What’s your Wellness Score?
A new quiz is available to help New Zealanders learn more about their personal wellbeing and contribute to a picture of the country’s overall health and happiness.
FGC response to Commerce Commission report
The New Zealand Food & Grocery Council is not surprised by the Commerce Commission’s findings, given New Zealand’s current legal framework.
BREAKING NEWS – Supermarket case closed
The Commerce Commission announced it has closed its investigation into Progressive Enterprises Ltd having found no evidence to support false allegations made under Parliamentary Privilege earlier this year.
Alcohol purchasing rates affected by licensing laws?
About 70% of Australian adults drink alcohol in an average four week period, down from 72% in 2009 and still slightly below the New Zealand rate of 74% (down from 77%), data from Roy Morgan Research shows.
Moët Ice Imperial, the ticket to a stylish summer
Now available in selected outlets around New Zealand, Moët Ice Imperial is the world’s first champagne specifically created to be enjoyed on ice – a summer-tastic tipple that breaks all the rules.
Old Mout Cider is refreshed just in time for summer
Old Mout’s cidermakers have spent the winter months in the cidery bringing to fruition an exciting new look to launch into summer.
Burns victim awarded $45K payout
A New Zealand woman whose arm was trapped in an industrial biscuit oven for 40 minutes has been awarded a NZ$45,000 payout.
Delays cause frustrations for suppliers
Several suppliers in New Zealand have apparently experienced cashflow, stock and marketing issues as a result of delays with Foodstuffs’ new SAP system and lack of codes for suppliers in recent months. FMCG Business talked to Foodstuffs’ management to find out when this situation will be resolved.
Trolley Report reveals shoppers’ changing behaviour
Countdown has launched its inaugural Trolley Report, a detailed analysis of New Zealand food and grocery trends based on the 2.7 million people who shop at Countdown each week.
Consultation paper on food packaging
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has released a consultation paper seeking further information on the management of the migration of chemicals from packaging into food.
New Zealand’s first social cola experiment
For the first time in New Zealand, Charlie’s is using social media to ask Kiwis to decide if the first batch of their new Charlie’s Straight Up Cola is up to scratch.
Candy Warhol ice cream creation
Famous Sydney ice cream parlour Gelato Messina has partnered with the Art Gallery of New South Wales to release a special pop-art inspired flavour, Candy Warhol, to celebrate the opening of the major summer exhibition, Pop to popism.