FGC responds to claims over packaged food
FGC has responded to claims by researchers that half of packaged food on supermarket shelves is unhealthy and that Health Stars should be mandatory as a result. Katherine Rich says supermarkets carry many thousands of options, and it depends entirely on what people...
Arataki turns to solar – and cardboard
One of New Zealand’s biggest honey producers and exporters, Arataki Honey, has announced two major sustainability initiatives involving power use and packaging. It has installed 250 solar panels at its production plant in Hawke’s Bay that it hopes will halve its...
FGC gets grant to tackle retail, supply chain safety
FGC is one of five organisations to receive a grant from ACC to develop projects to help reduce injuries in the workplace. The $1.5 million grant is part of a $22 million injury prevention programme by ACC that includes the forestry and construction industries and...Pullulanase from Bacillus lichiniformis as a processing aid
Pullulanase from Bacillus lichiniformis as a processing aid – to Food Standards Australia New Zealand documentFood irradiation definition of herbs and spices
Food irradiation definition of herbs and spices – to Food Standards Australia New Zealand documentChoice’s claims over Health Stars unfair, misleading
Claims by Australian consumer watchdog Choice concerning the Health Star Rating system are unfair and misleading, says FGC Chief Executive Katherine Rich. She was responding to an article published by Supermarket News, which quoted Choice as calling for a review of...
Sugar tax claim not backed by facts
A claim that a tax of 10% on sugary drinks will reduce long-term consumption by 10% is not backed up by the facts, says the Food & Grocery Council. Otago University researchers say this in a report after looking at places where taxes on sugary drinks have been...Reduction in minimum alcohol for Tequila
Reduction in minimum alcohol for Tequila – to Food Standards Australia New Zealand Document