11th March 2026 Labelling / NZFSThe government seeks food retailers to push ahead with its digital labelling trial, despite strong individual opposition and mixed industry support.
17th February 2026 HSR / LabellingMandating the system for all packaged food products takes a major step forward following a landmark decision by trans-Tasman ministers.
18th December 2025 Government / LabellingConsultation closes tomorrow on the government’s initial proposal for a digital labelling trial for imported food products. What do we know so far?
20th November 2025 Labelling / RegulationA proposed one-year trial would swap expensive physical re-labelling for in-store or on-product digital information on selected imported foods.
10th October 2025 Labelling / RegulationFood labelling in the context of supermarket competition, the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code and digital innovation is under review.
9th October 2025 Labelling / RegulationThe Ministry for Regulation has now published the Terms of Reference for its Product Labelling Review.
4th September 2025 Export / LabellingCompeting on the world stage has just got easier for New Zealand food firms, according to BusinessNZ, which is welcoming simplified food exporting rules.
8th August 2025 Labelling / RegulationThe government is reviewing labelling regulations, claiming the complex and outdated rules are leading to unnecessary costs and frustration for exporters.
13th June 2025 Labelling / NZFGCA new digital labelling initiative developed in a partnership between grocery sector stakeholders and not-for-profit GS1 is set to be piloted in New Zealand.
29th July 2024 FSANZ / LabellingHealth star labels are moving closer to being mandatory following last week’s trans-Tasman Food Ministers meeting in Adelaide.
10th July 2024 Labelling / Plant-basedThe Vegan Society of Aotearoa and the NZ Vegetarian Society want more rigour brought to labelling.
3rd July 2024 Labelling / PFRA new water-soluble food label that combats packaging waste and counterfeiting is the result of a joint project between Plant & Food Research scientists and Korean researchers.
