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MATT WILSON of DB Breweries (see page 15)

TEGEL FOR SALE Major chicken producer Tegel is back on the market but could go in a stock exchange listing by current owners, the Asian-based Affinity Equity Partners. Industry insiders believe the sale could bring in up $1 billion. Affinity bought the company in 2011 for $605m from PEP who purchased it in 2005 for $390m.

It’s turnover last year was $517m showing a profit of around $14m. n

CLIVE WESTON HONOURED

Negociants Clive Weston has been named a Legend of New Zealand Wine and is this year’s recipient of the Sir George Fistonich Medal for services to New Zealand Wine. His presentation took place during last month’s New Zealand International Wine Show, the largest industry event in the country. n

COUNTDOWN’S ANNUAL SUPPLIER AWARDS NIGHT In front of 180 of the industry leading grocery companies, Countdown recognised its top performing suppliers at its annual awards evening in Auckland last month. The 2015 Supreme Supplier of the Year title went to Red Bull and the Product of the Year went to DKSH’s Peckish Thins Rice Crackers. The evening gave acting Managing director Pat McEntee an opportunity to meet with many of the suppliers and also allowed acting GM of Merchandise Antoine Dupont to discuss the company’s Price Drop and Price Lockdown programmes.

The department supplier awards were: • Produce: New Zealand Gourmet.

• Fresh meat & seafood: Farmlands Mathias.

• Perishables & deli: Premier Beehive.

• Bakery: Original Foods.

• Cooking & baking: Simplot.

• Breakfast & snacking: Griffins.

• Beverages: Red Bull.

• Non-food: L’Oreal Paris.

• Liquor: Independent Liquor.

• Store Manager of the Year title for 2015 went to Shaun Wall of Countdown Stratford.

• Checkout Operator of the Year title went to Marliena Kerapa of Countdown Bureta Park.

• Category Manager of the Year: Justin Waddell (Bakery). n

RETAIL CONCERN OVER THOSE CHRISTMAS SUPPLY LEVELS

MALCOLMSON TO RETIRE NEXT YEAR Foodstuffs South Island general manager of retail operations, Alan Malcolmson, has announced his retirement from the company from April next year. The popular Foodstuffs executive has been with the company close on 40 years and started his grocery career with the former Foodstuffs Otago-Southland operation based in Dunedin. n

The company also announced individual awards that included: • Innovation and promotion partner: Colgate Palmolive.

• Integrated supply planner: Whitney Mills (Goodman Fielder) • Account manager of the year: Jeremy Wylie (Inghams).

NZ GIRLS TOP THE WORLD

New Zealand’s two representatives at this month’s National Association of Convenience Stores convention in Las Vegas took the top honours in the international presentations.

Rachel Williams of British American Tobacco won the suppliers award and Fran Drager of Z Energy took the retailer title - the first time in many years of participation that New Zealand has taken both presentation awards. The pair represented the New Zealand Association of Convenience Stores (NZACS). See page 10.

WHILE suppliers continue to complain about the ongoing delays from both retail groups in being allotted codes for new products and variants at this time of year, the retailers themselves are also facing major problems in maintaining stock levels. It’s a chicken and egg situation where the retail trade is saying that Christmas service levels are just not improving and it is taking up to three months after Christmas for some suppliers to fully get back to normal levels of supply.

So who really is responsible?

This is the busiest time of the year for the retail industry and certainly it is recognized that new products and price changes are just not on in those critical couple of weeks. But both sides should be able to do better during the Christmas season and be able to recover more quickly.

The moratoriums imposed by both major retail groups have now become the norm and they and suppliers know

the approximate well in advance. A number of retail buyers spoken to

by Supermarket News complain that there is a definite lack of planning by some suppliers despite this situation occurring year after year. And some suppliers, particularly the smaller distributors, say the supermarket buyers are closing off long before the moratoriums start. They are saying that getting codes even through September and October brings delays of weeks and is holding up product shipments and leaving products in warehouses as they hit the moratorium deadlines. This is subsequently creating post-Christmas problems as well.

The issue has been taken up by the FGC with a commitment to improving on-shelf availability and a programme with a fresh perspective for suppliers has been introduced by way of “Winning in January” toolkit being presented in one hour sessions

by Kelly Smith.(See also “Winning in January” article in this issue). n

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Promotions Costing Store Loyalty Peter Mitchell Publisher

While our major retail groups are doing a great job in their marketing strategies, there must be increasing concern by both that their recent promotions are not doing much for store loyalty. It seems fairly obvious that customers will jump around to follow

the most attractive (or kid driven) promotions and games but it seems doubtful that they may be turned into long time shoppers at that banner.

The ongoing promotional battle between New World and Countdown could well be taking focus away from price for the family shopper and for suppliers this is a bonus as promotional price selling is showing decreases all round. And although this is happening, there seems little evidence it has restored margins to suppliers.

On a second front, Auckland

University’s School of Population Health must becoming the food industry’s anti-Christ. It seems fairly obvious that the team there are seed eating, organic, vegans locked into a killjoy lifestyle that get paid a king’s ransom to indulge in their sad little questionnaires to support their morning team discussions and to convince the Government funders that their work is critical to the scheme of things. The industry is totally aware, more so than them, of the consumer trends and is quietly going about

reformulating and being responsible.

If they thought even once of working with the industry rather than driveling on with their outspoken and pathetic demands to change the world, there might be some usefulness in their work.

There isn’t at the moment.

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STRATEGY BRINGS CHANGES TO GILMOURS A new wholesale strategy by Foodstuffs North Island has brought a number of changes to the now single branded Gilmours operation.

A strong investment programme has begun to develop the wholesale offering and create a network of large format wholesale units operating throughout the island under the Gilmours brand and utilizing the same SAP technology platform. The programme includes closing five of their warehouse operations that

are now not suitable to be future large format stores. These include Toops Napier, Toops New Plymouth, Gilmours Panmure, Gilmours Rotorua and Gilmours Henderson.

Under the new strategy that will give a North Island-wide delivery service, Foodstuffs is investing heavily in its seven best regional outlets including Wellington, Palmerston North, Tauranga, Hamilton, Albany, Manukau City and the original Mt Roskill operation. n

NEW OPENING CREATES JOBS

Countdown last month opened a new 3860sqm store in the booming west Auckland development at Hobsonville. Managed by Andre Ciseau, the store is centred in an area of outstanding growth that has boomed at the top of Auckland’s harbor and the former air force base that was home to a fleet of flying boats. This is the second store opened in Auckland this year by Countdown with the $15m Hobsonville development adding 50 new jobs to the area and offering the company’s latest design features including energy efficient fixtures and fittings. The store was opened by area councilor Linda Cooper and supported by Countdown’s gm of operations, Brett Ashley. n

SUPPORTING THE ALL BLACKS Rugby fever got an extra boost from Countdown last month with the release of 30 limited edition All Black micro-figures that came hidden in a $2 pouch. General Manager Marketing Bridget Lamont said the huge interest in rugby and the World Cup meant the promotion was a way customers could celebrate the game and get behind the All Blacks. The promotion also offered an $8 collector’s album to house the micro-figures. n

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SHARP BLACKS TOP BUTCHERY EVENT The Pure South Sharp Blacks, six of the country’s best butchers managed by Todd Heller, have won the Tri-Nations Butchers’ Challenge for the third year in a row.

The three-hour test saw New Zealand topple Australia and the United Kingdom on the same day as the Alto Young Butcher and the Competenz Butcher Apprentice of the Year competitions were staged. The team included Greg Everton of Mosgiel New World, Matthew Spires of Pak’nSave Te Awamutu and Bruce van der Net of Pak’nSave Taupo.

Alan Empson from Hillcrest New World took out the Young Butcher of the Year category while Apprentice of the Year title went to Hohepa Smith of Countdown. n

COOK TO MOVE FROM TASTI Adrian Cook, the prominent face of Tasti for the past 27 years, is moving on from the company at year-end for what he describes as a “career break”. It is understood his role will be taken over by exFonterra staffer Stewart Reynolds.

Adrian more recently has been the company’s sales director but put in 25 years in the marketing director role and has been responsible for some great promotions and major growth in the Simon Hall-owned operation. n

HEINZ SLASHES ITS WORKFORCE Heinz has slashed almost a quarter of its international workforce in the past two years as part of a restructuring and productivity drive. The now Kraft Heinz Company had axed 7600 staff and it was expected that more would follow as it downsized its Chicago co-headquarters. n

CHANGES AHEAD FOR WOOLWORTHS Former Countdown boss Dave Chambers, now Woolworth’s director of supermarkets in Australia, has said he is not only changing its pricing policy but forecasting a possible format change under three different styles.

The company is now following a lean retail model after reporting a poor result for the year to June. Currently the company has nine different store formats and these are likely to be reduced to four models of premium, mainstream, rural and budget. It will also add in around $65m over the next year for improving shelving, lighting, signage, flooring and trolleys. n

L’OREAL AWARD The inaugural L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women In Science New Zealand Fellow was honoured at a reception in Auckland hosted by L’Oréal New Zealand’s executive general manager, Martin Smith. Dr Christina Riesselman from the University of Otago was awarded $25,000 to assist her research into rapid climate change since the last ice age. “I feel incredibly privileged to be the first L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science New Zealand Fellow,” said Dr Riesselman. “It’s a widely respected and prominent initiative in my community and I am delighted to be awarded this honour.” n

INNOVATIVE CAMPAIGN FOR CAMEMBERT

Whitestone Cheese has employed historic and centuries old handcraft cheese making techniques to produce a cheese with texture and flavour yet to be seen in New Zealand. They have evolved their already successful Lindis Pass Brie (1.8 kg) to a consumer-friendly 150g Camembert style, achieving moisture, texture and flavours in a retail-friendly format.

Lindis Pass Camembert’s creamy rich texture and intense earthy flavours are a result of North Otago’s world-class milk production and Whitestone cheesemakers’ artisan hand ladling techniques.

As part of a fully integrated marketing campaign, Whitestone has also developed a promotional video that describes all the aspects that go into this creation, launched along with 100 free sample packs delivered throughout New Zealand. An easy website, www. experiencewhitestone.com, is to be supported with a comprehensive digital, social and print campaign. This year cheese lovers are invited to watch the 3.30 minute video to qualify for a sample pack; 10 prize packs will be delivered every week over the 10 weeks leading up to Christmas. Contact: 03 434 8098 n

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HEWETT ELECTED CHAIRMAN

The Packaging Forum has elected Andrew Hewett as its new chairman along with his role as chair of the Public Place Recycling Scheme. Hewett is head of Communications as CocaCola Amatil. Alastair Sayers, packaging manager at Frucor Beverages has been appointed chairman of the Glass Packaging Forum’s steering committee.

This month, the organisation will launch the first drop of of recycling bins at participating New World, Pak’nSave, Countdown and The Warehouse sites in Auckland allowing shoppers to recycle a wide range of soft plastic packaging such as bread bags, frozen food bags, confectionery wraps, past and rice bags, toilet paper packaging and so on. n

TOP TABLETS FOR GROCERY

Tablets are the most commonly used digital tool for sales, and FMCG sales teams worldwide have been quick to adopt tablet technology in the field, but which one is best for your field team? As a leading merchandising mobile sales solution, Opmetrix has put together a snapshot of statistics to discover which devices are popular in the field.

