Import Prospects A Talking Point

Press, Volume CV, Issue 31000, 4 March 1966, Page 16

Import Prospects A Talking Point

IBg Our Grocery Reporter] Newspaper statements during th® last few days on prospects for the 1966-67 import control period have caused a lot o iscussion in the grocery trade.

One statement was that goods delicensed for the last period, such as dried fruit, would not be subject to licence in the next period. Obviously this is to stop importers over-buying between now and the end of June.

However, the Government has made it obvious that importers can expect cuts for the coming period. If these cuts are made in grocery lines it could have a very serious effect on all traders in this field. Buying on overseas markets for canned fish and canned fruit give consumers an opportunity to buy at reasonable prices.

Pineapple, in particular, is a cheap fruit for shoppers, while New Zealand has not the range nor the quality of canned fish at a reasonable price to supply demand.

It is hoped that token licences will not be affected because these bring to New Zealand markets lines not made here and gives the public a wider choice. Smallgeods.—The recent announcement by T. H. Green and Company, Ltd., that their smallgood and bacon section will be operated by Messrs Peach Pro-

Hurts Ltd.. Of Auckland, from . d h.’ ’beginning of this month « a surprise to many In trade Green * bacon and Imallsoods have been known JJI manv vears and their name has been nJ lh T lh< H r ??:i'n y ’.nd T Co e mp.n” Ud? has Imatar m.‘r°ke? te H W te not rfa , a h s t the Us =*v"eties and duality of product, will be available.

Instant Tea.— Not long ago It wm announced that Ceylon was producing instant tea and that ft would soon be the New Zealand market. It is interesting to see ,ha * • pack is now on sale in aucsfand retailing at about 4s 3d. The Jar contains ’“{'’ctent Instant tea for approximately 50 60 cups. If Instant tea J ™ as well as Instant coffee, some tea packers could be ready for a sudden shock.

Orange Juice.-Throughout New Zealand there is a snort age of Karo orange Juice par tlculary the small sire. AccordIng to the producers. «tocKi will not be available until early Mav. In the meantime, buyers of fruit juices will h ave ust one of the numerous alternatives available from local producers.

Neat Spreads.—The packers of Salisbury spreads have now added two new varieties to their range. These are Turkey spread and Strasbourg Meat, in 3i ox jars. The two new varieties should be a welcome innovation. and should retail at about 2s 6d a jar.