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Foodstuffs South Island begins facial recognition trial in Christchurch supermarkets

Foodstuffs South Island is launching a three-month trial of facial recognition technology at New World St Martins, Pak’nSave Papanui, and Pak’nSave Moorhouse in Christchurch. The...

Foodstuffs and Gilmours accused of cartel conduct over supplier dealings

The Commerce Commission plans to take Foodstuffs North Island and Gilmours to court over alleged cartel conduct and breaches of the Grocery Industry Competition...

Willis warns supermarkets over misleading prices

Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis has issued a stern warning to the country's major supermarket chains, demanding they meet their legal obligations under the...

Foodstuffs’ Facial Recognition Trial clears legal hurdle but concerns raised over privacy and discrimination risks

A report from Privacy Commissioner has found that Foodstuffs North Island's trial of live facial recognition technology (FRT) in selected supermarkets complied with the...

‘Disappointing’: Foodstuffs remove online price sort option

Consumer NZ has criticised New World and Pak'nSave for quietly removing the ability to sort items by price on their websites, a feature still...

Rotorua supermarket faces backlash over misidentification in facial recognition trial

A Māori mother was left feeling racially discriminated against and embarrassed after being mistakenly identified as a trespasser during a trial of facial recognition...

Wānaka New World stores defy Easter trading laws

Foodstuffs' New World supermarkets in Wānaka have sparked controversy by opting to keep their doors open throughout the Easter weekend, flouting trading regulations that...

Nationwide recall of garlic bread after rat’s foot found inside package

Foodstuffs has initiated a recall of a specific batch of pre-packaged garlic bread across its stores, following a disturbing discovery by a customer of...

Privacy Commissioner ‘to keep a close eye on Foodstuffs North Island FRT trial’

Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster will use his inquiry powers to keep a close eye on the facial recognition technology (FRT) trial that Foodstuffs North...

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