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Celebrating 40 years as Australia’s leading food industry expo, Fine Food Australia is set to captivate and educate the culinary industry from 2-5 September, hosting over 850 exhibitors. See more: https://hubs.li/Q02JHF-l0

What’s on for Fine Food Australia’s 40th Anniversary - FMCG Business Fine Food Australia will host over 850 Australian and international exhibitors from 2-5 September 2024.

The best vegan cheeses have been revealed in the fourth annual Vegan Cheese Awards. Check out the winners:https://hubs.li/Q02Jx72Z0

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Best vegan cheeses revealed - FMCG Business The fourth annual Vegan Cheese Awards results have been announced, showcasing the best on offer throughout New Zealand. The awards are open to any manufacturer who is selling vegan cheese in New Zealand.

! The South Island has claimed its first ever Bakels NZ Supreme Pie Award and the second only Supreme female baker to scoop up the top award. See the full list of winners announced tonight: https://hubs.li/Q02JlPTL0

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‘Mainland’ claims first Supreme Pie Award - FMCG Business Breaking news! The South Island has claimed its first ever Bakels NZ Supreme Pie Award and the second only Supreme female baker to scoop up the top award.

Woolworths New Zealand will bring a world of excitement to Kiwi shopping trolleys with the launch of the new ‘Disney Worlds of Wonder’ Collector Cards. See more: https://hubs.li/Q02Jbf-j0

Woolworths launches ‘Disney Worlds of Wonder’ collection - FMCG Business Available from 7th of August until 22nd of September; ‘Disney Worlds of Wonder’ collectible cards span across four iconic worlds.

In the initial months of 2024, New Zealand’s fruit exports to China saw a 53% year-on-year increase, totalling NZ$378 million by April. See more: https://hubs.li/Q02J23P20

NZ fruit exports to China increase 53% - FMCG Business In the initial months of 2024, New Zealand's fruit exports to China saw a 53% year-on-year increase, totalling NZ$378 million by April.

The Commerce Commission is consulting on the potential to reduce hundreds of millions of dollars a year in costs to New Zealanders using the Mastercard and Visa payment networks. See the full story: https://hubs.li/Q02J23N_0

ComCom sees potential for over $250m reduction in payment fees - FMCG Business The consultation is part of the Commission’s responsibility to promote competition and efficiency within the retail payment system.

The Food Show is on in Auckland until Sunday!
Meet the amazing people behind your favourite brands, try delicious new flavours and enjoy cooking demos with fabulous chefs.
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New World Havelock North supermarket is now open, providing a modern and ‘greener’ shopping experience for the thriving Hawke’s Bay town. See the full story: https://hubs.li/Q02HB11R0

Southern Alps Sprouts supplies over eleven different varieties of sprouts to all Foodstuffs South Island's stores. Karen, alongside husband Jason, their four daughters and dedicated team, have just celebrated an outstanding 25 years in the industry. Read more: https://hubs.li/Q02HbRqR0

Pernod Ricard is set to sell its portfolio of strategic international wines. See the full story: https://hubs.li/Q02HbK_X0

One of New Zealand’s most innovative wineries, Invivo, has celebrated its 2024 vintage by meeting long-term partner-in-wine, Graham Norton, in New York. See more: https://hubs.li/Q02HbKQF0

The Grocery team at the Commerce Commission has issued a reminder that from 31 August 2024 physical stores must comply with the requirements under the new Unit Pricing Regulations. See more:
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Unit Pricing Regulations come into effect soon - FMCG Business The Commerce Commission has issued a reminder that physical stores must comply with the requirements under the new Unit Pricing Regulations from 31 Aug.

Kantar's Worldpanel has revealed the world’s most chosen FMCG brands. 👀See who topped the list: https://hubs.li/Q02H22b-0

World’s most chosen FMCG brands revealed - FMCG Business Kantar’s Worldpanel reveals the world’s most chosen brands and lays out a comprehensive view of how shopper behaviour evolved around the world in 2023.

The Commerce Commission has released a Statement of Unresolved Issues on the application from Foodstuffs North Island Limited and Foodstuffs South Island Limited seeking clearance to merge. See more: https://hubs.li/Q02GTL1Q0

Statement of Unresolved Issues released for proposed Foodstuffs merger - FMCG Business The statement is in regards to the application from Foodstuffs North Island Limited and Foodstuffs South Island Limited seeking clearance to merge.

