Foodstuffs is excited to announce the return of the Foodstuffs Expo, New Zealand’s largest B2B food industry event, taking place on Wednesday , March 5, and Wednesday, March 6, at Claudelands in Hamilton. 

Bringing together key players in New Zealand’s FMCG sector, the two-day event offers a unique chance for food and grocery suppliers to connect with representatives from Foodstuffs’ New World, PAK’nSAVE, Four Square, and Gilmours stores. Over 400 Supplier partners will gain insights into what’s happening across the Foodstuffs co-operative and explore ways to collaborate on future opportunities. 

Building on over a decade of success, the Expo will showcase the latest innovations in food, beverages, and retail technology. It’s a chance for suppliers and retailers to network, discover trends, and explore solutions shaping the future of the industry. 

"We believe our industry is important to New Zealanders and its key that we engage and connect with our partners to keep growing what we can offer to our customers. The Expo is a chance to meet face-to-face, connect with people across our co-ops and the wider industry, and work together to deliver better value and more innovation for New Zealanders,” says Foodstuffs North Island CEO Chris Quin.  

“I’m always impressed by the innovation and creativity of New Zealand grocery suppliers - hearing about their products and meeting the people behind them is a highlight for me." 

New for 2025: Wholesale Day: 

This year’s Expo features an exciting addition - Wholesale Day on Thursday, March 6. For the first time, Foodstuffs will welcome 50 key wholesale customers to the event. These guests will tour the Expo with Foodstuffs team members, meeting suppliers with wholesale offerings and exploring opportunities to strengthen their partnerships. 

Cindy Chaimowitz, Foodstuffs North Island General Manager of Wholesale and Customer Services, says: "Our new Wholesale Day is all about building stronger connections. It’s an exclusive opportunity for wholesale customers to meet our team and suppliers, discover the latest products and innovations, and forge partnerships 
that drive growth and success for everyone." 

With a focus on collaboration, innovation, and networking, the Foodstuffs 2025 Expo promises to be an unmissable event for anyone in New Zealand’s food and grocery industry. 

Event Highlights Include:

About Foodstuffs North Island:

Foodstuffs North Island is a 100% New Zealand owned co-operative, with 323 owner-operated stores in communities across Te Ika-a-Māui operating under the Four Square, New World, PAK’nSAVE, and Gilmours brands. With 2.7 million customer visits in our stores and online every week and 24,000 Foodies across the North Island, we play a big role in Kiwis' lives. Our purpose is to make sure New Zealanders get more out of life and we aspire to be one of the most customer-driven retailers in the world.

About Foodstuffs South Island (FSSI)

Foodstuffs South Island is a 100% New Zealand owned co-operative, with over 200 stores in communities across Te Waipounamu operating under the Four Square, New World, On the Spot, PAK’nSAVE, Raeward Fresh and Trents brands. With 14,000 Foodies across the South Island, we play a big role in Kiwis' lives. Our purpose is to feed the South Island and create successful communities and we aspire to be the South Island’s most loved and trusted retailer, positively impacting our customers’ lives every day.

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