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Peter McBride: What Fonterra’s $4.2b sale means for dairy’s future

Lactalis has agreed to buy Fonterra’s Consumer brands in a $4.22b deal.

How to read a nutritional label – and the red flags experts look out for

A professor at the University of Otago explains nutrition labels.

'A bit of oomph': Chef aims to make spicy Kiwi brand a pantry 'staple'

Her products are sold in more than 300 NZ outlets, and she's on her third cookbook.

'Blindsided': Former restaurant staff say they are owed $16,000

The restaurant's owner is in liquidation but it remains open as a new owner takes over.

Money Talks: 'I didn't lose a night's sleep – Pic Picot on tipping his retirement fund into his peanut butter dream

The Pic's Peanut Butter founder talks about going from a hippie to a business success.

Watch: Mexican chef floored by legal threat from rival taco joint part-owned by UFC star

A popular taqueria has alleged the chef was mimicking its brand with his birria tacos.

Kraft Heinz announces split, creating two focused companies by 2026

One will focus on sauces like Heinz Ketchup; the other on Oscar Mayer.

Popular cafe's $1.5m tax bill but it could be set to have a new chapter

Cafe Cuba closed its doors in August, owing creditors more than $1.6m.

US prepares to allow whole milk in schools under new health strategy

New research shows full-fat dairy may offer health benefits.

'Evolving challenges': Zespri announces significant job cuts

Staff consultation begins next week, continuing into early October.

KFC margins under pressure as it faces competition from Popeyes

Same-store sales in New Zealand fell 3.1% compared with last year.

Wealthy Auckland suburb getting new McDonald's with 24/7 drive-through

'We have identified a site for a freestanding restaurant.' - McDonald's Simon Kenny

How Fonterra's Mainland sale will affect its credit rating

The sale is contingent on shareholder approval and regulatory nods.

Auckland restaurant loses almost three-quarters of Uber Eats orders in fees

Lixiri's Kitchen earned only $85.36 from a week of Uber Eats orders worth nearly $300.

'Don't dwell on the what ifs': Auckland cop shot in the face during Queen St killings

Two years on, Shaun Winstanley shares his recovery story – and new coffee business.

What will happen to milk, cheese, butter prices as Fonterra sells consumer arm?

Fonterra is selling consumer brands to French food group Lactalis for $3.845 billion.