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FGC welcomes updated Food Bill
Wednesday, 28 May 2014, 9:38 am | Food and Grocery Council
The passing of the Food Bill gives New Zealand’s food regulatory regime a much-needed update, says NZ Food & Grocery Council Chief Executive Katherine Rich. More >>
FGC welcomes Nutricia’s investment
Friday, 2 May 2014, 9:10 am | Food and Grocery Council
FGC welcomes Nutricia’s investment The intended acquisition of New Zealand milk-drying and infant formula blending and packing capacity by French-owned Nutricia is a further indication of confidence in the New Zealand food and beverage industry, says the ... More >>
FGC will cooperate with supermarket investigation
Thursday, 20 February 2014, 6:14 pm | Food and Grocery Council
The New Zealand Food & Grocery Council will cooperate fully with the Commerce Commission investigation into allegations of anti-competitive behaviour towards suppliers by Countdown, CEO Katherine Rich said today. More >>
FGC on WPC inquiry report
Wednesday, 11 December 2013, 4:19 pm | Food and Grocery Council
The report of the independent inquiry into the whey protein concentrate incident released today reaffirms to the world that New Zealand has one of the best and safest food production and regulatory systems, says Food & Grocery Council CEO Katherine ... More >>
FGC welcomes Fonterra recall report
Wednesday, 4 September 2013, 4:38 pm | Food and Grocery Council
The New Zealand Food & Grocery Council welcomes the release today of the results from Fonterra’s internal operational review into its recent precautionary recall. More >>
FGC on Fonterra announcement
Wednesday, 28 August 2013, 4:56 pm | Food and Grocery Council
The news that there was no botulism risk from Fonterra’s batches of whey will come as a huge relief to consumers around world, as well as to the company and the New Zealand food industry, says Food & Grocery Council Chief Executive Katherine Rich. More >>
Good on ya, Coke
Thursday, 25 July 2013, 10:19 am | Food and Grocery Council
The latest suite of initiatives by Coca-Cola to help tackle obesity in New Zealand should be widely applauded, says Food & Grocery Council CEO Katherine Rich. More >>
New food-in-schools initiative commended
Tuesday, 28 May 2013, 1:25 pm | Food and Grocery Council
The NZ Food & Grocery Council commends Fonterra, Sanitarium, and the Government for the extension of the highly successful KickStart breakfast programme for schools, CEO Katherine Rich said today. More >>
FGC welcomes health and safety report
Wednesday, 1 May 2013, 3:08 pm | Food and Grocery Council
The NZ Food and Grocery Council welcomes the report of the Independent Taskforce on Workplace Health and Safety. More >>
Food & Grocery Council on Irradiated Tomatoes
Wednesday, 1 May 2013, 2:03 pm | Food and Grocery Council
Recently in the media there are have been calls for the mandatory labelling of irradiated tomatoes, creating the impression that mandatory labelling of approved irradiated foods is not already law in New Zealand. This is not correct. More >>
Health claims decision good for consumers
Monday, 8 April 2013, 9:08 am | Food and Grocery Council
The Government’s decision to broaden the way nutrition content and health claims are made on food products will provide a big boost for consumers and export manufacturers, says Food and Grocery Council CEO Katherine Rich. More >>
FGC supports Govt's sunbed move
Friday, 5 April 2013, 4:04 pm | Food and Grocery Council
The Food & Grocery Council (FGC) strongly supports the Government’s move to prohibit children and young people under the age of 18 from using commercial sunbeds. More >>
New food-in-schools initiative applauded
Friday, 1 March 2013, 10:22 am | Food and Grocery Council
The New Zealand Food & Grocery Council applauds George Weston Foods for the launch of the ‘Nourish Our Kids’ programme for low decile schools, says Chief Executive Katherine Rich. More >>
Sellman's labels make fizzy drinks look healthier than milk
Wednesday, 27 February 2013, 12:48 pm | Food and Grocery Council
Media release from NZ Food & Grocery Council Sellman's labels would make fizzy drinks look healthier than milk More >>
FGC welcomes proposed Foodstuffs merger
Thursday, 7 February 2013, 6:50 pm | Food and Grocery Council
The New Zealand Food & Grocery Council (FGC) welcomes the proposed merger, announced today, of the two Foodstuffs co-operatives in the North Island which operate grocery brands New World, PAK’nSAVE and Four Square. More >>
Health claims decision good for consumers, exporters
Tuesday, 18 December 2012, 10:20 am | Food and Grocery Council
A decision to regulate the way nutrition content and health claims are made on food products will provide a big boost for both consumers and export manufacturers, Food and Grocery Council CEO Katherine Rich says. More >>
Vital food industry report welcomed
Thursday, 22 November 2012, 12:10 pm | Food and Grocery Council
The New Zealand Food & Grocery Council welcomes the release of the Coriolis report ‘An Investor’s Guide to Emerging Growth Opportunities in New Zealand Food and Beverage Exports’ by the Ministry for Business, Innovation, and Employment (MBIE). More >>
Crackdown on illegal baby formula exports supported
Friday, 28 September 2012, 10:11 am | Food and Grocery Council
The Food & Grocery Council (FGC) supports the crackdown by the Ministry for Primary Industries on unlawful commercial infant formula exports from New Zealand to China and other markets. More >>
FGC welcomes Foodstuffs' move on rebate
Wednesday, 19 September 2012, 1:18 pm | Food and Grocery Council
The NZ Food and Grocery Council welcomes the decision of Foodstuffs Wellington to step back from the application of a promotion rebate from October 1, and accepts the company’s apology, FGC CEO Katherine Rich says. More >>
FGC welcomes folic acid decision
Thursday, 30 August 2012, 2:53 pm | Food and Grocery Council
The NZ Food & Grocery Council welcomes the Government’s decision to not mandate folic acid fortification of bread but to maintain the voluntary regime. More >>
