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Wednesday 02 September 2026

Private Label

Perspectives: Why Woolworths and Coles are selling more ‘own brand’ products 1st September 2026 /

Perspectives: Why Woolworths and Coles are selling more ‘own brand’ products

While Aldi has carved out Australian market share from Woolworths and Coles, the major chains are keeping smaller rivals at bay by adopting some of Aldi’s own sales tactics.


WWNZ in home brand burger activation 3rd February 2026 /

WWNZ in home brand burger activation

Woolworths New Zealand is increasing its private label marketing efforts, trialling a limited-time Home Burgers drive-thru activation to support the launch of its new beef burger patty range.


GMO: Has private label peaked? 26th January 2026 /

GMO: Has private label peaked?

Private label momentum is beginning to soften after months of strong expansion, according to the latest analysis from Circana.


AGR 2025: Best price and exclusive supply clauses flagged for further scrutiny 7th August 2025 /

AGR 2025: Best price and exclusive supply clauses flagged for further scrutiny

Best price and exclusive supply clauses are set to be put under the microscope as part of the Commerce Commission’s oversight of competition in the grocery sector.


Food dupes and the $2.7bn grocery question 19th November 2024 /

Food dupes and the $2.7bn grocery question

Economising is a huge trend in the grocery sector in the current inflationary environment, with private label a clear beneficiary of the trend, according to Circana.


Woolworths taking control of Beak & Johnston 2nd September 2024 /

Woolworths taking control of Beak & Johnston

Woolworths is taking 100% ownership of its private label ready-meal manufacturer Beak & Johnston.


“We want to be the preferred private label brand” – Woolworths’ De Wet on meat overhaul 17th October 2023 /

“We want to be the preferred private label brand” – Woolworths’ De Wet on meat overhaul

The Countdown owner launches an ‘enhanced’ range of private label meat products, following a three-year review and increased investment in its North Island meat plant.


Wholesale regime: Grocery Commissioner could force private label sales to other retailers 19th September 2022 /

Wholesale regime: Grocery Commissioner could force private label sales to other retailers

There could be significant advantages for wholesale customers in having access to the duopoly’s private label products, says the government.


Perspectives: Private label is cheaper but are they as healthy as named brands? 12th September 2022 /

Perspectives: Private label is cheaper but are they as healthy as named brands?

Consumers are switching to cheaper options, so how healthy are private label options compared with banded products?


Private label boom – the NZ categories with 30%-plus growth 8th August 2022 /

Private label boom – the NZ categories with 30%-plus growth

Private label sales surge as Kiwi shoppers hunt for value, so what are the top F&B categories to see growth?


Private label: Surprise category gainers and losers 8th August 2022 /

Private label: Surprise category gainers and losers

A list of the top food and beverage categories in which private label sales have gained the most momentum over the past year – and those where sales have contracted – reveal some surprising results.


Global private label trends: which categories are surging? 27th July 2022 /

Global private label trends: which categories are surging?

Rising inflation and continuing supply chain challenges are leading to surging demand for private label products with value and convenience driving growth.