top of page
News
Search


NZFGC welcomes strengthened Grocery Code, launches supplier training
To support suppliers, the NZFGC is refreshing its training programme in partnership with leading FMCG consultancy NextGen Group.
Oct 17, 2025


NZFGC announces new Chair and Deputy Chair following board elections
NZFGC is pleased to announce the election of Mike Cullerne as Chair and Cameron Scott as Deputy Chair of the NZFGC Board, following the recent Annual General Meeting.
Jun 9, 2025
New Zealand Food & Grocery 2024 Annual Conference begins
With over 200 delegates heading to the capital city, we are looking to showcase the very best of Wellington, from our welcome reception hosted at Parliament to our conference venue at New Zealand's newest convention centre Tākina, and dinner in the heart of Te Papa.
Nov 12, 2024
New Zealand Food & Grocery 2024 Annual Conference begins
With over 200 delegates heading to the capital city, we are looking to showcase the very best of Wellington, from our welcome reception hosted at Parliament to our conference venue at New Zealand's newest convention centre Tākina, and dinner in the heart of Te Papa.
Nov 12, 2024
Season Two of 'Shared Horizons' docuseries announced
NZFGC is pleased to announce the continuation of its successful partnership with global content creation and engagement company ASN Media for the second season of the online content series 'Shared Horizons.'
Apr 3, 2024
NZFGC talking to members over Foodstuffs' merger proposal
The NZ Food and Grocery Council will canvas the views of its supplier members over Foodstuffs’ proposal to merge its North Island and South Island companies.
Nov 9, 2023
NZFGC welcomes launch of Grocery Code of Conduct
The New Zealand Food and Grocery Council welcomes the launch of the Grocery Supply Code of Conduct by the Government today. It comes into effect on September 28.
Sep 1, 2023
Pierre van Heerden welcomed as Grocery Commissioner
NZFGC welcomes the appointment of former Chair Pierre van Heerden as New Zealand’s inaugural Grocery Commissioner.
Jul 11, 2023
NZFGC welcomes passing of bill on Code, Grocery Commissioner
NZFGC has welcomed the passing of the Grocery Industry Competition Bill in Parliament.
Jun 22, 2023
Food price rise concern but signs of slowdown
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.
Jun 15, 2023
NZFGC online content series will showcase FMCG sector
NZFGC has announced a collaboration with global content creation company ASN Media to create an innovative online content series titled 'Shared Horizons.'
Jun 9, 2023
Level of funding for Grocery Commissioner 'heartening'
The level of funding for the new grocery regulatory regime is heartening and highly appropriate, says Raewyn Bleakley.
May 29, 2023
No evidence supermarkets pressuring suppliers
FGC has no evidence to support allegations large supermarkets are pressuring suppliers over prices.
Apr 10, 2023
FGC welcomes changes to recycling and waste disposal
FGC welcomes the announcement by the Government around changes to recycling and disposal of waste.
Mar 29, 2023
Grocery bill will address much-needed changes
The New Zealand Food and Grocery Council has welcomed the Grocery Industry Competition Bill, as reported back to Parliament.
Mar 22, 2023
Legislation addresses wide range of desperately needed changes
The Grocery Industry Competition Bill will address a wide range of desperately needed changes in the grocery sector, says FGC.
Nov 21, 2022
Grocery Commissioner will have extraordinary powers, says MBIE
The powers of the yet-to-be appointed Grocery Commission will be quite extraordinary, an MBIE official has told the NZFGC conference in Queenstown.
Nov 4, 2022
Katherine Rich: the whisper that roared
FGC Chief Executive Katherine Rich steps down on October 7. She has spoken to NZ Herald reporter Kate MacNamara about her biggest success.
Sep 18, 2022
Forcing duopoly to offer wholesale to competitors welcomed
Forcing the supermarket duopoly to negotiate wholesale offerings to competitors is a necessary step if Kiwis are to see better choice and lower prices, says FGC.
Aug 24, 2022
Perfect storm for suppliers as grocery prices rise
Grocery suppliers have been faced with a perfect storm as grocery prices rise, says FGC in response to analysis by consultants Infometrics.
Aug 8, 2022
bottom of page
