Soft plastics recycling scheme expands
Northland residents will be able to drop off their soft plastic packaging from 16 March at Countdown supermarkets.
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Hot Cross Bun craze at PAK’nSAVE Taupo
Hot cross buns are flying off the shelves at PAK’nSAVE Taupo in the lead up to Easter.
Four Square Te Anau celebrates Helen’s 30th Anniversary
Helen Meredith first started with Four Square Te Anau in 1990.
Fast forward thirty years, and you can still find her managing the store’s checkouts.
Mondelēz plans new internal merchandising team
The move will add more than 100 new people and create a 225 person New Zealand team.
All in the Family
Jason Jeffries is following in his parents’ footsteps and is taking over the ownership reigns of Four Square Tekapo.
Freddo helps to save his endangered friends
New Zealand’s most iconic frog will vanish from the front of chocolate packs and be replaced with images of his real-life endangered frog friends.
New World Fendalton transformed
After an 18-month refurbishment and a significant expansion, the supermarket’s size has increased by 500 square metres.
Organics Product Bill goes to Parliament
Minister Damien O’Connor introduced the Organics Product Bill that, if passed, will create a national standard for organics.
Kiwi kids lead the charge to protect Aotearoa
$26,000 of grants awarded by Countdown means Young Kiwis are now able to kickstart their sustainability projects.
NZACS News
Membership to the New Zealand Association of Convenience Stores is now open for the 2020/21 financial year.
Chinese dairy acquisition approved
China Mengniu Dairy Company Ltd has been given the nod for the proposed acquisition of Lion Dairy & Drinks Pty Ltd.
Foodstuffs launch national paper bag trial
Recycled paper bags for bulk foods are on trial at a total of thirty New World and PAK’nSAVE stores.