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The recycling of packaging in New Zealand is set to increase thanks to a new partnership between FGC and the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation.

The Food & Grocery Council welcomes the Government’s latest steps towards better and fairer deals for supermarket shoppers and suppliers.

FGC welcomes the passing of legislation banning covenants that impede the development of land or the use of a site for a grocery store.

FGC’s revealing submission on restrictive supermarket leases has been acted on by a select committee.

FGC has revealed further anti-competitive behaviour by supermarkets, this time regarding the leases on their premises.

The NZ Food & Grocery Council welcomes the Government’s response to the Commerce Commission’s report on its Market Study into the grocery sector.

Freezes and rollbacks on grocery prices are a recognition there’s a part for supermarkets to play in ensuring affordable groceries, says Katherine Rich.

The Commerce Commission’s report on its market study is a victory for suppliers in terms of fairness, competition, and common sense.

A shortage of pallets is being caused by businesses moving from a just-in-time to a just-in-case approach to managing stock in the face of Omicron.

The Government couldn't have set-up a more bureaucratic system for businesses trying to access rapid antigen tests, says FGC.

Exemptions for critical workers announced by the Government will make a big difference to keeping food and grocery supply chains working, says FGC.

Orders by food and grocery companies of many thousands of Rapid Antigen Test kits have been intercepted by the Government to bolster its low stocks.

The Government should review stand-down periods for close contacts, the definition of a close contact, and enable businesses to readily access rapid antigen testing, says FGC.

Kiwis are buying sunscreen products at astonishing levels, with a 9.9% year-on-year increase in sales, setting a category record for the past three years.

The Commerce Commission has two viable choices coming out of its 7-day online conference on the Grocery Market Study, writes Stuff reporter Tom Pullar-Strecker.

NZ Herald reporter Kate MacNamara interviewed Katherine Rich and looked at the supermarket duopoly, the market study, and the changes needed.

Foodstuffs North Island has finally acknowledged there is a serious problem with competition in the New Zealand grocery sector, says FGC.

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.

The Food & Grocery Council welcomes the Commerce Commission’s draft report on its market study into the grocery sector.

The New Zealand Food & Grocery Council notes the Government’s decision today to mandate the addition of folic acid to flour.