Food and Drink

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Hawkes Bay study shows student diet "shocking" - experts

The study, conducted at 40 schools, found that 90 per cent of children did not have the recommended amount of fruit and veg.

Food And Drink •8:39am

Russia ‘bombing Ukraine grain stores’ as it weaponises food

EU boss Ursula Von der Leyen said about 20 million tons of wheat remained stuck in Ukraine while Black Sea ports are closed during the conflict.

UK And Europe •Tue, May 24

Can you beat NZ's supermarket duopoly by shopping around?

Seven Sharp spent $100 at a supermarket and compared this to smaller retailer options to find out where you can get the best bang for your buck.

Cost Of Living •Tue, May 24

Coca-Cola to replace products in sugar-free range

News of the change was quietly announced through in-store signage in supermarkets.

Food And Drink •Tue, May 24

Which brand of 2 minute noodles is the healthiest?

Fair Go also ran some all important taste tests.

Food And Drink •Mon, May 23

Farmers warn meat and dairy prices set to soar further

One farmer said there's "real concern" a shock may be on the way and there will be a "big reset" in what people are willing to pay for lamb.

Farming •Mon, May 23

Raw meat complaint sees McDonald's recall chicken McBites

A customer in Timaru discovered their McBites were raw, leading to a nationwide recall earlier this month. The issue has since been resolved.

Food And Drink •Fri, May 20

Jacinda Ardern says Covid's taken her sense of taste

In a pre-Budget chat with Grant Robertson, an isolating Prime Minister revealed how Covid had affected her.

Covid 19 •Wed, May 18

Cheese, coffee are work from home distractions, British PM says

It comes as the world leader called on Britons to return to the office.

UK And Europe •Sat, May 14

Shane Jones wants Fonterra-style regulation for supermarkets

The former MP feels the "supermarket barons will continue to spirit away profits year by year" otherwise.

Cost Of Living •Thu, May 12

Price of burgers, coffee increase as food prices rise again

Statistics NZ's latest figures show the annual inflation of food prices remains high after reaching a 10-year record in April.

Food And Drink •Thu, May 12

Supermarket price wars: Foodstuffs reduces prices on 110 items

It comes after competitor Countdown last week announced a price freeze on over 500 items.

Cost Of Living •Wed, May 11

Parents hunting for baby formula as shortage spans US

Paediatricians are warning against watering down formula to stretch supplies or using online DIY recipes.

Food And Drink •Tue, May 10

Consumer NZ launches petition to combat high grocery prices

They say profit levels are unacceptable at a time when many factors are causing price rises.

Food And Drink •Tue, May 10

Government 'keen to act' to ease strain on consumers - David Clark

"This is a real issue for New Zealanders and people are paying a lot," the Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister said.

Food And Drink •Tue, May 10

NZ crops at risk if carbon emissions aren't reduced - research

Modelling by Plant and Food Research shows if emissions aren't tackled, apples wouldn't grow in parts of the North Island.

Food And Drink •Sun, May 8

More Kiwis selling spirits as trend takes off

There are a record number of entries in this year's New Zealand Spirits Awards.

Food And Drink •Fri, May 6

Countdown price freeze 'admission' of role in food crisis - Consumer NZ

Consumer NZ chief executive Jon Duffy said the freeze suggested Countdown's profits were too high.

Food And Drink •Fri, May 6

UN: Record number of people without enough to eat in 2021

Almost 193 million people in 53 countries suffered acute food insecurity in 2021 due to what the UN said was a "toxic triple combination" of events.

Food And Drink •Thu, May 5

Way alcohol is labelled could be in for a change

A study found most consumers mistakenly think wine and spirits are always a healthier choice.

Food And Drink •Wed, May 4

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Latest Stories

Hawkes Bay study shows student diet "shocking" - experts

Russia ‘bombing Ukraine grain stores’ as it weaponises food

Can you beat NZ's supermarket duopoly by shopping around?

Coca-Cola to replace products in sugar-free range

Which brand of 2 minute noodles is the healthiest?

Farmers warn meat and dairy prices set to soar further

Raw meat complaint sees McDonald's recall chicken McBites

Jacinda Ardern says Covid's taken her sense of taste

Cheese, coffee are work from home distractions, British PM says

Shane Jones wants Fonterra-style regulation for supermarkets

Price of burgers, coffee increase as food prices rise again

Supermarket price wars: Foodstuffs reduces prices on 110 items

Parents hunting for baby formula as shortage spans US

Consumer NZ launches petition to combat high grocery prices

Government 'keen to act' to ease strain on consumers - David Clark

NZ crops at risk if carbon emissions aren't reduced - research

More Kiwis selling spirits as trend takes off

Countdown price freeze 'admission' of role in food crisis - Consumer NZ

UN: Record number of people without enough to eat in 2021

Way alcohol is labelled could be in for a change

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