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New Zealand imports more than $2.8 billion worth of food products. Why can't we find out where they come from?

Lack of country-of-origin food labelling is confusing and frustrating for many consumers. We've examined the arguments against compulsory labelling and we think Kiwis should have at least the same information as our Australian counterparts.

Highlights of this report


What's in a label?


Labelling is often wrong, misleading or inconsistent Read more

Where's it from?


Many products aren't as they seem Read more

Kiwis want origin labelling


Many of us want it - why don't we have it? Read more

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