LifestyleWhittaker's curious new chocsKiwi chocolate company will unveil some interesting new flavours, including Kaitaia Fire hot sauce, Marlborough sea salt and Oolong tea grown in the Waikato.18 May 12:10 AM
LifestyleGluten-free boom is comingThe country is on the verge of a gluten-free boom, says Coeliac New Zealand.17 May 05:00 PM
BusinessMasterChef's ultimate kitchen gadgetA chef was filmed in 3D performing kitchen tasks. His actions were then translated into digital movement using algorithms.15 Apr 05:00 PM
LifestyleMost food misses markMore than half of the packaged food in our supermarkets is unhealthy.11 Apr 05:00 PM
LifestyleHot (not) cross buns?Supermarkets are stocking up on hot cross buns, but are also offering the non-crossed variety for Kiwis who love a spicy bun but are less keen on Christian tradition.19 Mar 05:30 PM
BusinessCross a banger with a burrito?A hunger for burritos and an eye for convenience led Ben Polkinghorne to develop the Bangerritos - burrito filling in a sausage casing.18 Mar 04:00 PM
LifestyleChocolate milk heads southThe South Island will soon see what all the fuss is about, with Lewis Road Creamery doing it's best to bring it's popular fresh chocolate milk to the people this winter.10 Mar 04:35 AM
New ZealandNZ frozen berries are safeNew Zealand retailers have assured customers their frozen berries are safe following a hepatitis scare with similar products in Australia.15 Feb 04:03 AM
AgribusinessApples down 6% but quality betterLocal apple production looks set to drop by 6 per cent this year because of a cool start to spring, but a warm summer has improved the crop's quality, says Pipfruit New Zealand.09 Feb 04:00 PM
BusinessRivals pitch size v price in battle for Kiwi sweet toothA big spike in the cost of raw materials has put pressure on chocolate makers - as Cadbury was quick to point out when it announced plans this week to reduce block sizes by 10 per cent.06 Feb 03:00 PM
BusinessChocolate wars: Whittaker's stands firmChocolate company Whittaker's say they won't be following Cadbury and reducing the size of their bars.03 Feb 02:18 AM
LifestyleBig Mac in a bottle (for $23k)Only 200 bottles of 'Big Mac in a bottle' are being produced02 Feb 07:49 PM
BusinessCadbury downsizes choc blockCadbury is cutting the size of its chocolate blocks, citing manufacturing costs and a preference not to increase the price.02 Feb 04:00 PM
LifestyleThe latest fast food nightmareFast food has been taken to a whole new level at KFC with the Double Down Dog - a hot dog wrapped in a cheese-stuffed chicken breast, smothered in cheese sauce.27 Jan 03:45 AM
OpinionSue Kedgley: Kiwis in the dark about irradiated fruit and vegetables"Irradiated food is anything but fresh," writes Sue Kedgley. So why is the govt bending over backwards to bring more of it in, and remove labels that identify it?26 Jan 04:00 PM
LifestyleRevealed: What's in those fries"Potatoes, thank goodness! That's a good start," former Mythbusters host Grant Imahara says as he goes on to reveal the 13 other ingredients contained in the US version of the McDonald's fry.23 Jan 03:38 AM
LifestyleGeckos and glass: the unexpected additivesConsumers have been stopped in their tracks after discovering nasty surprises such as sticking plasters, metal and pieces of glass in their food.02 Jan 08:49 PM
New ZealandWhat was 2014's biggest PR challenge?Food poisoning, rates issues, flooding and Dirty Politics have been listed as some of the biggest PR challenges of the past year.23 Dec 03:16 AM
New ZealandRaw milk death prompts warningAuthorities in New Zealand have issued a warning about unpasteurised milk after the death of an Australian child.11 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi workers have 17,000km commuteAuckland commuters stuck in motorway traffic might spare a thought for meatworkers who travel more than 17,000km to work in Iceland each year.20 Nov 04:00 PM
AgribusinessFood producers must adapt: reportNew Zealand primary producers need to be prepared to do things differently in a rapidly changing world if they are to retain their place in global food markets, says KPMG.12 Nov 04:00 PM
LifestyleSlime, cheese: What's in your burger?Our Food, Your Questions: McDonald's has given the <i>Herald</i> an exclusive look at the questions being asked by consumers here.10 Nov 01:15 AM
OpinionWendyl NissenWendyl wants to know: Quick spuds win snack war game, set and mashThis product is one of those foods you stare at on the supermarket shelf and wonder why it is there.24 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandPoisoning: 'Everyone wants a scapegoat'When outbreak was linked to a bad batch of lettuce, one Auckland farm was singled out. The owners say they’re fed up with taking the blame for a much wider problem.17 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMinister's cone of silence on lettuceThe newly appointed Food Safety Minister is refusing to comment on a painful food poisoning epidemic that has swept the country, as the stomach bug's source remains unknown.14 Oct 04:00 PM
LifestyleWendyl wants to know: Artificial additives make crackers tough to swallowKiwis are very keen on crackers. Everyone likes a quick snack of crackers and cheese, and it should be a healthy snack.10 Oct 04:00 PM
AgribusinessSlide dashes dairy hopesHopes of a more stable world dairy market were dashed yesterday when GlobalDairyTrade auction prices resumed their downward slide.02 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionWendyl NissenWendyl wants to know: Low-carb snacks full of quick-fix protein powerCured meats such as biltong and jerky are becoming increasingly popular because they give you a low-calorie meal of protein which is low in fat and carbohydrate free.26 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionWendyl wants to know: Aunty's coconut chunks delicious, healthy winnerEveryone wants to eat coconut at the moment. I haven't reviewed coconut water because it's basically coconut and water, so not much to say there.19 Sep 05:00 PM
