September 2018 - New Zealand Food and Grocery Council

Labelling of sugars on packaged foods and drinks

Sep 18, 2018 | Submissions

Submission on Consultation Regulation Impact Statement: Labelling of sugars on packaged foods and drinks, to the Food Regulation Standing Committee, Canberra, Australia. Submission...

Half-Yearly Meeting & AGM

Sep 17, 2018 | Gallery

Nearly 300 FGC delegates attended the FGC Half-Yearly and AGM at Eden Park in May to hear guest speakers Belinda Tumbers, David Hughes, Lisa King, and Josh Borgia-Frost talk on a wide variety of topics....

Sugary drinks sales drop but no tax in sight

Sep 14, 2018 | Katherine Rich Comments

In the debate around how to tackle the complex issue of obesity, sugar continues to attract the most attention. For the most part, those railing against it believe taxes to be the single best solution. But with the Government saying it prefers to work with the food...

Move on sale of energy drinks to children not necessary

Sep 7, 2018 | Media

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 Chief Executive Katherine Rich....

FMCG Jobs

Sep 6, 2018 | Jobs

There is a real demand in the fast moving consumer goods industry for people who like challenges, and a constant stream of exciting opportunities is advertised in the media. On this page are the key specialist recruitment companies working in the industry, as...

Trading Partner Forum

Sep 6, 2018 | Trading Partner Forum

Trading Partner Forum is the only industry body that brings together suppliers and retailers/wholesalers in Australia and New Zealand to promote industry-wide initiatives in the supply chain that deliver benefits to the industry and the shopper. In an increasingly...

Shelf life: preparing and handling food

Sep 2, 2018 | Shelf-life

The Ministry for Primary Industries has published a document detailing advice on shelf-life of food. It has been developed to help food operators determine the shelf life of their food products and to apply the appropriate date marking. It provides useful information...

Learnings for all as shoppers seek convenience

Sep 1, 2018 | Latest News

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 new report. The ‘Quest for Convenience’, by Nielsen, looks at changing...