When you think of the iPad, which is the front runner with nearly 90 percent of devices used by FMCG field teams, you could almost be forgiven for forgetting about Android and Windows, but in the last 12 months Android has been putting up a fight, particularly with its Samsung Galaxy which has become more robust and reliable. Only two percent of Opmetrix users have adopted Windows tablets.

Surprisingly, tablets are really tough. The breakage rate for field teams is less than one in 100 in more

than 12 months. The trick is to use the toughest case you can find to protect the corners so that if it drops it bounces rather than crumbles.

FUTURE OF TECH.

The iPad Pro was announced this September and it’s a massive 13” screen. We don’t question its functionality, but doubt we’ll see many territory managers carry these into stores.

Both Apple and Android have released the smart watch and Opmetrix has completed some initial R&D. The results are in: there’s some good functionality for sales managers e.g. instant reporting of what the team is up to, but are hard-pressed to see it as a useful in-store tool for now.

For more details on recommended tablet options, contact Opmetrix on (03) 374 6490 or support@opmetrix. com. n

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BETTER NW CARPARKING A car park expansion is starting at the New World Island Bay store,

creating an additional 13 car parks, and providing a total of 59 customer car parks. A new retail shop will also be built on The Parade for a future use. Angela Bull, general manager Property Development Foodstuffs North Island Ltd said: “The construction works at New World Island Bay will create a bigger car park enabling our customers to park more easily at the store. Work is expected to be complete by the end of 2015.” n

Nineteen New World and PAK’nSAVE stores throughout the country have been trialling a recyclable plastic meat tray, as a sustainable alternative to the ‘destined for landfill’ foam meat trays. Currently the problem remains that hundreds of millions of polystyrene trays are sent to landfill every year after being in use for about one week. There’s been no real alternative but to landfill the used product, as polystyrene is not accepted via kerbside schemes.

Creating a suitable alternative to the useful but hard to dispose of polystyrene trays has been a long running global environmental challenge.

“Any replacement product needs

to look better, work just as well, be available at the same cost and be 100% recyclable at kerbside,” said Foodstuffs sustainability manager Mike Sammons. After two years of product development, the team at New World and PAK’nSAVE together with packaging partner, Alto Packaging, has developed, designed and manufactured the recyclable plastic tray.

The real innovation lies in the trays ability to capture fluid in the base. The little ‘dimples’ in the bottom of the tray hold the fluid there even when tilted or turned upside down, meaning customers don’t have to worry about any nasty meat fluids getting in amongst their shopping. n

HYPERMEDIA AND COUNTDOWN PARTNERSHIP Countdown has renewed its in-store media contract with Hypermedia after its recent four-year arrangement expired. Hypermedia will be using a new programme called SuperMarketer to handle the in-store advertising programme that offers exclusive deals to grocery suppliers.

“If a brand is only spending on advertising outside the store environment, they are leaving a lot to chance, “ said Hypermedia managing director Chris Jones who said research showed that 76% of purchasing decisions were made in-store and 96% of shoppers purchasing items they had not intended to buy. n

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With talent attraction and retention being an ongoing industry issue, the Food & Grocery Council has set up a working group hat includes retailers to survey and tackle the problem.

The group wants to ensure a strong focus on the key issues and opportunities and is looking for feedback from across the industry and is hoping that sufficient replies will be received to report to the FGC conference in November. n

FHA PLANNED FOR SINGAPORE 2016 A strong New Zealand contingent of buyers and exhibitors is expected at Food & Hotel Asia in Singapore next April 12-15. The popular regional food expo has seen major growth in the past few years.

The event also features over 150 major international speakers at five concurrent conferences. It also features the inaugural edition of ProWine Asia, a satellite event of the highly regards ProWein trade fair in Dusseldorf. n

COUNTDOWN SELLS 19 STORE SITES Progressive’s property companies have sold 19 Countdown sites around the country to DNZ Property Fund, currently rebranding as Stride Property, for $287m. This is a strong investment for the company that has already spent $155m developing its NorthWest shopping centre development in west Auckland. n

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ALLIANCE SIGNS WITH WINGER FOR VEHICLE FLEET

Alliance Marketing, which regularly services all FMCG channels within New Zealand, has recently purchased a new fleet of Hyundai ix35 SUVs for their Sales Team.

Alliance viewed a number of Branded vehicles that could have possibly meet their needs that included Subaru, Kia, Holden and Mitsubishi Outlanders before choosing the Hyundai ix35.

Alliance Marketing’s Managing Director Paul Kenny said Alliance needed a vehicle functionally suitable for the FMCG trade. Good for carrying display material and sample stock, and a vehicle that meet or exceeded the maximum safety standards, the size of the ix35 meant it was the right vehicle for the job and fitted all formats in the appropriate price range. The benefits of Hyundai for fleet is that drivers can sit higher and see more, the access of getting in and out is simple and branding is easier because the square shape of the car gives more of a blank canvas, Hyundai Greenlane dealer principal Grant Vincent said.

Before the deal with Winger, Paul Kenny stated he was not happy with having a Mirad of different vehicles around the country and wanted a high quality vehicle nationally that enhanced Alliance’s business reliability profile. Paul said safety for the reps was the primary motivator, Alliance purchased eight vehicles through Winger as 24 hour road side assistance was offered. 70% of Alliance staff are female, so Kenny wanted to make sure they were well looked after.

Hyundai retains value greater than its peers because there is very little importation of secondhand SUVs, and there is a notable shift among fleet buyers moving from

traditional cars and Sedans to SUVs, Vincent said. Hyundai has one of the most diverse model ranges with different sizes, shapes and engines making it suitable for different purposes. “48% of what we sell has a diesel engine and that’s the strongest of any distributors,” he added.

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COUNTDOWN UPDATES SUPPLIERS WITH TRADE INSIGHTS Countdown has illustrated the benefits of its Price Down programme to 700 of its suppliers at the company’s six monthly supplier update, held at the Vodafone Events Centre last month, and also attended

by Prime Minister John Key. The company told suppliers that those involved in the Price Lockdown programme, are enjoying sales increases of 30 percent on average; the equivalent to 10 years of growth in one step.

Speaking at the event, acting general manager of merchandise, Antoine Dupont emphasised the business’ ongoing commitment to its Price Down strategy and highlighted that not only were suppliers seeing the benefit, but customers too.

“We track a basket of 100 of the most commonly purchased items in its supermarket and this has come down by 1.5 percent in the past year. Our customers are responding well to our strategy and our lower prices, which has seen Kiwis save over $100 million,” Dupont said. Countdown also explained how it is using data insights to better target its ranging to local communities, so that their supermarkets can better serve its customers.

Chris Fisher, Head of Data Analytics, demonstrated how data analysis had identified four types of store clusters, rural community, bustling centre, shared spaces (i.e. malls) and neighbourhood stores. Into the future, different store types will have different layout, flow and ranging.

“Our analysis is proving proved critical to determining how we can improve ranging in stores.

We know, for example, that stores located in malls tend to sell less apparel, but more light bulbs. Less surprisingly, kindling doesn’t sell well in supermarkets in rural areas,” Fisher said.

Countdown’s new Mangere East store, which opened in August, was an example of this new datadriven approach to ranging in action.

“By removing one aisle and putting in 16 percent fewer SKU’s, we were able to create more room for customers to see the products that they wanted.

Since opening the store with a tailored range, it is substantially ahead of anticipated performance to date, even before the car park has opened,” Fisher said. John Cooper from IRI Aztec also presented a new Entry Level Insights data package to provide smaller suppliers with more affordable data access. n

DEVELOPMENT AT FORMER AIR FORCE BASE

Twenty years to the month after the former Wigram air force base near Christchurch closed down, a new family-owned New World supermarket has sprung up on the site. “The Landing” development at the appropriately named Wigram Skies opened on September 30 with the 2600sqm supermarket adding employment for more than 100 workers.

The new owners are James and Karen Backhouse who have been in the Foodstuffs team for the past eight years as the former owners of New World Northside in Oamaru and Four Square in Wanaka.

The supermarket is part of the first stage of a major development by Ngai Tahu Property and is a state of the art operation incorporating many of the latest design features from LED lighting through to a front of house barista. It was opened by Christchurch’s dputy mayor Vicki Buck and Foodstuffs GM Property & Retail Development Roger Davidson. n

SMARTFOODS ENJOYS MORE SPACE

Smartfoods has just moved to a bigger space. The New Zealand cereal maker is undergoing a rapid growth phase and is expected to quadruple its production capacity, in the attempt of pushing its revenue to $50 million from $15.7 million within the next five years.

As part of this expansion plan, the company moved to a 5,600 sqm bespoke premises on Carbine Road in Mt Wellington. The new factory cost $3 million and features a state-of-the-art baking facility.

Smartfoods managing director, Justin Hall, described the move as an exciting milestone in the company’s strategy.

Since its first full year of trading, the business has expanded at a compounded annual rate of 36.5 percent, 25 percent in 2014 alone, with over a third of their With the national launch of its new Little Island coconut revenue coming from exports. According to milk range, Tommy & James has enrolled the sales and Hall, Smartfoods’ success could largely be distribution assistance of Aucklandexplained with a growing interest toward based Alliance Marketing. T&J healthier foods with natural ingredients. sales manager Tracey Duder said “More consumers are moving away from the success of the range meant the over-processed foods, both in New company needed more expertise Zealand and in our key markets overseas, and better service than could Australia and China,” he explained. “We be provided internally and has are focused on developing foods that are moved to a new service model good for the body, without sacrificing using Alliance Marketing. taste. We want eating well to be an “We know they can deliver enjoyable experience, not something the results and retailers will feel that feels like a chore.” well supported,” she said. With The company currently manufactures summer at hand and some more Vogel’s breakfast foods and a Hillaryrange extensions coming, the branded cereal range. After the launch early indications are that the of nine new products in July, including service change will build on what Smartfoods’ first bran cereal, the it says is a winning product. n business still has a completely new brand in store for the near future. n

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NZACS SUPREME SUPPLIER AWARDED Frucor Beverages claimed the Supreme Supplier title at last month NZ Association of Convenience Stores (NZACS) annual supplier awards night and two young people won scholarships that took them to an international final in Las Vegas.

Fran Drager of Z Enery and Rachel Williams of British American Tobacco were the retail and supplier winners of this year’s Peter Jowett Scholarship and are in Las Vegas this month competing in the NZACS global competition.

With 14 participants from around the country and six finalists presenting on the day, it was another major success for the younger people in the industry.

This year’s four other finalists were Bonnie Howes of BP, Tejal Tailor of Imperial Tobacco, Kate Mitchell of Goodman Fielder and Bashar Basheer of Nielsen.

The topic of this year’s scholarship presentation was centred around

product option ideas for convenience store consumers and how c-store retailer could handle them. The presentations mainly centred on the development of health options.

At the same function, the NZACS industry awards were also announced.

The winning categories were:

• Best new product: Frucor Beverages V Kaboom.

• Best store compliance: BP Oil. • Best category manager: Scott Bell of the Number 8 Retail Group.

• Best key account manager: Annabel Harris of Unilever.

• Best direct infield supplier: CocaCola Amatil.

• Best indirect infield supplier: Cerebos Foodservice (Robert Harris).

• Best head office (large) supplier: Bluebird Foods.

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ALDI ADDS MORE STORES

The supermarket wars in Australia are escalating with Aldi announcing last month it was going to add 80 new stores to its network in 2016, its biggest store rollout since opening back in 2001.

