The New Zealand Food & Grocery Council’s 2024 Annual Conference commenced on the 11th of November in Wellington.
The 2024 NZFGC Conference continued with the Shared Horizons theme, which aligned with the council’s vision for a thriving food and grocery industry.
“Our annual conference is our biggest FMCG event of the year; we’re gearing up for what’s shaping up to be a jammed pack few days,” said Raewyn Bleakley, Chief Executive of the New Zealand Food & Grocery Council (NZFGC).
“With over 200 delegates heading to the capital city, we are looking to showcase the best of Wellington, from our welcome reception hosted at Parliament to our conference venue at New Zealand’s newest convention centre, Tākina, and dinner in the heart of Te Papa.”
From tackling sustainability throughout the supply chain to backing healthier outcomes to deliver better nutrition and wellness, from championing top-tier talent to enabling supplier excellence, the Annual Conference brought the industry together to reflect on the first year under the new Grocery Supply Code.
The conference featured diverse speakers, including industry leaders, policymakers, and experts, who shared their insights on critical issues such as sustainable development, technological innovation, and grocery regulation.
Keynote speakers included rugby legend Tana Umaga, Argon’s New Zealand Partners Ian Walsh and Chris Foord, Sarah Salmond from Minter Ellison Rudd Watts, as well as Government Ministers, Leadership from Foodstuffs and Woolworths NZ, Food Waste Champions Professor Dame Juliet Gerrard and Kaitlin Dawson, and closing with the remarkable Paula Bennett.
As part of the conference, NZFGC has launched the second season of its Shared Horizons series in partnership with ASN Media, a short docuseries highlighting incredible supplier stories.
It furthered the objective of capturing insights from Kiwi industry leaders, sharing their knowledge and expertise, and being an opportunity to highlight inspirational success stories.
“We are delighted to continue collaborating with the NZFGC for the second season of Shared Horizons,” said Jonathan Love, Director of ASN Media.
“The food and grocery industry is constantly evolving, and this series provides an excellent opportunity to showcase the sector’s resilience, creativity, and commitment to sustainability and excellence. We are excited to bring more compelling stories to the forefront and foster meaningful discussions on the key issues facing the industry.”
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