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Foodstuffs axes 100 jobs
Foodstuffs Wellington is making more than 100 people redundant in the lower North Island as part of a restructuring to save $4 million a year.

Foodstuffs' $45m distribution plan
Foodstuffs will pump $45 million into the Christchurch economy with a major extension to its Hornby distribution facility.

Big supermarket planned for Auckland's CBD
A huge new Auckland CBD supermarket is being planned by Kermadec Property Fun and Progressive Enterprises.

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.