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The stats that suggest food inflation may have peaked

Prices up 4.1% for the year to September, but first monthly drop since February.

‘A difficult time’: Wattie’s trims key fruit and vegetable supply

Ministry is probing claims Chinese imports are undercutting local producers.

Apple grower Scales upgrades 2025 earnings guidance

Apple and logistics firm Scales has upgraded its earnings prospects.

Auckland shopper's butter shock: 'There was mould all over it'

A Foodstuffs spokesperson said they had identified some quality issues with a few batches.

Rockit apple grower enters voluntary administration

Chair Tony Hawken said low returns and high costs forced the administration.

Govt-backed Foodstuffs trial aims to cut single-use plastic waste

Customers can borrow deli containers by tapping their phone at the checkout.

Loan fallout: Govt among biggest losers in Cherri Global collapse

The company owes just under $43m to creditors - most of which is related-party lending.

Winston Peters questions $4b Fonterra sale to French dairy giant Lactalis

The NZ First leader says Fonterra risks giving away Anchor and Mainland too cheaply.

Denheath Desserts is in liquidation - who’s owed money and a possible buyer?

The Timaru dessert company is famous for its custard squares.

Scales upgrades earnings forecasts after Aussie acquisitions

Scales has upgraded its earnings forecast after taking out three Aussie joint ventures.

Restaurant Brands NZ to receive full takeover offer from largest shareholder

The company operates fast food chains KFC, Taco Bell, Carl’s Junior and Pizza Hut.

Basic right: Union critiques Foodstuffs store rules on water at work

Foodstuffs confirms store managers set their own policies on staff hydration.

Liquidator seeks buyer for failed Auckland food business, with 35 jobs on the line

Gourmet pies, cakes and savouries made by companies hit by a combination of events.

Small Business: How Swole Foods grew from gym floors to supermarket shelves

Taran Machra talks to Tom Raynel about his ready-made meal business Swole Foods.

Billionaire goes south: New Arrowtown restaurant, two vineyards

Marlborough and Bannockburn vineyards are part of the substantial southern operations.

Talley’s vs TVNZ: KC grills Mike Bush over his health and safety expertise

Lawyer blasts top cop's expertise, Bush says source confidentiality would've been upheld.