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Anyone for 3D meat? Japan's Expo showcases food of the future
The Expo showcases futuristic foods, including green and red rice.

Editorial: Too much talk about supermarkets, not enough action taken to improve competition
OPINION: The Commerce Commission completed its market study on the grocery sector in 2022.

Watchdog assessing complaints after Woolies' false Milkrun ad pricing
Commerce Commission receives multiple inquiries over Facebook ads for delivery service.

Supermarket crackdown: Grocery code shake-up gets mixed reaction from industry players
One says it'll bring transparency while another questions if it has the right balance.

Mini dessert trend being driven by new weight-loss drugs
OPINION: Restaurants introduce 'small & sweet' sections for calorie-conscious diners.

How a jar of Auckland hummus became a comedian's tour highlight
'We kind of had a joke – should we take him some hummus?'

Kiwi oat milk company lands major Australian supermarket deal
Founder says the expansion across the Tasman is a significant milestone.

Top chef urges shift to cheaper filter coffee as prices rise
Filter coffee demand rises; orders doubled in six months, major supplier says.

Snug as a bug in a lunch: Dead larva found in 'new low' for school meals
Photos show the bug, roughly twice the size of a fingernail, sitting on a potato.

Fonterra divestment 'not about waving the white flag': CEO
Fonterra seeks strong support from farmers for divesting its consumer brands.

Inside the mushroom mystery: Key evidence in triple-murder trial
An officer searched Melbourne grocers for two days after a mushroom poisoning.

My Food Bag shares up 8% as sales momentum shifts
Chief executive Mark Winter says demand is picking up.

McDonald's nugget claims scrutinised after viral marketing reveal
A viral TikTok highlights McDonald's '100% chicken' marketing tactics.

Benno Blaschke: Breaking up supermarkets won't solve competition issues
OPINION: Regulatory barriers to entry should be considered as an alternative.

Opinion: Will Auckland's food snobs ever be satisfied?
How restaurants are feeding a city's obsession with eating the next big thing.

'It's a saving of $838': Costco's butter frenzy sparks 750km trips
Costco sells butter for $9.99 per kg, much cheaper than other supermarkets.

'Lower prices': Govt's next steps on supermarket shake-up
The Government has met with major and smaller supermarket operators.

'Worst it's been': How cafes are adjusting to soaring butter prices
'Butter-wise, we haven't passed the buck on to the consumer yet.'

'Wave of opportunity' – 120 new jobs, some require no experience
The business plans to seek staff in three waves, with many different roles to be filled.

DB Breweries profit falls as alcohol demand drops, costs rise
But the company remains focused on reducing its carbon footprint.

Sticker shock: Which grocery products rose most in price over the past year?
And what's driving supply costs to these products?