NZFGC talking to members over Foodstuffs’ merger proposal

NZFGC talking to members over Foodstuffs’ merger proposal

The NZ Food and Grocery Council will canvas the views of its supplier members over Foodstuffs’ proposal to merge its North Island and South Island companies. Chief Executive Raewyn Bleakley says the merger has been a much talked-about prospect for many years now. “We...
Iwi planning new 20-30 store supermarket chain -report

Iwi planning new 20-30 store supermarket chain -report

A consortium of iwi is reported to be in advanced talks over setting up a new supermarket chain, initially with between 20 and 30 stores, to take on Countdown and Foodstuffs. Stuff, quoting “multiple sources”, says Waikato Tainui, through its commercial arm Tainui...

Gearing up for big changes

We are now definitely in the thick of the election campaign where many policy announcements will be of interest to the food and grocery sector. At NZFGC we’re keeping a keen eye on these. With the polls continuing to be neck and neck it’s critical we are across all...
Grocery Supply Code of Conduct launched

Grocery Supply Code of Conduct launched

The Grocery Supply Code of Conduct was launched by the Government on 1 September 2023. It followed a consultation period in which the submissions were invited on a draft version of the Code, and comes into effect on September 28. The main provisions of the Code...