19th May 2026 Grocery CodeSupermarkets face court-imposed fines of up to $3m if they retaliate against suppliers or fail to keep clean transaction records under newly enforced grocery sector regulations.
4th May 2026 Grocery CodeThe updated Grocery Supply Code went live on Friday 1 May.
10th December 2025 Commerce Commission / Grocery CodeComCom’s interest has been piqued by potential code breaches in the “meaty” first grocery dispute decision, and it is going through a follow-up process.
20th October 2025 ComCom / Grocery CodeFrom ‘surprise’ feedback to commercial-led solutions, Grocery Commissioner Pierre van Heerden says its latest grocery market work is another step in the right direction.
20th October 2025 Grocery Code / NZFGCThe “strengthened provisions” of the Grocery Supply Code have been welcomed by the New Zealand Food & Grocery Council.
16th October 2025 ComCom / Grocery CodeRetaliation, investment buying and wastage are among areas set for change following the government’s review of the Grocery Supply Code.
16th October 2025 ComCom / Grocery Code“We intend to undertake more work to determine the range of payments that may fall under this clause,” the report said.
29th September 2025 Grocery CodeThe deadline for the Commerce Commission to complete its review of the Grocery Supply Code has been reached, with the next step seeing a report go to the government.
11th September 2025 ComCom / Grocery CodeA key deadline is fast approaching for the competition watchdog, as it nears the end of its first review of the Grocery Supply Code.
21st August 2025 Grocery Code / Supply ChainSuppliers fear proposed grocery code changes will fail to curb retailers from reallocating costs and retaliating against those who speak out, a confidential submission has argued.
12th August 2025 Grocery Code / NZFGCA revised grocery code should not put simplicity above allowing suppliers to agree to arrangements that best suit their business, according to the NZFGC.
31st July 2025 Foodstuffs / Grocery CodeProposed changes to the Grocery Supply Code are intrusive and unprecedented and will reduce competition, productivity and efficiency, according to Foodstuffs.
