Canadian Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau has approved the adoption of gene edited seeds without any regulation, health or safety assessments, traceability or liability and only voluntary disclosure, according to press release by GE Free NZ (GEFNZ). The...
As the cost of living continues to soar, Food Secure North Canterbury and Satisfy Food Rescue are celebrating the generosity of CJ’s Plants in sharing their surplus pick-your-own feijoas with the community. 183 kgs of feijoas which would have otherwise gone to waste,...
New Zealand Apples and Pears is welcoming the Government's support to clean up orchards but is calling on the government to urgently talk to growers as they recover and rebuild following the devastation of Cyclone Gabrielle. "We simply want some clarity from the...
New Zealand Winegrowers welcomes today’s announcement that the UK FTA will enter into force on 31 May 2023. “The UK Free Trade agreement is very positive for the New Zealand wine industry. It will more closely align the winemaking standards across the two countries,...
A new collaboration between Clayton Hops and Plant & Food Research will see new varieties of hops being grown in Aotearoa New Zealand, offering brewers worldwide exciting novel flavours. Clayton Hops, New Zealand’s largest hop grower, have partnered with Plant...
Wellington On a Plate kicks off today with the festival’s official opening event Yardbird Hong Kong Izakaya Pop Up at Cinderella on Thursday 4 and Friday 5 May. The event features international chef Matt Abergel (Yardbird, Rōnin, HKG) cooking alongside Wellington...
The judging of the 5th NZ Spirits Awards has begun in Auckland today and the trends are clear. While gin is still the predominant entry there has been a significant increase in the number of dark, aged spirits from New Zealand distillers. “There’s been about a 20...
We at The Feed would never consider tapping the phoneline of a member of the royal family or anyone else for that matter. Nor would we plant a listening device in Charles and Camilla's sitting room. And yet somehow we've managed to obtain this transcript of the...
Health experts and community leaders are aligned with whānau and public opinion to expand Ka Ora Ka Ako - Healthy School Lunches in the latest release of Growing Up in New Zealand data. HCA Food Policy Expert Panel member and dietitian Mafi Funaki-Tahifote says the...
The US manufacturer of the 'Impossible Burger' has revealed that they have stopped using GMO soy as their main ingredient in products exported to New Zealand and Australia. The Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) responses from the importer and manufacturer have been...
Reader’s Digest has announced the results of the 24th Annual Most Trusted Brands survey. First place goes to Whittaker’s, who this year has won Most Trusted Confectionery, Most Trusted New Zealand Iconic Brands and Most Trusted Of All Brands Surveyed. Whittaker’s...
The year just got more challenging for producers, hospitality businesses and consumers of beer, wines and spirits with the announcement that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) is 6.7%. “The 6.7% rise in the CPI is used as a benchmark to increase the excise tax on beer,...
Marlborough’s Pinoli Premium Pine Nuts has been recognised for its tiny flavour-filled nuts and its risky journey to become the southern hemisphere’s only pine nut producer - being named Supreme Champion at the Outstanding NZ Food Producer Awards 2023. Investing in...
The Hawke’s Bay landscape could one day see almond trees popping up beside the apple trees and grapevines it’s more traditionally known for. Research conducted by Plant & Food Research and AgFirst has shown that almonds could be a viable crop for the Hawke’s Bay...
A new hospitality industry scholarship has been launched by Visa, supported by Wellington on a Plate. The scholarship is open to candidates across New Zealand, and is valued at NZD $30,000. The Visa NZ Hospitality Scholarship aims to attract and retain more young...
Annies – a well-known and well-loved local Marlborough brand – has been given a new chance at life by its original owner Graeme Giles. Kono NZ announced in December 2022 that it would be closing the business, which manufactures and sells dried fruit snacks, as part...
A new collective of iconic Kiwi chefs has come together under the KiwiHarvest banner to tell the organisation’s story and advocate for a more food secure Aotearoa. Joining existing ambassador, Peter Gordon, are four new recruits: Michael Meredith, Brent Martin, Kylee...
Growing conditions and soil quality in Bannockburn, a 350 hectare area of Central Otago, have been identified by a French winemaker as uniquely positioned to help address a global shortage of super-premium wine. Baroness Ariane de Rothschild, CEO of Edmond de...
As the dust settles on the hot, cross culture wars of 2023, we here at The Feed are relieved to sit down, take a deep breath, and survey the scorched landscape that smoulders for as far as the eye can see. We've got a buttery, spiced treat resting on our knee, and the...
The only NZ distillery to operate a bottle recycling scheme is calling on local and central government to provide better support to small businesses innovating to reduce waste and emissions. The Bond Store is an award-winning distillery in Kāpiti and says small...
This week 1,100 international experts descended on Auckland’s Aotea Centre for the 10th World Avocado Congress to discuss all things avocado. The Congress brought together growers, scientists, researchers, marketers, retailers, tech innovators, and investors from 32...