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Sweet taste safe to consume
The artificial sweetener aspartame has been subject to hoax claims but research shows it's okay
Thrifty Kiwis target grocery deals
New Zealanders buy 59 per cent of their groceries on sale, the highest percentage of any developed nation.
Restaurant Brands says it's sticking with Starbucks
Starbucks NZ owner Restaurant Brands says it isn't pulling the plug on the brand, but would sell for the right price.
Caught in the organic trap
Health-conscious shoppers are being duped into buying products labelled "organic" without knowing what it means or if the product is what the label says it is, experts warn.
Muffins lose some weight
Two cafes at Auckland hospitals have carved at least a quarter off their muffins and slices to satisfy health chiefs' hopes to trim customers' waistlines.
High hopes for burger chain
The Carl's Jr burger chain has the potential to generate up to $180 million in annual sales for Restaurant Brands if its bullish store roll-out target is reached.
Carl's Jr a boost for Restaurant Brands
Restaurant Brands says strong sales at its new Carl's Jr stores, KFC and Pizza Hut helped offset a decline in revenue at Starbucks in the firm's full year result.
Eggs smaller, more costly
Easter egg manufacturers are likely making more of a profit this year than in Easters past, an analyst says.
Wendyl Wants to Know: 'Healthy' drink triggers unhealthy sugar alert
Wendyl Nissen discovers that there is more sugar in this 'super juice' per 250ml than there is in Coke.
Sale safeguards jobs at soup firm - manager
Kiwi organic soup and ready-to-eat meal maker Pitango has been bought out of receivership by a family-run Australian food manufacturer.
What does organic really mean?
Organic jelly beans. Organic potato chips. Organic vodka. "Organic" is a term perceived as healthier than conventional products, no matter what they are
Cafes' tough line on BYO food
Cafe and restaurant owners aren't keen to let customers bring their own food, but many say one owner's decision to charge $40 for the privilege is over the top.
Small Business: Peter Cullinane - Lewis Road Creamery
Peter Cullinane, co-founder of the premium butter manufacturer Lewis Road Creamery, has a dream that one day his artisan butter will be flown to top restaurants worldwide.
Fear of toxic honey caused by drought
The drought conditions much of the country is facing could lead to much higher than usual levels of tutin in honey.
Wendyl wants to know: Stir-in flavouring makes hard work of tasty mash
McCormick Produce Partners Sour Cream & Chive Potato Mash - $1.89 for 40g.
Cheese war sees prices tumble to two-year lows
Cut-throat competition between the country's supermarket giants is resulting in some of the best cheese deals seen in years, with 1kg blocks of mild, colby and edam selling for as little as $6.99.
Shark fin soup still on offer
Shark-fin soup is available at many of Auckland's Chinese restaurants despite a determined environmental campaign to ban the collection of fins.