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Focus Live Earlier: ‘Everyone loves a pie!’ - Maketu Pies’ receivers reject idea health-conscious consumers have killed their business

Focus Live Earlier: ‘Everyone loves a pie!’ - Maketu Pies’ receivers reject idea health-conscious consumers have killed their business.

Auckland bar apologises after rant at vegan's food request

Headquarters bar says they are dealing with the staff member who sent the message.

Fast-food restaurant: Would you like recycling with that?

New Zealanders use more than 300 million takeaway cups each year.

Influencer's absurd request smacked down

He's going to need ice for that burn.

Hell Pizza told off over meat-free pizza stunt, but not punished

The company sold plant-based pizzas as a "medium-rare burger patty" pizzas.

Diabetic's BYO dinner row: Restaurant Association weighs in

Diabetics who are eating their own food in a restaurant "should advise the staff first".

The deadly truth about diet sodas: Sweetener vs sugar

Commonly used artificial sweeteners are an even worse threat to a long life than sugar.

Can catering robots plug labour shortfall in China?

An average human waiter can deliver 200 meals per day - the robots, 300 to 400 orders.

Restaurant collapse: Wagamama owes nearly $5m

Creditors claim almost $5m across four restaurants in Auckland and Wellington.

Auckland's Euro set for makeover as Nourish Group expands

Hospitality firm is eyeing expansion into Australia.

Finger lickin'? KFC to trial vegan 'fried chicken'

Vegans and non-meat eaters can now get a taste of KFC.

Drive-thru worker sacked over note given to customer

Employee at Burger King has been fired after handing over a note to a deaf customer.

Editorial: Food labels are only effective when read

We say: Chewing over which is the healthiest snack bar to buy? Then read on.

'Yuck factor': Disgust plays major role in selective consumption habits

A new study has found a lot of work has to be done around the stigma of sustainable food.

New Zealand's first Taco Bell opening soon

Taco Bell is set to open soon as Restaurant Brands has started the recruitment process.

Coca-Cola goes green: All bottles under 1 litre from recycled plastic

The changes will be implemented across Sprite, Powerade, Fanta, and L&P brands as well.

Stress-free: Supermarkets reveal best times to shop

No one loves to queue for anything at the best of times, let alone at the supermarket.

The truth behind the classic Ches and Dale TV ad

Pair reveal their inspiration for the iconic Chesdale Cheese ad was 'half decent weed'.