Oct 27, 2021 | Latest News
As the Commerce Commission’s virtual conference on its Grocery Market Study continues, commentator Ernie Newman reviews the first few days of what he calls compelling viewing. His article in the New Zealand Herald begins: “In a lockdown almost any pastime beats...
Oct 20, 2021 | Latest News
The NZ Food & Grocery Council and Consumer NZ have published a joint open letter to Parliament today calling for a shake-up of the supermarket industry. They want the following changes to benefit consumers and suppliers: A mandatory Code of Conduct for...
Oct 15, 2021 | Katherine Rich Comments
Last December, Foodstuffs North Island made a big splash explaining “why Foodstuffs won’t charge suppliers for shelf space anymore”. It was about “democratic shelving”, so some brands could not “buy the best shelf space, the pole...
Oct 6, 2021 | Submissions
Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (Hazardous Substances Assessment) Amendment Bill – to Environment Select Committee Document
Oct 3, 2021 | Katherine Rich Comments
A Grocery Code of Conduct came closer recently when the Food & Grocery Council appeared before a parliamentary select committee to make an oral submission on our petition. We have long advocated for a framework similar to those in Australia and the UK which...
Oct 1, 2021 | Katherine Rich Comments
Following the announcement of the latest Level 4 lockdown, the Police tweeted, “Go Home, Stay Home. You’re It”, in reference to a favourite childhood game for many of us. At the time, I thought it was clever and humorous social media, but I didn’t appreciate how well...
