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Barker’s, T&G Global win at NZ Food Awards
FGC congratulates members Barker’s of Geraldine and T&G Global for their success at the NZ Food Awards. Barker’s won a category for the third year in a row, this year with their Squeezed Fruit Botanicals Syrup: Squeezed Lemons with Lime, Cucumber and Mint. T&G Global won their category with their innovative low-calorie potatoes.
Read MoreManufacturers put huge effort into reformulation
Manufacturers put huge effort into removing sugar, fat, and salt from food and beverage products, says Katherine Rich. "Blaming the environment for obesity only takes you so far. Many people live in the same environment and aren't obese, which indicates food selection, genetics, and activity levels are key factors as well."
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Seminar on industry data
FGC’s Health & Technical Working Group is finalising details for a lunchtime seminar on data – big and small – and how it is being used to advantage for the food industry. It will be held in Auckland on 23 November at Goodman Fielder. Registrations will open shortly.
Read MoreFood and Fibre Innovation 30 Nov
MPI’s 2017 Food and Fibre Innovation Conference will be held on 30 November in Wellington. ‘Innovation – from Vision to Action’, will focus on how a business engages in innovation across its supply chain, from inputs through to how products are processed, packaged, distributed and consumed.
Read MoreSingle-use plastic bags ban welcomed
New World and Countdown will be single-use plastic bag-free by the end of next year – moves that are welcomed by FGC. A survey by New World showed shoppers don't want bags, and so the stores will join Countdown in phasing them out.
Read MoreCountdown appoints GM Merchandise
Countdown has appointed the Head of Produce for Woolworths Australia, Scott Davidson, as its General Manager Merchandise.
Read MoreIndustry poorer for death of John MacDonald
The food and grocery industry will be poorer for the passing of one of its great leaders and mentors, John MacDonald, who died last Friday, aged 80.
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