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Retail sales down, signs of 'stark' year for Kiwi households

Some sectors sacrificed as surging cost of living forces tough choices.

Daldang introduces Kiwis to the Korean-fusion dessert ‘fatcaron’

Sun Hoon Kim brought fatcarons to NZ after the explosion of K-Pop in 2017.

My Food Bag aims to claw back profits after cost-cutting drive

The meal kit company says they are set to make a comeback in the next full-year.

My Food Bag profits dive 60%, staff cut, plans to delist from ASX

The Kiwi meal kit company says it's working to cut overheads and up profits.

Food price inflation will continue to bite Kiwi households

Stats NZ said today that food prices are the highest since 1987.

Annual food prices rise 12.5 per cent, largest increase since 1987

Fruit and vegetables and grocery prices leading the way.

Bad news for beer-drinkers: CO2 costs ‘through the roof’ for local craft brewery

Garage Project warns it may need to pass higher costs onto customers.

Why drinks giant Coca-Cola is buying up Mt Wellington homes to demolish

US giant clears way for expansion of its Auckland headquarters.

Manufacturers' 'eye-opening' stock levels

Audits reveal how much extra stock small businesses are holding on to.

Bottle store battle: Law changes may stifle community objections

There are concerns the law changes could have the opposite effect to that intended.

Another 14 students unwell after raw chicken meals served at school

The lunch provider allegedly provided students with raw chicken meals - more than once.

More hummus products recalled due to possible salmonella contamination

A variety of brands and products are being pulled from the shelves

I'm a cancer survivor. This is why what you eat and drink matters

Telegraph: Need more evidence that your lifestyle choices matter? Read on.

US makers of M&Ms fined after workers fall into chocolate vat

Emergency responders freed the pair by cutting a hole in the bottom of the tank.

‘Devastated’: 50,000 chickens dead in fire at Waikato farm

A blaze at Zeagold chicken farm in Waikato took the lives of 75,000 egg-laying hens today.

Common ingredient found to cause cancer

New research discovers common ingredient can increase the likelihood of cancer.