Food
93% of Kiwi adults eat red meat, new study finds
The study aimed to estimate the prevalence of vegetarians, vegans and other dietary patterns that exclude some animal-source foods in Kiwi adults.
Food prices continue downward monthly trend
Kiwis still paying more than this time last year, however.
Global Farmers Master Class in session
Rabobank to host farmers from around the world for NZ programme.
Vastly more cropland needed to feed the world: report
With deforestation not an option, this will take land conversion, better yields and smarter trade.
NZPork eyes opportunities in home market
Industry ‘committed to finding solutions that will enable it to thrive’.
We’re paying more, not shopping less, says survey
Food Waste Survey does, however, pick up more willingness to try ‘imperfect’ fruit and veg.
Vanilla scoops Supreme prize at NZ Food Awards
Company behind alcohol-free version of flavouring takes out three gongs in all.
Lamb Delight sizzles at sausage championships
Proud grandad from Silverdale pulls off tricky feat with ‘sensational’ single-meat offering.
Getting inventive about how we make food
Dr Victoria Hatton shares insights about evolving production strategies after a recent trip to Australia and the US.
Greens sweep the boards at VegElection
But this is a nation divided on cabbage and asparagus.
Design aims for friendly urban-rural borderlands
Researchers study ways to manage places where farms meet cities.
Changing the conversation on food from the ground up
New Farmers Weekly columnist Daniel Eb questions the foundations of New Zealand’s broken food system.
Kiwi food waste bill climbs to $3.2bn
You could feed 688,000 Kiwis for a year on what we throw away.
Kumara gelato finds cyclones’ sweet side
Damaged vegetables find new use in the hands of a culinary innovator.
Hazelnut Cremino can’t be licked in ice cream stakes
Former hang-gliding pilot flying high after scooping national prize.
Moving to a citizen-connected food system
Open Farms founder and 2021 Nuffield scholar Dan Eb chats with Bryan Gibson about his report on a values-led redesign of the food system.
Yes chef! Peter Gordon gives local a lift
NZ-grown produce and products find a new champion in Auckland.
Science leaders call for National Food Strategy
Six directors will pool National Science Challenges findings to add to pot.
Wonky fruit and veg supply catches on
Produce not pretty enough for supermarkets finds a home with N Island consumers.
Food inflation jumps 12.5%, highest in 36 years
Highest annual change since right after GST was introduced.
Food cost increases slowing down
Rate of increase in suppliers’ charges for goods to supermarkets is moderating.
NZ appoints inaugural grocery commissioner
Former chair of the Food and Grocery Council tasked with holding supermarket sector to account.
NZ Sugar faces charges over tainted sugar recall
The seven charges were filed by MPI against NZSC in April under the Food Act in accordance with the Criminal Procedures Act.
Food safety centre a $164m benefit to economy
Independent estimate made of centre’s worth to ag and export industries.
Insect research finds the grub in grubs
Don’t fancy biting into one? Grind it up as a food additive instead.
Food price inflation slows ever so slightly
Fruit and veg the second-largest contributor to annual increase.
Cost cooling Kiwis’ great love of meat
When it came to motivations for reducing meat consumption, “lack of affordability and health concerns are their key drivers”.
Food made from air, water and electricity launched
Substance that can be used to make things like bread and pasta.
Young chefs bring out the best in beef and lamb
Beef + Lamb Young Ambassador Chef for 2023 crowned.
Waste not want not in database project
Plan to match up those who have useful food production byproducts with those who can use them.
Animal protein shows its muscle
The favourite punchbag of the anti-farming lobby turns out to have some strong science in its corner, writes Neal Wallace.
NZ Food Awards for 2023 open for entries
Ten categories cover everything from primary producers to ingredient supply companies
Countdown average food prices rise 9.5% in a year
Aus parent company says operating conditions in NZ remain challenging.
Coffee and cheese blend for Chinese success
Fonterra’s food developers go where a new taste for coffee leads.
Reports champion animal protein in diet
Studies underline benefits of eating meat to human nutrition, the environment and society.
Rising food prices smash another 30-year record
The increase was slightly above the 12% recorded in February.
Old favourites appear again as top cheeses named
Big cheeses at the 2023 NZ Champions of Cheese Awards included emerging producers and perennial performers.
Golden girls to represent NZ lamb at Farm2Fork
Middlehurst sisters take gold again at Food Producer Awards.
Fruit and veg prices rocketed in February
Stats NZ reports food prices overall were 12% higher in February than a year earlier, with grocery food the largest contributor.
Hooked on agriculture and sustainable food production
Internationally respected global food executive Devry Boughner Vorwerk visits NZ to talk about the future of agribusiness.
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