News

The Food & Grocery Council welcomes the Government’s moves to phase out problem plastics and some single-use plastics within four years.

The Food & Grocery Council has launched a petition asking Parliament to support a Grocery Code of Conduct, saying suppliers have for too long had to put up with unfair and abusive behaviour by some stores.

The market study of supermarkets announced today by the Government will be positive for Kiwi shoppers and grocery manufacturers and is not before time, says the Food & Grocery Council.

A market review of supermarkets would be positive for the food supplier industry, says FGC Chief Executive Katherine Rich.

The supply of food and grocery products to New Zealand supermarkets, Four Squares and dairies is back to normal.

Food and grocery manufacturers are facing challenges accessing some ingredients and packaging in the wake of the COVID-19 coronavirus but it’s nothing that can’t be handled.

The senior doctors’ association is naïve in thinking any government can pass laws that will make people brush their teeth or eat less, says Katherine Rich.

Reformulation work by Pepsico to remove much of the saturated fat from its major snacks brands continues the industry’s path to developing healthier options.

The Food & Grocery Council welcomes the Government’s positive response to the report of Food Industry Taskforce on Addressing Factors Contributing to Obesity.

Synlait Milk’s acquisition of Canterbury company Dairyworks is great news for the New Zealand dairy industry, says Katherine Rich.

FGC has responded to a call from a Minister for the Government to consider forcing up the price of unhealthy food and drink to tackle diabetes.

FGC welcomes Government proposals to prohibit unfair business conduct and protect businesses from unfair contract terms.

FGC has responded to claims by researchers that half of packaged food on supermarket shelves is unhealthy and that Health Stars should be...

Claims by Australian consumer watchdog Choice concerning the Health Star Rating system are unfair and misleading, says FGC CE Katherine Rich.

A claim that a tax of 10% on sugary drinks will reduce long-term consumption by 10% is not backed up by the facts, says FGC.

A first-of-its-kind online tool to train employees in how to avoid manual handling injuries has been developed and launched by FGC.

Bulk retailer Costco will be good for suppliers and consumers. Katherine Rich says it will be another competitor for manufacturers to supply to.

NZFGC made a call-out to members and FMCG companies and organisations around the world to donate to support families affected by the mosque shootings in Christchurch. 

The Food & Grocery Council supports Nathan Guy’s Private Members Bill to increase the penalties for those who intentionally contaminate food.

The Food & Grocery Council welcomes the launch of a document outlining proposals to prohibit unfair business conduct and contract terms.