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Tuesday 13 October 2026

Supie

Supie IP sale price revealed, claims against investor no go – liquidators 10th June 2024 /

Supie IP sale price revealed, claims against investor no go – liquidators

Supie’s liquidators say they do not expect to make sufficient recoveries to allow for distribution to any class of creditors.


The Meat Box edges into grocery following Supie buy 27th May 2024 /

The Meat Box edges into grocery following Supie buy

The online meat delivery food business expands its grocery offer following its acquisition of some of Supie’s assets.


Supie brand snapped up by The Meat Box 18th January 2024 /

Supie brand snapped up by The Meat Box

“We don’t intend to offer a full supermarket range – our focus is on products that complement our core fresh meat selection,” says the new owner of the Supie brand.


Supie supplier stocktake: the value of goods returned and what next for the failed online grocer? 11th December 2023 /

Supie supplier stocktake: the value of goods returned and what next for the failed online grocer?

Stock with a cost value of up to $450,000 has been returned to suppliers of failed online grocery retailer Supie, as liquidators continue to seek buyers for the company’s assets.


Sealord, Tegel, Fonterra, Coca-Cola among Supie creditors owed $2.1m+ 17th November 2023

Sealord, Tegel, Fonterra, Coca-Cola among Supie creditors owed $2.1m+

The list of hundreds of known creditors of failed online grocery retailer Supie runs the gamut of small to large food and beverage manufacturers.


Supie voted into liquidation 10th November 2023

Supie voted into liquidation

Supie creditors voted for the liquidation of failed online grocery startup Supie at a watershed meeting on Thursday.


Supie creditors vote today 9th November 2023

Supie creditors vote today

Firms such as Fonterra, Frucor Suntory and Heinz Wattie’s are expected to decide the future of the failed online retailer, with liquidation the most likely option.


Anonymous donor to pay Supie wages 2nd November 2023

Anonymous donor to pay Supie wages

An anonymous donor has provided cash to pay Supie’s workers, who were dismissed this week as the company collapsed.


Govt needs to plug grocery capital gap – Huckleberry 1st November 2023 /

Govt needs to plug grocery capital gap – Huckleberry

In the wake of Supie’s collapse, Huckleberry’s owners say it will take govt support to bring true competition to the capital-constrained NZ market – and they’re ready to take the call.


Supie’s Sarah Balle: “I’m devastated” 31st October 2023

Supie’s Sarah Balle: “I’m devastated”

“We fought so hard to introduce competition in the market so that Kiwis could get a fairer deal for their groceries,” says the online retailer’s founder.


Supie investor’s view: “Sarah pulled out all the stops, stepped out of her comfort zone, took on huge personal risk” 31st October 2023 /

Supie investor’s view: “Sarah pulled out all the stops, stepped out of her comfort zone, took on huge personal risk”

One of the early backers of the collapsed online supermarket says there were “several factors” that scuppered the startup, but it wasn’t a lack of effort by founder Sarah Balle.


Grocery sector reaction: Supie closure highlights competition obstacles 31st October 2023 /

Grocery sector reaction: Supie closure highlights competition obstacles

Market commentators, food industry stakeholders and politicians speak out on the state of competition in the grocery sector following the failure of supermarket challenger Supie.