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NZ regulator signs off on infant formula product marketing restrictions
This is the organisation's third application since 2015, and the commission found that the proposed arrangements would r...
Sealord gets green light to take over Independent Fisheries in NZ
Under the acquisition, Sealord will acquire all Independent Fisheries' shares, including its annual catch entitlement
New NZ Grocery Commissioner highlights urgent issues in supermarket sector
Woolworths Group and rival Foodstuffs are on notice from new regulator.
NZ grocery sector warned over minimum pricing laws
An investigation by the commission uncovered instances of resale price maintenance by now-defunct retailer The Honest Gr...
Experienced FMCG executive named inaugural NZ grocery commissioner
Pierre van Heerden has become New Zealand's first grocery commissioner at the Commerce Commission, effective July 13.
New Zealand competition regulator clears Inghams acquisition
Commerce Commission chair, Dr John Small, said the commission was “satisfied” that the acquisition is “unlikely to subst...
Ego fined $280,000 for misleading sunscreen claims
When Ego launched the two sunscreens in New Zealand in 2016, the company had grounds to make the claims.
Foodstuffs cites major progress on grocery inquiry recommendations
Grocery giant says it is implementing unit pricing and has removed as many land covenants as it could.
Aldi dashes hopes of imminent New Zealand launch
But the NZ acting PM was right: Aldi has been eyeing the market for more than two decades.
Global probe launched into supply-chain cartel conduct
Cartel conduct harms consumers by preventing businesses from providing quality services at better prices.
New country of origin rules loom in New Zealand for fresh and thawed foods
Under the Consumer Information Standards (Origin of Food) Regulations, businesses must state the country of origin from ...
Royal jelly supplements misled public on origin of product, fined $377,000
Claims of "100% New Zealand" shot down as ComCom finds ingredients sourced from China.
Grocery retailing duopoly “not serving” New Zealanders
Rivals "unable to compete with the major grocery retailers on price and product range" says Commerce Commission.
NZ ComCom seeking supplier, consumer input to help guide grocery probe
The surveys are due to be completed by 25 March, 2021.
Farmer faces charges over falsely labelled eggs
An Auckland farmer is facing eight charges for falsely labeling eggs as "free range".
Commerce Commission allows Yoplait acquisition
Watchdog notes “Foodstuffs and Woolworths hold significant buyer power”.
Regulator begins dairy industry review
NZ Commerce Commission begins review into Fonterra's milk market dominance.
NZ watchdog rejects lubricants merger
Commerce Commission rules out Reckitt Benckiser's proposal to purchase Johnson & Johnson’s K-Y brand.