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A world of flavour awaits with over 270 of the very best food and beverage companies ready to introduce you to new flavours and finds. See more about the 2024 Auckland Food Show: https://hubs.li/Q02GkTtR0

Auckland’s tastiest day out - FMCG Business Unleash your inner foodie at New Zealand’s hottest food event - The Auckland Food Show.

Deb Cooper takes on responsibility for the NZ sales team, and will drive the non-alc portfolio. See more: https://hubs.li/Q02GkTJD0

Suntory Oceania appoints NZ Sales Director - FMCG Business Deb Cooper takes on responsibility for the NZ sales team, and will drive the non-alc portfolio.

The Foodstuffs grocery co-ops have recorded another month of food price deflation at their stores and the lowest rate of supplier cost increases since they started tracking them two years ago. Read more: https://hubs.li/Q02GkT7Y0

Food price deflation following bumper growing season - FMCG Business The Foodstuffs grocery co-ops have recorded another month of food price deflation at their stores and the lowest rate of supplier cost increases since they started tracking them two years ago.

Patrick Lam has taken out the Supreme Pie Award eight times, so he knows a thing or two about pies. We asked him what it takes to win...👀

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What it takes to bake a Supreme Award pie - FMCG Business Patrick Lam has taken out the Supreme Pie Award eight times, so he knows a thing or two about pies. We asked him what it takes to win.

A passion to help people has come full circle for two former police colleagues instrumental in the opening of Whakatāne’s first social supermarket. See the full story: https://hubs.li/Q02GkKjh0

Social supermarket welcomes its first visitors - FMCG Business A passion to help people has come full circle for two former police colleagues instrumental in the opening of Whakatāne’s first social supermarket.

Woolworths is sharing new data showing assaults in its stores are up significantly on the previous year with team members being threatened and abused in broad daylight, particularly by repeat offenders. See more: https://hubs.li/Q02G8YN40

Continued focus on combating retail crime - FMCG Business Woolworths is sharing new data showing assaults in its stores are up significantly on the previous year with team members being threatened and abused in broad daylight.

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Co-founders of Otis Oat Milk, Tim Ryan and Chris Wilkie, have been on a mission to return to making their oat milk in New Zealand.

See more about their first-of-its-kind, purpose-built New Zealand factory in our latest story: https://hubs.li/Q02F-8yY0

World-class plant milk facility for Auckland - FMCG Business Co-founders of Otis, Tim Ryan and Chris Wilkie, have been on a mission to return to making their oat milk in New Zealand.

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Recorp, New Zealand’s most progressive can manufacturer, has announced the appointment of Bruce Parton as its inaugural CEO, joining the company from his previous role as CEO, House of Travel. See more: https://hubs.li/Q02Fl7Pn0

Calling all chocolate lovers! 🍫 Did you know that today is World Chocolate Day? To celebrate this sweet occasion, Whittaker's has revealed their plan to celebrate the people behind their chocolate, this World Chocolate Day. See more: https://hubs.li/Q02Fl8lY0

To mark its 100th anniversary, Koelnmesse is opening its new event and congress location Confex with space for 6,200 guests, directly at the Cologne Messe/Deutz ICE railway station in Germany. See more: https://hubs.li/Q02Fl6qL0

Koelnmesse marks 100th anniversary with new Confex event centre - FMCG Business The centrepiece of the Confex building, with a total size of 20,500 square metres, is the Confex Hall, which can be divided into three sections and has space for 4,300 people.

It’s been five months since Hayden and Alice Flannery became the new owner operators of New World Winton and they say the role feels like they’ve come home. Learn more about the full circle journey they've taken to run New World Winton in our latest story:
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The new store will provide food and grocery products at low or no cost, using a points system, all within a standard supermarket environment, reaching those in the community experiencing food insecurity. See more: https://hubs.li/Q02Fc7kd0

First social supermarket for Whakatāne - FMCG Business The new store, which is located at 220-224 The Strand, will provide food and grocery products at low or no cost, using a points system, all within a standard supermarket environment, making healthy and affordable food accessible to those in the community experiencing food insecurity.