Orchardists growing gold kiwifruit may have had their hopes of bonanza returns this season dashed as they wait on confirmation that a vine-killing bacteria has arrived in NZ.

Two listed companies are the first victims of a suspected incursion in NZ of a bacterial disease which has ripped through gold kiwifruit varieties overseas, particularly in Italy.

An orchard is under quarantine after the discovery of a suspected bacterial disease that may threaten NZ's $1.5b kiwifruit industry.

The hospitality business is about to get a shake up by way of a long-awaited Food Bill that will focus on food safety, writes Steve Mackenzie.

A Kiwi cook and a global baker have cooked up a recipe for simple but tasty home meals.

A fervour for food led Lynn Huhtala to a new career guiding other foodies to delectable locations around town.

The Commerce Commission is warning businesses not to mislead customers when applying a surcharge on goods and services ahead of this weekend's Labour Day holiday.

Canary Enterprises' success is built on taking a familiar product, then adding value.

Phil Pollett's love affair with pies helped him make two big decisions.

Esquires has struck a "dream" deal with a Saudi Arabian sheikh ...

We might be surrounded by sea but Kiwis continue to pay top dollar for one of our most bountiful resources - fish.

It's not just Chinese investors looking to buy NZ food companies.

Labour's move to axe GST on fruit and vegetables if elected has sparked heated debate, with mixed views on the policy's benefits.

Some British consumers say they won't buy New Zealand lamb because of concerns over the halal method of killing animals.