Pallet shortage caused by just-in-case approach
A shortage of pallets is being caused by businesses moving from a just-in-time to a just-in-case approach to managing stock in the face of Omicron.
Health Stars on 3047 FGC products
NZFGC member companies continue to add food products to the Health Star Rating system despite the challenges of Covid-19.
Bureaucracy to fore in business RATs access
The Government couldn’t have set-up a more bureaucratic system for businesses trying to access rapid antigen tests, says FGC.
Proposed changes to cost recovery in MPI’s food system
Proposed changes to cost recovery in MPI’s food system – to Ministry for Primary Industries. Document
Nutrient Profiling System for Children & Young People’s Advertising Code
Nutrient Profiling System for the Children and Young People’s Advertising Code – to Advertising Standards Authority Document
Worker exemptions will keep supply chains open
Exemptions for critical workers announced by the Government will make a big difference to keeping food and grocery supply chains working, says FGC.
Health backtracks on claim over Rapid Antigen Tests
The Ministry of Health has backtracked on a claim RAT kits requisitioned from private businesses were not already in NZ when the Ministry took them.
Govt intercepts companies’ RAT kits
Orders by food and grocery companies of many thousands of Rapid Antigen Test kits have been intercepted by the Government to bolster its low stocks.
Review stand-down periods to ensure supply, says FGC
The Government should review stand-down periods for close contacts, the definition of a close contact, and enable businesses to readily access rapid antigen testing, says FGC.
Sunscreen survey: sales hit record
Kiwis are buying sunscreen products at astonishing levels, with a 9.9% year-on-year increase in sales, setting a category record for the past three years.