FMCG Business

14/12/2025

Our latest story shows that while many leaders lean on logic and metrics, real success comes from understanding people with the best leaders pairing clear thinking with genuine empathy.

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Businesses are more connected than ever through technology and systems, yet employees report feeling increasingly disconnected from their work.

12/12/2025

FreshChoice Picton is going the extra nautical mile, operating a unique ferry and water-taxi grocery service that ensures residents in the remote, boat-only access homes of the Marlborough Sounds can receive essential supplies.

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11/12/2025

PAK’nSAVE Highland Park has rolled out upgrades to make shopping faster and easier for East Auckland locals, with owner-operator Wade Brown saying the changes reflect customer feedback.

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PAK’nSAVE Highland Park has wrapped up a series of store upgrades designed to make shopping faster, easier and better suited to the way East Auckland locals like to shop.

10/12/2025

A new Woolworths supermarket is coming to the growing town of Lincoln, near Christchurch, beside Lincoln’s only supermarket which is currently operated by rival Foodstuffs.

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Woolworths has bought the former AgResearch site on the corner of Springs Rd and Gerald Streets in Lincoln. The 4.7ha corner property is next to the town's only current supermarket, which is operated by competitor Foodstuffs.

10/12/2025

Mars has received unconditional approval from the European Commission for its pending acquisition of Kellanova. Read the full story: https://hubs.li/Q03XzC7Q0

Mars has received unconditional approval from the European Commission for its pending acquisition of Kellanova.

09/12/2025

PAK’nSAVE stores across the North Island are teaming up with Variety New Zealand for its annual Christmas Appeal, matching customer donations up to $50,000 to help give the gift of food to families this festive season.

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PAK’nSAVE stores across the North Island are teaming up with Variety – the Children’s Charity for its annual Christmas Appeal, matching customer donations up to $50,000 to help give the gift of food to families this festive season.

08/12/2025

Woolworths NZ has entered a new era, with the last Countdown store officially a Woolworths store. Read the full story: https://hubs.li/Q03Xcd630

The final Countdown is now a Woolworths New Zealand store (Woolworths Botany), ending months of online speculation and tracking, with kiwi customers having a moment of nostalgia and posting online about a walk down memory lane.

06/12/2025

The Advertising Standards Authority has announced the launch of its updated Therapeutic and Health Advertising Code, following consultation with the industry.

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The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has announced the launch of its updated Therapeutic and Health Advertising Code, following consultation with industry, health professionals, consumer groups, and the wider community. ASA Codes are regularly reviewed to ensure they are up-to-date and reflect....

05/12/2025

Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd has provided its FY26 Q1 business update, which shows the year is off to a solid start and the Co-op remains firmly focused on strategic delivery. Read the full story: https://hubs.li/Q03W_1Fp0

Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd has provided its FY26 Q1 business update, which shows the year is off to a solid start.

05/12/2025

Specific batches of Tom & Luke Low Carb Snackaballs Chocolate Coated Cookies & Cream, Raspberry, and Hazelnut flavours have been recalled due to the possible presence of hard plastic.

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New Zealand Food Safety is supporting Smartfoods Ltd in its recall of specific batches of Tom & Luke Low Carb Snackaballs Chocolate Coated Cookies & Cream, Raspberry, and Hazelnut flavours due to the possible presence of hard plastic.

04/12/2025

The FMCG Business Dec/Jan edition is here! Discover what’s new for summer entertaining, and what’s driving sales in the drinks and snacks aisles in our supermarkets right now.

See highlights from important industry events, plus award-winning products, new stores, and helpful social media strategies. Get advice and insights in this issue from the NZFGC, Circana, BusinessNZ, and other respected industry experts.

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