Forty of these stores will be across the eastern seaboard. With those additions, Aldi says Australia will become one of its most important markets outside its German home base. n

FOODSTUFFS ADDS TO CANTEEN FUNDS

This year, PAK’nSAVE has gifted CanTeen with a $35,000 donation to kick off the 2015 appeal. Steve Anderson, managing director of Foodstuffs New Zealand said that PAK’nSAVE is dedicated to supporting communities groups around New Zealand.

“PAK’nSAVE is proud to support fundraising for CanTeen. Helping our community is very much in our DNA and where we can we want to encourage our customers to lend a helping hand.

Together we hope to make a little go a long way,” he said. n

NEW OWNER FOR RUSH MUNRO

ICONIC Hawkes Bay ice-cream manufacturer Rush Munro is now 100% owned by the local Bostock Group, a previous part owner of the company.

“As New Zealand’s oldest icecream producer, we are proud to still be privately owned and operated,” said new owner John Bostock. The company’s previous general manager Simone Forde has left the company and the newly appointed gm is Chantelle Ramage. n

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MORTIMER NEW GM AT ROCKIT

INTER-FRIDGE ON THE MOVE

The continued international success of Rockit apples has led to the appointment of wellknown business leader Austin Mortimer as the group’s general manager. Havelock North Fruit Company, the parent company of the Rockit brand, has been in a rapid growth stage, both in consumer demand, but also in international distributorships and apple plantations.

The appointment was an important step in the company’s next growth stage, which includes a number of product developments. The company has been on a hectic growth trajectory over the last two years, keeping up with global consumer interest as well as planting trees in countries such as Australia, United States, United Kingdom and Europe, to secure year round supply. n

CONFECTIONERY BUSINESS SOLD

Popular west Auckland confectioner and snack food distributor GDL Brands was sold last month but it’s business as usual for the company that has, amongst its dozens of lines, Jolly Time and Kind bar products. Former owners Frank and Lesley Geaney began the company 21 years ago in its pink warehouse at Kumeu and quickly achieved national distribution of its price packaged lines.

The new owner is Kamal Jhaveri who is a well-known South Auckland businessman who has had numerous interests including restaurants, small supermarkets, the petrol channel and several health stores. Jhaveri intends growing and diversifying the business with particular emphasis on expansion in the snacking and health food area. n

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Having purchased the refrigerated cabinet division from Cowley Services in April this year, owner/operator James Holdich has announced that Inter-Fridge are locating to a new premises at unit 1/20 Cain Commercial Park, Penrose. The Auckland premises faces the northbound motorway just before the Ellerslie off ramp, and is easily accessible from Great South Road via NcNab Street. With thousands of vehicles passing along the motorway hourly, the highly visible location provides Inter-Fridge with a branding awareness opportunity.

Primarily focusing on the supermarket, convenience, café, restaurant and hotel sectors, the new premises will provide Inter-Fridge a chance to showcase their wide range of commercial refrigerated and heated display and storage cabinets that feature on their website. Previously located in Mt Wellington, the move was The conclusion of the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement motivated because the 500sqm is set to have a positive, yet small, impact on the dairy industry.

Penrose premises features a 150sqm Fonterra chairman John Wilson claimed that, although the dairy showroom backing onto a sizeable outcome is “far from perfect” due to the strong protectionism demonstrated by the US, the sector appreciated the negotiation ground floor warehouse for efforts made by Trade Minister Tim Groser. “Dairy has been customers to purchase. Office and very hard to resolve,” commented Wilson, “and New Zealand meeting rooms are situated on the has managed to get some progress against the odds. While I first floor. am very disappointed that the deal falls far short of the TPP’s For the convenience of visitors, original ambition to eliminate all tariffs, there will be some generous car parking is available. useful gains for our dairy exporters in key TPP markets such as The new showroom starts operating US, Canada and Japan. “There is movement on butter, but it is on November 1 and will be open very modest in some markets,” he said, defending New Zealand 7.30am-5pm on weekdays and for its decision to remain in the TPP even though a stronger 9am-1pm on Saturdays. For more dairy deal couldn’t be reached. “Not being in the TPP would put information visit www.Interfridge.

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DAIRY EXPORTS GAINS

WE’RE PINK’nPROUD TO SUPPORT THE PINK RIBBON APPEAL!

PAK’nSAVE ENDORSES TIMELY HEALTH CHECKS

The Kiwi owned-and-operated supermarket PAK’nSAVE is on the front line this month for health care, supporting blood pressure and breast cancer awareness through two separate events. On October 3, PAK’nSAVE and New World teamed up with the Stroke Foundation for a massive simultaneous health check going under the name of Big New Zealand Blood Pressure Check. Managing director of Foodstuffs NZ, Steve Anderson, reminded that many people don’t even know they have it, stressing the importance of timely check-ups.

Early breast cancer detection is at the core of another initiative promoted by PAK’nSAVE this month. In this occasion, the supermarket chain decided to turn pink for the annual New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation “Pink Ribbon Appeal”, which took place on October 9 and 10. Over the 10 days leading up to the appeal, PAK’nSAVE turned its iconic yellow number 8 wire television advertisement pink, as well as providing pink ribbons to its staff. n

GROCERY GRAB FOR CHARITY

Lesleigh Grey from Women’s Refuge, “grocery grabber” Denis Cooper and Fresh Choice Nelson owner Mark A’Court with items donated to the refuge from The Great Grocery Robbery.

Happy ending for the Nelson Fresh Choice’s Great Grocery Robbery competition organised by the supermarket. One of the winners, Lynn Duckett, decided to donate the proceeds of her $1000 grocery grab to the Women’s Refuge. “Instead of me choosing the groceries, they chose what they needed,” Duckett explained. The refuge opted for expensive and useful items that could make a real difference to the organisation, such as washing powder and dishwashing liquid. Shoppers could enter the competition through supermarket receipts or online, and four winners were picked. Each one had the chance to participate in a five-minute grocery grab, after being assigned a well-trained runner. n

NEW LOOK FOR CLING AND FOIL Auckland-based D & A Marketing has started introducing new packaging to its wide range of foil and cling wrap products to reflect a more premium approach. Its premium looking new packaging is now a shelf standout with plans for a rollout of the complete range in new dressage over the next few months. The Alu-Foil and food grade Cling Wrap are now being offered to retail. n

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DISMAY OVER COUNTDOWN LIQUOR BREACHES

FILLING THE CRAFT BEER VOID

Croucher Brewing Co. has released a new beer that adds flavour to the light beer selection. The company’s Lowrider “Very Small India Pale Ale” is a 2.5 percent ABV brew that they anticipate will change the game in light beer drinking.

Available in 330ml bottles for the first time ever, Croucher hopes to bring the powerful hop and malt-centric characteristics of craft beer to responsibly drinking flavour aficionados.

Previously sold only in kegs and registering at 2.7 percent, Croucher Lowrider has pushed the boundaries of body and flavour in the lower alcohol

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Countdown has accepted the Alcohol Regulatory and Licensing Authority’s decision to suspend liquor licenses for three of its Auckland stores but was disappointed that they had failed a controlled purchase operation.

Judge James Weir says the repeated breaches by some stores elsewhere in the country suggested systemic issues with the chain. The latest breaches in Auckland were for underage sales but the Authority said it was concerned at other recent breaches. The company has introduced measures and further training for staff to minimise future risks including double authorisation and mystery shoppers. n

game. Co-founder of Croucher Brewing and doctor of synthetic chemistry, Paul Croucher developed the recipe by testing the limits of yeast productivity in the fermentation environment.

“It is the only brewing recipe I’ve used my degree to create,” said Croucher.

“We saw a lack of quality options in the lower alcohol segment of the craft beer market and knew we could develop something better.” The Croucher Brewing Co. is an award-winning craft brewery based in Rotorua, New Zealand founded in 2004 by Paul Croucher and Nigel Gregory and is one of the oldest craft breweries in the country. n

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TPP AGREEMENT TO BOOST WINE EXPORTS The signing of the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement is expected to boost wine exports from New Zealand, bringing multi-milliondollar benefits to the sector, especially in one of NZ’s biggest wine growing regions, Hawke’s Bay. Hawke’s Bay Wine said the deal will positively affect the industry as a whole, as well as generate greater tourism revenue. “Our understanding of the TPP Agreement,” said chief executive

James Medina, “is that it paves the way for tariffs to effectively be removed, dependant on individual markets, although some countries may take longer than others.” The most lucrative partnerships could be those with big markets such as Japan, US and Canada, but also Malaysia and Singapore are said to be strong targets for wine exports. Medina precised that waiving tariffs would not be detrimental to the domestic market. n

LION NAMED BEST BREWERY

The Brewers’ Guild has named Lion Breweries as its 2015 Champion Brewery at its annual beer awards. Lion beat 93 brewery entries to take the title and in addition won the international lager and fruit or flavoured categories for its Beck’s and Isaac’s Berry ciders respectively, in total winning 28 medals across 10 categories. Lion produces and markets six of the country’s top 10 beer brands. n

WHERE CAN I BUY/SELL NON-ALCOHOLIC BEER IN A SUPERMARKET? Matt Wilson

Corporate Relations Manager DB Breweries Ltd

One of the most visual changes brought about by the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 (SSAA) was the requirement for supermarkets to only display alcohol in a “single area” inside the store. As supermarket licences are renewed, they are progressively moving to the “single area” model and aisle-end and big instore displays are being removed. This was greeted with much glee from the nostalgic’s who miss the days of pushing past the plush velvet curtain and into the R18 section of the video library. For the modern day man (and grocer) it has posed a modern-day conundrum though – where do they stock non-alcoholic beer?

Any beer that is less than 1.15%abv is not “alcohol” as defined in the SSAA and therefore can be displayed in any non-restricted part of the store – aisle-ends and carbonated soft-drinks included. However the real question (for those that like to display products where a customer is most likely to look for them) is – can they be displayed within the “single area”? We examine the cases for and against.

The case for ranging non-alcoholic

beers in the “single area” The case for ranging is built around the argument that the operative provision for what a supermarket can and cannot sell is section 58. Section 58(1) states that a supermarket can sell beer, fruit wine and grape wine that complies with the appropriate NZ food standard for those products. There is no requirement in the Food Standards Code for “beer” (or grape or fruit wine) to contain any amount of alcohol.

Therefore it is clear that the SSAA allows for the sale of non-alcoholic beer.

Section 58 is, however, inconsistent with sections 112-115 which are the “single area” provisions. These provisions do not talk of the permitted categories of beverage (beer, grape and fruit wine) but instead use the generic term “alcohol”. It is understandable that Parliamentary drafters cut this corner as it is much more efficient to simply say “alcohol” than repeat the more verbose “beer, grape and fruit wine as defined in the Food Standards Code” (and even then I am leaving out mead and food flavourings which are also permissible alcohols for a supermarket to sell but I am too lazy to repeat each time).

To resolve an apparent inconsistency you typically consult the Object and Purpose of an Act to sense-check an interpretation. It is entirely consistent with the Object and Purpose of the Act

that non-alcoholic beers should be able to be displayed in the “single area”. The Object of the Act is that the sale and supply of alcohol should be undertaken safely and responsibly, and the Purpose of the Act is to provide a reasonable system, the administration of which helps to achieve the Object of the Act. Displaying non-alcoholic beers in the single alcohol area is consistent with this Object as it encourages the purchase of non-alcoholic beers when alcoholic beverages are being purchased which has to have the result of encouraging the safe and responsible sale and consumption of alcohol.

