Our members want to provide consumers with the choice and information that empowers them to make decisions for a healthy life. We accept the importance of clarity, transparency and fact-based information. The Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code provides the...
FGC and member companies submitted on the 2016 review of the Advertising Standards Authority codes of marketing on food and to children. The new Children and Young People’s Advertising Code is in full effect on 2 October 2017. NZFGC also signed up to the Healthy Kids...
There has been ongoing debate about the dangers of acrylamide in food and beverage. Food Standards Australia New Zealand has developed an infographic on acrylamide for the food industry, together with updated web content that draws heavily on the content of the...
The issue of wet wipes clogging sewerage systems has been a growing issue in recent years as this grocery category has become more popular. The Food & Grocery Council has been working on the issue since 2015 when it became aware of concerns that wet wipes, along...
A British Medical Journal discussion on pro’s and con’s of a sugar tax provides a balanced discussion, but it’s clear that such taxes would have to be enormous to have an effect. The discussion, “Could a sugar tax help obesity?”, featured Adjunct Professor Sirpa...
FGC member companies aim to offer consumers and shoppers a range of products and services that support the goals of healthier diets and lifestyles through a number of different initiatives. This includes making nutrition policies public, undertaking product...
FGC commissioned world-renowned philosopher and author Julian Baggini to give his unique perspective on current discussions in the food industry. In this article, he discusses a topic that is regularly raised – should healthier food automatically be cheaper. Coke or...
In actively engaging in the promotion and support of the work by members to deliver health & wellness across the New Zealand population, NZFGC member companies start their health & wellness programmes ‘at home’ by implementing employee health & wellness...
Palm oil is used in many food and grocery products because of its versatility. There has been an ongoing campaign by groups within New Zealand and overseas to restrict its use because of deforestation in sensitive habitats in the world’s biggest producing countries...
To make sure consumers receive milk that is of a consistent quality and taste, some fresh-milk companies standardise the protein levels. And they do this by using permeate in some milk types. So what is permeate? It is the name given to the milk-sugar (lactose) and...
NZFGC member companies undertake a demonstrable and genuine commitment to the health and wellbeing of New Zealanders NZFGC is actively engaged in promoting and supporting the work by members to deliver health & wellness across the New Zealand population. Many of...
From 12 February 2022, businesses must comply with the new Consumer Information Standards (Origin of Food) Regulations that apply to certain fresh and thawed foods: fruit, vegetables, finfish, shellfish, and cured pork such as ham, bacon, and prosciutto. If these...
