people and property . Less people doing more and better business on less real estate . It’s a permanent saving and competitive advantage. People will say , it’s ok for them , they are big . My view is you don’t need to be big to be better , you just need to kill some sacred cows . You need to dictate real estate terms , not the OEM , if they don’t like it , go find another , there are plenty out there . People metrics matter , 100 units per sales manager , 20 units per consultant , 20 ROs per advisor , 100 ROs per workshop . These are minimum acceptable standards , structure your brands to create that outcome . If people aren’t directly creating gross , ask yourself can this role be automated or outsourced , people are expensive . Look at their used car net profit per unit , this is no fluke , nor is it massive gross per unit . This is reducing cost of delivery per unit below $1,000 and spending time on incremental income . Don’t believe you can’t because you aren’t big , this result is great strategy implemented 200 times , you just can’t do it without killing sacred cows and changing the status quo . 20 Antony Allen The Avolution • 3K followers The Australian avocado industry now exports to more markets than at any point in its history. That’s worth acknowledging. But here’s the question that doesn’t get asked enough: which of those markets are actually paying? In 2024–25, the spread between the highest and lowest-returning export destinations for Australian avocados exceeded 85%. Same fruit. Same season. Same exporters. Vastly different per-kilogram outcomes depending on where the container was headed. The industry measures access — markets reached, weeks supplied, trays shipped. Those are real achievements. Destination performance asks the harder question: what did each market actually return? In 2023, exports surged 55% year-on-year. Average prices fell 9%. The market absorbed what we sent it. It didn’t pay for it. In 2024, volumes were flat. Prices recovered 13%. Same markets. Less pressure. Better returns. 52 weeks of supply is an impressive milestone. 52 weeks of returns data is the one that matters. #AustralianAvocados #ExportStrategy #MarketIntelligence #FreshProduce #Agribusiness Gunjan Allen Daryl Boardman Sally Boardman Andrew McKillop Dan Cork David Rocha Manujith Samantha (Sam) Steven Newman Deepak Vasa Flora Zhang Gemma Burger Sources: IndexBox Australian Avocado Export Prices by Destination (2024); Rabobank Global Avocado Outlook (2024/25); Avocados Australia industry data 30 Kapitales Research 1K followers Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Limited (ASX: DMP) shares slipped about 1.02% to $18.875, despite notable insider buying activity. Chairman Jack Cowin purchased 170,000 shares worth roughly $3 million through Corom Pty Ltd at $17.97 per share, increasing his total stake in the company to above 25%. While the stock moved lower in the session, the purchase highlights strong long-term confidence from the company’s leadership. #ASX #Dominos #InsiderBuying #StockMarket #Investing #BusinessNews 2 Vicki Yorston Carbon Group • 159 followers Haverford Brands, a Sydney-based importer, wholesaler and eCommerce retailer, was running multiple Shopify sites and eBay stores but their systems weren’t talking to each other. Inventory, sales and finances were all managed manually, making growth harder than it needed to be. Carbon Sydney stepped in to: ✅ Move them from MYOB to Xero ✅ Connect Cin7, Shopify and eBay ✅ Streamline reporting and inventory ✅ Support two business acquisitions Now, they’ve got the systems, visibility and confidence to keep scaling. Read the full story: https://sowo.kr/GeRV1aEm 1 Sam Musson I’m the Founder and Managing… • 814 followers The ingredient behind the flavour. Over the past few months we’ve been quietly supplying 100% real fruit powders into Australian food brands — and it’s exciting to see where they’re showing up. 🍋 Lemon pepper rubs 🍓 Strawberry collagen drinks 🍩 Lemon dusting on donuts 🌶️ Chilli & lime snack blends 🧂 Citrus finishing salts 🍗 Citrus stuffing mixes for the classic supermarket roast chook (think @mitaniproducts) For food manufacturers and product developers, fruit powders solve a simple problem: How to deliver real fruit flavour without the challenges of fresh fruit. ✔ Shelf stable ✔ Consistent flavour ✔ Reduced waste ✔ Easy to scale in production A big part of what drives us is working with growers to give value to fruit that may not meet supermarket cosmetic standards — turning it into high-quality ingredients rather than letting it go to waste. What excites me most is the potential beyond retail products. Real fruit powders can support: • Food manufacturers developing new products • Foodservice suppliers creating seasoning blends and menu ingredients • Catering operations preparing meals at scale • Hospital and aged-care kitchens • NDIS and community meal providers • Schools and institutional catering When fruit can become a stable ingredient, the opportunities expand quickly. From seasoning blends to beverages, baking mixes, snacks and ready meals — the potential applications keep growing. We’re already working with Australian brands and ingredient users and are now expanding supply into larger food manufacturing