New ZealandNZ Food Safety points finger at Christchurch school in mouldy lunches probeThe provider, the School Lunch Collective, was cleared of any wider safety issues.09 Dec 11:30 PM
New ZealandMouldy school lunches 'most likely' caused by human error, MPI findsFood Safety concluded the mouldy meals likely sat unrefrigerated at the school for days.03 Dec 05:11 AM
New ZealandDad 'disgusted' to see supermarket binning food after fridge faultWoolworths says strict food rules meant the goods could not be salvaged or donated.28 Nov 12:20 AM
Entertainment'No way': Ramsay rejects calls for smaller portions for weight-loss diners11 Nov 01:53 AM
LifestyleTasti recall widens: More snack products pulled over metal riskWhile there have been no injuries consumers are urged not to eat the popular products.23 Sep 11:16 PM
New ZealandSalmonella scare: Urgent recall of Middle Eastern condiment over possible taintingThe recalled tahina was sold in ethnic supermarkets in three NZ cities.12 Sep 01:04 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPeter McBride: What Fonterra’s $4.2b sale means for dairy’s futureLactalis has agreed to buy Fonterra’s Consumer brands in a $4.22b deal.11 Sep 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleHow to read a nutritional label – and the red flags experts look out forA professor at the University of Otago explains nutrition labels.10 Sep 02:00 AM
BusinessKraft Heinz announces split, creating two focused companies by 2026One will focus on sauces like Heinz Ketchup; the other on Oscar Mayer.03 Sep 02:01 AM
New ZealandReady-to-eat supermarket salads recalled over metal filings riskSome Speirs Foods and Woolworths brand salads may be contaminated with metal filings.30 Aug 04:20 AM
New ZealandCheck your freezer: Frozen veges recalled due to salmonella contaminationAll batches and dates are being recalled by Vimms Enterprises Limited.28 Aug 07:53 AM
New ZealandBatch of viral product recalled over undeclared allergenCustomers can return the product for a refund.22 Aug 07:43 AM
WorldContaminated tacos linked to fatal botulism outbreak at Italian festivalEight were hospitalised, and two died after eating tacos from a Mexican food stall.20 Aug 11:07 PM
New ZealandUrgent recall for multiple cheeses over listeria riskA number of products sold at supermarkets across the country are affected by the action. 19 Aug 05:42 AM
Lifestyle'Healthier version': YouTuber dupes punters by secretly serving McDonald's at food eventHe called them ‘Mark Donholds’ and claimed they were healthier alternatives.18 Aug 05:04 AM
PremiumPremiumTravelThe things you should never eat when you're on holidayTravel food fails: When culinary adventures turn into nightmares.18 Aug 02:00 AM
Lifestyle'On hold': Cadbury's NZ chocolate dispatch delayed by recallThe product hasn’t been sold in NZ, says Mondelez Australia.14 Aug 07:24 AM
New ZealandShellfish warning: Bloom spreads deadly biotoxin in BoPPeople are advised not to eat shellfish gathered between Mount Maunganui and Whakatāne.13 Aug 05:11 AM
New ZealandCustomer finds 1.1kg rock in bag of potatoes from Pak'nSaveThe rock weighed more than 1.1 kg on her kitchen scales.07 Aug 10:36 PM
Business‘The future of protein’ - Hastings startup draws investorsTurning dairy waste into a revenue stream.05 Aug 11:25 PM
LifestyleFrozen or fresh: Experts weigh in on berry nutritional valueBerries are quick-frozen at peak freshness to lock in nutrients.24 Jul 12:57 AM
World'More risks than benefits': Concerns over Indonesia's school lunch schemeThe free meal programme is aimed to combat stunting among children in Indonesia.03 Jul 05:00 PM
LifestyleWoolworths issues major recall of contaminated minceSome customers found 'foreign matter' in their meals before the recall was announced. 03 Jul 01:10 AM
LifestyleAffordable superfoods: How beans can boost your health and budgetBeans, peas and lentils are affordable superfoods high in protein and fibre.02 Jul 11:57 PM
New ZealandUnion warns against meat self-inspection plansPSA says plans to privatise meat inspection service could risk food quality and safety.01 Jul 03:22 AM
WorldNestle and Conagra join companies dropping synthetic food dyesNestle plans to eliminate 'FD&C colours' in the US by mid-2026.27 Jun 12:49 AM
LifestyleMicroplastics in glass bottles surpass levels found in plastic containersPainted metal caps on glass bottles contribute to microplastic presence.24 Jun 10:48 PM
