New Zealand’s Foodstuffs has honoured supplier partners in the retailer’s annual National Partnership Awards, recognising outstanding contributions to the FMCG industry. 

The event saw the participation of more than 400 suppliers of Foodstuffs North Island and Foodstuffs South Island co-ops, featuring 15 awards across two main categories: Category Excellence and National Awards.

The night’s most prestigious honour, the Foodstuffs National Partnership Award, was presented to Mars for its collaboration across the Foodstuffs network. Markwell Foods won the Wholesale Partnership Award.

The Foodstuffs North Island Grocery Partnership Award went to Colgate, and the Fresh Partnership Award went to Gopak.

Mars also won the Foodstuffs South Island Grocery Partnership Award, while Heartland Apples received the Fresh Partnership Award in this category.

“Every day, our suppliers bring quality, creativity, and passion to the table,” said Chris Quin, CEO of Foodstuffs North Island. “It’s this dedication that ensures we can offer Kiwis the very best products, value and experiences.”

“Our strong, trusted supplier partnerships – many of which span decades – are at the forefront of our strategy, and by leveraging your expertise and unique insights, we’ll continue to drive success and deliver value together,” added Mary Devine, CEO of Foodstuffs South Island.