Bluebird reformulation adds to healthier options

Bluebird reformulation adds to healthier options

Nov 27, 2019 | Media

Reformulation work by Pepsico to remove much of the saturated fat from its major snacks brands is a great initiative that continues the industry’s path to developing healthier options, says the NZ Food & Grocery Council. “Switching to canola oil to remove up to...
Be treatwise®

Be treatwise®

Nov 25, 2019 | Be treatwise

Be treatwise® is an initiative by the Australian and New Zealand confectionery industries that is designed to provide consumers with information to help explain the place that confectionery has, as a treat food, that can be enjoyed  as part of a balanced diet and...
Health Stars top 5150 products

Health Stars top 5150 products

Nov 20, 2019 | Latest News

There are now more than 5150 food products in supermarkets sporting Health Star Rating labels. At 30 September there were 2653 products from FGC-member companies – an increase of 155 in just the three months since June 30. The remaining 2497 are the home brands of...
FGC welcomes Govt response to obesity taskforce report

FGC welcomes Govt response to obesity taskforce report

Nov 16, 2019 | Media

The New Zealand Food & Grocery Council welcomes the Government’s positive response to the report of Food Industry Taskforce on Addressing Factors Contributing to Obesity, released today. Chief Executive Katherine Rich says she is encouraged Ministers David Clark...

Schools and Healthy Food and Guidance

Nov 4, 2019 | Submissions

Healthy Food and Guidance – Schools and Healthy Food and Guidance, Early Learning Services – to Public Health, Population Health and Prevention, Ministry of Health submission