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Kiwi smart shopping start-up raises $8m to fuel US expansion

Appetise now helps 70,000 Kiwi households to plan meals and shop smarter.

Why home-reared supermarket salmon has become a luxury on Kiwi shelves

Cheaper smoked salmon at $11.05 per 100g is imported from Norway via Germany.

$3.2b windfall: Fonterra farmers back $2.00-a-share capital return

The $2.00 a share payout, totalling about $3.2b, is expected to be tax-free.

Plant-based pioneers Little Bird Kitchen up for sale after 16 years

The company has 20 listed shareholders, including Flight of the Conchords' Bret McKenzie.

Upper crust: Why that pie might cost more than you'd expect

Cafe and bakery owners say their costs have increased 'massively'.

NZ spoke, Griffin's listened: Branding backlash sees iconic Cookie Bear back in biscuit aisle

The much-loved bear was quietly dropped from packets in favour of visually neutral look.

'Chilli King' remembered: Tributes flow for 'Kiwi legend' and hot sauce pioneer

Clint Meyer founded Fire Dragon Chillies and won multiple awards for his sauces.

Warning for lovebirds this weekend: Auckland's hospitality scene tipped to be packed

Valentine's Day and SailGP are expected to generate strong bookings and spending.

Stock Takes: Infant formula recall gives investors jitters, Colonial's upgrade and BlackRock still bullish

Synlait Milk says none of its ingredients are linked to the overseas recall.

Auckland bakery pulls horse meat pies after council visit

NZ Food Safety is now investigating where the horse meat was sourced.

McApproved! Fast food giant wins 24/7 Wānaka restaurant consent without public input

The 450sq m restaurant on Sir Tim Wallis Drive will run 24/7 with drive-through.

Woolworths warned that it might be breaking the law

The warning follows a review of how major supermarkets delist products.

Milk price outlook: Fonterra forecast may lift if GDT gains hold

New Zealand December milksolids collections climbed 3.1%, near record highs.

Food prices dip again but power and grocery bills keep climbing

Electricity prices have jumped 27% and gas 56% since December 2021.

Coca-Cola releases first alcoholic drink in NZ

New Zealand will get Jack Daniel's and Coke RTDs before Australia.

Wellington set to lose another hospo business after owner closes third establishment in two years

The capital's hospitality scene has struggled over the past couple of years.