Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Food


No more handshake deals with grocery chains

No more handshake deals with grocery chains

Gerhard UysApr 19, 2024
Commerce Commission moves to regularise negotiations between growers and retailers as it flags power imbalance.

Food award winners all sweet and sour

Richard RennieApr 19, 2024
From gelato to fermented foods, a wide range was on the podium at the Outstanding NZ Food Producer Awards.

Olive oil scarce? Reach for the avo

Farmers WeeklyApr 15, 2024
There’s a handy local replacement as shortfall bites more traditional product.

Make it Food Waste Action Week every week

Guest writerMar 20, 2024
Did you know that you’re wasting about $1500 work of food every year?


2024 food trends: nutty grain, cheese cocktails and the humble pavlova

2024 food trends: nutty grain, cheese cocktails and the humble pavlova

Richard RennieJan 12, 2024
Food trend experts predict a range of products about to have an international culinary moment.
Restaurant features the best of local produce

Restaurant features the best of local produce

Alan EmersonDec 18, 2023
A converted church in the middle of nowhere is proving a draw in its new life as a restaurant featuring the best of local produce.
93% of Kiwi adults eat red meat, new study finds

93% of Kiwi adults eat red meat, new study finds

Farmers WeeklyDec 7, 2023
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

Food prices continue downward monthly trend

Farmers WeeklyNov 14, 2023
Kiwis still paying more than this time last year, however.
Global Farmers Master Class in session

Global Farmers Master Class in session

Farmers WeeklyNov 10, 2023
Rabobank to host farmers from around the world for NZ programme.
Vastly more cropland needed to feed the world: report

Vastly more cropland needed to feed the world: report

Farmers WeeklyNov 8, 2023
With deforestation not an option, this will take land conversion, better yields and smarter trade.
NZPork eyes opportunities in home market

NZPork eyes opportunities in home market

Annette ScottNov 2, 2023
Industry ‘committed to finding solutions that will enable it to thrive’.
supermarket

We’re paying more, not shopping less, says survey

Farmers WeeklyOct 31, 2023
Food Waste Survey does, however, pick up more willingness to try ‘imperfect’ fruit and veg.
Vanilla scoops Supreme prize at NZ Food Awards

Vanilla scoops Supreme prize at NZ Food Awards

Farmers WeeklyOct 20, 2023
Company behind alcohol-free version of flavouring takes out three gongs in all.
Lamb Delight sizzles at sausage championships

Lamb Delight sizzles at sausage championships

Farmers WeeklyOct 19, 2023
Proud grandad from Silverdale pulls off tricky feat with ‘sensational’ single-meat offering.
Getting inventive about how we make food

Getting inventive about how we make food

Guest writerOct 18, 2023
Dr Victoria Hatton shares insights about evolving production strategies after a recent trip to Australia and the US.
Greens sweep the boards at VegElection

Greens sweep the boards at VegElection

Farmers WeeklyOct 12, 2023
But this is a nation divided on cabbage and asparagus.
Design aims for friendly urban-rural borderlands  

Design aims for friendly urban-rural borderlands  

Richard RennieOct 10, 2023
Researchers study ways to manage places where farms meet cities.
Changing the conversation on food from the ground up 

Changing the conversation on food from the ground up 

Charlie WilliamsonSep 28, 2023
New Farmers Weekly columnist Daniel Eb questions the foundations of New Zealand’s broken food system.
Kiwi food waste bill climbs to $3.2bn

Kiwi food waste bill climbs to $3.2bn

Farmers WeeklySep 27, 2023
You could feed 688,000 Kiwis for a year on what we throw away.
Kumara gelato finds cyclones’ sweet side

Kumara gelato finds cyclones’ sweet side

Annette ScottSep 5, 2023
Damaged vegetables find new use in the hands of a culinary innovator.
Hazelnut Cremino can’t be licked in ice cream stakes

Hazelnut Cremino can’t be licked in ice cream stakes

Farmers WeeklySep 1, 2023
Former hang-gliding pilot flying high after scooping national prize.
Moving to a citizen-connected food system

Moving to a citizen-connected food system

Bryan GibsonAug 17, 2023
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

Yes chef! Peter Gordon gives local a lift

Neal WallaceAug 14, 2023
NZ-grown produce and products find a new champion in Auckland.
Science leaders call for National Food Strategy

Science leaders call for National Food Strategy

Farmers WeeklyJul 17, 2023
Six directors will pool National Science Challenges findings to add to pot.
Wonky fruit and veg supply catches on

Wonky fruit and veg supply catches on

Craig PageJul 13, 2023
Produce not pretty enough for supermarkets finds a home with N Island consumers.
tomatoes

Food inflation jumps 12.5%, highest in 36 years

BusinessDeskJul 13, 2023
Highest annual change since right after GST was introduced.
Food cost increases slowing down 

Food cost increases slowing down 

Hugh StringlemanJul 11, 2023
Rate of increase in suppliers’ charges for goods to supermarkets is moderating.
NZ appoints inaugural grocery commissioner

NZ appoints inaugural grocery commissioner

BusinessDeskJul 11, 2023
Former chair of the Food and Grocery Council tasked with holding supermarket sector to account.
NZ Sugar faces charges over tainted sugar recall

NZ Sugar faces charges over tainted sugar recall

BusinessDeskJul 7, 2023
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

Food safety centre a $164m benefit to economy

Farmers WeeklyJul 4, 2023
Independent estimate made of centre’s worth to ag and export industries.
Insect research finds the grub in grubs

Insect research finds the grub in grubs

Farmers WeeklyJun 30, 2023
Don’t fancy biting into one? Grind it up as a food additive instead.
avos

Food price inflation slows ever so slightly

BusinessDeskJun 14, 2023
Fruit and veg the second-largest contributor to annual increase.
Cost cooling Kiwis’ great love of meat

Cost cooling Kiwis’ great love of meat

Farmers WeeklyJun 7, 2023
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

Food made from air, water and electricity launched

BusinessDeskMay 30, 2023
Substance that can be used to make things like bread and pasta.
Young chefs bring out the best in beef and lamb

Young chefs bring out the best in beef and lamb

Farmers WeeklyMay 24, 2023
Beef + Lamb Young Ambassador Chef for 2023 crowned.
Waste not want not in database project

Waste not want not in database project

Richard RennieMay 18, 2023
Plan to match up those who have useful food production byproducts with those who can use them.
Animal protein shows its muscle

Animal protein shows its muscle

Neal WallaceMay 15, 2023
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

NZ Food Awards for 2023 open for entries

Farmers WeeklyMay 3, 2023
Ten categories cover everything from primary producers to ingredient supply companies
Fruits and vegetables at market

Countdown average food prices rise 9.5% in a year

BusinessDeskMay 2, 2023
Aus parent company says operating conditions in NZ remain challenging.
Coffee and cheese blend for Chinese success

Coffee and cheese blend for Chinese success

Richard RennieMay 1, 2023
Fonterra’s food developers go where a new taste for coffee leads.
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