9th September 2026 GMO / GroceryThere is good news filtering out of the grocery aisles as consumers start to ease of the brakes and increase the number of products in baskets, according to the latest Grocery Market Overview.
3rd August 2026 GMOConsumers are becoming more willing to spend on selected grocery categories, but persistent economic caution and high borrowing costs mean spending remains measured and highly prioritised.
18th June 2026 Economy / GMONew Zealand grocery shoppers are exhibiting a “heightened sensitivity to price and perceived value,” with purchasing power disrupted by years of compounding cost pressures, according to Circana.
15th June 2026 GMO / OpinionGene-edited foods may succeed gradually earning consumer trust through clear benefits, affordability and transparent messaging from producers, according to new research.
25th May 2026 E Tipu / Export / GMONew Zealand must move past the ‘ostrich effect’ regarding genetic modification and gene editing technologies if it wants to stay competitive on the world stage, the Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor says.
21st April 2026 GMONew Zealand’s grocery market put in a strong finish to the first quarter of 2026, with an early Easter adding momentum to March’s numbers.
27th March 2026 GMOBranded products are regaining momentum as the influence of private label eases, but with the impact of the Middle East conflict yet to flow through the data, will the trend prove short-lived?
18th February 2026 GMO / GrocerySales of high-velocity branded products are gaining pace as pricing pressure eases, according to insights company Circana.
26th January 2026 GMOThe dairy, beverage and frozen departments are in pole position driving grocery growth as 2026 starts to unfold, but where is growth genuinely being driven by demand versus pricing?
26th January 2026 GMO / Private LabelPrivate label momentum is beginning to soften after months of strong expansion, according to the latest analysis from Circana.
23rd September 2025 Circana / GMOStrong consumer demand for affordable alternatives amid ongoing price sensitivity is driving private label sales in the grocery channel, with August marking a new peak.
26th August 2025 GMOMomentum in dairy, frozen, and beverages signalling strong consumer demand for essentials, according to Circana.
