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...
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Hiakai to close
Monique Fiso’s Wellington fine dining restaurant, Hiakai will be closing its doors in March, but the owners say the business is “evolving, not coming to an end”. Founded by the internationally renowned chef Fiso in 2016, Hiakai began as a series of pop ups, exploring...
Marseglia’s masterclass in sustainability leads to global finals
Heard of Andrea Marseglia? Of course you have. He’s one of the leading voices for sustainability in New Zealand and globally. He is the master and the masterclass, when you lean into his content and messages. He has been since he first started encouraging and sharing...
“Whistleblowing” could help focus Grocery Commissioner’s work
A new anonymous “whistleblower” tool launched by the Grocery Commissioner is designed to lift the lid on practices and conduct that may be hampering competition in the $25 billion sector. Grocery Commissioner, Pierre van Heerden, says the tool, which uses the WhistleB...
Scapegrace wins at World Whiskey Awards
New Zealand’s Scapegrace Distilling Co. is celebrating another international win at the World Whiskey Awards held overnight in London. The brand’s Ephemeral whiskey has won gold in the New Zealand Single Cask Category. Scapegrace Co-Founder Mark Neal says it’s a...
NZ backtracks on South Pacific Ocean protection, lobbies for more bottom trawling
The New Zealand government appears to be turning its back on South Pacific ocean conservation measures and UN resolutions it has signed, falling out of step with the rest of the world on its commitments to protect deep sea life, instead siding with the destructive...
Pop the bottle: turning green into gold for Kiwi winemakers
Turning wine grapes destined to rot on the ground into value-added products is the focus of a new research project led by Dr Amanda Dupas de Matos, Consumer Sensory Researcher in the Food Experience and Sensory Tasting laboratory at Massey University, aimed at helping...
Break-through science backs that mānuka plant species is distinct to Aotearoa New Zealand
A recent study comparing the DNA of Mānuka from Aotearoa New Zealand and Leptospermum scoparium, also known as jelly bush or tea tree, from Australia showed significant genetic differences between the two, enough for the researchers to recommend that the two plants...
A nod to France as award-winning distillers unveil new aperitif.
It was the drink of the European summer and now it’s winning the hearts of New Zealanders too. Hastings Distillers’ new aperitif, Constance, is a nod to its French counterpart, Lillet – but made entirely locally, from Hawke’s Bay wine and organically grown botanicals....
Urban agriculture isn’t as climate-friendly as it seems – but these best practices can transform gardens and city farms
Recycling construction materials and water can make urban agriculture more sustainable. Lauren Moore/USDA Jason Hawes, University of Michigan; Benjamin Goldstein, University of Michigan, and Joshua Newell, University of Michigan Urban agriculture is expected to be an...
Supie’s virtual remains carved up and sold to online butcher
Online butcher ‘The Meat Box’ has acquired trademarks and website domains associated with www.supie.co.nz. The online grocery retailer went into administration late last year and is in the process of being carved up into saleable parts. www.themeatbox.co.nz is an...
NZ natural beverage hits the global market
A Wānaka mother-and-son duo is toasting the launch of their new beverage – Sidekick Soda – which is now stocked in retailers around New Zealand, Australia and the USA. The all-natural range of fruity soft drinks include approximately half the daily recommended dose of...
Restaurant owners who exploited migrant workers must pay over $420,000
The former owners of two North Island restaurants who exploited migrant workers and breached numerous minimum employment standards have been ordered to pay more than $330,000 in penalties, compensation and arrears. The exploitation of the seven migrant workers, who...
Pete’s Natural Sodas Heart Kids fundraiser hits $10,000 mark
Pete’s Natural Sodas Heart Kids fundraising initiative had hit the magic $10,000 mark and the Motueka solar-powered soda company says there’s still more to come. CEO Dr Ruth Gorinski and Heart Kids NZ ambassadors at their celebration evening. “We’re not done yet,”...
Rockers rejoice – Kiwi brewery creates world first vending machine that lets users pay for their beer by slaying guitar
Wellington born brewery, Panhead Custom Ales, is treating beer and music lovers across the country to a world-first innovation. The popular beer brand has developed a vending machine that operates via electric guitar and is strictly controlled by the musical abilities...
Satisfy Food Rescue and Kairos Food Rescue: Combating hunger across Canterbury through impactful collaboration.
Satisfy Food Rescue and Kairos Food Rescue proudly celebrate three years of successful collaboration in their shared mission to alleviate hunger and reduce waste within the Christchurch and North Canterbury communities. Since their connection in 2020, which all began...
A start-up with the answer to NZ’s food waste crisis receives significant boost to their cause
$50,000 brand development package awarded to Rescued’s sustainable solution to surplus food Rescued, a social enterprise with a sustainable and delicious solution for food waste, has been named as the winner of the Brand For Good Competition. The start-up impressed...
COP28: 7 food and agriculture innovations needed to protect the climate and feed a rapidly growing world
COP28: 7 food and agriculture innovations needed to protect the climate and feed a rapidly growing world Managing methane from belching cattle is a top innovation priority. Lance Cheung/USDA Paul Winters, University of Notre Dame For the first time ever, food and...
The Sauce podcast promises a spicy and sweet slice of food and drink
Looking for a fresh new listen for your podcast feed? The Feed is proud to present New Zealand's newest and sauciest food and drink podcast The Sauce . Co-founders of The Feed, Vicki Ravlich-Horan and Tash McGill have got their fingers in plenty of pies - Vicki is the...
Seaweed agribusiness innovative thinking “only hope” for environmental sustainability and food production challenges
An historic agreement was signed today between a pioneering innovator in seaweed, and Crown Research Institute AgResearch. AgResearch signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Paeroa-based AgriSea with the promise of benefit for the primary sector and...
A Very Tasty Market to launch in Auckland
More than 70 pop-up bars, eateries, gift stalls and entertainers are taking over The Cloud on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd December for the inaugural event: A Very Tasty Christmas Market. This event borrows from the organisers experience running other large scale...