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Since the Grocery Code’s introduction in September 2023, more than 750 industry professionals have completed NZFGC’s training programme delivered in partnership with NextGen Group. As the Code evolves NZFGC’s capability-building support is too. Many will be aware, changes to the Grocery Supply Code are coming in 2026, following the outcome of the Commerce Commission’s review. As the Grocery Commissioner Pierre van Heerden told us last year on an NZFGC webinar, these updates s

While there was good news on the trade agreement and tariff front as 2025 drew to an end the first few weeks of 2026 have already demonstrated the unpredictable nature. Perhaps “crosswinds” is the better term to describe the billowing uncertainty, demanding agility and grit as we navigate what’s ahead.

The first, and probably most anticipated decision in food labelling regulation for 2026 is expected when Australian and New Zealand Food Ministers meet in February to decide whether our front of pack labelling system, Health Star Rating (HSR), should be mandated or not. It has long been signalled that...

Watch now to hear from the leaders and companies driving progress across Aotearoa’s food and beverage landscape.

To support suppliers, the NZFGC is refreshing its training programme in partnership with leading FMCG consultancy NextGen Group.