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As food technologists, processors, and researchers you have a lot on your plate – and not just breakfast, lunch and dinner! Our food supply is in your capable hands and I for one am so grateful for that. In my view we don’t celebrate enough the amazing formulation and reformulation work that’s been achieved – especially over the last two decades. The dedication and innovation have significantly improved food quality, safety, and sustainability, benefiting countless lives. As

Thriving in 2025: He rā ki tua – better times are coming In that wonderfully lazy New Year’s period, when no one really knows what day of the week it is - unless you’re working hard on the job - news that a single male oriental fruit fly had been found reminded us of our vulnerability to such an incursion here in Aotearoa NZ. The implications, if not contained, could be catastrophic for our agricultural exports, on which our economy is highly dependent. Over 150 people jumped

Refresh for NZFGC's Safe In Store Pass Programme (SISP) If you've ever taken advantage of tastings offered while supermarket shopping, you might have noticed the person offering the sample is wearing a green pass. Or maybe you’ve seen someone wearing one while arranging a product display? This little green pass, known as the ‘Safe In Store pass’, recognises that that the person wearing it has completed NZFGC’s in-store safety training programme. This programme is designed for

Food NZ Column: Shared Horizons FOODNZ December24/January25 by NZ Institute of Food Science and Technology - Issuu I’m writing this while still energised from our New Zealand Food and Grocery Council (NZFGC) Conference, held in Wellington last week. On the opening night of the conference we launched the second season of our Shared Horizons online series, in partnership with ASN Media and our incredible supplier members. This online series, which aligns with our conference t

Supermarket News Column: In the Spirit of the Season DECEMBER 2024 -  Supermarket News Last month we launched the second season of our " Shared Horizons " video series,  an NZFGC initiative looking at Aotearoa New Zealand’s FMCG industry proudly presented in partnership with ASN Media. After what we all know have been some very tough and tumultuous times we seized the opportunity to share positive news stories.  These videos profile NZFGC members and leading organisations, t

Supermarket News Column: Playing 'Snap' with labelling NOVEMBER 2024 - Supermarket News When was the last time you made an online purchase? Chances are if you’re Gen Z, it was a matter of minutes ago, while 62% of the rest of the New Zealand adult population shops online at least occasionally – many on a weekly basis. In New Zealand 25% of all online spend comprises food, groceries and liquor and the projections all have the continued adoption of e-commerce growing, as we ro

Supermarket News Column: Playing 'Snap' with labelling NOVEMBER 2024 - Supermarket News When was the last time you made an online purchase? Chances are if you’re Gen Z, it was a matter of minutes ago, while 62% of the rest of the New Zealand adult population shops online at least occasionally – many on a weekly basis. In New Zealand 25% of all online spend comprises food, groceries and liquor and the projections all have the continued adoption of e-commerce growing, as we ro

FoodNZ Column: October Update Food New Zealand by NZ Institute of Food Science and Technology - Issuu

Supermarket News Column: October Highlights OCTOBER 2024 - Supermarket News Writing about October almost feels like I’m penning an annual report given the breadth and depth of activity. Last month, I wrote about the role NZFGC plays in advocacy, as a strong voice of FMCG, and I wanted to use this month’s column to give readers insight into our other activities. NZFGC membership is voluntary, which isn’t the case for all industry organisations, and this keeps us focused on de

FMCG Business Magazine Column: Countdown to NZFGC Conference ’24 FMCG Business October-November 2024 by The Intermedia Group - Issuu The countdown has begun for the NZFGC’s Conference 2024, taking place from 11 to 13 November at Tākina, the capital city’s impressive new convention centre. This year’s event promises to be a pivotal gathering for the food, beverage, and grocery industry, bringing together our supplier community and wider industry voices. This Conference comes

Supermarket News Column: Taking stock SEPTEMBER 2024 - Supermarket News We are at that time of year when the NZFGC is gearing up for our annual conference, taking place 11 to 13 November at the impressive Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre. Those of you who have attended conference previously know it’s an excellent opportunity to come together to network and gain valuable industry insights. ‘Shared Horizons’ remains our conference theme, and to kick off the c

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

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 NZFGC conference was held in Sydney at the beginning of November. With the theme of Shared Horizons, it was positive to have...

Robust, scientifically reliable data is needed to make sound policy decisions and measure the effect of interventions to prompt people to eat more healthily.

We are now definitely in the thick of the election campaign where many policy announcements will be of interest to the food and grocery...

Exporting is an important part of the business of many NZFGC members whose brands we see daily on supermarket shelves. For some,...