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Steven Joyce appointed to Foodstuffs North Island board
The former Minister of Finance also recently became chair of NZME's board.
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Wellington CBD supermarket's liquor licence suspended for selling booze to teen
Foodstuffs says it is "disappointed" and will work with staff on training.
'Slop': Woolworths pulls sale of $15 per kg mystery meat
The mixed pieces of meat were priced higher per kilogram than bone-in pork shoulder.
Size of four rugby fields: NZ's biggest new chilled, frozen food warehouse rising
'We have got to keep up,' Foodstuffs North Island CEO Chris Quin says of the building.
Foodstuffs North Island, with Auckland Airport, to develop chilled and frozen distribution centre.
Foodstuffs' chief executive Chris Quin explains the reasoning for vastly expanding capacity via the new $70m development at the Māngere site. Video / Dean Purcell
'Nothing has really changed': Kiwis still paying more for groceries than OECD average
The Grocery Action Group says Kiwis are seeing big rises in food prices at supermarkets.
India is Trump's latest tariff target and Woolworths losing share to Pak nSave
Business with 2degrees - Garth Bray on Trump's India tariff, supermarket profit shares and ANZ banker backs capital gains tax.
Simon Wilson: Why National's got the country and itself into such a mess
OPINION: National either knows what it's doing or it doesn't, but the outcome is the same.
'Cheaper than supermarkets': Trust's new mission for accessible food
Cheaper butter is next on the list for Taimahi Trust's expanding store.
Why region's rural shoppers face higher prices than urbanites
The dashboard tracks a 68-item shop across seven supermarkets in Tauranga and Western Bay.
Foodstuffs denies ageism claims by former New World Victoria Park staff who feel ‘discarded’
Five former staffers claim older workers were overlooked for roles after the fire.
Flat battery thwarts supermarket shoplifter's escape
Police arrested him in the carpark – and found he had more than stolen groceries.
'An amazing opportunity': Supplier expo boosts small businesses after New World fire
The Auckland event featured over 50 suppliers and secured numerous orders.
Why more Kiwis are buying beauty products with their groceries
Macaroni, mascarpone, mascara. NZ supermarkets report a growth in their beauty sales.
Will market forces be enough to lower butter prices?
OPINION: Butter prices in New Zealand rose 46.5% in the year to June.
How a teen warehouse job led to a $73m supermarket opening
He started as a picker in a distribution centre, now he's buying a $14m supermarket.
Fran O’Sullivan: Power is in Govt's hands to cut butter cost
OPINION: Fonterra was never going to offer to cut its own lunch to make butter cheaper.
Supermarkets admit pricing errors amid pressure over misleading specials
Consumer NZ received 20 complaints since Tuesday; the usual daily rate is two.
Auckland supermarkets and liquor stores under fire for selling high-strength beers
The products are being sold as singles and range from 7% to 16% ABV.
We're a nation of five million cows, so why are we paying so much for butter?
Will the average New Zealander be able to afford more butter again soon?
Fire-hit New World Victoria Park reveals plans for repair, reopening
Demolition is not planned. Foodstuffs will repair and rebuild the existing supermarket.
Consumer NZ launching petition asking supermarkets to 'clean up their act'
Consumer NZ's Jon Duffy is launching a petition asking supermarkets to 'clean up their act'.
Chef Mike Van De Elzen reveals 5 ways to save on groceries
Don't take your kids. Mike Van De Elzen shares tips to save on grocery bills in the new season of Eat Well For Less. Video / Dean Purcell
'I feel aggrieved': 92-year-old online shopper's warning after supermarket meat purchase
A butcher says just 65% of the meat Godfrey Rodgers received would be edible if cooked.
Inside Economics: NZ recession risks on the rise ... again! Plus: the boy who cried ‘tariff’ – Trump’s threats lose their bite
ANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.
'Cartel conduct': Commerce Commission to take grocery giants to court over supplier dealings
The food giants are accused of blocking a supplier from directly trading with a customer.
New York debates Mamdani’s plan for city-run grocery stores
Critics warn Zohran Mamdani's plan could harm existing businesses.
Luxon backs fast-tracking supermarkets and defends ‘brain drain’ stats
PM returns from break, backs plan, talks brain drain, cones and fast-tracking.
Seymour wants fast-track law for new supermarket chains
The Act leader says the law would encourage a new entrant.
New World customers warned after ‘password spraying’ attack
New World's parent company Foodstuffs says none of its systems were breached.