Displaying items by tag: COUNTRY OF ORIGIN LABELLING

NZPork says it is pleased with recommendations from Parliament’s Regulations Review Committee to explore clearer labelling regarding the country of origin for pork.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 01 March 2022 14:55

Feds not so COOL about rules

New Country of Origin Labelling (COOL) regulations came into effect on 12 February and the new rules have some torn as to their impact.

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Kiwi consumers are being urged to look out for labels showing pork is 100% New Zealand born and raised with the introduction of new food labelling regulations.

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NZPork says it is disappointed at further delays to the introduction of Country of Origin labelling regulations.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 19 May 2020 09:35

Labelling delay leaves bad taste

A 12-month delay in implementing new country-of-origin labelling laws will likely hurt New Zealand farmers and pork producers.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 20 June 2017 10:55

Beef+Lamb not so cool on labelling

Mandatory country of origin labelling (MCoOL) can often be used as a measure that raises doubts about imports, says Beef+Lamb NZ chief executive Sam McIvor.

Published in General News
Friday, 09 June 2017 11:55

Aussies cool with CoOL

Horticulture New Zealand's chief executive Mike Chapman is impressed by the level of enthusiasm for country of origin labelling (CoOL) seen in Australian government, business and consumer circles.

Published in General News
Thursday, 04 May 2017 09:55

It’s all CoOL – consumers know best

Giving consumers what they want ensures at least two things: that they’ll pay a premium for the product, and that it will sell out.

Published in Opinion
Thursday, 04 May 2017 07:55

Food origin supporters call for submissions

Submissions are now open on the Consumers’ Right to Know (Country of Origin of Food) Bill until May 18 – with backing from NZ Pork and Horticulture NZ.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 18 April 2017 07:55

Govt cool with country of origin bill

The Government is now backing a Green Party bill requiring country of origin labelling (CoOL) on single ingredient food such as fruit and meat.

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