This interpretation is further endorsed by the words of section 112(1) which sets out the purpose for the single area restrictions. Section 112(1) states that the purpose of the single area is to “limit (so far as is reasonably practicable) the exposure of shoppers in supermarkets.. to displays and promotions of alcohol and advertisements for alcohol.” [emphasis added] If a non-alcoholic beer does not qualify as “alcohol” it is at least likely to be considered an advertisement for alcohol (if released under a known beer brand) and therefore, by the words of section 112(1), should be displayed within the alcohol area.

So the case for display in the single area concludes that beers and wines

that meet the legal definition for “beer”, “grape wine” or “fruit wine” under the Food Standards Code, but contain less than 1.15% abv, are able to be displayed in the single area of a supermarket.

The case against ranging in the “single area” This argument is very straightforward – the clear words of section 112-115 refer to “alcohol”. “Alcohol” is defined as products containing more than 1.15% abv. Therefore anything containing less than 1.15% cannot be sold or displayed within the single area. The case against display in the single area opens and closes with the literal meaning of the clear words of the Act. On the face of it, case closed. But read against section 58 and the Object and Purpose of the Act, it simply does not reconcile.

The common-sense test This isn’t a legal test sadly but is the clearest tie-breaker – ask anyone where they would expect non-alcoholic beers and wines (that actually are beers and wines) to be found in a supermarket and I’d bet good money they would say the alcohol aisle. They are designed for adults wanting a low or non-alcoholic alternative to beer and wine and they expect to find them where they find the other beers and wines.

To alleviate the confusion, the Minister of Justice has confirmed to the FGC that work to address these issues is being progressed and she hopes to introduce a Bill shortly. That’s great news. In the meantime you need to determine which side of the debate you’re on. n

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THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE GOOD AND THE BEST

WHAREKAUHAU RELISHES

ZELI! SAUERKRAUT Zeli!’s handmade traditional Czech sauerkraut is a naturally fermented, probiotic super food made in small batches from locally sourced produce. In addition to the traditional sauerkraut made with cabbage, salt and caraway seeds, owner Vrati Smida developed three flavours for the New Zealand market; chilli, coriander and ginger, and turmeric. Rich in vitamin C, B and K, sauerkraut balances stomach pH, helps break down proteins, is low in calories and high in calcium and magnesium, and is a good source of dietary fibre, folate, iron and potassium.

“Back home in Czech there is only one way to make sauerkraut and that is the Classic Caraway. It is so simple and delicious, but I wanted to create a product that could be used much more widely in New Zealand’s varied modern cuisine. About a year and a half ago I could not find any nice sauerkraut, everything was imported, pasteurised and vinegar added. Nothing raw, crunchy and fresh,” Smida said.

Using his Grandma’s recipe, he started creating four different flavours using an 1888 wooden mandolin brought over from his homeland. Smida uses a commercial kitchen in Orakei and is currently selling his product at local markets and via mail order. Smida plans to set up his own commercial kitchen for production, meaning he can upscale from 40kg per week to 140kg or more. Once he is able to supply a larger market, he wants to expand into specialist food stores and suppliers of vegan and raw products. He also plans to extend supply to other parts of the country and the restaurant trade. For more information contact Vratislav Smida on 027 473 7475 or email zeli.cznz@gmail.com.

Wharekauhau relishes are all natural and made with local seasonal ingredients. The vegetables are grown in mushroom compost, are not subjected to high amounts of chemicals, and no pesticides are added to the produce. The relishes are made in batches with assistance from chef Marc Soper’s team at Wharekauhau Lodge. There is a garden on the farm, which in the summer provides around 80% of all the vegetables for the lodge. The recipes are tried and true and hold a meaning behind them; the Nana’s relish is Soper’s grandmother’s secret tomato recipe.

“As a child I would remember a large pot on the wood fired stove bubbling away with scents of spices filling the entire house. You cannot rush a relish, it’s a slow process but the results are amazing,” Soper said. Soper wanted to create products to sell at farmers markets, but also to utilise in the Lodge and sell to guests as they depart. All relishes are made in the kitchen at Wharekauhau Country Estate.

The beetroot relish uses locally produced pinot noir

HAMMERHEAD FOODS

HOUSE OF DUMPLINGS At House of Dumplings, every dumpling is carefully handmade from scratch, from the pastry to the sauces. The food is flavoured using only fresh herbs, spices and seasoning. No MSG, artificial colouring or flavouring can be found in the range, and

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in production. The lemons in the spiced apple relish are from a 50-year-old tree on the property that fruits all year round, and is a landmark on the property.

Currently the relishes and chutneys are sold in the gift shop at the lodge, but also at the Wharekauhau Wine and Food Society farmers’ market held at the Te Kairanga vineyard in Martinborough. The relishes include Wairarapa spiced apple and lemon chutney, Wharekauhau Country garden beetroot relish, Nana’s tomato relish, tomato and chilli jam, vine tomato, and birds eye chilli jam.

For more information contact Marc Soper at kitchen@wharekauhau.co.nz

at least 90% of the packaging is biodegradable.

“We believe this process was not meant to be a short cut. You can taste the handmade texture in every mouthful. We love getting our ingredients from local producers that are only an hour’s drive from us, and knowing that all our produce can be traced back to an individual farm. We are aware of the environmental cost of our food, and we try our best to minimise the impact on our planet,” owner Vicky Ha said.

Ha, a self proclaimed ‘Dumpling Queen’, grew up in Hong Kong where she learned to make dumplings from her mother. Having spent hours in the kitchen perfecting the art of making dumplings, she’s passionate about sharing her knowledge with others. House of Dumplings has four frozen packs available along with two homemade sauces, Mum’s Sauce and Chilli Oil. “We believe our dumplings will satisfy your taste buds as well as your body. Dumplings are a fulfilling and convenient way to feed everyone, the ultimate comfort food,” Ha said.

For more information contact Vicky Ha on 027 302 3309.

Hammerhead Foods offer a range of condiments and meal bases created to add flavour to meals. The range of smoked salt and spice blends are hand mixed in small batches to ensure the perfect balance of flavours are achieved consistently, and are created and tested by the resident Hammerhead chef.

“Our products were basically born from the desire to create the kind of products we ourselves would love to see in stores. This means products with real ingredients, with real quality and honest flavours,” director Carl Hatfield said.

Hatfield spent considerable time and experimentation creating versatile all round recipe bases after only seeing mass produced, powdered, one-recipe products in shops.

Since then, deliveries have gone out to eight Nosh stores, and the product is also stocked in Neat Meat in Auckland and Queenstown.

Hammerhead Foods is in the process of completing Foodstuffs paperwork and should be on track to being stocked in New World in the near future, and was recently nominated for the NZ Food Awards.

“Our aim is to produce great quality and great taste. We also wanted to have some very versatile bold flavours that could work well in many cooking styles. We have had great response and great feedback, and are excited to push things forward even further forward in the latter part of 2015,” Hatfield said.

For more information contact Carl Hatfield on 022 679 8250.

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WINNING IN JANUARY Historically, in stock positions are the poorest over the January period with the trend of 4- 5% lower DIFOT than throughout the year. Typical causes are public holidays and annual leave, seasonality, production shut downs, less reliable transport offerings and end of financial year for some suppliers.

The cost to businesses is very high and there is a genuine desire from retailers and suppliers to improve the situation. Based on this, the FGC in conjunction with Shannon Kelly from Foodstuffs, have created a Winning in January toolkit.

This toolkit builds on the ECRA Winning in January Toolkit which is aimed at improving in stock positions over key seasonal times but has been simplified and reviewed within the New Zealand context. The toolkit has also been endorsed by PEL. The toolkit provides guidance for improving product availability and delivering improved shopper satisfaction in the summer period. It offers a clear and simple framework for planning and optimising a key sales period. It is intended as an adjunct, not an alternative, to detailed internal and trading partner planning and deployment for January.

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both demand and supply sides to develop and agree on one common number. This is then communicated and worked towards with contingency plans and contacts put in place to manage issues.

So how does it work? It is a simple excel based tool which outlines key activities which need to take place on both retailer and supplier side in order to plan effectively for this seasonal period. It covers off cross functional inputs and outputs from both sides and

can be used to track completion of key tasks.

Ideally, the planning starts in July each year for the Christmas seasonal period however the tool is also a great checklist for this season to ensure that you have everything in place. The tool will be available on the Foodstuffs and FGC Websites for download. n

Positve Work On Healthier Products Katherine Rich

CEO, New Zealand Food & Grocery Council

It would be interesting to get direct feedback from those who work on the shop floor, but by now I’m hoping most shoppers agree that the voluntary Health Star Rating system is proving to be a very useful tool in helping them quickly and easily identify healthier foods on our supermarket shelves.

The Health Star Rating (HSR) system is straight-forward and easyto-interpret. Not only does the star graphic show at a glance how healthy the food is, but it can tell you exactly how much of the four key nutrients it contains.

Unlike a traffic light labelling system, health stars leave no room for confusion. Shoppers can pick up a product they are not familiar with and use the system to get a quick snapshot of how it compares with other options in the same category. And that’s exactly what it’s for.

From the early days of the scheme last year, when companies who stock

the breakfast aisle led the way and started putting the distinctive Health Stars on their products, the take-up in industry has been very good. To date the Ministry of Primary Industries has been pleased with the take-up.

Since then the food shelves have slowly but steadily been filled with more products of all kinds featuring one of the five graphic options. (Pack or label sizes mean not all products can display the full HSR system graphic so five sizes are available).

Of course, there will always be those who say the transition could have been faster, but critics generally seem to be those who have no first-hand knowledge of how complicated and complex labels changes can be.

There have been some good reasons for delays, too, as some companies have chosen to reformulate products so they can achieve higher star ratings and offer even healthier choices, and that takes time. You can’t remove a lot of salt or sugar from a product overnight without risking buyer backlash, so many reformulations have to be done slowly.

This continues the great deal of positive work the food industry has been doing for the past decade or so to offer healthier products.

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Some people say Health Star system is flawed because it doesn’t let shoppers make comparisons across categories – for example, between potato chips and yoghurt. But that’s a silly criticism, obviously made by people who don’t understand how supermarkets work and how shoppers shop.

The system is designed to help people as they walk around the supermarket making their selections, such as when they’re choosing between cereals while standing in the breakfast aisle or deciding which yoghurt is a healthier choice in the chilled dairy section. It helps them make choices within categories and between categories. This is an important point to emphasise.

Remember that the health stars are awarded to packaged foods by calculating the balance between the positive and the less healthy nutrients they contain. The way that happens is complex, but basically, foods are first split into six categories – food, beverages, oils, spreads, and dairy products (with dairy products broken down further, depending on their calcium content).

A product’s nutrition information (usually on the nutrition information

panel on the back of the package) is put into a calculator that applies different values and awards negative points depending on how much energy, saturated fat, sodium and total sugars they contain. (These nutrients were chosen because they were determined to be the risk factors for obesity and diet-related chronic disease).

Positive points are then awarded for good nutrients – protein, fibre, fruit, vegetable, nut or legume content – and the calculator produces a score that is then converted to the star ratings.

