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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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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 MoreRegistrations open for Beverage Council Conference
Registrations are open for the NZ Beverage Conference, which will be held on 25 October. It is being run by the NZ Beverage Council and Sensient Technologies NZ and will be held at Kelliher Estate on Puketutu Island in the Manukau Harbour.
Read MoreFSNI and Mental Health Awareness Week
This is Mental Health Awareness Week (8-14 October), and Foodstuffs North Island is acknowledging it by holding sessions for staff at its Auckland headquarters, and providing resource material for stores to present to staff.
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.
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