FMCG Business

03/08/2025

The New Zealand Food Network is celebrating five years of transforming Aotearoa’s food support ecosystem and supporting Kiwis in need – with a mammoth 5 tonne donation kicking off their Birthday wishlist. See the full story: https://hubs.li/Q03zVTjK0

NZFN is celebrating five years of transforming Aotearoa’s food support ecosystem and supporting Kiwis in need.

03/08/2025

Delicious bakery treats at PAK'nSAVE Highland Park in East Auckland today
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02/08/2025

Markwell Foods NZ is expanding into the South Pacific with the exciting acquisition of Five Star Foods Fiji .This move strengthens their regional presence and brings a new direct-to-customer model to the islands. See the full story: https://hubs.li/Q03zVTX30

02/08/2025

To help drive food rescue across New Zealand, bp has launched a three-year partnership with KiwiHarvest, supporting its fuel and charging needs. See more: https://hubs.li/Q03zr_PX0

bp has launched a three-year partnership with KiwiHarvest, supporting its fuel and charging needs.

01/08/2025

NZ is set to face a 15% tariff on exports to the US as the next step in US President Donald Trump’s trade agenda that will test the global economy and alliances. See more: https://hubs.li/Q03zVTpp0

31/07/2025

The Commerce Commission's Grocery team has published submissions on the Draft Report for the Grocery Supply Code Review. Submissions came from industry groups, retailers, and anonymous sources. Learn more about the review: https://hubs.li/Q03zr-vf0

The Grocery team at the Commerce Commission has shared the following update.“Today we have published the submissions we received on the Draft Report, Decisions and Reasons paper for the Review of the Grocery Supply Code.

30/07/2025

George Weston Foods (Mauri NZ) has been given the green light to acquire Farmers Mill's wheat milling and storage assets, with the Commerce Commission saying the deal is unlikely to reduce competition in NZ’s flour market. See more: https://hubs.li/Q03zrYbr0

Chair Dr John Small said the Commission was satisfied that the acquisition is unlikely to substantially lessen competition in any New Zealand market.

30/07/2025

PepsiCo NZ has announced the appointment of Lee Kent as General Manager, New Zealand Foods, to oversee the Bluebird Foods business from 1 August. See the full story: https://hubs.li/Q03zr-KS0

PepsiCo NZ has announced the appointment of Lee Kent as General Manager, New Zealand Foods, to oversee the Bluebird Foods business from 1 August.

30/07/2025

Surcharges will be axed to put money back in Kiwis’ pockets, says Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson. See the full story: https://hubs.li/Q03zr-w10

Surcharges will be axed to put money back in Kiwis’ pockets, says Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson.

29/07/2025

New Zealand’s BEST pies have been revealed tonight! 🏆 Disco vibes, dazzling flavours, and a spud-tacular Supreme winner - the 2025 Bakels New Zealand Supreme Pie Awards had it all. Meet the pie that stole the show (with a potato gratin centre 😍) and see the full list of golden winners 👉 www.fmcgbusiness.co.nz/celebrating-nzs-supreme-pie-creations/

28/07/2025

After the incredible success of Foodstuffs' Auckland expo — launched to support small grocery suppliers impacted by the New World Victoria Park fire — it’s now Wellington’s turn, with 55+ suppliers already lined up to attend on 30th July. See more about the event: https://hubs.li/Q03z17RR0

Following the success of an Auckland event designed to support small grocery suppliers affected by the New World Victoria Park fire, Foodstuffs North Island is holding a similar event in Wellington next week.