The calculations are specific to the categories of food, beverages, oils, spreads and dairy so they can get a result that is as accurate as possible, and that’s why the system is not designed to compare, say, potato chips with cereal. That’s why comparison across categories isn’t possible.

The whole point of HSR is to help people make healthier choices when comparing foods within the same category because that’s the way people shop. n

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storecheck STORECHECK is designed to rate each store to a set of criteria and is not a comparison of one store to another but a rating system on how well each store performed against the areas listed. A score of 5 means that the store has met all shopper expectations, grading down to 1 where little or no expectations have been met. Stores are checked by the same mystery shopper who is independent of SupermarketNews magazine.

P’nS WAIRAU: A

For this month’s reviews the North Shore was visited.

The first stop was Wairau Pak’nSave. The exterior of this building looked clean and fresh with plenty of windows.

The carpark was large and relatively easy to find a park.

The only downfall was the lack of trolley bays available down the side car park, which I found out at the end of the shop as I had to walk back to the store front to return the trolley. Outside the store there was a coffee shop and the entrance inside was spacious and bright, with an ATM available. The floor inside seemed a bit old, with scuff marks and a few empty boxes were scattered around the floor. The produce was fresh, an avocado was split in half to display how fresh they were. The seafood was well stocked but didn’t look overly appealing, this could have been the dull lighting in this area. The Deli had an average range of salads, the gourmet pizzas and sandwiches were a standout though. The meat fridges weren’t so great, wear and tear had run them down. Down the wide aisles shelves were fully stocked, although in places it was as if too much stock as it was left on the floor. Around the store the signage was large, clear and very effective.

Cards and magazines were exceptionally tidy and had a great range of Father’s Day Cards available. The wine was displayed beautifully with effective lighting. I headed to the checkouts where I couldn’t find an express lane but had my bags packed for me as I wasn’t buying much – not something Pak’nSave tend to do. A spacious store with great customer service.

NW BIRKENHEAD: A+

Next stop was New World in Birkenhead. While the building itself didn’t seem to be new, it was well presented and clean. Car parking was easy and the grounds were litter free. I headed into the bright entrance and through to the Produce, which was fresh and well presented. The Deli was impressive, with 21 different salads to choose from, as well as a large range of olives and fresh cut meat and very friendly service. The meat had a specialty butcher with delicious looking gourmet cuts to choose from, stuffed chicken breast, lamb shanks etc. The meat fridges had plastic lining which could easily be changed when blood stains became too messy – a great idea. This area also had tissues on offer in case meat juices leaked. The seafood also had gourmet options to choose from such as fresh salmon kebabs and salmon medallions. Down the aisles they were tidy and fairly well stocked. Shelving in this store was great, the bread aisle had wooden shelving and the prepacked meats were in plastic spring containers – keeping them tidy. Again, effective lighting on the wine bottles made it elegant. Some room for improvement in this store - the range of magazines and cards were limited and the general merchandise was a bit messy. The queue for the checkout wasn’t too long and I was served efficiently by a friendly staff member. Overall the quality of products and services in this store was high.

CD SUNNYNOOK: C

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and a little cold. The produce was running low on stock and the bananas and carrots looked quite old. The wine was nicely laid out but some lighting could improve the look of this area. The Deli had a larger range of salads than most Countdowns, but only a few of these salads were colourful, the rest were white, dripping in mayonnaise. A bulk section with coke, chips, water and plastic containers along with a rack of clothing seemed out of place by the deli. Seafood was well stocked, but again lighting could improve the look of it. The meat fridges were a bit tired and quite a few gaps in stock.

The aisles had low stock as well, with quite a few gaps in the shelving. The range of Magazines and Cards were excellent and displayed effectively. The open freezers were tidy and well stocked. The service at the checkouts wasn’t overly friendly but I was served efficiently. Out of stocks let this store down. Some lighting instore could really make a difference as well.

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The last stop was Countdown on Barry’s Point Road. For the time of day (3pm on a Friday) car parking was easy.

The building looked fresh and clean from the outside and I had good impressions as I headed inside. There was a Café and Pharmacy inside the entrance and a nice display of fresh flowers. The trolley bay was running low on trolleys and again no smaller trolleys were available. The store was well lit and felt quite spacious as you entered. The Produce was well stocked but the carrots looked a bit tired. Stock was running low in the Bakery but what was there seemed fresh. The Deli was fully stocked and had a great range of fresh sandwiches. The Sushi bar next to the Deli was fantastic. Sushi made fresh in store. The meat looked fresh and there was a decent range on offer. The aisles were wide but there was low stock in places. The cards and magazine range was excellent – the best out of all of the stores.

There was a good range of international food. The cosmetics were effectively displayed with the brand sign above each section. Price drop signage around the store was clear and effective. The speaker system in store was hard to hear, you could barely hear the specials being announced. At the checkouts there was a wait but was eventually served by a friendly staff member, Nobuku – very happy and smiley, a real credit to this store.

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Ahead of its game

Established in 2008, Yealands Family Wines was always destined to be a story of thinking differently.

In 2001, founder Peter Yealands and his wife, Violet, began buying land in the Awatere Valley, Marlborough, at the north-eastern tip of New Zealand’s South Island. With some of the toughest conditions in the region, including steep slopes that many said were impossible for viticulture, strong winds, cool nights and low rainfall, the path to success certainly did not come easy.

However, Peter Yealands has always been a man in love with the land and has a proven track-record as an innovative pioneer. Larger than life, his vision was to create Seaview, the world’s first vineyard and winery that would be sustainable at every level. Over the next six years, Peter led the re-contouring of the land.

By filling ravines, smoothing gullies, terracing hills and planting a diverse range of grapes using GPS alignment, he transformed rugged pastoral countryside into a sustainable vineyard area. Stretching from the foothills of the Kaikoura Ranges to undulating downs overlooking the Cook Strait, Seaview is the single largest privately-owned vineyard in New Zealand.

In August 2008, Peter opened the Yealands Estate Winery. A landmark building, guided throughout by

the New Zealand Green Building Code, it was the first in the world to be carboNZeroCertTM from inception.

All aspects of the winery were designed to maximise their sustainability features, as well as embracing future growth through in-built capability for expansion.

Cutting-edge SMART green technology ensured that every stage of the winemaking process would be meticulously monitored and carefully controlled.

With its company mantra being ‘Think boldly, tread lightly and never say it can’t be done’, Peter and his team has always found a way to do things and rise to challenges, which has resulted in Yealands Family Wines becoming synonymous with bespoke premium quality, under the expert leadership of chief winemaker, Tamra Kelly-Washington. Within the first six vintages, the team has won more than 900 awards, including the prestigious honour of its Yealands Estate Single Block S1 2011 Sauvignon Blanc being named the best Sauvignon Blanc In the World at the 2012 London International Wine Challenge and being declared the NZ Wine Producer of the Year at the 2014 London International Wine & Spirit Competition.

Singled out for his visionary tenacity and entrepreneurial innovation, Peter’s unswerving passion for the land saw him named as the 2013 Lincoln University South Island Farmer of the Year. Yealands was further

endorsed in 2014 as the UK Drinks Business Green Company of the Year and the Supreme World Champion from the International Green Apple Environment Awards in London. Today, Yealands continues to think and act differently. New innovations such as recyclable PET bottles, using Babydoll sheep to mow the grass between the vines, burning of baled vine prunings and playing classical music to the vines, all signal this active sense of vision. Twin aspirational goals of energy self-sufficiency and ‘carbon negative’ status have resulted in one of New Zealand’s largest solar panel installations across the entire northern side of the Yealands Estate Winery. Generating a potent 133,000 kilowatt hours per year, this represents the equivalent power usage of 17 Kiwi households.

Initiatives in this industry-leading sustainability journey are openly shared with the annual 10,000+ visitors welcomed to the Cellar Door at the Yealands Estate, complemented by a self-guided White Road Tour winding its way around this uniquely scenic vineyard.

And if that isn’t enough, further innovations such as PET (plastic bottles), unique blends (Sauvignon Blanc Rose, Sauvignon Blanc Pinot Gris and Sauvignoir – the world’s first red Sauvignon Blanc) helps it to further stand out in the crowd. Its signature wine, the Peter Yealands Sauvignon Blanc, which over the past three vintages has been awarded 3 trophies and 14 gold medals, is another point of pride for this family brand.

Yealands is the 7th largest manufacturer in wine and still growing vs. the market which is in decline. The Peter Yealands brand is ranked 10th in total wine and is experiencing growth vs MAT YA (Source: Aztec Express Report MAT to 28 June 2015) n

beveragefeature NEW CSD LINES DEVELOPED With consumers becoming more concerned about public health issues such as sugar and artificial sweeteners, there has been a decline in the full sugar carbonated soft drinks market and this is continuing to challenge the skills of local producers.

Frucor with its range of carbonated drinks is working hard to provide consumers with the lower sugar options they are looking for and is continuing to launch some great new products in the naturally sweetened and lower sugar space. The company has several new products that will be seen in early summer.

In the CSD sector, it already has Pepsi, Pepsi Max, Mountain Dew and 7Up along with Just Juice Bubbles, Fresh Up Big Fizz and Frank.

Two new recent launches in the category are Pepsi Next and Sparkling OH! Pepsi Next is the latest sub-brand and offers 30 percent less sugar and is naturally sweetened by Stevia with no taste compromise.

Sparkling OH! is an interesting product, according to assistant brand manager James Cheape that he says is all the flavour and no guilt.

It has less than 1g of sugar, naturally flavoured and no artificial sweeteners. There are three variants of Lemon & Lime, Orange & Mango and Red Berry in the range. An OH! Consumer study by Colmar Brunton has shown that 75 percent of those surveyed would be repeat buyers and was rated as a “good healthy alternative”. n

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Tama Toki, founder of Ahi-Ka Tonics (right) is pictured with his trophy after his company won The FoodBowl Novel Ingredients category at last month’s New Zealand Food Awards. With him is Sarita Moles, CEO of The FoodBowl. The artisan beverage company won with its Kawakawa Leaf Tonic using native tealeaves from bushes on Great Barrier Island. Interestingly, Tama is the current NZ men’s 400m champion and is training towards Olympic selection. The other beverage winner on the night was Waiwera Spiced Gold Rum. n

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beveragefeature FRESH VARIANTS FOR V

Frucor’s hugely successful V product that dramatically built sales reputation when it first launched as a single line energy beverage, has now been joined by a number of fresh variants that are also proving winners. This year, the company has added four new V variants – V Carnival in March, V Jono and V Ben in August and last month the instantly popular V Zero. This latest product in the “better for you” category is targeted at the consumer demand for a zero sugar energy drink.

The launch in March of V Carnival was an early outstanding success with sales of over $1.3m in the grocery and oil channels in its first 13 weeks and has been building strongly since, according to Assistant Brand Manager Ashleigh Anderson.

The V Jono and V Ben more recent launches interestingly used ATL support before they hit retail and gave positive product awareness and a high level of in-store activation with the strong retail support.

