Supie plans high-tech physical stores

Supie plans high-tech physical stores

Jun 29, 2023 | Latest News

Online grocery startup Supie says it is planning physical stores as it builds towards its goal of being a potential third major grocery retailer behind Foodstuffs and Countdown. Founder and CEO Sarah Balle has told Interest.co.nz it has signed up about 55,000...
NZFGC welcomes passing of bill on Code, Grocery Commissioner

NZFGC welcomes passing of bill on Code, Grocery Commissioner

Jun 22, 2023 | Media

NZFGC has welcomed the passing of the Grocery Industry Competition Bill in Parliament last night. The bill will address a wide range of much-needed changes in the sector, says Chief Executive Raewyn Bleakley. “This is a giant step toward a better and fairer grocery...

Attracting and growing talent in FMCG

Jun 20, 2023 | Raewyn Bleakley Comments

The company you work for has a significant impact on you – your health, safety and wellbeing, your earnings and career opportunities, your ability to have purpose and feel rewarded in what you do for a huge chunk of your time on this planet. June is a month where the...

Sending clear and reliable signals

Jun 15, 2023 | Raewyn Bleakley Comments

We shouldn’t underestimate the impacts of wish-cycling and genuine misconceptions, both of which I think we’re all capable of doing with the best of intentions – I certainly know I am! I’ve always erred towards a generous view that my local council will do its best...
Food price rise concern but signs of slowdown

Food price rise concern but signs of slowdown

Jun 15, 2023 | Media

The continuing rise in food prices remains a concern, though there are indications the rate of increase is slowing, says NZFGC. Chief Executive Raewyn Bleakley was responding to Interest.co.nz after Stats NZ reported grocery food prices increased by 12.7% in May...
NZFGC online content series will showcase FMCG sector

NZFGC online content series will showcase FMCG sector

Jun 9, 2023 | Media

Showcasing the depth, diversity, and ingenuity of the food and grocery sector is to be the subject of an online content series created by NZFGC in collaboration ASN Media. Titled ‘Shared Horizons’, it will also address the challenges and opportunities that...
Arnott’s return an encouraging move, says NZFGC

Arnott’s return an encouraging move, says NZFGC

Jun 8, 2023 | Latest News

The return of Arnott’s to manufacturing in New Zealand after 25 years is an encouraging move, says Raewyn Bleakley. She was speaking after the company today opened a new 4000 square metre factory in Auckland that it expects will make 7.5 million packs of crackers and...
NZ won’t follow France, UK on price caps, says Minister

NZ won’t follow France, UK on price caps, says Minister

Jun 1, 2023 | Latest News

New Zealand won’t follow France and the UK in introducing grocery price caps, Commerce Minister Duncan Webb has told Interest.co.nz The website reports the UK government is planning a voluntary cap on the price of basic food items such as milk and bread, similar...