required report public distribution date 11 14 2006 gain number nz6021 new zealand retail food sector annual approved by laura scandurra us embassy prepared vinita sharma highlights supermarkets grocery stores are the largest sub of market accounting for over 20 total sales and 16 employment two supermarket chains foodstuffs nz limited progressive enterprises dominate with shares 57 43 respectively approximately half agricultural exports to consumer oriented products some most important processed product on a value basis pet spirits dried fruit red meat miscellaneous ready shelled nuts raisins salty snacks average united states accounts 10 percent s imported beverage includes psd changes no trade matrix wellington nz1 section i summary an part economy has exhibited strong growth since 1999 rate between four eight
