With an ageing population placing increased strain on New Zealand’s public services, the country must earn more to maintain current living standards in the years ahead, a new discussion paper has found. Released by the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research,...
Stamping out old-style ‘handshake’ supply agreements from New Zealand’s $25 billion grocery sector will help level the playing field and address a historical power imbalance and pressure tactics between the major retailers and the many thousands of businesses who...
HelloFresh has today released research in partnership with Kantar, revealing that a quarter (25.2%) of Kiwis surveyed waste food at least once a week, and over a third (38.6%) believe a new food labelling system is needed to minimise food waste in New Zealand....
The Associate Education Minister David Seymour is quoting a highly negative Treasury report on the Healthy School Lunches Programme to justify cuts, despite new evaluations that paint a much more positive picture. The Treasury report, released in June 2023, was based...
The best whisky distilling job in the world is up for grabs *This news was first published at More Good Drinks, our sister publication for drinks industry news Scapegrace Distilling Co has begun an international search to recruit for an exciting new role which it’s...
The people are excited. The people are very excited. Or at least that's what DB Breweries Senior Marketing Manager, Cormac van den Hoofdakker would have you believe. And what are you so excited about? You, my basic friend, are excited about the launch of White Claw in...
Two self-confessed “Boomers” from Christchurch have spent three and a half years perfecting an alternative coffee cup that is 100% paper and free of plastic and made in New Zealand. The Kiwi coffee-cup addiction has been making headlines lately. As Seven Sharp...
Contrary to the Associate Minister of Education’s claims, analysis of Healthy School Lunches Programme - Ka Ora, Ka Ako assessments has revealed it provides excellent value for the taxpayer dollar, as a groundswell of public opposition to Government cuts continues to...
The era of three meals a day for Kiwis may be nearing an end, according to new research by Mondelēz International (custodian of popular brands such as Cadbury, Oreo, TNCC, Pascall’s, Philadelphia and Ritz). New Zealand was included in the global food manufacturer’s...
In a world where everything moves at breakneck speed, Méthode Traditionnelle stands as a testament to patience and craftsmanship. Crafting luxurious wines demands time, and for Méthode Marlborough, time is a cherished ally in the pursuit of excellence. As a provenance...
Today the culinary world is celebrating the much anticipated unveiling of France’s Michelin restaurant stars. Chef Nick Honeyman, of Auckland’s Paris Butter fame, is among this year's recipients for restaurant Le Petit Léon. Situated in the heart of...
Economists’ reaction to the latest Statistics NZ inflation data shows that vegetables are a solution to the high cost of living, rather than a problem. ‘It seems that for the past two years, we’ve heard that vegetable prices are a problem when the reality is that half...
Chocstock will return to the capital this June after its sell-out debut in 2021. The only Aotearoa festival dedicated solely to chocolate, let alone craft chocolate, will bring together more than 25 New Zealand, Australian and Pacific makers to celebrate bean-to-bar...
The votes are in for the inaugural Estrella Damm Top 50 New Zealand Gastropub Awards, with the finalists including everything from well-known historic establishments serving up elevated classic pub fare, to glitzy new eateries with modern menus. Hosted by Hospitality...
Blue Duck Vodka, the iconic New Zealand vodka brand, is proud to announce its commitment to Whio Awareness Month, taking place throughout March 2024. In collaboration with the Eastern Whio Link conservation programme, Blue Duck Vodka aims to raise awareness about the...
Food poverty has contributed to New Zealand’s poor performance in an international educational achievement test for 15-year-olds, reigniting calls for broader access to free healthy school lunches. "The 2022 PISA (Program for International Student Achievement) data...
The Warehouse has today launched a trial of three frozen ready meals at its Manukau store, in response to customers asking for more affordable options to feed their families. The Market Kitchen branded frozen meals will feed families of four and are great value at...
As part of an effort to boost food tourism in the region, a collective of sixteen Taranaki food and drink producers have teamed up to create the Taste Taranaki Producer Map, a tourist map showcasing a range of breweries, coffee roasters, distilleries, wineries, and...
A plan to revitalise New Zealand’s honey sector and set it on a new, more sustainable and profitable path for the long term was launched today by the Minister of Agriculture, Hon Todd McClay. The strategy project was initiated by Apiculture New Zealand and drew on...
On Monday 11 March 2024, the world’s first 100% oat-based toddler drink was launched by New Zealand premium infant nutrition company, Haven. Joining Haven’s existing stable of New Zealand-made, whole milk toddler products, Haven’s Oat Toddler Drink has all the same...
Organisers of 'Burger Nation', the event put on to honour New Zealand best burger creators, are warning of rhe strain that increased demand will put of entrants to the competition and their suppliers. The public is urged to get in to try the burgers on offer before...