“The launch last month of V Zero with its full clean, crisp taste of V green, is also getting strong retail support and high level of consumer take-up from both regular V drinkers and those who had left the energy drink category,” she said. Frucor makes the point that energy product consumers in the 18-34 age-group tended to change flavours quite frequently to avoid boredom and they expect constant innovation and are always looking for the next big thing. Frucor is constantly working on new products to drive excitement and engagement, and have told its retailers to “watch this space…”. n

JUICE CATEGORY EXPANSION

There is an explosion of innovation in Frucor’s juice range this month with a number of new products and ideas being sold in. While the company runs only three brands, Just Juice, McCoy and Citrus Tree, a number of new ideas will be seen in each of these brands in October. McCoy is being re-launched in slick new black packaging to give it more shelf appeal and cement its position, Frucor says, as the most premium shelf stable juice range in supermarkets. “We have also improved our McCoy formulations with no artificial flavours, colours or added preservatives.” Said Senior Brand Manager Joel Reichardt “McCoy is currently growing at over 16 percent according to the latest IRI-Aztec MarketEdge Scan and we are looking forward to this continue with the relaunch.”

Two new McCoy flavours will also hit the market this month in the one litre range – Pomegranate and Pink Lady Apple. Frucor is also expanding its Just Juice 50 percent Less Sugar range with three new flavours – Orange & Mango, Orange & Apple and Strawberry & Kiwifruit. This range has been a strong success for the company with a reported 32 percent growth in the past year to mid-July. And for Citrus Tree, there is a refreshing new look to the packaging artwork and with the change to a new 2.4l bottle; it will be promoted alongside the Just Juice bottle range. n

SOFT DRINK TRENDS

Functional benefits, natural sweeteners and surprising ingredients are among the top trends in the soft drink category at present. On the rise are many natural claims including stevia suggesting a shift away from artificial sweeteners and consumers seeking to avoid added sugar. In addition to the sugar situation, consumers also seem interested in drinks with added nutrition such as fibre, omega-3 and antioxidant. Beverages sweetened with fruit, honey, cane sugar and stevia are gaining traction. Vegetables are cropping up in more beverage applications, along with herbs and spices, an expansion of the coconut water category and increasingly popular ready to drink breakfast shakes. n

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Frucor continue to expand the beverage category with the release this month of OVI Hydration, already a standout since it was launched first in the Australian market. In its first year it has jumped to third place in the water plus Australian convenience market and the company is expecting similar rapid appeal in the local market. Putting a tasty spin on the healthy hydration sector, the new OVI line comes in three flavours of citrus, peach and berry and has an rrp of around $3.80. “OVI was created to offer hydration with lower sugar, lower calories and is in line with high consumer interest in being free from artificial colours, sweeteners and flavours,” said brand manager Natalie Johnson. “It is a delicious infusion of water, fruit juice, natural flavours, honey and natural minerals along with antioxidants from green tea.” Johnson said OVI was not just another iced tea or flavoured water but has been designed as a natural low-calorie balance of waters, sugars and salts. n

BEVERAGE SUPPLIERS MEET IN CONFERENCE

With the industry under attack, particularly from the public health sector, the New Zealand Beverage Council remained positive at its annual conference at Wairakei last month, a successful event with most of the leading suppliers in attendance.

The two-day event incorporated a wide range of interesting speakers and concluded with the organisation’s annual awards designed to promote innovation and manufacturing excellence. The two Supreme Awards for the current year sponsored by Sensient Technologies were taken out by Coca-Cola Oceania (large producer) for its Schweppes Ginger Beer Classic, and Simply Squeezed (small producer) for its Smoothie Feijoa Feenzy.

Other awards were: • Short shelf life chilled fruit juice: Simply Squeezed (Arano 100 percent orange juice).

• Long life fruit juice: Simply Squeezed (Allganics orange mango).

• Milk-based beverage: Frucor (Wave iced coffee).

• Lifestyle beverage: Simply Squeezed (Feijoa Frenzy smoothie).

• Tea-based beverage: Simply Squeezed (Allganics peach).

• Low calorie beverage: Coca-Cola Amatil (Baker Halls lemon and barley).

• Carbonated beverage: Coca-Cola Oceania (Schweppes ginger beer classic).

• Flavoured water: Frucor (Mizone lime).

• Consumer choice: Frucor (Wave chocolate milk).

• Best new to market: Coca-Cola Oceania (Schweppes ginger beer classic).

• Export innovation: Frucor (Maximus).

• Social responsibility: Coca-Cola Oceania (Obesity campaign). n

BOXED WATER FITS THE BILL

After launching in 2009, the eco 10L box of water has seen great success. The product is now sold in most North Island Foodstuffs supermarkets. “We have seen good sustained growth since launching ‘Water in a box ‘over 5 years ago” said managing director of Aquaceuticals, Glen Curd. “This is a great achievement for any new product as breaking into the market and sustaining good market growth over a five year period, is a fantastic result” Water In A Box teamed up with Sustainable Coastlines to clean up rubbish on Great Barrier Island. Collectively the project collected over 29,000 litres of rubbish. The Coastal Cleanup at Gisborne yielding 12 and half tones of rubbish. Water in a Box has also helped in the Christchurch earthquake where Aquaceuticals donated emergency supplies of its 10lt ‘Water in a Box’ to the Red Cross when it was most needed. The sturdy design of the Water in a Box and its ability to be easily transported stacked and protect the water from the harmful environment in disaster situations. Co-founder of Sustainable Coastlines, Sam Judd, was pleased with the outcome and praised Water In A Box on its eco friendly packaging. Aquaceuticals has always been concerned about the environment and sustainable packaging. Its Water In A Box cardboard packaging comes from a NZ renewable pine forest.

The product fits in the fridge and is easy to handle and travel with. The innovative 10-litre container is vacuum-sealed to protect the purity of the water from the outside air. As the container gradually empties the vacuum seal remains intact to ensure water retains its purity through to the very last drop. There are many benefits to drinking Water In A Box including high levels of silica that helps stimulate collagen production in the body, natural alkalinity helps balance the acidity of modern diets, and low level of dissolved solids means Water in a Box helps cleanse the body from toxins that can cause disease and illness.

For more information contact Mark Griffiths on 0276469460. n

Celebrating 5 Years T H E H E A LT H Y C H O I C E BEVERAGE COMPANY

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COMPANY REVIVAL TARGETS TOP JUICE MARKET New Zealand Natural Juice was in danger of dropping out of the market until 18 months ago when new investors took an interest and today’s revival of the Napier-based company is showing exceptional promise.

Started about five years ago, the company had started to lose its way but fresh ideas combined with sales and distribution expertise from new owners has put it firmly back on track.

Auckland logistics and merchandising expert Allen Pilbrow of Malcove moved into the company with a major shareholding around 18 months ago and Paul Kenny of Alliance Marketing has since joined him. Now as the two major partners they have put together a revival package that is making the retail trade sit up and take notice.

Kenny is providing the sales expertise and his team has opened up numerous new accounts and Pilbrow is using his 26 years in merchandising and national distribution to introduce clever technology.

The company is using its operational director Sally Symes, well known for her background in the wine industry

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and as an early juice developer, to target high end specialty products in juices and juice/water lines. One of the projects in this area has been sponsorship of five Otago University technology students to develop a cloudy-based cider that was once a traditional product. That is likely to be seen in late summer.

The company is using all locally grown fruit as well as limes and lemons from the Gisborne region. With everything apple-based, the company is working around seasonal product additions the likes of peach, kiwi, pear and feijoa and is now trialing blueberry.

Its technical team is also working on a tomato product and this development is expected before Christmas.

Now with a stable of sales, distribution, technical and financial people, the company is starting to fly. n

A premium product for consumer convenience, nu Smoothies is a non-dairy, high fibre smoothie that is the first shelf stable smoothie available in New Zealand supermarkets and in the route trade. Manufactured in France using the latest Tetra Pak and HTST pasteurization technology, nu Smoothie has a shelf life of approximately 12 months at an ambient temperature.

The product offers busy consumers an easy way of getting essential nutrients and vitamins.

One 330ml serving is the equivalent of two out of the five recommended fruit and vegetables intake as per the ‘5 plus a day’ guideline. “Nu Smoothies is our answer to the growing consumer demand for premium functional ‘better for you’ products that contain a lower amount of sugar and healthier macro nutrient compositions,” said brand manager Nick Andrews.

“We have observed a greater willingness by consumers to pay a slight premium for convenience in a number of categories.” This has also been seen as manufacturers

have been converting consumers into higher value packaging formats like PET into Tetra Pak and glass to pouch in many ambient and chilled categories.

“The beverage sector will see growth through innovative products with improved nutritional proposition over current substitutes as consumers become more sophisticated.” NU Smoothie is available in 1l Tetra Pak for take home consumers and a convenient 330ml pack. For more information call Nick Andrews 09 360 6160. n

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beveragefeature POWDERED DRINK A HIT With over 20 million sachets sold each month, Bolero’s convenient and healthy powdered drink sachets are a big hit with consumers to keep hydrated.

Bolero Classic (9g sachet) is available in over 30 different and distinct fruit flavours such as apple, forest fruits, honey melon, kiwi, peach, watermelon and blueberry. Bolero Ice Tea (8g sachet) is made from natural black tea extract and available in three flavours including peach, lemon and passionfruit.

Each sachet makes at least 1.5l of fruit flavoured drink. The sachets can also be used to flavour milkshakes, ice blocks, jelly or as an additive in cooking. Bolero sachets are 100 percent sugar free and contain no preservatives, artificial colours, are gluten free and are low in carbohydrates with less than five calories per serving.

All Bolero flavours are available in a convenient 12-sachet display box. For more information contact peter@bolerodrinks.co.nz. n

ICONIC KIWI BRAND SUMMER FIZZ Fizz” is ready to welcome summer with open arms. Supported by a social media push and a long list of dedicated distributors across the country, Foxton Fizz is a must on your stocklist and in the fridge this summer.

Owner and managing director Matt Watson talks passionately about what Foxton Fizz means to him and the importance of this next step in Foxton Fizz’s future. “When we rescued this brand just under 10 years

Foxton Fizz is one of the true tested kiwi icons. First brewed in a Foxton shed in 1918 the same recipe continues to delight and refresh thirsty kiwi’s today.

Traditional summer staples like Raspberry and Creaming Soda sit alongside Kola, Lemonade and Lime, to complete the fizzy line-up. Recently rebranded back to the original label design and complimented with a new twist-off crown the “New Old Foxton

THE BETTER DRINKS CO. The Better Drinks Co have two iconic NZ brands in their stable, Charlie’s and Phoenix, both originally launched with ‘better’ credentials, ‘Not from Concentrate’ Juice in Charlie’s case and ‘Organic’ ingredients in the case of Phoenix. Both brands have come a long way since their original launches but remain true to their roots of providing ‘better’ options. “Our portfolio now includes products spanning almost all of the non-alcoholic category from Honest Fizz & Straight-Up Cola to their original OJ,” said Patrick Kean, brand manager for Charlie’s. “Not to rest on our laurels, The Better Drinks Co continues to listen to consumer needs and diligently develop products to meet them. The latest wave of launches is a great example of this.”

“Globally and locally consumers are consciously making healthier choices and looking for lower sugar options that still taste great. Hence Charlie’s came up with ‘The Skinny One’, a drink that tastes as

good as regular juice, but with 40-50 percent less calories*. We don’t usually do things by halves, but when it comes to calories we gave it a crack! It was simple really, fruit juice (never from concentrate) some pure water and a dash of the natural sweetener stevia. Bingo. Full taste, half the calories,” said Kean.

The Skinny One is available in four flavours, Orange, Tropical, Blackcurrant & Apple and Raspberry & Apple.

