Wellington, May 13 NZPA - The David and Goliath battle between a Paeroa businessman and international drinks giant Coca-Cola is heading to the High Court.

Wellington, Dec 11 NZPA - Green Party MP Sue Kedgley says soft drink giants' move to supply only diet and low sugar drinks to schools around New Zealand starting today is a PR ploy.

Wellington, Nov 10 NZPA - Kermadec Property Fund reported a fall in half year distributable income to $2.12 million from $2.57m a year earlier. For the six months to the end of September the fund's bottom line profit and total comprehensive income was $2.14m.

Wellington, Aug 25 NZPA - The Commerce Commission has cleared Frucor Beverages Ltd to acquire juice maker Simply Squeezed.

Wellington, Aug 20 NZPA - Christchurch-based Jade Software reported an increase in interim profit due to operational improvements and management of costs.

Wellington, July 13 NZPA - New Zealand supermarket shelves are filled with the brands owned by Japanese drinks giants Suntory Holdings Ltd and Kirin Holdings Co who are reported to be considering a merger.

Wellington, Feb 4 NZPA - The New Zealand share market reversed early gains to close lower but brokers said volume was light ahead of the holiday weekend.

Wellington, Jan 29 NZPA - The Commerce Commission has cleared Coca-Cola Amatil (NZ) to acquire cordial manufacturing and marketing business Baker Halls from Old Fashioned Foods.

Wellington, Jan 22 NZPA - Craig Richardson, an Australian citizen running a drinks business with annual revenue of $500 million has been named chief executive of Christchurch-based Jade Software Corporation, which has annual revenue of $45.5m.

Wellington, Dec 8 NZPA - Australian drinks company Coca-Cola Amatil is seeking permission from the Commerce Commission to acquire cordial maker Baker Hall.