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Interview: Prof Grant Schofield on school lunches, virtue signalling, food fads and more

Interview: Prof Grant Schofield on school lunches, virtue signalling, food fads and more

by Vincent Heeringa | Apr 27, 2022 | Opinion

The government is set to ban sugary drinks from schools. Given that one in three New Zealand kids are overweight or obese, you’d think that might make a professor of public health happy. But Grant Schofield of AUT University is unimpressed. He think the ban will do...
How ‘added value’ is killing us one packet of chips at a time

How ‘added value’ is killing us one packet of chips at a time

by Vincent Heeringa | Apr 26, 2022 | Opinion

I doubt Michael Pollan was thinking of the New Zealand primary sector when he wrote his seminal work, In Defence of Food, but he might as well have. His now-famous phrase could be our national food strategy: “Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.” The...
The alcohol industry you never knew – and why you should

The alcohol industry you never knew – and why you should

by Vincent Heeringa | Apr 1, 2022 | Opinion

We’re soaking in it but do we realise just how important the alcohol sector is in New Zealand.? I’ll be honest – I didn’t. Last week the Alcohol Beverages Council published a report by NZIER taking a comprehensive look into the sector – as an employer, tax payer,...
Ultra-processed foods are trashing our health – and the planet

Ultra-processed foods are trashing our health – and the planet

by Vincent Heeringa | Mar 25, 2022 | Opinion

Our world is facing a huge challenge: we need to create enough high-quality, diverse and nutritious food to feed a growing population – and do so within the boundaries of our planet. This means significantly reducing the environmental impact of the global food system....
Farmers back themselves to reduce emissions. Will they though?

Farmers back themselves to reduce emissions. Will they though?

by Vincent Heeringa | Mar 25, 2022 | Opinion

Farmers and growers have had their say and it’s looking like they’re opting for a farm-level approach to managing greenhouse gas emissions. The commitment – some 19 years after a carbon tax was successfully lobbied away as a fart tax – will soon be put to the...
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