There are significant opportunities for New Zealand food and beverage exports in the United Kingdom in a post-Brexit world, according to a new report. It’s the latest Food and Beverage Information Project market research report and is entitled ‘What does the United...
Foodstuffs North Island’s announcement it agrees with the establishment of a Grocery Code of Conduct is the first time it has acknowledged there is a serious problem with competition in the sector, says the New Zealand Food & Grocery Council. “This is an epic...
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, says Katherine Rich. “There are no shortages of food and groceries that I’m aware of, nor do we expect any....
Essential Businesses can now apply for permission to cross the Auckland COVID border when the rest of the country moves to Alert Level 3 from 11.59pm tonight. Businesses with workers needing to cross the boundary can apply for Business Travel Documents if they meet...
The virus that causes COVID-19 is not a direct food safety concern, according to updated guidance from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation. The guidance replaces interim guidance from the FAO and World Health Organisation on coronavirus and food...
The Food & Grocery Council welcomes the Commerce Commission’s draft report on its market study into the grocery sector. “This is a most thorough report that delves very deeply into all the market and competition issues concerning consumers, retailers and...
The market study into the grocery sector is a step closer today with the Commerce Commission announcing it will release its draft report on Thursday week – 29 July. It says it will deliver a brief presentation followed by a Q&A session, but due to the high...
