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Cafes and bars tackle influx of RWC fans
Cafes and bars in the Auckland suburb of Kingsland are gearing up services for a projected business boom around this year's Rugby World Cup.
Holmes' oil firm surviving in spite of hard times
Last year was a challenging one for Paul Holmes and his olive oil brand - as it was for the whole food industry.
Throw another banger on the barbie
Just how Kiwi is the barbecue? Dionne Christian looks into the history of cooking outdoors in New Zealand.
Supermarket discounts 'a race to the bottom'
An industry insider says rising costs facing local food suppliers could force many to shift manufacturing abroad to stay competitive.
Creepy crawly turns stomachs at noodle restaurant
A girls' night out to a Newmarket noodle restaurant turned into a "revolting" nightmare before Christmas after a creepy-crawly was found in their soybean dish.
Success: Luxury strategy scoops out a market
Boutique ice cream maker shows that customers are prepared to pay top dollar for quality products.
Central Otago pinot noir takes top honours at Air NZ Wine Awards
A wine from Central Otago's Gibbston region has won the supreme award at this year's Air New Zealand Wine Awards.
Success: Biting off as much as they can chew
Long-established snack-maker says now is the time to start lifting its profile.
Food prices up 2.2pc - fruit and veg climb
The impact of a higher GST rate has been felt in the supermarket, said Statistics NZ, with food prices rising 2.2 per cent in October.