and foodservice channels, where consistent, real fruit ingredients are needed at scale. If you're exploring ways to incorporate real fruit ingredients into large-scale production, I’d love to start a conversation. The world of food innovation is wide open — and when it comes to fruit ingredients, the possibilities really are endless. #FoodManufacturing #FoodService #Ingredients #ProductDevelopment #FoodInnovation #CleanLabel #AustralianFood #FoodWaste #MitaniProducts #SmokeyJoesRubs #TheCountryChefBakery #VerveIngredients Anthony Kachenko Vanouhi Nazarian Jane Milburn OAM Chris Downs 40 2 Comments Rodgers & Co Ltd - Chartered Accountants & Business Advisors 153 followers 10 Ways to Avoid Business Liquidation Cash flow issues—not profitability—are the #1 reason Kiwi businesses go under. At Rodgers & Co, we’ve seen firsthand how avoidable most liquidations are… if the right strategies are in place. In our latest blog, we break down 10 practical ways you can protect your business—covering: ✅ How to manage cash flow (hint: profit ≠ cash) ✅ Payment terms that actually work in your favour ✅ The risks of weekly payroll vs. monthly receivables ✅ Setting up Gazette alerts to avoid surprise client failures ✅ Why industry diversification isn’t just for investors Whether you're in a growth phase or bracing for headwinds, these tips will help you build resilience and stay ahead. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/g55g8Xhq Got your own strategy for staying financially strong? Share it below. #BusinessTips #CashFlow #Insolvency #AccountingNZ #SMB #FinancialHealth #RodgersAndCo #ChristchurchAccountants #BusinessResilience #NZBusiness #LiquidationPrevention 2 BioGro New Zealand Ltd 2K followers 🌿 Organic is thriving in Aotearoa! The 2025 Organic Market Report reveals the sector has hit $1.18 billion - up from $723 million in 2020. 📦 Exports reached $606.7 million, growing nearly twice as fast as total primary sector exports. 🍽️ For the first time, foodservice spend was measured - and it’s big: $190 million. 🌱 Organic land now spans 89,544 hectares - over twice the size of Palmerston North! Kiwis and global markets are backing certified organics - and the momentum is only growing. 📥 Get the full report: https://lnkd.in/gQ9MaF2M #biogro #organics #newzealand #nzbusiness #organicfarming 20 1 Comment James JP Purcell Drinks 101 • 5K followers Small MOQs can be found in the Australian beverage production market, and they allow drinks founders to test and learn before going all-in. But how do you know HOW MUCH product you should get after that initial order? A practical way to do that is base it on sales velocity, not on the unit price you're trying to hit per can. Katrina Dalao reminded me of this great 3 step calculation: 1. Start with the retailer: Most retailers want 70–80% of shelf life remaining when product arrives. If your drink has a 12-month shelf life, you effectively have ~9 months to sell it. 2. Subtract logistics: Co-packer lead time, distributor pickup, and warehouse time usually take 2–3 months. Now your real selling window is 6–7 months. 3. Multiply by velocity: Stores × units per store per week × weeks in your window = units you can move. If that number is bigger than your run size, you can scale up. If it’s smaller, run less. — Hi, I’m James Purcell. I’m building Drinks 101 - an Academy and Advisory business for the drinks industry. I help drinks founders Launch and Grow smarter through my '4 Way Win' commercial engine approach. Why don’t you Follow and Connect with me if you're curious? 23 7 Comments FMCG Business 11K followers A multimillion-dollar deal sees Kiwi peanut butter producer Pic's Peanut Butter enter a new chapter, with Australian firm Scalzo Foods acquiring a 51.3% majority stake in the Nelson-based business. Read the full story: https://hubs.li/Q03FbPF60 #PicsPeanutButter #ScalzoFoods #business #newzealand #fmcg #news #fmcgbiznz 101 3 Comments Investair 6K followers Collins Foods Limited (ASX: CKF) has reported strong half-year results for HY26, delivering record revenues, margin expansion and earnings growth. The company's revenue increased 6.6% to $750.3 million, with growth in both Australia and Europe. Underlying EBITDA was up 11.0% to $113.9 million, and underlying NPAT increased 29.5% to $30.8 million. Collins Foods' Managing Director and CEO, Xavier Simonet, commented: 'In HY26, we executed on our operational priorities by driving profitable same store sales growth and network expansion in Australia and Europe.' KFC Australia revenue increased 5.0% to a record $563.8 million, with same-store sales growth of 2.3%. Underlying EBIT for the segment was up 11.6% to $75.5 million. In Europe, KFC revenue grew 14.6% (5.3% in constant currency), with same-store sales growth of 1.4%. Underlying EBIT for the European business increased 142.3% to $6.9 million. Collins Foods remains focused on operational execution to support performance in all markets. The company is targeting mid to high-teens percentage growth in underlying NPAT for FY26, up from the previous expectation of low to mid-teens growth. If you like our Investair content, sign up to have it posted on your LinkedIn page for free: https://lnkd.in/gTkffbhU #ASX #BusinessGrowth #KFC #FoodIndustry #InvestorUpdates 3 Ajay (AJ) V. AJTheMusafir • 426 followers Are you looking for finance jobs in New Zealand then don’t miss this video In this reel, I break down: 👉 Top finance roles in demand in NZ 👉 What employers are looking for 👉 The biggest companies you should target (Banks, Big 4, Investment firms, Corporates) 👉 How to apply whether you’re overseas or already in NZ #newzealand #financejobs #internationalstudents #movingabroad 3 Sarah Pyke Bond Financial • 2K followers Thinking about electric vehicles for your business? Let's talk FBT! ⚡ There's been a lot of buzz around purchasing EVs as employee benefits to navigate around Fringe Benefits Tax, and yes - there are some fantastic carve-outs available for electric vehicles. But here's what many business owners don't realise: it's not a blanket exemption for all EVs. One key requirement is that the vehicle must cost less than the luxury car limit for EVs (around $95,000 for 2025). If your chosen EV exceeds this threshold, it won't be exempt from FBT - regardless of its environmental benefits. This is exactly why I always encourage my clients to reach out before making any significant business purchases. Understanding the legislation upfront can save you from unexpected tax implications down the track. The EV landscape is evolving rapidly, and while the benefits can be substantial, the devil is definitely in the details. Getting your strategy right from the start makes all the difference to your bottom line. Planning an EV purchase for your business? Send me a message and let's chat about how to structure it correctly for maximum benefit. #BondFinancial #BondFinancialSydney #womenowned #taxreturn #financialadvice #EOFY #taxreturns #accountingtips #bookkeepingexpert #accountingfirms 16 1 Comment Nathan Campbell Nexia Melbourne • 710 followers The tax savings on Electric Vehicles (EV) are significant for those in the market for a new car. Having recently joined the EV community via a novated lease, here are the main reasons for my decision: 💲Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) Exemption for EVs - EVs under $91,387 are exempt from FBT, making them significantly cheaper to lease through a novated lease. - This exemption applies to both new and eligible used EVs, broadening the range of affordable options. 💰 Pre-Tax Salary Deductions - Lease payments and running costs (like insurance, servicing, and registration) are deducted from pre-tax income, reducing taxable income and increasing take-home pay. 🚗 Lower Running Costs - EVs typically have lower maintenance costs and cheaper fuel (electricity) compared to petrol or diesel vehicles. - These savings compound over the lease term, making EVs more economical in the long run. 📦 Bundled Expenses - All vehicle-related costs can be bundled into one regular payment, simplifying budgeting and cash flow management. 💻 Access to New Technology - Shorter lease terms (2–3 years) allow employees to upgrade to newer EV models as technology evolves. In doing my research I created a calculator that compares petrol cars v EV's, if you are looking to purchase a new car and want me to run some numbers for you, send me a message. #electricvehicles #fbt #tax #accounting #xero #melbourne #victoria #sustainability 21 3 Comments Carolyn Etherington Australian Trade and… • 2K followers The latest Wine Australia Export Report (Dec 2025) reflects a broader global reset in wine consumption, with many markets seeing softer demand as consumers drink less, trade down, or shift toward moderation and alternative beverages. Against this backdrop, Australia’s export performance shows both pressure in traditional markets and continued momentum in parts of Southeast Asia and Canada, reinforcing the value of diversification, sharp market insight and adaptability as consumer preferences and trade patterns evolve globally. #AustralianWine #GlobalTrade #Exports #TradeInsights #MarketDiversification #ConsumerTrends #AgriExports #InternationalMarkets #WineIndustry 10 RLG 859 followers Simply put, just one of RLG's #coffee contracts is set to deliver $32M in minimum contracted revenue - that's $3.6M in earnings for a company capped at just A$9M. Incredible upside. #AusMicrocap #CoffeeIndustry #eCommerce #DigitalMarketing #Ausbiz #ASX Bryan Carr 3 Startup Researcher Oceania 780 followers Melbourne-founded restaurant marketplace EatClub has raised a US$19.1 million Series B round led by existing investor Marbruck, with participation from EVP and Co: Act. The new funding reportedly values the company at over $141.6 million. Founded in 2017 by Pan Koutlakis and backed by chef Marco Pierre White, the startup's app uses dynamic pricing to help its network of over 5,000 restaurants fill empty tables by offering time-based discounts. More at: https://lnkd.in/dMqwvYAj #FoodTech #Startup #Funding #VentureCapital #HospitalityTech 182 7 Comments Show more posts Show fewer posts Explore top content on LinkedIn Find curated posts and insights for relevant topics all in one place. View top content Add new skills with these courses 55m Mastering the Business of Consultancy: Strategy, Marketing, and Client Success 36m Facilitating a Collaborative Strategic Planning Session 1h 5m Introduction to Risk Management See all courses