No evidence supermarkets pressuring suppliers

No evidence supermarkets pressuring suppliers

Apr 10, 2023 | Media

FGC has no evidence to support allegations large supermarkets are potentially pressuring suppliers over pricing. Chief Executive Raewyn Bleakley said this in response to media inquiries after online grocery retailer Supie claimed some suppliers appeared to be putting...
FGC welcomes changes to recycling and waste disposal

FGC welcomes changes to recycling and waste disposal

Mar 29, 2023 | Media

FGC welcomes the announcement by the Government around changes to recycling and disposal of waste. Chief Executive Raewyn Bleakley says the announcement is a big step in the right direction for a more sustainable economy. “We will be very interested in the detail and...
Gabrielle damage becoming clearer

Gabrielle damage becoming clearer

Mar 27, 2023 | Latest News

The extent of the damage to the food industry from Cyclone Gabrielle is slowly becoming clearer. A report by Stuff shows both the domestic and export markets will be hit hard. NZ Apples and Pears says the Hawke’s Bay pipfruit crop would be 33% smaller because of...
Grocery bill will address much-needed changes

Grocery bill will address much-needed changes

Mar 22, 2023 | Media

The New Zealand Food and Grocery Council has welcomed the Grocery Industry Competition Bill, as reported back to Parliament. The bill will address a wide range of much-needed changes in the grocery sector, says Chief Executive Raewyn Bleakley. “It’s positive to see...
Cyclone Gabrielle: there will be gaps on shelves

Cyclone Gabrielle: there will be gaps on shelves

Mar 16, 2023 | Latest News

The food industry is still trying to understand the impact Cyclone Gabrielle will have on the food supply but there will be gaps on supermarket shelves, says FGC Chief Executive Raewyn Bleakley. She says it is very early days in understanding the impact, but the areas...

NZ Salary Survey

Mar 14, 2023 | Salary survey - NZ food industry

The New Zealand Salary Survey provides detailed remuneration information for the Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain and related sectors. It looks at how salaries have changed over the previous two years, if there have been significant increases across all...