Coconut Coolers are another recent launch. “To keep them light and deliciously refreshing we put together a natural blend of the good stuff – real fruit juice (no concentrate again), pure water and a bit of cane sugar. And to be a bit fancy we added in a tasty dash of coconut water, a knockout natural hydrator,” said Kean.

Coconut Coolers are available in two varieties - Raspberry and Pomegranate and Mango, Peach & Passion. n *40-50 percent less calories than regular Charlie’s Juice.

ago we wanted to ensure we helped Foxton Fizz return to its rightful place among iconic kiwi brands,” said Watson. “We feel this rebrand, taking us back to a refined version of the original label design alongside the re-introduction of the crown is a good step in this direction.” The company is confident Foxton Fizz is going to fly off the shelves this summer so ensure you have some in stock today. To contact Foxton Fizz send an email to office.foxtonfizz@gmail.com or call 04 974 6568. n

• 100% sugar free • NO preservatives • NO artificial colourings • • Low in carbohydrates • Gluten free • Less than 5 calories per serving • In New Zealand the following products are available: Bolero Classic – 9g sachets & Bolero Ice Tea – 8g sachets Each sachet makes 1.5l of refreshing drink Bolero Classic is available in over 30 different and distinct fruit flavours.

Bolero Ice Tea is available in three great flavours – Peach, Lemon and Passion fruit.

For more information and sales, contact Peter Bisset mob: 022 1377226 peter@bolerodrinks.co.nz or www.bolerodrinks.co.nz

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health&wellbeing Seize The Grey

Swisse Multivitamins

Following on from a successful above the line campaign with Nicole Kidman, Swisse has two new best-selling multivitamins and wellness products. For sleep and stress, Swisse has introduced Ultiboost Sleep, a premium quality formula containing magnesium and herbs, including valerian, which helps with nervous tension and assists with natural, restful sleep. Pack size comes in 100 tablets.

Swisse Ultiboost Liver Detox, designed for digestion and detox, is a premium quality formula containing herbs traditionally used to help support liver function and settle the stomach from bloating and excess gas.

It also includes turmeric that is traditionally used to help aid digestion.

Pack size is 120 tablets.

The Swisse range of premium quality vitamins, supplements and health products are available throughout New Zealand. For more information contact 0061 394 186 767 or visit www.swisse.com.au. n

Ansell Sexual Health Ansell have increased their condom range with the addition of SKYN Elite Condoms. SKYN condoms are made from the scientifically formulated material Polyisoprene, which is non-latex, meaning the condoms have a softer, more natural feel. SKYN condoms have been clinically proven to enhance sensation.

The new Elite ultra thin condoms offer highend innovation in non-latex material. They are 20% thinner, compared to SKYN Original Condoms, and come in a premium pack of six.

Also new to the range are two new SKYN Personal lubricants; SKYN Natural Feel Lubricant, a water based lubricant blended with Aloe Vera and Vitamin E to create a gentle moisturizing sensation, and SKYN Maximum Performance, an extra long-lasting lubricant that features a premium silicone-based formula proven to last longer than regular water-based lubricants. n

L’Oreal Paris Age Perfect L’Oreal Paris has introduced its latest oil-rich skincare product, Age Perfect Extraordinary Oil Cream. Using a blend of rosemary, lavender, rosehip and Argan oil micro-pearls, the cream intensely nourishes skin, helping to reduce signs of age and fatigue.

It is designed for daily use or as an indulgent facial massage treatment in conjunction with the Age Perfect Extraordinary Oil, lightweight facial oil enriched with a concentration of natural ingredients that absorb easily into the skin upon application. For more information contact L’Oreal New Zealand Ltd on 09 583 4000. n

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Combe Incorporated has invested heavily in a major above the line advertising campaign for Control GX. Control GX shampoo reduces grey gradually by bringing hair back to its natural shade while it cleanses and conditions, so men can determine the look they want.

A specially formulated shampoo, Control GX is designed to be subtle, effective, and gentle enough to use every day. It is innovative technology in a regular shampoo, which fits effortlessly into the daily routine.

For more information contact Wilson Consumer Products on 09 379 5350. n

Pams Packaging Wins Award Auckland-based brand and packaging design agency Brother Design have been awarded Silver at the prestigious Pentawards, held this year in London.

The Pentawards is a worldwide packaging design competition attracting entries from design groups right across the globe. Brother Design’s latest success is for their work on Pams Feminine Hygiene range, which was entered in the Body – Private Label category, against the numerous designs for shampoos, moisturisers and deodorants.

Justine Rankine, Senior Creative at Brother designed the winning work.

“It’s really pleasing to win such a prestigious award for a project that had to overcome many design challenges. It had to work across a variety of pack sizes and formats, yet still be a strong family of products.

Printing was on both card and plastic, ruling out tight colour registration.

Perhaps the biggest challenge was the competitiveness of the market, dominated by trusted international brands synonymous with the feminine hygiene category,” Rankine said.

As well as gaining standout and credibility, the Pams range had to appeal to women of all demographics, demanding wide appeal. The result is a modern and elegantly simple design that avoids information overload, yet has a human, personal quality through handwritten copy. The packs are easy to navigate, with colour coding and information in a simple circle device.

Jocelyn McCallum, Foodstuffs’ National Private Label Manager, says the award is another sign of the strength of Pams as a brand. “The fresh design approach you’ll find across the Pams range is an important aspect of its appeal to consumers, so we’re gratified to see that rewarded.

It’s part of the mix that has made Pams the most-trusted own brand in New Zealand for three consecutive years, and the country’s single largest grocery brand,” McCallum said.

For more information visit www.pentawards.org or contact Jenny McMillan on 09 970 7892. n

Kapiti Gets Whipped This year, Kapiti has decided to upgrade its already broad selection of New Zealand-inspired flavours, and its Whipped Sorbet range is the result.

The company released three flavours, ready to bring new experience straight to consumers’ taste buds: Feijoa & Pear, Peach & Melon, Blood Orange & Cranberry. Dairy and gluten-free, each sorbet contains just 85 calories per stick, making it a fair compromise between taste and balanced nutrition. For more information call 09 295 2700.

A Taste Of The Mediterranean

Ferry Road Halloumi is one of the latest inclusions to the Whitestone Cheese’s assortment. Brined with a firm text that holds its body when cooked, Whitestone’s fresh cow’s milk Halloumi style cheese meets consumers’ needs for taste: it can be paired with a fresh green leaf summer salad or, even better, enjoyed lightly fried in olive oil and then served with a drop of lemon and fresh crispy bread.

Available in a 200g format, with a recommended retail price of $7.95. For more information call 03 434 8098.

A Cranberry-Topped Christmas

Hand-made from pure NZ-grown produce and flavoured with Christmas spices, Cranberries Westland’s Festive Cranberry Sauce is a premium addition to their condiments range. The Hokitika-based company already produces a selection of jellies, relishes and dessert sauces. Set to hit the shelves this festive season, its limited edition Festive Sauce will make for a hearty Christmas meal, full of the antioxidants and vitamins brought by the berries, without gluten, preservatives, added sweeteners or colours. For more information call 03 755 8032.

New To The Cereal Aisle Consumers now have a new breakfast choice in the cereal aisle. Sanitarium Options Fine Cut Muesli is a quick, wholesome product that contains 30 percent less sugar by average than other leading mueslis. It can be consumed in four ways: served in a bowl of milk, blended into a smoothie, warm (porridge-style) or as a bircher. Sold in two flavours (NZ Manuka Honey with LSA and Crunchy Cashew & Quinoa) at a recommended price of $5.99. Contact Sanitarium on 09 625 0700.

Timesaving OOB Smoothie Mix

Right on time for summer, OOB Organic has launched its first quality Organic Smoothie range, available later this month. Packed full of natural antioxidants and easy to prepare, the Organic Smoothie mixes come in two flavours, Blueberry or Strawberry, both containing Kiwifruit and Banana as key ingredients. The product is ideal for consumers seeking an affordable and timesaving choice for their breakfast routine. For more information call 09 974 3242.

Better-Looking Chocolate

A Touch Of Plum

Since 2009, The Damson Collection has been growing, manufacturing and selling plum products and gourmet treats, like its awardwinning specialties Damson Plum Paste and Damson Plum Jam. The company’s latest addition to the range is a new Damson Plum Sauce. Made with ginger lovers in mind, it can be used in stir-fries, to accompany spring rolls or wontons, or as a dipping sauce with chicken or fish. Available in 180 ml bottles. Contact Margie Chambers on 027 315 0700 for more information.

On the shelves since 1991, Donovans keeps on making life sweeter as it introduces a completely restyled packaging for its 100g Premium chocolate block range. Every block now features a bold new logo and a catchy design, based on a simple chalk-and-blackboard concept. Available in five eclectic flavours at a recommended price of $3.99, the new look collection is not the only innovation launched by the brand, which also just released 180g gifting box range featuring favourites like Chocolate Ginger, Turkish Delight, Chocolate Caramel and Vanilla Fudge. Contact Donovans on 07 834 3333 for more information.

25 Percent Lighter In Alcohol

Being 25 percent lighter in alcohol than their standard variants, Lindauer Enlighten wines are the right pairing for any summer gathering. Customers can choose between the floral bouquet delivered

by Moscato Rosé and the crisp yet refreshing taste of Sauvignon Blanc.

The new series is sold at a suggested retail price of $12.99 per bottle. Call 09 336 8300 for more information.

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Unique Caramel Sweets

Mentos continues to innovate.

The confectionary brand has enriched its already wide-ranging offering of chewy dragées rolls with a new limited edition Caramel flavour, an original addition to the brand’s core flavours Mint, Fruit, Rainbow and Spearmint. Contact DKSH Consumer on 06 356 5323 for more information.

Light Snack Alternative

Snackers looking for an alternative tasty treat can try the new 95-calorie Popcorn Bars launched by Nature Valley. Packed in light popcorns and available in two different flavours, Cranberry & Yogurt or Peanut & Sunflower Seed, the product is sold in five-bar boxes at a recommended retail price of $4.79. For more information phone 09 272 9720.

Gourmet Garden’s Herb Innovation

Chilli Gouda Hot Cheese

Now available in New Zealand is Gourmet Garden’s world first in herb innovation, a packaged lightly dried product that stays fresh for up to four weeks once opened. The chopped product is said to answer the short shelf life and wastage for home cooks and provided considerable retail success for the five sku’s. Gourmet Garden claims the products to be the closest thing to chopped fresh herbs in look, taste and aroma. The five variants cover basil, parsley, coriander, chilli and ginger. For more information contact Justin Stocker Justin.stocker@gourmetgarden.com.

Sealord’s Smokin’ Hot Mussels Sealord Hot Smoked Mussels are traditionally wood smoked over piles of New Zealand Manuka wood to give them a smoky flavour that consumers love. These New Zealand sourced Greenshell Mussels are hand graded to ensure the best quality product goes into the company’s packs.

Sealord Hot Smoked Mussels are available in 180g packs and have a six-month shelf life. For any Progressive enquiries contact Darryl Gore at darryl.gore@sealord. co.nz. For any Foodstuffs enquiries contact Greg Pennington at greg. pennington@sealord.co.nz.

The Gift Of Chocolate

Wholegrain Guilt Free Snacks

Real Foods is making healthy eating easier for Kiwis, thanks to its new guilt-free Rice Thins Ancient Grains. With an original grainy, toasted nutty flavour, these 100% wholegrain rice cakes can be easily enjoyed with or without a topping. Each slice contains less than 23 calories. Free of GMO, gluten and wheat, the snack comes as an affordable option for consumers wanting to pursue a sound lifestyle without renouncing the taste. Recommended retail price is $2.39 for a 110g pack.

