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Wendyl want to know: Cupcakes high in sugar but are fine as a treat

Red velvet cake has been around for many years and in the old days it used to get its deep, red colour from beetroot juice.

What if there was no minimum wage?

If we ripped up the wage floor, would pay for low-skill workers actually fall all that much? It's hard to say.

Goodman Fielder takeover bid sweetened by $100m

Wilmar International and First Pacific Co have sweetened their takeover bid for Goodman Fielder by A$100 million, but won't go any higher without a rival offer.

Tradition a powerful motivator

Food, family and time-honoured traditions are at the heart of Euro-Dell's business. The West Auckland specialty food supplier has clocked up nearly 18 years in business, but Euro-Dell's roots go back to its owners' Croatian homeland.

Ribena caught out again

Drinks maker Ribena has again been caught out, this time in the UK, for making misleading claims in advertising.

Goodman Fielder shares halted to mull another takeover offer

Shares in Goodman Fielder have been halted while it contemplates a takeover offer, just over a fortnight after receiving a A$1.27b bid.

Editorial: Liquor policy will not stifle vibrant city nightlife

Editorial: Only a decade ago, all-night bars were touted as an essential part of a vibrant and dynamic Auckland. How times have changed.

My Food Bag trio eyeing Aussie kitchens

Home delivery service My Food Bag is eyeing business in Australia, while leaving its New Zealand branch in the hands of former Telecom chief executive Theresa Gattung.

Behind Starbucks' secret menu

Starbucks is offering a 'secret menu' to social media users.

12 Questions: Sid Sahrawat

Sid Sahrawat was named best chef in last week's restaurant of the year awards for his work in Sidart, which won the best fine dining category.

Astronauts set to grow salads in space

Most people associate Nasa with rocket science but now the American space agency has turned its attention to rocket salad.

Seafood sisters reel in MasterChef title

Seafood-loving sisters Kasey and Karena Bird last night celebrated their MasterChef victory with family and friends at a marae.

Making choc, coffee magic

Rich coffee aromas wafted through the air and some of the world's top chocolate was made available at this year's Chocolate and Coffee Show.

Pub Spy: Old ammo site fired-up with enthusiasm

Let's Eat: Melting moments

Monteith's brews export success

Monteith's craft beers and ciders are making a splash overseas with a 14 per cent increase in export sales predicted for the 2014 year, says owner DB Breweries.