FGC, APCO join to increase packaging recyclability
The recycling of packaging in New Zealand is set to increase thanks to a new partnership between FGC and the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation which will advance the uptake of the Australasian Recycling Label. The ARL is an on-pack labelling scheme that helps...Glucoamylase from GM Aspergillus niger as a processing aid
Glucoamylase from GM Aspergillus niger (gene donor: Gloeophyllum traebeum) as a processing aid – to FSANZ documentFood derived from EPA and DHA producing and herbicide-tolerant canola line LBFLFK
Food derived from EPA and DHA producing and herbicide-tolerant canola line LBFLFK – to FSANZ documentProposed Code of Welfare for Pigs and Associated Regulations
Proposed Code of Welfare for Pigs and Associated Regulations: MPI and National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee Discussion Paper – to MPI document
Commissioner will hold supermarkets’ feet to fire
The Food & Grocery Council welcomes the Government’s latest steps towards better and fairer deals for supermarket shoppers and suppliers. “Establishing a Grocery Commissioner inside the Commerce Commission is a great move,” a spokesman says. “This shows very...Phospholipase A1 from GM Asperillus oryzae
Phospholipase A1 from GM Asperillus oryzae – to FSANZ DocumentRestrictive supermarket covenants banned
FGC welcomes the passing of legislation banning covenants that impede the development of land or the use of a site for a grocery store. The Commerce (Grocery Sector Covenants) Amendment Act 2022 deems such covenants as substantially reducing competition in the grocery...
Proposal to broaden scope of covenants
FGC’s revealing submission on restrictive supermarket leases has been acted on by a select committee. The report-back on the Commerce (Grocery Sector Covenants) Amendment Bill by Parliament’s Economic Development, Science and Innovation Committee includes a proposal...Modern slavery and exploitation
A legislative response to modern slavery and worker exploitation: towards freedom, fairness and dignity in operations and supply chains discussion document – to MBIE document