Once again ready for the festive season, Unilever’s renowned ice-cream brand Magnum has launched its Magnum Chocolate Collection, a high-quality cocoa range that can be purchased in gift boxes. The smaller 180g format includes 17 chocolates in four different flavours, whilst the bigger 280g gift box contains 25 chocolates and all of the five available flavours: salted caramel, double chocolate, praline crunch, almond classic and deep raspberry. Contact Worldwide Imports on 03 371 7571 for more information.

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Barrys Bay Cheese has been handcrafting cheese on Banks Peninsula since 1985, always using locally sourced milk. Its newest creation is savoury Chilli Gouda, brainchild of the company’s head cheesemaker, Pete Corbit.

Passionate about spice, he crafted a cheese with plenty of taste and a strong character, made with both chilli powder and flakes. The new product complements the existing assortments, which includes an award-winning Aged Gouda.

Contact Barrys Bay Cheese on 03 304 5809 for more information.

Roast Chicken Taste On-The-Go

The Roast Chicken flavour is the latest addition to Peckish’s broad offering of Rice Crackers, already including variants such as Pizza Supreme, Wasabi and Brown Rice Lightly Salted. Like any of their 13 variants, the roast chicken flavoured snacks are baked, not fried, and free of palm oil and gluten. Available for the suggested retail of $2.39. Contact DKSH on 06 356 5323 fore more information.

Liquid Herbs All Year Round

Produced in Italy with natural cold pressed herbs, Turci’s Liquid Herbs are an affordable substitute for the fresh ones and can be conveniently sprayed onto any meal to maximise its taste. Each 40ml spray bottle contains 80 percent of cold pressed herbs and 20 percent of sunflower oil. Available in six flavours (Garlic, Chilli, Lemon, Basil, Rosemary and Oregano), with two additional premium infused flavours (Truffle and Saffron). Contact CS Brokers on 09 415 2500 for more information.

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New Product Sells Like Fish Cakes

New Zealand seafood company, Sealord has added two new premium cakes to its frozen fish range.

Both products are chef designed to delight consumer tastebuds. The salmon cakes with cheese sauce (a cheesey sauce centre) and Mexican chipotle fish cakes are in-line with hot market trends. Sealord saw a growing demand from consumers wanting more variety and introduced this new innovative product with ‘on-trend’ flavour profiles. The fish cakes are snap frozen to lock in flavours and contain no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives.

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Redesign Hits Market

Keeping pace with the times, Valcom just adopted a new packaging design that is set to reinforce the brand’s Thai heritage. On the market for 15 years now, the company offers a wide range of authentic Thai sauces and cooking ingredients. While the new label gives the products a fresh and attractive look, nothing changes for the well-known quality of Valcom’s original pastes (Laksa, Pad Thai, Green Curry, Red Curry and Yellow Curry), still without preservatives or colouring agents. Contact Oriental Merchant Ltd on 0800 10 33 05 for more information.

Linda McCartney Extended Veg Choice

Celebrity foodie Linda McCartney has expanded her branded vegetarian range in New Zealand, with the addition of other original dairy-free specialties. These include: Mushroom & Spinach Burgers; Butternut Squash, Chick Pea & Lentil Pies; Chana Masala Vegcakes; and Red Onion & Rosemary Sausages, currently the third best selling in the meat-free sector. Call 03 920 1027 for more information.

High Fibre Classics

This year, iconic Kiwi company Diamond celebrated the Rugby World Cup by launching a fun Footy-shaped pasta, appealing both to parents and kids. With families in mind, the brand also introduced a healthy wholemeal range, containing two and half times the fibre of regular pasta. The newly released Wholemeal Penne and Spaghetti are currently sold in 500 g packs. Contact Wilson Consumer Products on 09 379 5350 for more information.

Chilli Salt Brings Taste Of Mexico Small Fruit Bites

Sweetened only with fruit and free of preservatives, colours and flavours, Mother Earth’s Fruit Bites are a new snack option for the kids’ lunchboxes. The new treats are bite-sized pieces made only from fruit ingredients and crispy rice, available in handy portion-controlled packs in three flavours: Apple, Apple & Mango, Apple & Strawberry. Sold in packs of six for a recommended price of $3.99.

Owned by street artist Otis Frizzell and his wife Sarah, The Lucky Taco is a Mexican-style street food truck, serving fresh and authentic tacos around Ponsonby Road. Adding to their success, they have launched a branded Chilli Salt with Lemon n’ Lime, containing salt, cayenne, paprika, dehydrated lime & lemon.

“We created this recipe based on the magic powder we tasted in Mexico,” explained Sarah Frizzell.

For more information, contact 021 362 008.

Real New Zealand Juice NZ Natural Juice Company Ltd was formed in 2011 to introduce Wild Bunch Juice, a drink that is natural, free of preservatives and added sugar, bursting with flavour. Greater than 95.5% fruit, Wild Bunch’s refreshingly delicious selections are ‘the real juice’.

With a range of unique tastes, they are also high in natural fruit pulp and free of reconstituted juice. Now available from Alliance Marketing. See your rep for orders or contact 09 263 9466.

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The liquor rules are being enforced Several high profile cases have recently demonstrated that authorities are cracking down harder on alcohol restrictions in stores. Since the law changes in 2012, it has been illegal for supermarkets and grocery stores to display alcohol in “prominent areas.”

However, that rule did not kick in until a store applied to extend their liquor licence.

By this stage in 2015, most stores will have either applied for a new licence or be about to do so. This means it is crucial that they comply fully with the legislation. There are a number of community activists and health groups who will forcefully highlight any possible breaches, and councils, the health services and the Police appear to be taking a tougher line across the board. If there ever was a “grace period” while the new laws were bedded in, it is well and truly over.

While the exact definition of “prominent area” is still being debated, authorities are indicating that alcohol displays near the store entrance or near the store exit are not likely to comply.

One health official has referred to “running through a gauntlet of alcohol to get into the store” or “running through a gauntlet of alcohol to get to the checkout.” While this over-states the case (alcohol cannot force a shopper to

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We should be encouraging people to have food while enjoying a drink, not artificially pretending they are unrelated products.

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I SUPPOSE ice cream novelties don’t go off, but I did waste a couple of hours this month on a Unilever website trying to claim a PaddlePop prize on a stick and frustratingly not finding anywhere to key in my winning number. Turns out in the find print in the middle of a website that the competition had ended six months before after starting in July last year. Shame that the promo product is still in the freezer at my local dairy – and plenty of it.

MANY years ago the rag trade set an example of controlling the clothing trade by buying or opening up its own shops – and it proved a highly successful policy.

Many of the privately owned stores didn’t stock big enough ranges, were very slow in paying their accounts and time and time again they went broke owing the supplier.

Now the perfect example here would be for a reverse situation with our retail groups buying up distributors and taking over the agencies, or going direct to cut out the agency. Oops – someone said that has been going on years.

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or even food promotion in the liquor aisles. At a time where licensed premises are required to offer food with drink, and bottle stores can put chips next to vodka, supermarkets are not allowed to even suggest foods which would go well with certain types of alcohol, far less display that food nearby.

This prohibition seems counterintuitive as eating is a key way to reduce intoxication. We should be encouraging people to have food while enjoying a drink, not artificially pretending they are unrelated products. Wine and food matching has always been popular, with beer and food matching also growing quickly. Supermarkets, as purveyors of food and drink, could play an important role in promoting this trend but instead we have been hamstrung by overregulation. This issue deserves to be revisited at the first opportunity.

Finally, it is disappointing to still see a couple of supermarkets getting caught selling alcohol to under-age customers.

It may be timely to remind management and staff of their clear obligations, and for each checkout to have a sign with the required year of birth for legal purchase to help staff with the (admittedly tricky) maths. n

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make a purchase), it does suggest the official position is getting tougher.

There is a clear suggestion in recent decisions that shoppers should not have to walk past alcohol if they do not actively seek the product out. The cited rationale behind this policy is to protect children and vulnerable adults from seeing alcohol, and to reduce impulse buying of alcohol.

NARGON does not particularly support this display policy for reasons of principle and practicality. However, it is now the law and needs to be followed. Industry groups, including NARGON, successfully argued for the extended roll-out period precisely to allow stores the time needed to make the required changes. To their credit, the vast majority have done so with no real damage to their trade.

NARGON advises members who have alcohol displays near the entrance or exit of their store to either move the display before applying for a licence extension, or have a developed business plan showing the process of moving the displays in the relatively near future.

The official attitude is hardening and objectors have experienced some recent successes which will embolden them further.

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a bigger pack on a not so clean counter and putting 10 of them into little clip top plastic bags – and his Dad writing $1 on the bag. I asked why only 10 at 10 cents each and the Dad said the kid couldn’t count past ten. Pretty unhygienic as the ungloved youngster handled each one and clearly the shine had gone off the coating.

THOSE small elite gourmet grocery groups that are spreading their wings are also becoming tough players. We heard that one key player contacted suppliers in August saying they would be deducting a 15% discount from all invoices from that point on – and then not settle the account until December and that’s over 120 days. Many of the suppliers to these groups sell only limited volume and generally too small to handle such a discount combined with late settlement.

Not much of a win-win.

AND speaking of winning, our retailers need some support for the nonsensical rule that non-alcoholic beers and wines, a hugely popular growth area that deserves to be encouraged, can’t be sold in the liquor section because they don’t contain alcohol. It is absolute stupidity to have to put them with the other beverages.

They belong in the category and whoever drafted this law, should have their head read. It could be a category, popular as it is, that could be delisted because it’s too much trouble.

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I’M NOT enthusiastic about the Herald newspaper printing a commentary by Te Radar on homemade furniture by stealing wooden pallets and using the timber. Thousands of these already go missing and the costs are passed on to our grocery retailers and suppliers and eventually back to the consumer. Not very responsible Herald.

DO any of you remember when Richard Umbers was one of the top brass in our local Countdown. Well today, as chief executive of Myers in Australia (a heady rise in retailing) he has his problems with investors losing patience with a proposed $600m turnaround strategy.

Through a series of equity ownerships and floating on the ASX five years ago when the shares were worth $A4-10, they last month had dropped to a record low of 85c.

I LOVE reading death notices in the paper where a person is described as a wonderful partner of 65 years or so.

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FIRST it was smoking, and then sugar and I just know that the next issue will be plastic bags. In the UK from this month, the Government has decreed that all single use plastic bags must now cost 5p (12 cents) or customers must bring their own bags as part of a new national policy to reduce litter.

The government is expecting an 80% reduction in the use of single use grocery bags and a survey found that two thirds of shoppers thought it was reasonable.

The greenies will be chasing this one here, for sure.

INTERESTING talk in Australia that if Metcash doesn’t pull its socks up, it won’t survive in the marketplace. It has been dumped from the ASX100 and with the Aussie dollar at its cheapest for years, there is the suggestion that private equity may jump in and break Metcash up – as they say, the company is worth more dead than alive. At the same time, Woolworths is under fire again from suppliers where a recent industry survey revealed what was described as a litany of complaints and guess who were facing a trade presentation the other day that highlighted the friction, none other than our former players Dave Chambers and Steve Donohue.

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