21st September 2026 Grocery / WholesaleThe Labour Party unveils plans for further intervention into the grocery sector supply chain, proposing a separation of Foodstuffs and Woolworths’ wholesale divisions from their retail store networks.
21st September 2026 Commerce Commission / WholesaleAs the political battle over supermarket competition escalates, does Labour’s wholesale policy sit alongside ComCom’s existing regulatory work – and does it addresses the realities of the supply chain.
14th April 2026 ComCom / WholesaleThe commission pushes ahead with its wholesale supply inquiry, engaging with industry and encouraging supplier improvement commitments over the next circa six weeks.
5th March 2026 ComCom / WholesaleThe Commerce Commission’s next steps in its wholesale supply inquiry comprise the sharing of monitoring indicators, an industry roadmap, and a draft report.
11th November 2025 Supply Chain / WholesaleWhat is the latest on pass-through of promotional funding, price discrimination, opting out, private label and more?
11th November 2025 ComCom / WholesaleGrocery Commissioner Pierre van Heerden’s open letter to participants in New Zealand’s wholesale grocery market – and expectations and next steps for wholesale supply.
5th August 2025 Coffee / WholesaleAfter just over three years building up a direct-to-consumer channel, startup Rude Health Coffee is now looking to take the brand into retail and foodservice.
16th July 2025 ComCom / Opinion / WholesaleGrocery Commissioner Pierre Van Heerden says industry must take the lead in making commercial arrangements that promote better competition.
16th July 2025 WholesaleThe deadline for responses to the Commerce Commission’s wholesale Preliminary Findings Paper has been pushed out until the start of August.
9th July 2025 ComCom / WholesaleConcerns grow over detrimental ‘unintended consequences’ for the grocery sector due to ComCom’s latest wholesale recommendations.
9th July 2025 Suppliers / WholesaleForcing suppliers to participate in the grocery wholesale regime would have widespread detrimental ramifications, experts have warned.
5th February 2025 Foodstuffs / WholesaleFoodstuffs B2B food industry event is returning in 2025, taking place in Hamilton for two days in March.
