Bluebird reformulation adds to healthier options
Reformulation work by Pepsico to remove much of the saturated fat from its major snacks brands continues the industry’s path to developing healthier options.
Health Stars top 5150 products
There are now more than 5150 food products in supermarkets and stores sporting Health Star Rating labels.
FGC welcomes Govt response to obesity taskforce report
The Food & Grocery Council welcomes the Government’s positive response to the report of Food Industry Taskforce on Addressing Factors Contributing to Obesity.
Folic acid fortification: increasing folic acid availability in food
Folic acid fortification: Increasing folic acid availability in food – New Zealand Food Safety Discussion Paper – to Ministry for Primary Industries submission
Schools and Healthy Food and Guidance
Healthy Food and Guidance – Schools and Healthy Food and Guidance, Early Learning Services – to Public Health, Population Health and Prevention, Ministry of Health submission
Synlait purchase of Dairyworks great for industry
Synlait Milk’s acquisition of Canterbury company Dairyworks is great news for the New Zealand dairy industry, says Katherine Rich.
Pregnancy warning labels on alcoholic beverages
Pregnancy warning labels on alcoholic beverages – to Food Standards Australia New Zealand document
Forcing up price of unhealthy food ‘not answer’
FGC has responded to a call from a Minister for the Government to consider forcing up the price of unhealthy food and drink to tackle diabetes.
Master planning for F&B facilities
In the food & beverage industry, client requests for new products or different packaging create a constant need to update and add to existing processing facilities. The tempo of new projects can often be rapid, driven by evolving client strategies,...
FGC welcomes proposals on unfair business conduct
FGC welcomes Government proposals to prohibit unfair business conduct and protect businesses from unfair contract terms.