Season Two of ‘Shared Horizons’ docuseries announced
NZ Food and Grocery Council and ASN Media Continue Partnership with Season Two of ‘Shared Horizons’ docuseries The New Zealand Food and Grocery Council (NZFGC) is pleased to announce the continuation of its successful partnership with global content...
NZFGC talking to members over Foodstuffs’ merger proposal
The NZ Food and Grocery Council will canvas the views of its supplier members over Foodstuffs’ proposal to merge its North Island and South Island companies. Chief Executive Raewyn Bleakley says the merger has been a much talked-about prospect for many years now. “We...
NZFGC welcomes launch of Grocery Code of Conduct
The NZ Food and Grocery Council welcomes the launch of the Grocery Supply Code of Conduct by the Government today. It comes into effect on September 28. The final version confirms: the prohibition of abuse of power by supermarkets over suppliers the stipulation that...
Pierre van Heerden welcomed as Grocery Commissioner
NZFGC welcomes the appointment of former Chair Pierre van Heerden as New Zealand’s inaugural Grocery Commissioner. Pierre has some 25 years’ experience across the FMCG sector, including as Executive General Manager at Sanitarium Health and Wellbeing New Zealand...
NZFGC welcomes passing of bill on Code, Grocery Commissioner
NZFGC has welcomed the passing of the Grocery Industry Competition Bill in Parliament last night. The bill will address a wide range of much-needed changes in the sector, says Chief Executive Raewyn Bleakley. “This is a giant step toward a better and fairer grocery...
Food price rise concern but signs of slowdown
The continuing rise in food prices remains a concern, though there are indications the rate of increase is slowing, says NZFGC. Chief Executive Raewyn Bleakley was responding to Interest.co.nz after Stats NZ reported grocery food prices increased by 12.7% in May...
NZFGC online content series will showcase FMCG sector
Showcasing the depth, diversity, and ingenuity of the food and grocery sector is to be the subject of an online content series created by NZFGC in collaboration ASN Media. Titled ‘Shared Horizons’, it will also address the challenges and opportunities that...
Level of funding for Grocery Commissioner ‘heartening’
The level of funding for the new grocery regulatory regime is heartening and highly appropriate for the job the Government is asking the Commerce Commission to do, says Chief Executive Raewyn Bleakley. The Budget announced $28.8 million over four years to further the...
No evidence supermarkets pressuring suppliers
FGC has no evidence to support allegations large supermarkets are potentially pressuring suppliers over pricing. Chief Executive Raewyn Bleakley said this in response to media inquiries after online grocery retailer Supie claimed some suppliers appeared to be putting...
FGC welcomes changes to recycling and waste disposal
FGC welcomes the announcement by the Government around changes to recycling and disposal of waste. Chief Executive Raewyn Bleakley says the announcement is a big step in the right direction for a more sustainable economy. “We will be very interested in the detail and...