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Lobby group seeks to reopen folic acid decision
Thursday, 22 April 2010, 12:30 pm | Food and Grocery Council
It’s disappointing that a lobby group is challenging the Government’s sound decision to defer mandatory fortification of folic acid in bread, said Laurie Powell President of the New Zealand Association of Bakers and Katherine Rich, CEO of the NZ Food & ... More >>
Food Price Increases Add 30 Cents To Average Shop
Tuesday, 20 April 2010, 2:40 pm | Food and Grocery Council
The latest data release by Statistics New Zealand on food prices shows that the average Kiwi shop of $150 increased by 30 cents during March, says Food and Grocery Council Chief Executive, Katherine Rich. More >>
'Supermarket Guru' To Visit NZ
Wednesday, 14 April 2010, 2:03 pm | Food and Grocery Council
Known in the USA as the Supermarket Guru®, Lempert is viewed as being one of America’s leading consumer trend-watchers and analysts. Each month he speaks to millions of Americans about new products, trends and other industry issues. More >>
$21 Million Funding Boost for Food Innovation
Thursday, 11 March 2010, 5:23 pm | Food and Grocery Council
The New Zealand Food & Grocery Council says Government funding of $21 million, to establish a network of new food innovation centres in Manukau, Waikato, Palmerston North and Canterbury, will create a significant resource for the food industry, and ... More >>
$21 Million Boost for NZ Food Innovation Centres
Thursday, 11 March 2010, 4:47 pm | Food and Grocery Council
The New Zealand Food & Grocery Council says Government funding of $21 million, to establish a network of new food innovation centres in Manukau, Waikato, Palmerston North and Canterbury, will create a significant resource for the food industry, and ... More >>
Banning Cough Lozenges In Supermarkets Absurd
Monday, 8 March 2010, 2:33 pm | Food and Grocery Council
Medsafe’s Nanny state power play to ban cough remedies in supermarkets is absurd and does not draw on international evidence or common sense, says Katherine Rich, Chief Executive of the Food & Grocery Council. More >>
Government Slashes Red Tape For Grocery Sector
Friday, 26 February 2010, 4:57 pm | Food and Grocery Council
The Government’s release today of a Medsafe discussion document recommending that fluoride toothpastes and anti-dandruff shampoos be removed from Medicines Act regulations, will save millions in pointless compliance costs for the grocery sector, and increase ... More >>
Food Classification System Better Than Food Police
Thursday, 4 February 2010, 2:15 pm | Food and Grocery Council
Public health lobbyists calling on the Government to “reinstate legislation” to control school tuck shops would achieve more promoting the Food & Beverage Classification System to schools rather than mourning the loss of one sentence in a school management ... More >>
FGC Supports “Eat Wise & Exercise” Campaign
Tuesday, 2 February 2010, 3:10 pm | Food and Grocery Council
The Food & Grocery Council (FGC) congratulates Foodstuffs, Brandworld and FGC members on yesterday’s prime time launch of “Eat Wise & Exercise ”, a national campaign designed to deliver good nutritional information to New Zealanders. More >>
No evidence school lunches less healthy
Wednesday, 13 January 2010, 12:17 pm | Food and Grocery Council
Allegations that children’s lunch boxes have become increasingly unhealthy since the Government amended school administration guidelines last year are just fantasy, says Katherine Rich, Chief Executive of the New Zealand Food and Grocery Council. ... More >>
Select committee wrong on food industry effort
Friday, 31 August 2007, 1:59 pm | Food and Grocery Council
The Food and Grocery Council has taken issue with Health Select Committee claims that the industry’s multi-million dollar effort is not enough to help with fighting the rise in number of people who are overweight and obese More >>
