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China dairy market growth great for NZ
Huge growth being experienced in the China consumer dairy market can only be great news for New Zealand exporters, says Katherine Rich. Analysis by global market research company Innova Market Insights shows dairy product growth from 2016 to 2017 was 44%, while the growth in market value was 8%.
Read MoreGraphic labels on treat foods a silly idea
Putting graphic labels on so-called unhealthy or treat foods is a silly idea that’s based on no evidence, says FGC Chief Executive Katherine Rich. She is commenting on a university study that theorises a brief exposure to graphic food product health warnings on food such as chips chocolate bars may enhance 'dietary self-control.'
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Walmart boss to speak exclusively to FGC members
The president and CEO of US retail giant Walmart is to speak at a special FGC event in Auckland on November 7. Greg Foran is a Kiwi, and our most successful FMCG leader, and he will speak exclusively to FGC members.
Read MoreSupply Chain Forum for 31 August
A Supply Chain Excellence Forum is being hosted by FGC's Industry Relations Working Group and Woolworths NZ on 31 August in Auckland. Woolworths' GM Logistics Liz May, Head of Replenishment Susan D’Lima, and Head of Logistics Support Eric Raulet will provide an update of WWNZ’s logistics strategy, future plans, and focus areas.
Read MoreExclusive Foran address standout in big FGC year
An address by NZ’s most successful retail and FMCG leader will be a standout among many highlights on FGC’s calendar in 2018. Greg Foran, the president and CEO of US retail giant Walmart, is responsible for the direction and performance of 4600 stores and more than 1 million staff. He will speak exclusively to FGC members in November.
Read MoreTechnology set to radically change the way we shop
The rapid advance of technology is set to radically change the way we buy our groceries from supermarkets, says Katherine Rich.
Read MorePressure on exporters to China as locals step up
The pressure is on food and beverage exporters to China to innovate as local brands increase market share, according to new research. Local Chinese brands grew by 7.7% in 2017, capturing 98% of market growth, while foreign brands grew by just 0.4%.
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