Foodstuffs responds to Government announcement to move Auckland back to Alert Level 3
Tuesday, 11 August 2020 - Following the announcement by the Prime Minister this evening that there is a case of community transmission in South Auckland, Foodstuffs will be reactivating overnight the social distancing and health and safety protocols across our stores and supply chain.
Foodstuffs confirms appointment of PHD Media New Zealand as new media agency partner
Wednesday, 22 July 2020 - Foodstuffs is pleased to confirm it has completed a comprehensive review of its media agency partnership, which saw incumbent agency FCB New Zealand and PHD Media New Zealand go ‘head to head’ in a tightly contested closed battle for the Foodstuffs business.

New World and Prolife Foods rolling out recycled paper bags nationwide
Monday, 29 June 2020 - After a successful trial, New World and Prolife Foods announce the nationwide rollout of recycled paper bags at Alison’s Pantry departments on the eve of Plastic Free July.

Foodstuffs and EECA partner up to build NZs first 100 electric refrigerated logistics truck
Friday, 26 June 2020 - Foodstuffs and the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) have partnered up to build New Zealand’s 1st electric powered refrigerated truck. From the tailgate to the engine and the fridge-freezer unit that sits on top, everything in and on the vehicle is powered by one of the cleanest fuels on the planet.
Foodstuffs confirms supermarket safety protocols remain at Alert Level 2

Foodstuffs North Island launches New World Essential Boxes pilot powered by Gilmours
Monday, 20 April 2020 - Foodstuffs North Island is piloting New World Essential Boxes to give New Zealanders an express shopping option to get their grocery essentials quicker and more conveniently during the Alert Level restrictions.
Foodstuffs committed to sustainable solutions to reduce plastic waste
Friday, 21 December 2018 - Our key focus will be on reducing plastic packaging in our stores across our private label products, working with suppliers to review their packaging and the removal of single use plastic bags at the checkout at all out stores on January 1, 2019.
New World Devonport going plastic bag free at the checkout
Tuesday, 31 July 2018 - New World, PAK'nSAVE and Four Square to extend trials of paper, long life recyclable plastic and reusable bags nationwide. Trials of reusables and paper well received by customers.
Foodstuffs North Island Co-op Awards
Friday, 03 August 2018 - Want to know where the best of the best are found? Check out some of the best supermarkets in New Zealand, right here.
Social Enterprise makes a sustainable difference
Wednesday, 01 August 2018 - It’s refreshing to see some good and balanced conversation about Social Enterprise.
Unveiling of EV Fast Charger at New World Levin - with Hon Dr James Shaw
Friday, 06 July 2018 Minister for Climate Change, the Hon Dr James Shaw unveiled the latest electric vehicle charger in Foodstuffs' expanding network at New World Levin on July 5, 2018.
Foodstuffs: why we're not using compostable bags
Friday, 25 May 2018 Foodstuffs (New World, PAK'nSAVE and Four Square supermarkets) will not be making compostable grocery bags available to customers as they are not in line with our approach. We believe these bags are not an option for the New Zealand environment.
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