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NZFGC welcomes this substantive Report which demonstrates a depth of analysis of the Grocery market, providing a solid platform for future action to deliver a fair and competitive industry.

FMCG Business Magazine Column: Leakage, Loss, and Leftovers – rethinking food waste FMCG Business August-September 2024 by The Intermedia Group - Issuu Spent Grain and Walnut Shells Last year the New Zealand Food and Grocery Council launched the first season of our Shared Horizons docuseries . We were excited to provide a platform to examine the key issues facing the food, beverage and grocery industry in Aotearoa New Zealand, and to showcase the latest innovations and best

Supermarket News Column: Local to Global AUGUST 2024 - Supermarket News Photo: NZFGC Annual 2023 Conference in Sydney, Trade Panel (L-R)) with Glen Murphy (New Zealand Trade and Enterprise) Mike Pretty (NZFGC Chair and non-executive Chair Kraft-Heinz Company ) Matt Donn (NZFGC Board Member and GM NZ Sugar), Stephen Jacobi (New Zealand International Business Forum) and Sarah Salmond (Minter Ellison Rudd Watts). What does it take for a supplier of food or grocery products to g

Supermarket News Column: Winning in Summer - Optimising Supply Chains JULY 2024 - Supermarket News Summer seems a long way off, as the weather is reminding us of the force of nature it can be, with the devastation we’ve seen wreaked on parts of our country. Our thoughts are with those affected by the recent weather events, as they start yet another rebuild. While we have a number of cooler months to go, with the passing of the winter solstice and appearance of Matariki it i

Commerce Commission: Statement of Unresolved Issues released for proposed Foodstuffs merger The Commerce Commission has released a Statement of Unresolved Issues  on the application from Foodstuffs North Island Limited and Foodstuffs South Island Limited seeking clearance to merge. NZFGC will be carefully looking at the lengthy document and considering our next steps. If you have further information to add or views on these matters, please let us know. Submissions close on 1

MPI is currently consulting on options for export exemptions from New Zealand composition and/or labelling requirements under the Food Act 2014. Have your say

Plastic Packaging Product Stewardship scheme industry briefings - have you registered for a session? Over the next two weeks, the PPPS team is holding four industry briefing sessions on the stewardship scheme design for plastic packaging.

Join us for an online presentation on Proposing the way forward for caps and lids collection and recycling, an update on the pilot programme's structure prior to the full Caps and Lids Recycling Scheme implementation.

New Zealand Food and Grocery Council recently lodged a submission in response to Call for submissions: New Zealand's Legal Harvest...

In recent years, there has been increasing commentary that food processing has negative health implications, and that “ultra-processed” foods and beverages should be limited or avoided in the diet. However, the current scientific evidence shows that nutritional composition, not the degree of processing, is what matters most when it comes to health. This paper outlines the role food processing can play in supporting a healthy, balanced diet; the limitations of the current defi

Recently we lodged NZFGC's submission on the Proposal P1063 - Code Revision - Added sugar(s) claims. You can read the full submission...

FMCG Business Magazine June Column: Taking on FMCG Talent of Tomorrow, this Summer! Employer registrations are now open for the 2024/25 Summer, and we are on the lookout for forward-thinking companies eager to embrace outstanding tertiary talent.

Quinoa, hummus, and sushi… there has been much discussion in the media of these three foods, and not because of foodborne illnesses outbreaks.

The annual reports are a new initiative by New Zealand Food Safety to share information on consumer-level recalls with the public.

NZ-EU FTA enters into force, the agreement will increase market access for New Zealand exporters.

New Zealand Food Safety has issued new import rules for frozen berries to help keep New Zealanders safe and improve processes at the border.

Are you ready to unlock the potential of tomorrow's FMCG talent? Find out more about the 2024/25 FMCG Futures Summer Intern program!

The Grocery Commissioner has today sent an open letter to the sector, highlighting the Grocery Supply Code, and reiterating the obligations on regulated grocery retailers – Foodstuffs South Island, Foodstuffs North Island and Woolworths New Zealand.

The Commerce Commission has published a further statement of issues relating to an application from Foodstuffs North Island Limited and Foodstuffs South Island Limited seeking clearance to merge.

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.'