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Baby food claims based on poor understanding of nutrition
A university’s research on baby food seems to stem from a poor understanding of nutrition, and it would be great if their own food science and nutrition experts volunteered to offer their colleagues some advice, says FGC’s Katherine Rich.
Read MoreFood Act registrations deadline looms
Companies that make non-shelf stable items and food importers, and which haven’t registered under the new Food Act, have just two weeks to do so before possibly facing fines for non-compliance, says FGC.
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Future of omni-channel retailing
FGC members are invited to a free event on the future of omni-channel retailing being hosted by GS1 in Auckland on 27 June.
Read MoreNZIFST conference filling fast
Registrations are filling fast for the 2017 conference of The NZ Institute of Food Science and Technology (NZIFST). This year it’s in Nelson from 4-6 July.
Read MoreSmall FMCG firms tap big growth in US
Despite the nearly $3 billion in declines across US retail in the first quarter due to a shift in Easter timing and changing consumer preferences, growth is not completely elusive, Nielsen reports in its latest consumer market update. In fact, it says some, mostly small food and beverage manufacturers are finding pockets of growth.
Read MoreWorld Milk Day – The Director’s Cut
“Scandal” is the only word that describes the news that a NZ Food & Grocery Council video had failed to make the final cut of a world-wide competition to find the best videos to celebrate World Milk Day, June 1.
Read MoreSmart food swaps
Very small differences to diets every day can make a big difference over a period to wellbeing and weight. Drastic changes or the latest fad diets are not needed. So how does it work?
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