Kaleidoscope '24
2024-06-18 09:00 - 18:00 (Pacific/Auckland)
Kaleidoscope Future Leaders Forum 2024 will give every attendee the chance to look at their career through a new and different and ever-changing lens – bumping into people they don’t know, hearing from new speakers, gaining surprising insights from CEOs. Get your tickets today!
Kaleidoscope ‘24 Details

When: June 18 2024 from 9am – 6pm
Where: Auckland, New Zealand – venue to be specified

To register click here

NZFGC Future Leaders Networking Series
2024-10-24 16:30 - 18:00 | Pernod Ricard HO, Level 3, 4 Graham Street, Auckland City, New Zealand
NZFGC Future Leaders Networking Series
Brought to you by NZFGC’s Talent & Diversity Working Group
Join us for an inspiring session at our next Future Leaders Networking Series event with guest speaker AF Drinks Founder, Lisa King
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals and to hear from a FMCG leader on the dynamic nature of the industry and how to inspire future leaders.
Date: Thursday 24 October, 4.30 – 6pm
Location: Pernod Ricard, Graham Street, Auckland City
Register now to secure your spot and be part of this networking event! #FutureLeadersNetworking #Inspiration #FMCGLeadership

Numbers are limited and with the focus of this event on future leaders, we encourage those early on in their leadership journey to register quickly and those more established leaders to look out for future calls for registrations.
Open invite to all FMCG professionals, spanning Sales (Business Managers, Account Managers, Account Executives), Marketing (Marketing Managers, Senior Brand Managers, Brand Managers), Supply Chain, Finance, and HR.
If you have any questions please contact Casey at casey.allen@fgc.org.nz

2024 NZFGC Conference
2024-11-12 - 2024-11-13 | Tākina, 11 Wakefield Street, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand
New Zealand Food and Grocery Council
Conference 2024

We are pleased to announce that the registration platform is now open for this year’s NZFGC Conference, to be held at Tākina, in the capital city of Wellington, Aotearoa New Zealand, 11-13 November 2024.
We invite all our members and supplier community, including manufacturers, producers, suppliers, brand owners, importers and exporters of food, beverage and grocery products, as well as wider industry leaders and supporting stakeholders, to join together once again under the banner of Shared Horizons for NZFGC’s Annual Conference.
Our 2024 Conference continues with our Shared Horizons theme, which aligns with our vision for a thriving food and grocery industry. From tackling sustainability throughout the supply chain to backing healthier outcomes to deliver better nutrition and wellness, from championing top-tier talent to enabling supplier excellence, the Annual Conference brings the industry together to reflect on the significant year that’s been, the first under the new Grocery Supply Code, and look towards the horizon of the year ahead.
The registration platform allows you to purchase conference passes and book accommodation with the best rates we’ve secured across four nearby locations. We encourage you to register early to avoid disappointment.
We will release further programme details as we announce keynote speakers and sessions in due course.
I look forward to seeing you all in November at our capital city convention centre

Event Details: Dress Code

Welcome Reception – Business Casual (includes dress jeans)
Conference Days – Business Casual (includes dress jeans)
Gala Dinner – Business/Cocktail attire, no jeans

Thank you, and we look forward to having you join us in Wellington

NZFGC Future Leaders Networking Event
2025-05-07 16:30 - 18:00 | Kraft Heinz, Level 3/2 Nuffield Street, Newmarket, 2 Nuffield Street, Newmarket, Auckland, New Zealand
Join us for an evening at our next FMCG Future Leaders series event, where you’ll hear from NZFGC’s own talented leaders who are now making waves in the FMCG industry.
Our speakers, Mike Cullerne, Matt Donn, and Cameron Scott, will share their journeys, insights, and experiences. Facilitated by Janine Baldwin, being held Wednesday 7 May 2025, 4.30pm – 6pm at Kraft Heinz, L3/2 Nuffield Street, Newmarket
Purchase your ticket here
Numbers are limited and with the focus of this event on future leaders, we encourage those early on in their leadership journey to register quickly and those more established leaders to look out for future calls for registrations.
Open invite to all FMCG professionals, spanning Sales (Business Managers, Account Managers, Account Executives), Marketing (Marketing Managers, Senior Brand Managers, Brand Managers), Supply Chain, Finance, and HR.
If you have any questions please contact Casey at casey.allen@fgc.org.nz

AGM and May Member meeting
2025-05-29 13:30 - 17:00
Registrations have now opened for this year’s AGM and May Member meeting to be held on Thursday, 29 May at Eden Park, Auckland. You can purchase tickets through Eventbrite by clicking here.
When: Thursday 29 May 2025
Time: 1.30pm – 6.00pm
Where: Eden Park, Auckland
Doors will open from 1pm, with proceedings commencing at 1.30pm. The meetings will be followed by refreshments, with time for member networking, and pop-up stands with representatives from the FMCG Futures Intern Programme, FoodBowl, and Shared Horizons. Parking will also be available on-site – see details below.
2025 Board Nominations
We are aware that there will be upcoming vacancies on the board, and we will be holding elections for a number of positions. The process for filling these positions will be advised in due course, with more information to follow.
Event Speakers
We’ve announced our first keynote speaker, Grocery Commissioner Pierre van Heerden. The Commissioner will provide members with an update on current grocery developments.

