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NZFGC Conference: What precedent does the first disputes resolution decision set? 13th November 2025

NZFGC Conference: What precedent does the first disputes resolution decision set?

Grocery Commissioner Pierre van Heerden on the precedent set by the landmark first decision under the Grocery Industry Dispute Resolution Scheme.


Grocery Code: NZFGC backs strengthened supplier protections 20th October 2025 /

Grocery Code: NZFGC backs strengthened supplier protections

The “strengthened provisions” of the Grocery Supply Code have been welcomed by the New Zealand Food & Grocery Council.


Grocery code review: NZFGC seeks naunce over “blunt” RDP ban 12th August 2025 /

Grocery code review: NZFGC seeks naunce over “blunt” RDP ban

A revised grocery code should not put simplicity above allowing suppliers to agree to arrangements that best suit their business, according to the NZFGC.


NZFGC adds two ComCom webinars 8th July 2025 /

NZFGC adds two ComCom webinars

The New Zealand Food and Grocery Council is holding two webinars this week on planned changes to the grocery market, including the Grocery Supply Code and wholesale regime.


‘SmartFacts’ digital labelling set for NZ pilot 13th June 2025 /

‘SmartFacts’ digital labelling set for NZ pilot

A 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.


New NZFGC chair and deputy named 10th June 2025 /

New NZFGC chair and deputy named

The New Zealand Food & Grocery Council has named Mike Cullerne as chair and Cameron Scott as deputy chair, following the organisation’s recent Annual General Meeting.


NZFGC calls for board nominations 15th May 2025 /

NZFGC calls for board nominations

The New Zealand Food & Grocery Council is calling for nominations from eligible members interested in serving as a director of the board.


NZFGC Conference: “I am encouraging him to be courageous” – Bayly on grocery commissioner 14th November 2024 /

NZFGC Conference: “I am encouraging him to be courageous” – Bayly on grocery commissioner

The grocery commission is being encouraged to be “active and courageous” when it comes to his work in the sector, according to Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Andrew Bayly.


NZFGC Conference: A third grocery player, competition and retribution 13th November 2024 / /

NZFGC Conference: A third grocery player, competition and retribution

The Commerce Commission is holding talks with a range of retailers who could become a third player in NZ’s $25bn grocery sector.


NZFGC Conference: Willis on tariffs, taxes, and green shoots… 12th November 2024 /

NZFGC Conference: Willis on tariffs, taxes, and green shoots…

Finance Minister Nicola Willis took to the stage at Parliament Buildings’ Grand Hall last night. What did she have to say to the gathered NZFGC members?


…as event begins in earnest today 12th November 2024

…as event begins in earnest today

Food and beverage sector stakeholders from around the country have descended on the capital for the New Zealand Food & Grocery Council’s annual conference.


Grocery code review: Where does NZFGC agree with RGRs – and where does it disagree? 23rd October 2024 /

Grocery code review: Where does NZFGC agree with RGRs – and where does it disagree?

The New Zealand Food & Grocery Council has come out against the suggestion that certain suppliers should be exempt from the Grocery Supply Code.