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Modernising product labelling regime is a win for manufacturers and consumers and ensures local supply chains don’t get left behind globally, says Retail NZ chief executive Carolyn Young.
Plant-based protein brand Betty Bars is expanding its reach, with the startup securing its first major entry into the petrol and convenience channel.
The Reserve Bank’s decision to lift the Official Cash Rate by 25 basis points to 2.75% threatens to deal a significant blow to an already fragile retail recovery, according to Retail NZ.
New Zealand infant and children’s food firm Odi Nutrition is pushing into Australia, marking the next major growth phase for the nutrition-led brand.
Hospitality and retail business failures remained at elevated levels in June, but there were some signs of improvement in the wider business ecosystem, according to Centrix.
The winners of the 2026 New Zealand Association of Convenience Stores Awards have been named, with the event said to be the largest in the organisation’s history.
Auckland premium grocery retailer Farro is celebrating its 20th anniversary this month, marking two decades as a key launchpad for New Zealand artisan food producers.
Nearly half of New Zealand consumers have experienced a problem with a product or service in the past two years, according to the 2026 New Zealand Consumer Survey.
The overall average retail wage has risen to $30.94 per hour, up 1% on last year, according to the 2026 Wages Guide from Retail NZ.
TikTok has evolved into a major economic engine for NZ’s food system, driving hundreds of millions of dollars in off-platform grocery and hospitality sales, according to Infometrics.
Food and beverage stakeholders from across the food system have made it to the shortlist for the Spark Retail NZ Awards 2026.
