NZ icons team-up
Whittaker’s and Griffin’s, two iconic New Zealand treat specialists, have teamed-up to create the limited edition, quintessentially Kiwi, Whittaker’s Hundreds and Thousands 250g block.
Kiwi scores top job at Wal-Mart
Wal-Mart has named ex-pat New Zealander Greg Foran as Chief Executive Officer of its US division. Foran began his career packing supermarket shelves in Hamilton in the ’70s and was one of two men Warehouse founder Stephen Tindall hand-picked back in the ’90s to be his potential successor.
Pies go nationwide
The I Love Pies brand, which is well established in the North Island, has now launched in the South Island. The handmade pies are baked in Christchurch and are now being stocked in selected South Island Pak’nSave, New World, Countdown, and Raeward Fresh (Christchurch) stores.
Consent for Countdown Vogeltown
Countdown has received consent to build a new supermarket in Vogeltown with local developer Brooklands Development Ltd, which will create up to 80 new jobs for the city and engage dozens of local construction workers and building contractors.
Picnic to share
The classic Cadbury chocolate bar is now available in a 210g block. A Picnic to share! Cadbury Picnic blocks are filled with peanuts, toffee and rice crisps covered in delicious Cadbury Dairy Milk milk chocolate.
NZ consumer sentiment stable
The majority (56%) of New Zealanders feel optimistic about job opportunities and their personal finances, according to consumer confidence findings from Nielsen.
Demand for natural baby products
The Baby Show is coming to Auckland again and will be held at the ASB Showgrounds from 22 to 24 August 2014. Organised by North Port Events, the show features the latest baby products to support health and wellbeing.
Griffin’s sold for big bikkies
In a statement issued this week, Griffin’s Foods Limited said it “is pleased to announce the sale of the company from funds advised by Pacific Equity Partners (PEP) to Universal Robina Corporation (URC) for NZ$700 million subject to Overseas Investment Office (OIO) approval.”
Intermedia acquires Australia’s largest FMCG trade title
The Intermedia Group has acquired a controlling stake in the leading bi-monthly magazine for the Convenience & Impulse Retailing market and its associated bi-annual event, the Australian Convenience & Impulse Convention & Expo, effective 1 July 2014.
Vittoria Food & Beverage appoint new retail broker
Vittoria Food & Beverage Pty Ltd has appointed Alliance Marketing 2007 Ltd as their New Zealand retail broker, commencing in July 2014.
CHEP celebrates 40 years
CHEP offers managed, returnable and reusable packaging solutions to companies across the globe. With a pool of over 300 million pallets and containers worldwide, CHEP has more than 7,500 employees and operates in 49 countries.
Personal apology from Countdown managers
Countdown is investigating staff said to have racially profiled a pregnant shopper in Hamilton because she is Maori. Rikki Cooper told the company she was embarrassed after being publicly accused of shoplifting in its Dinsdale supermarket last week.