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
PremiumOpinionPeter 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
PremiumLifestyleHow 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
Lifestyle'Healthier version': YouTuber dupes punters by secretly serving McDonald's at food event18 Aug 05:04 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
New ZealandAll stock inside fire-devastated supermarket to be dumpedHeat and smoke damage, and potential chemical exposure to items inside the store.19 Jun 04:16 AM
WorldHemp bevs: US states crack down on cannabis drink crazeStates are banning intoxicating cannabis drinks due to rising popularity.18 Jun 06:00 PM
World'Long overdue': Kraft Heinz to remove dyes by 2027 amid health concernsNearly 90% of Kraft Heinz products are already dye-free.18 Jun 01:00 AM
WorldAnyone for 3D meat? Japan's Expo showcases food of the futureThe Expo showcases futuristic foods, including green and red rice.10 Jun 01:32 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle'Really nasty substance': Why no type of alcohol is safeNew York Times: Are any types of alcohol less risky than others?29 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandSnug as a bug in a lunch: Dead larva found in 'new low' for school mealsPhotos show the bug, roughly twice the size of a fingernail, sitting on a potato.26 May 07:59 AM
WorldInside the mushroom mystery: Key evidence in triple-murder trialAn officer searched Melbourne grocers for two days after a mushroom poisoning.22 May 06:10 AM
WorldBrazil bird flu outbreak halts $4b poultry exports to key marketsShipments have been suspended to top destinations like China and South Korea.21 May 07:32 PM
New ZealandWarning of poisonous shellfish in Western Firth of ThamesRoutine tests on shellfish from Waimangu Point have shown unsafe levels of toxins.02 May 11:23 PM
New Zealand'Don't drink them': Popular Kiwi tonic recalled after injuryNZ Food Safety agency supports company's action over chipped glass.02 May 09:04 AM
Lifestyle'Healthier way': The real benefits of air fryers vs ovensAir fryers cook food faster due to their smaller size and powerful fan.30 Apr 03:25 AM
New ZealandFrozen anchovies in recall over biotoxin threatThe affected products were sold in a few supermarkets and specialty stores.25 Apr 07:30 AM
