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Nearly 500 Foodstuffs owner-operators question break up proposal
The open letters raise concerns about changes to a co-operative model that has operated in New Zealand for about a centu...
Radical Foodstuffs split agenda receives little support
“It's not quite nationalising a private business, but it’s too close for comfort,” said the EMA.
If re-elected, NZ’s National Party plans to split Foodstuffs into two
The plan would turn New Zealand’s grocery duopoly into three major chains that compete with each other.
Foodstuffs North Island names Stewart Smith as COO
Smith will lead Foodstuffs North Island’s supply chain, property, wholesale, customer service, and safety and wellbeing ...
Pams seafood completes shift to responsible sourcing
"Our work isn't done," retailer declares.
Foodstuffs South Island to expand facial recognition to more stores
New World Stanmore will begin using the technology from June 8.
New Zealand First pledges to ‘end’ supermarket duopoly
“Real competition means real pressure to lower prices, improve value, and treat suppliers fairly,” the announcement said...
Foodstuffs NZ’s court challenge to merger decision begins
The appellants are seeking the court to grant clearance for the merger, arguing that there is no substantial competition...
Foodstuffs North Island warned over acting in ‘bad faith’ by ComCom
The ComCom believes the co-op has obstructed and delayed a supplier's request, which may have breached the Grocery Indus...
Foodstuffs’ New World to trial returnable deli containers in two stores
Bonson will supply supermarkets with a fleet of RePlay containers supported by smart bin technology.
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...
