Every product on Foodstuffs’ supermarket shelves started as an idea and a dream, brought to life by the co-op’s incredible suppliers' passion, dedication, and innovation.
The 2025 Foodstuffs Partnership Awards is a chance to celebrate those who turn their vision into reality, filling grocery baskets across New Zealand with quality, innovation, and value.
The awards ceremony, held at the Foodstuffs Expo in Hamilton, will attract more than 600 guests, including 59 outstanding finalists. It will recognise excellence, innovation, and collaboration in the grocery industry.
“The past few years have tested New Zealand’s grocery sector, with inflationary pressures and unpredictable weather events challenging supply chains,” said Foodstuffs North Island CEO Chris Quin.
“Through it all, our supplier partners have continued to show dedication, agility, and innovation - qualities that drive our industry forward.”
The 2025 Awards will recognise 59 exceptional finalists and 14 award winners, strengthening partnerships between Foodstuffs and its suppliers. It will also support Hamilton’s economy by hosting the Partnership Awards and the Foodstuffs Expo.
Foodstuffs North Island and Foodstuffs South Island will present four awards for their Grocery, Fresh, Liquor, and Vendor-Managed Inventory partnerships.
"New Zealanders expect great value and exciting new products when they shop, and that’s only possible through strong supplier relationships. The Partnership Awards are a key moment to connect, celebrate, and set the stage for the future of our industry,” said Foodstuffs South Island CEO Mary Devine.
Five national awards will also be presented, including the National Partnership Award, which honours the top supplier in various categories, Wholesale Excellence, Precision Media Campaign of the Year, and Foodstuffs Own Brands Partnership. The HereforNZ Award also recognises partners making a difference in sustainability, affordability, and community well-being.
