A former McDonald's chief executive has warned that raising the minimum wage will spur unemployment.

The potato researchers are clear: they're not saying eating potatoes causes high blood pressure.

OPINION: Steve Braunias avoids the big franchise joints in favour of Lincoln Rd's humble local shops.

Fast-food chains are struggling to adapt to the growing trend of fast-casual dining.

Here are some of the biggest brands' latest, and sometimes short-lived, fast food inventions.

After a series of recent disasters, the fast food giant has a new addition to its menu. While it has many scratching their heads, one thing's for sure - it's a first.

When the US had a glut of the crustaceans, it looked far afield for a new market.

In the past month I have tried two edible insect products: cricket pasta and cricket flour.

Higher avocado and tomato prices helped push the annual grocery bill up, the latest food price index shows.

A Movember Foundation campaign to encourage male friendship left a woman without a free lunch because of her gender.

OPINION: Shelley Bridgeman shares her biggest pet peeves when dining out. Do you agree?

Researchers found a "Mediterranean" diet, high in fruit, vegetables, fish and unrefined foods, was linked to a lower risk of heart attack and stroke.

COMMENT: I never thought I'd eat at Rao's. Every Yelp review and every magazine profile calls it the hardest place in New York to get a table.

How familiar should the relationship between customer and server be? Kim Knight considers the issue.

Fast food giant KFC has introduced two edible nail polish flavours that supposedly tastes like chicken.

Dine at Nick Honeyman's new bistro, Paris Butter with Canvas,

They may cost $6.50 per kg at the supermarket, but search online and you'll find them selling for $1 per kg.

Source: My Food Bag

The once-maligned spread is enjoying a renaissance. Could it - and other fats - actually be good for us, asks Anna Magee.

Emma Galloway is charmed by Auckland's food and fast pace.

Everyone loves a rice cracker because they are light and crunchy, low in calories and gluten free.

New Zealand breweries are stepping up production of lower alcohol beer to meet the growing thirst from Kiwi consumers.

A study found that the poor on-screen hygiene of many chefs could be responsible for giving fans food poisoning.

Earlier this year I made it my mission to eat at every single one of the 55 food joints on Lincoln Rd's 3km stretch in West Auckland.

After 27 years of fine dining in Herne Bay, Vinnies restaurant has closed its doors to make way for a new kid on the block.

COMMENT: For those not wanting to take the drastic step of surgery, there are still benefits to losing even a little weight.

Almost a third of Kiwis say pies are their go-to comfort food.

A recall of bacteria-infested spinach has now widened further than My Food Bag customers.