Grocery Commissioner Pierre van Heerden
This session will be an excellent opportunity to gain insights into the regulatory changes made so far, as well as updates on the Commerce Commission’s draft reports on the Code review and Wholesale Supply inquiry, noting the recent extension in reporting back on these areas of work, now expected by 30 June.

Parking
Free parking is available through Gate G via Reimers Avenue.
Additional parking is available through Gate M via Sandringham Road.

Kaleidoscope Future Leaders' Forum 2025
2025-06-17 08:00 - 17:00
A unique opportunity for future FMCG leaders to grow!
The FMCG Future Leaders Forum has been a cornerstone event in the NZ Food and Grocery industry for the past seven years, providing a unique platform for future leaders to learn and connect with established CEO’s and industry leaders.
Our speakers this year are:
Dr. Oliver Hartwich — Applying a Global Lens to New Zealand’s Future
Melissa Crawford — The Impact of AI on the Future of Work
Dame Prof. Farah Palmer — Unshakeable: Leading with Purpose in Unfamiliar Spaces
Cam Calkoen — Finding The Upside — Positivity by Design
Join us Tuesday, 17 June 2025 for a leadership experience like no other. Purposefully created to provide insights, exclusive access, and meaningful interaction with the best and brightest emerging and existing leaders in the NZ FMCG Industry.
Register now at www.fmcgfutureleaders.co.nz

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NZFGC Webinar: QR Barcodes - leveraging next-gen QR barcodes on pack
2025-07-16 11:00 - 12:00 | Online: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/d2788c56-2b05-4ae2-8950-6469f5d2fa83@5dd95590-afae-48b4-b809-9f8dc9692988
The global shift to next-generation QR barcodes is transforming how food and beverage businesses approach sustainability, reduce waste, and connect with consumers.
REGISTER HERE
Is your New Zealand business ready to adapt and thrive?
Join GS1 NZ experts Richard Manaton and Klaeri Schelhowe in our upcoming webinar to explore what these changes mean and how to prepare.

What You’ll Learn:
✔ How next-gen QR barcodes are driving sustainability and reducing food waste
✔ Ways to enhance consumer engagement through smarter packaging
✔ How to assess your business needs and plan for implementation
✔ Support and resources available for New Zealand businesses

Automation, AI and insights for SME Growth
2025-10-16 16:00 - 18:00 | ANZ Centre, 23 Albert Street, Auckland CBD
Think automation and AI are only for the big players? Think again.
Our next NZ Food and Grocery Council SME session, in partnership with ANZ and Argon & Co, is all about making that happen!
Thursday 16 October
4pm
ANZ Centre, Auckland
Join us for a networking and insights session on Automation, AI & Insights for SME Growth, featuring incredible guest speaker Ian Walsh.
Register here

Future Leaders Networking Series: Janine Chamley
2025-10-23 16:30 - 18:00
Join us for an exciting evening at Nestlé to meet and connect with Janine Chamley in the NZFGC Future Leaders Networking Series. This is a fantastic opportunity to network with fellow professionals, gain insights, and expand your circle.
Hosted by the NZ Food & Grocery Council’s Talent & Diversity Working Group, this event is open to all FMCG professionals, spanning Sales (Business Managers, Account Managers, Account Executives), Marketing (Marketing Managers, Senior Brand Managers, Brand Managers), Supply Chain, Finance, and HR.
This event is designed for emerging leaders, those professionals who are in the early stages of their FMCG leadership journey. To keep the focus sharp and relevant we encourage those who are more experienced FMCG leaders to instead consider attending our upcoming Annual Conference which offers content and networking tailored to your career stage. See www.fgc.org.nz for more details!
Register now to secure your spot and be part of this networking event!
Register here
#FutureLeadersNetworking #Inspiration #FMCGLeadership

Annual Conference 2025
2025-11-10 - 2025-11-12 | Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre, 188 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch, 8011, New Zealand
Our 2025 Annual Conference will be in Ōtautahi Christchurch, 10-12 November 2025 at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre.
Registrations are now open – you can register here: https://avenues.eventsair.com/food-and-grocery-council-annual-conference-2025/registration
It’s a great week to visit Ōtautahi Christchurch as it’s Show Week! The conference team has reserved accommodation adjacent to the Convention Centre where we expect most delegates will stay – included on the registration link.
The NZFGC Annual Conference is our biggest annual FMCG event, not to be missed!
