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Foodstuffs warns of looming price shocks from trade war
"It’s possible some imports could be impacted by tariffs elsewhere," said Chris Quin, Foodstuffs New Zealand MD.
Foodstuffs’ cap-recycling initiative expands to Wellington
The scheme ensures that caps and lids are collected, processed, and repurposed into new products.
Foodstuffs NZ yet to decide whether to appeal regulator’s merger block
Both co-ops have 20 working days to make a decision.
The Foodstuffs merger is dead for now, but that won’t fix NZ’s grocery sector
Foodstuffs North Island and Foodstuffs South Island argued the levels of competition in the supermarket sector would not...
Foodstuffs partners in caps and lids recycling program trial
Foodstuffs and The Packaging Forum will collaborate on expanding their collection network over the next 12 months.
‘Concerning picture’: ComCom sees no improvement in grocery competition
Ongoing issues include increasing retail margins and dominance by the two major players, Foodstuffs and Woolworths.
Auckland retailers to face liquor sales ban after 9pm
The new policy will also ban retailers from opening new bottle stores for two years.
Foodstuffs NZ to host EV charging stations at at least 80 stores
The charging sites will be powered by Ecotricity, which claims to generate full renewable energy from wind, hydro, and s...
Foodstuffs creates circular economy, waste minimisation leadership role
The newly created position will help the cooperative's 500+ stores reach their aim of reducing trash.
Privacy commissioner begins probe into Foodstuffs facial recognition technology
Currently, there is no other known use of facial recognition technology in the retail sector in New Zealand, according t...
‘Not satisfied’: Regulator talks tough on Foodstuffs NZ merger
The Commerce Commission says there is no guarantee cost savings will be passed on to consumers after the proposed merger...
Retail NZ backs facial recognition trial, despite privacy concerns
The technology faces backlash due to privacy concerns.
Foodstuffs North and South Island seek merger clearance
Companies say they have set out why they believe the merger won't substantially lessen competition in any market.
Foodstuffs plans to merge North, South Island operations
Each cooperative will hold a special general meeting in June next year where members will vote on the proposal.
Consumer alleges Fair Trading breaches by NZ grocery duopoly
“We found that dodgy multi-buys were most common at Foodstuffs stores, and specials that were more expensive than the or...
Foodstuffs NZ launches emerging supplier competition
The competition will recognise suppliers committed to category disruption and transforming how consumers shop.
Flooding closes New Zealand’s largest Pak’nSave for days
Two Foodstuffs stores remained closed on Tuesday: New World Fresh Collective in Mt Albert and Wairau Pak’nSave.
Foodstuffs freezes distribution of Australian strawberries
More dangerous punnets were discovered in South Australia and NSW over the weekend.
Pams Confectionery range wins Gold Pin
Foodstuff’s private label, Pams, awarded Gold Pin at Design Institute of New Zealand’s annual Best Awards.
