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Supie partially snapped up by another Kiwi business

'The purchase price we paid wasn’t significant.'

Insolvent restaurant racks up $1.2m in creditor claims

The Manawatū restaurant operated for less than two years before going into liquidation.

Kiwi cosmetics manufacturers leading industry growth

New research shows Kiwi cosmetics manufacturers are defying an industry downturn.

Lisa King on expanding AF to the US market

AF and Eat My Lunch founder Lisa King says her biggest success is leaving corporate.

Mabel’s owner on its mission to bring Burmese flavours to Wellington

Mabel's pays tribute to the owner of NZ's first Burmese restaurant, The Monsoon.

Pic’s Peanut Butter chief says new Government has a ‘tough road’ ahead

Aimee McCammon studied at Harvard Business School this year and hasn't lost momentum.

McMillionaires: The McDonald's franchisee power list

Seven entities own more than 20 of the 180 outlets. We name them.

From dairy worker to retail boss - Carolyn Young on her priorities as head of Retail NZ

The sector is facing tough economic conditions and crime.

New $10 block of cheese aces taste tests - will it kickstart a price drop?

A store-brand basic has been described as 'actually pretty yum' by a cheese connoisseur.

What happens with Supie customer refunds and the $900k of leftover stock?

Suppliers are waiting on between $800,000 to $900,000 worth of stock.

Deep Creek brewery collapse: What went wrong?

'A lot of pain out there' but some hope after disaster pushed Deep Creek over the edge.

Vegans down but food spend goes up

Food service app use has 'plateaued' after strong growth.

Why Supie didn’t have enough cash to pay staff: 'We busted our a**es for that place'

Supie completed its second capital raise before going into voluntary administration.

Bakery ordered to pay over $41,000 to worker who urinated in mixing bowls

CCTV footage captured the woman urinating in containers used to produce baked goods.

Household living costs accelerate, outstrip inflation

The spa pool and sofa economy is dead. Long live the post-pandemic economy?

Brain drink or fancy juice? Start-up strives to prove health claims

Ambitious beverage startup faces criticism and regulatory turbulence.