Sugar tax chalkboard theory fails real-life test
Criticism by Otago University campaigners of analysis by NZIER economists on the effectiveness of a sugar tax is weak, says FGC. The campaigners called for New Zealand to follow the UK’s lead and introduce a tiered levy on sugar in drinks that...
Endo-1,4-ß-xylanase from Trichderma reesei as a processing aid
Submission on Endo-1,4-ß-xylanase from Trichderma reesei as a processing aid (enzyme), to Food Standards Australia New Zealand
ß-Galactosidase from Papilioterma terrestris as a processing aid
Submission on ß-Galactosidase from Papilioterma terrestris as a processing aid (enzyme), to Food Standards Australia New Zealand
Cost Recovery for MPI Services
Submission on Review of Cost Recovery for Selected Services Provided by the Ministry for Primary Industries, to the Ministry for Primary Industries
Re-categorising Coconut Milk
Submission on Re-categorising Coconut Milk for Food Additive Permissions, to Food Standards Australia New Zealand
Food & beverage reports good news
The NZ Food and Grocery Council welcomes the release of the latest growth and investment reports on the food and beverage industry. The reports – Emerging Growth Opportunities in NZ Food & Beverage, Investment Opportunities in the NZ...
Review of Fast Food Menu Labelling Schemes
Submission on Review of Fast Food Menu Labelling Schemes, to Food Regulation Standing Committee, Australian Food Regulation Secretariat, Canberra
Danone expansion shows confidence in NZ
Danone’s $25 million upgrade of its blending and milk processing plant in Auckland is further evidence of how vital New Zealand is in its regional operation, says Katherine Rich.
Review of advertising codes
Review of advertising codes to create proposed Advertising Standards Code - Advertising Standards Authority Document
Industry to work with Govt as sugar tax off table
The food industry is ready to work with the Government on further ways of tackling the obesity epidemic, says FGC Chief Executive Katherine Rich. She was commenting on a report quoting Health Minister David Clark that he had no plans for a sugar...