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Warehouse boss questions how proposed Foodstuffs merger will help lower grocery costs for consumers
Foodstuffs South Island operates New World, Pak’nSave, Four Square, Raeward Fresh, On the Spot, and wholesaler Trents. North Island co-op reported that revenue jumped from $4.02b in 2022 to $ 4.33b in 2023 - up 6.9 per cent from the previous year.
Supermarket crime increases by nearly 60% over past year, report shows Data from 300 Pak'nSave, New World and Four Square stores in the North Island shows retail crime has increased by 59% in a year. Serious incidents such as assault, robbery and burglary have more than doubled year on year. Repeat offenders were involved in over one-third of all incidents, and the number of incidents they committed grew by 44% to 1862.
Foodstuffs grocers see 'extremely concerning' 38% increase in retail crime North Island operators of New World, Pak’nSave and Four Square stores saw a 40% increase in retail crime throughout February to April. Shoplifting increased 57%, from 1619 incidents to 2541, with premium cuts of meat and high value health and beauty products most targeted. Repeat offenders were responsible for 36% of all retail crime incidents.
Wind and cold spells avocado shortage, but oversupply and low prices possible later this year Cyclone Gabrielle and cold snaps in spring last year means avocados are scarce on supermarket shelves. Head of domestic avocado sales at Primor, a fresh produce marketer and exporter, Regan Booth, said New Zealand sat between two growing seasons. Primor supplied most of the Avocados for Foodstuffs North Island’s Pak’nSave, New World and Four Square supermarkets.
One lucky Lotto winner in Dannevirke A Dannevirke Lotto player has won a $1 million first division prize. The winner was one of three, sharing the prize, with one going to an online player in Auckland, and the other from Whangamata. Four Square owner Mike Neilson was thrilled for the winner.
E.coli danger: Pams Carrot Batons recalled at New World, Pak’nSave and Four Square nationwide Pams Carrot Batons are being pulled from shelves at New World, Pak’nSave and Four Square stores nationwide. The fresh carrots are sliced lengthways and packaged. E.coli was discovered after routine testing, but New Zealand Food Safety has not received any notification of any associated illness.
Food warning: Sausages recalled, Neat Meat Company Harmony brand, possible plastic contamination New Zealand Food Safety is supporting The Neat Meat Company Ltd in its recall of Harmony brand Beef & Caramelised Onion Sausages. The affected sausages have a best-before date of 20/01/2023 and could contain blue plastic. The recalled products are available nationwide from New World, Pak’nSave and Four Square stores.
Harmony brand sausages recalled due to possible plastic contamination Harmony brand Beef & Caramelised Onion Sausages are being recalled after potentially being contaminated with plastic. The affected sausages have a best before date of 20/01/2023, according to FSNZ deputy director-general Vincent Arbuckle. The recalled products are available nationwide from New World, Pak’nSave and Four Square stores.
This FMCG stock nearly doubles in 6 months; shares rally to record high | Mint Godfrey Phillips shares have almost doubled in the last six months as the counter has gained more than 98% during the period. Godfrey Phillips India is a leading fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies in the country with cigarette brands like Four Square, Red & White, and Cavanders.
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