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Burning Auckland supermarket one of NZ’s most profitable
The store is one of the most profitable and popular in Foodstuffs' North Island co-op.

South Island's largest supermarket to open early and under $50m
The store, at 8100sq m, is the largest retail outlet in the South Island.

Rice prices Japan's hot political issue, on and off the farm
Farmers like Satoshi Yamazaki face thin profits despite high retail prices.

Editorial: Should consumer watchdogs act on shrinkflation?
OPINION: Downsizing by stealth is legal but should it be?

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.

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.

Celebrated Auckland restaurant on K Road to close
The restaurant was praised as Auckland’s best new opening in 2019 by Jesse Mulligan.

Ikea, Resido build-to-rent, Drury a focus for Kiwi Property: full-year result
The long-awaited arrival of the global leader has retailers and shoppers excited.

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.