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Move on sale of energy drinks to children not necessary
Any move to impose an age restriction on the sale of energy drinks to New Zealand children is not necessary, says the Food & Grocery Council. “Age restrictions are not supported by consumption evidence and are unnecessary,” says Katherine Rich.
Read MoreLearnings for all as shoppers seek convenience
The face of grocery shopping is changing rapidly as people become busier and live in smaller spaces, and so look for convenience in choosing, buying and consuming food, according to a special report by Nielsen.
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Supply Chain Forum for 27 September
FGC's second Supply Chain Excellence Forum for the year is to be held on Thursday 27 September. This session will be held in conjunction with Foodstuffs North Island & South Island, and will be hosted by the FGC Supply Chain Working Group.
Read MoreWalmart 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 MoreMany reasons for high milk prices in NZ
An article on Stuff on milk prices in NZ blamed "astoundingly high” prices on our lack of retail competition, a market dominated by one big supplier, and the fact that what Kiwis pay is skewed by international prices because so much of our production is turned into export commodities. But there were a lot of points it didn't make.
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 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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