Market Study into the Grocery Sector

Market Study into the Grocery Sector

Sep 24, 2021 | Grocery Market Study

On 17 November 2020, the Government announced a market study by the Commerce Commission into supermarkets. The Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, David Clark, said this was to ensure people are paying a fair price for groceries. The study would look at whether...
Market Study into the Grocery Sector

Market study submissions published

Sep 15, 2021 | Latest News

The Commerce Commission has today published the 87 submissions it has received on its draft report on the market study into the grocery sector. You can find them on their website along with NZFGC’s submission and a report we commissioned into the effects of private...
So what does the UK want for dinner these days?

So what does the UK want for dinner these days?

Sep 15, 2021 | Latest News

There are significant opportunities for New Zealand food and beverage exports in the United Kingdom in a post-Brexit world, according to a new report. It’s the latest Food and Beverage Information Project market research report and is entitled ‘What does the United...
Private labels harm suppliers and consumers

Foodstuffs NI finally acknowledges industry problems

Sep 15, 2021 | Media

Foodstuffs North Island’s announcement it agrees with the establishment of a Grocery Code of Conduct is the first time it has acknowledged there is a serious problem with competition in the sector, says the New Zealand Food & Grocery Council. “This is an epic...
Supply chain holding up very well

Supply chain holding up very well

Sep 3, 2021 | Media

New Zealand’s grocery supply chain is holding up very well despite the increased pressure of the lockdowns and the closure of some supermarkets in Auckland, says Katherine Rich. “There are no shortages of food and groceries that I’m aware of, nor do we expect any....