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The only reason the Government has not come up with a simple and effective solution to present wrangles over domestic milk prices is its obsession with free market ideology. The solution is staring them in the face – government should fix the wholesale domestic milk price by regulation.
After an unfortunate minor accident over the holidays I found myself nursing a broken foot for the first time in my life.
Fonterra has responded to the Government's proposal to regulate raw milk supplies in New Zealand as a "backward step" that will only benefit foreigners and neither New Zealand dairy farmers nor local consumers.
Over the past five years food prices in New Zealand have been accelerating faster than income, putting extra pressure on low income families and increasing profits for food producers and food retailers. 
A new research paper published in the latest British Medical Journal claims there is little evidence to support the contention that fried food is unhealthy.Features
 BBQ SeasonOutdoor entertaining and relaxed meals are top of mind at this time of the year. ... Read more |
Lunchbox snacks
The Snacks category continues to grow in importance for NZ retailers as well as consumers. FMCG looked at some of the key trends.
Family planning
More consumers are now looking to supermarkets for pregnancy tests and other family planning essentials. FMCG talked to some of the suppliers in this category.
Personal Wash : Fresh & clean
FMCG looks at new products and some of the established best sellers in the Personal Wash category.
BWS
 A sparkling affairTreasury Wine Estates (TWE) is a unique global wine company with a leading international portfolio ... Read more |
Keith's take : Craft beers
The changing face of New Zealand brews.New Zealand is in the midst of a brewing renaissance as almost weekly new beers appear from an ever-increasing number of small craft brewers and bigger, industrially owned brands that are trying to keep pace with the rate of changing beer tastes.
Best beers & ciders
Best Summer Beers & Ciders Aspall Suffolk Cyder – Dry Premier Cru With a champagne taste that embodies the essence of an orchard, this premium English cider has a mid straw-gold colour with a clean, light aroma of dessert apples. It is dry, round and creamy on the palate with a good acid balance, pleasant soft tannins and an elegant, long finish.
Summer Beers & Ciders
Locally produced, premium craft beers and ciders made the old-fashioned way are proving very popular with consumers. BWS talked to some of the stakeholders behind the exciting new craft beers and ciders in New Zealand.
C-Store
 Feature : The perfect giftFMCG talked to Ezi-Pay marketing manager Petra Davidson about the latest trends in gift cards.Internationally, ... Read more |
Nargon : Holday time
Trina Snow considers the joys (or otherwise) of Christmas.Christmas is traditionally one of the busiest times of the year for most stores. Many Kiwi families are on their summer holidays and one of their favourite activities is eating and drinking together.
New trade fair: C-Shop Cologne
The new European Convenience Show will present an innovative platform for products, services and concepts that meet the needs of modern convenience stores.
AACS Convenience Leaders Summit
Over 100 attendees from around Australia and New Zealand gathered at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Adelaide for this year’s Australasian Association of Convenience Stores Convenience Leaders Summit on November 14-15, 2011.