Select Committee examination of NZ-EU FTA
Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Select Committee examination of the New Zealand-European Union Free Trade Agreement – to select committee
Industry stronger with a shared vision
The food and grocery industry’s future is bright and full of opportunity - though, as always, there are challenges. Direction, focus, and shared horizons will help ensure the industry meets those challenges, makes the most of opportunities, and benefits from...
Woolworths’ rebrand in busy grocery year
A year of huge change in the grocery sector just got more interesting with Woolworths NZ’s announcement it is rebranding its Countdown stores back to the Kiwi icon Woolworths name.
Pierre van Heerden welcomed as Grocery Commissioner
NZFGC welcomes the appointment of former Chair Pierre van Heerden as New Zealand’s inaugural Grocery Commissioner.
Sodium salts in infant formula products
Sodium salts as nutritive substance in infant formula products – to FSANZ
Supie plans high-tech physical stores
Online grocery startup Supie says it is planning physical stores as it builds towards its goal of being a potential third major grocery retailer behind Foodstuffs and Countdown.
NZFGC welcomes passing of bill on Code, Grocery Commissioner
NZFGC has welcomed the passing of the Grocery Industry Competition Bill in Parliament.
Attracting and growing talent in FMCG
The company you work for has a significant impact on you – your health, safety and wellbeing, your earnings and career opportunities, your ability to have purpose and feel rewarded in what you do for a huge chunk of your time on this planet. June is a month where the...
Sending clear and reliable signals
We shouldn’t underestimate the impacts of wish-cycling and genuine misconceptions, both of which I think we’re all capable of doing with the best of intentions – I certainly know I am! I’ve always erred towards a generous view that my local council will do its best...
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.