Supermarket News: NZFGC Annual Conference 2024
DECEMBER 2024 – Supermarket News
2024 NZFGC Annual Conference
Wellington, Te Whanganui a Tara, hosted this year’s NZFGC Annual Conference, with over 200 delegates coming together in the capital city at Tākina, Te Papa, and Parliament. This gathering is NZFGC’s biggest annual FMCG event, bringing together New Zealand’s food, beverage, and grocery industry, featuring inspiring sessions on sustainability and leadership, along with keynotes from industry leaders and government officials.
Welcome reception at Parliament and Shared Horizons season two launch:
From the heart of Parliament, welcome by Minister of Finance Nicola Willis, NZFGC launched the second season of industry video series Shared Horizons 2.0 with ASN Media, showcasing the latest innovations, inspirations and leadership in Aotearoa New Zealand’s FMCG industry.
Day 1 of Conference
Day 1 was jam-packed, covering everything from leadership to the latest trends, regulation to digital innovation. Keynote address from rugby legend Tama Umaga, who spoke about his experience of leadership and how his family shaped who he is today.
The 2024 Annual Conference Gala Dinner at Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa was a great chance to network, connect, and catch up after a full conference day. Delegates were wowed by an opening performance from the incredible Kristen Te Rito and ended the night with Wellington’s The Hustle.
Day 2 of Conference
Day 2 of our 2024 Annual Conference kicked off with a panel discussion on the ESG challenges and opportunities for FMCG businesses, followed by conversations with Woolworths New Zealand, and then Foodstuffs North Island Limited and Foodstuffs South Island. Next were insights on food waste and the untapped value for businesses and then Kiwi consumers’ changing attitudes towards health.
