Latest from Food, Beverage and Tobacco Manufacturing

Chewing gum releases microplastics into mouth: Researchers

The building blocks of chewing gum were similar to what is found 'in car tyres'.

Kiwi food tech firm expands reach with major Australian aged care deal

The Pure Food Co will supply up to 50,000 meals monthly to Regis Aged Care.

‘Not economic to pursue’: Major debts abandoned in East Imperial liquidation

Liquidators abandoned recovery from two overseas debtors in Europe and the Caribbean.

Government-backed export initiative signed to grow Kiwi food exports

Agriculture is NZ’s largest export industry, accounting for almost half of all goods.

Low-carb wars: How the big breweries are tapping into the diet market

New Zealand's biggest breweries are chasing the next big beer market: Low-carb.

'Sacred': Talley's fights to uncover secret sources used in TVNZ news investigation

TVNZ lawyers says the protection of confidential sources is sacred and vital.

Many schools have lost confidence in school lunches programme – leading principal

School lunches too hot to handle: the latest complaint in a nightmare week.

Why a small typo on Kiwiburger packaging went unnoticed for two years

McDonald's will correct the error for future Kiwiburger promotions.

The hidden dangers in your hummus

It might not look like it’s gone off but there may be all sorts of nasties.

McMillionaires: The McDonald's franchisee power list

Seven entities own more than 20 of the 180 outlets. We name them.

Generation after generation – 90 years of Wattie's in Hawke's Bay celebrated

'Who else loves their job like this after 22 years?'

Fonterra to invest another $150m in Taranaki coolstore

It follows on from a $75m investment in a new protein plant at Studholme.

Scientists just figured out how many chemicals enter our bodies from food packaging

A new study details chemicals finding their way into human bodies from contact with food.

Editorial: NZ needs a third major supermarket player

OPINION: Tinkering around the edges has not been enough to make a difference.

Are baked beans healthy?

The versatile store cupboard staple delivers a nutritional punch.

'Don't consume it': 16 popular Delmaine products recalled over listeria fears

Officials are asking shoppers to return the products to supermarkets and get a refund.