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Fighting for fair – PAK'nSAVE customers are winning every day, but they’re not the only ones. New World is top of the pops too
Friday, 12 April 2019 - “The fact New Zealanders have nominated PAK'nSAVE as the second most reputable brand in New Zealand in the Colmar Brunton Corporate Reputation Index, means we’re honouring our commitment to them and they’re rewarding us with their custom. We’re humbled,” says Dominic Quin, GM Marketing and Customer Experience, Foodstuffs NZ.
We are switched on and charging ahead with electric trucks
Tuesday, 22 January 2019 - Foodstuffs announced today they have been successful in the latest round of government funding which drives the expansion of electric vehicle capability even further. Already host to 48 fast charge electric vehicle stations at New World and PAK'nSAVE supermarkets throughout New Zealand and 28 electric delivery vans, the team will now roll out another 16 fast chargers and four electric heavy logistics trucks.
Foodstuffs committed to sustainable solutions to reduce plastic waste
Friday, 21 December 2018 - Foodstuffs has been a supporter of the Packaging Forum’s Soft Plastic Recycling Scheme since its inception in November 2015. Foodstuffs stores have collected fully two thirds of the total scheme volume and have enabled approximately 400 tonnes of soft plastics to be processed into new long-life products including benches, bollards, decking, plastic posts and ducting for electric cables. Prior to offering this service the soft plastics would have gone to landfill.
Looking after our patch: people, community and planet
Friday, 14 December 2018 - Foodstuffs gives back to New Zealand in so many ways; whether directly through millions of dollars of donations, as an employer of more than 30,000 New Zealanders, as a partner to thousands of businesses, or as kaitiaki or guardian of our environment.
No more checkout bags
Friday, 03 August 2018 - Foodstuffs has announced today that from 1 January 2019, all retail* and wholesale brands in the 100% New Zealand owned and operated Co-operative will no longer offer plastic checkout bags.
Plastic bags are just the start - Foodstuffs committed to further change
Wednesday, 06 June 2018 - Foodstuffs, the owners of New World, PAK'nSAVE and Four Square, have today pledged to focus even more on reducing the impact of plastic packaging in our environment.
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.
Social media sensation William Waiirua is the face of a new responsible drinking campaign
Friday, 16 March 2018 - William Waiirua – known for his signature dance moves, unique persona and sunglasses – is the new face of a nationwide responsible drinking campaign that encourages New Zealanders to eat while drinking alcohol.
