Post by Kiwi Frontline on Nov 1, 2021 3:17:18 GMT 12
BOYCOTT PAK'NSAVE, NEW WORLD - NATIONAL MĀORI AUTHORITY
The National Māori Authority is calling for a boycott of New World and Pak'nSave after a decision to dump Māori-owned Seafood provider Sealord's products in favour of overseas substitutes.
Jobs at Sealord are on the line after New World and Pak'nSave parent company Foodstuffs (North Island) decided to "delete" products which make up between 50-80 per cent of the Iwi-owned fishing company's sales, following a review into its freezer line-up. Māori Authority Chair Matthew Tukaki says the decision is two-faced and reeks of profiteering.
“What I find incredible is they [Foodstuffs] talk about supporting local industry. Let’s be really clear here – this large supermarket chain is going to do what? Import low and substandard products in stark opposition to products that are sourced sustainably in New Zealand, by a largely Māori owned business?”....
www.teaomaori.news/boycott-paknsave-new-world-national-maori-authority
The National Māori Authority is calling for a boycott of New World and Pak'nSave after a decision to dump Māori-owned Seafood provider Sealord's products in favour of overseas substitutes.
Jobs at Sealord are on the line after New World and Pak'nSave parent company Foodstuffs (North Island) decided to "delete" products which make up between 50-80 per cent of the Iwi-owned fishing company's sales, following a review into its freezer line-up. Māori Authority Chair Matthew Tukaki says the decision is two-faced and reeks of profiteering.
“What I find incredible is they [Foodstuffs] talk about supporting local industry. Let’s be really clear here – this large supermarket chain is going to do what? Import low and substandard products in stark opposition to products that are sourced sustainably in New Zealand, by a largely Māori owned business?”....
www.teaomaori.news/boycott-paknsave-new-world-national-maori-authority