New ZealandPlastic perhaps not so fantasticPlastic has many uses - but have we made too much and what can we do about it?25 Feb 05:01 AM
New ZealandThe shopping trolley to replace checkoutsThe Smartcart eliminates the need for barcode scanning, checkouts and queuing.14 Feb 12:05 AM
BusinessFoodstuffs proposes closure of Rotorua centre, 51 jobs on the lineFoodstuffs' new HQ comes at cost of Rotorua centre.06 Feb 08:45 PM
BusinessBread shortage risk amid fear of strikeBakers' strike could cause bread shortage, says union.01 Feb 02:06 AM
New ZealandKiwi supermarkets to keep selling under-16s energy drinksWhen kids drink too much caffeine they can become anxious and their learning interrupted23 Jan 01:51 AM
RetailNorth Islanders or South: Who are the biggest turkeys?North Island and South Island shopping habits differ20 Dec 07:18 AM
BusinessMan denied zero-alcohol beer because it's a 'gateway drink'Man's wife calls rule 'nonsensical', but major supermarket chains follow it.19 Dec 12:12 AM
LifestyleFood fads: The new supermarket trendsSales of paleo and protein products have skyrocketed at supermarkets nationwide in 2017.11 Dec 07:38 PM
RetailEmployment Court ruling set to shake-up the workplaceStaff employed by the firm where they worked, not the hire company that paid their wages.30 Nov 03:16 AM
New ZealandShocking footage captured at poultry farmAnimal rights activist said Northland farm was amongst the worst she had ever seen.16 Nov 10:53 PM
InvestmentNew Auckland CBD supermarket planned to cater for workersThird Auckland CBD supermarket planned15 Nov 06:53 PM
New ZealandWoeful winter sees cold and flu remedy sales riseThe year's wet weather brought with it more need for cold and flu meds30 Oct 12:08 AM
New ZealandPak'nSave brawl: Police hunt fightersThe brawl at Pak'nSave in Mangere was filmed by several bystanders.25 Oct 04:35 AM
BusinessFrightening prices on pumpkins this HalloweenThis year's wet weather continues to hike the price of fresh produce24 Oct 02:47 AM
CompaniesAsparagus and strawberries by the bucket loadWe eat about 2000 tonnes of asparagus and nearly 5000 tonnes of strawberries each season.23 Oct 10:08 PM
BusinessThe biggest sellers over Labour WeekendLast Labour Weekend we munched through more than 51,000 sausages20 Oct 01:36 AM
BusinessChips are down! Wet sparks potato shortageA particularly wet winter has left Kiwi potato farmers millions of dollars out of pocket.14 Oct 04:53 AM
BusinessCoke confirms cans are shrinkingCoke says they've recommended the retail price of their smaller cans should be lower.21 Sep 11:48 PM
New ZealandNew World, Pak'nSave to phase out caged eggs by 2027Foodstuffs is the second major supermarket brand to commit to phasing out caged egg sales21 Sep 02:12 AM
New ZealandChocolate Santas already on supermarket shelvesChocolate Santa's spied on supermarket shelves already21 Sep 01:18 AM
New ZealandChicken shortage not workers' fault, union saysOn Sunday this supermarket ran out of chicken. Who was at fault?11 Sep 04:37 AM
BusinessSupermarket accused of racially profiling shopperDavid Chang wanted to take advantage of specials, instead he was asked to leave store.03 Aug 03:55 AM
RetailFood fight: Supermarket vs My Food BagOnly 26 per cent of us know what we're having for dinner tonight, a survey has found.05 Jul 09:30 PM
RetailSupermarket wars: Inside the new chainThe new supermarket opens today and has a barista, smoothies, sushi and meal kits.03 Jul 10:51 PM
InvestmentNew Auckland supermarket chain launchedNZ's biggest supermarket co-operative is launching a new small-store chain in Auckland.01 Jul 02:00 AM
BusinessNZ avo shortage a dog's breakfast: growerAvocado grower says there's plenty to go around despite shortage and huge prices23 Jun 01:52 PM
New Zealand$7 for a lettuce as vege prices shoot upThe wet weather is hitting shoppers in the pocket as fresh produce shortages continue.10 May 05:54 AM
New ZealandHow mood affects your shopping listSad people reach for a cigarette while happy people are more likely to indulge with a beer27 Apr 02:52 AM
New ZealandScoop: Bulk bins pricier than packagedPerhaps surprisingly, buying in bulk is not always the cheapest way to get your groceries.25 Apr 02:57 AM
LifestyleMarshmallow eggs Kiwi's top Easter treatThis year Kiwis will chomp through enough chocolate eggs to fill 23,000 chilly bins11 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe ugly truth about food wasteThis is the ugly truth: From every piece of bread crust to last night's leftovers, every time we throw out any food waste, it contributes 01 Mar 01:58 AM
OpinionHelen TwoseExecutive Success: From tech boss to grocerAs he prepared to launch out on a new career trajectory after 24 years with Spark, Chris Quin made three lists.16 Feb 05:12 PM
RetailFoodstuffs among most powerful retailersNew Zealand supermarket company Foodstuffs North Island Limited has made it onto a list of the world's most powerful retailers.23 Jan 10:03 PM
BusinessWould you like flies with that?Pak'N Save has apologised after a customer found a fly and its eggs in a packet of mince in a Whakatane store.11 Jan 10:36 PM
