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Friday, 9 April 2021, 11:29 am About 230 people attended the inaugural Focus on Business held at Functions on Hastings at the end of last month, the first of a quarterly series aimed at supporting local businesses to network and succeed. The guest speaker was Kraft Heinz Company-Australia & NZ non-executive chairman Mike Pretty, who spoke about innovation, rising to challenges, and the future of food. The event also provided the opportunity to launch a new national marketing campaign created by Hastings District Council’s economic development team “Hastings. Like a Big City, But Better�...

Thursday, 4 February 2021, 12:02 pm A new Focus on Business breakfast series begins in Hastings this month, providing an opportunity for business owners and staff to learn, be inspired and network. Hosted by MC David (Toddy) Todd, the first event is to be held at Functions on Hastings and will feature guest speaker Mike Pretty – non-executive chairman of Heinz Wattie’s (KraftHeinz), New Food and Grocery Council chair and a Foodeast Establishment Board member. Mike began his working life as a graduate trainee in the British dairy industry and developed a deep passion for the food industry...