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Labour has announced it will remove GST from fresh and frozen fruit and vegetables from April 1 next year, if re-elected in October. FMCG Business asked local industry members for their thoughts on the proposal.

NZ FGC Chief Executive Raewyn Bleakley said: “NZFGC will be advocating for an efficient and fair system to minimise the impact on our members.”

Unlike traditional foodbanks that often offer pre-packed food parcels, social supermarkets empower people to select the items they need themselves within a welcoming supermarket-style environment.

The deal will provide KwikMart members access to a greater product range and more choice.

Find out what’s trending in our frozen food aisles, see what’s new in supermarkets and get all the latest category insights with data from Circana, plus much more.

Stats NZ’s Food Price Index shows food prices on their basket measure increased 9.6%pa in July 2023, year-on-year, down from 12.5%pa in June.

Beverages are one of the most cutting-edge FMCG categories, accounting for more than one of every ten dollars spent on pre-packaged groceries.

Kraft Heinz has announced they have appointed Jerome Drolet as the new President of the regional operations of Kraft Heinz, covering Australia, New Zealand, Japan and Korea.

Tina, who lives just a few houses away from Four Square Mataura, received a whopping $9,999 worth of Four Square gift cards in celebration of the supermarket brand’s 99th birthday.

Wine, red meat and dairy led the charge as recognised premium products from New Zealand, according to research conducted by Kantar in April.