Wine exports increased by 6.4 per cent in volume and by 10.5 per cent in value in the 12 months to September, says rural lending specialist Rabobank.

Food and beverage industry growing strongly according to latest report.

A new gourmet breakfast menu is among the changes at McDonald's as the restaurant chain evolves.

Brussels sprouts that taste like sherbet lemons and cake that isn't fattening? Welcome to the food of the future.

Marketing director at DB Breweries says New Zealand beer is in long-term decline and breweries need to consider the prospect of new consumers - women.

Warning: this incredible looking treat is, as yet, unavailable in New Zealand.

Drinks firms was started in a one-bedroom Mt Eden flat by Jamie Duff and Roger Holmes.

A decades-long source of frustration for the deer industry - South Korea's special excise tax (SET) on deer velvet - is about to be removed, Deer Industry New Zealand said.

Beer companies have come under fire for their marketing campaigns.

Well-cooked potatoes, chips and toast contain high levels of dangerous chemicals, study shows.

Seven of Italy's best-known olive oil companies are being investigated for allegedly conning consumers by passing off inferior quality olive oil as extra-virgin.

Founder of breakout dairy brand wants to bring farmers' markets to the supermarket, finds Holly Ryan.

Models wrapped in McD's wrappers were the talk of the runway.

There's always something happening, on and offshore, in San Diego.

Fast food chain swaps soft drinks supplier as part of transformation programme.

Area labelling is sure to be extended in the upcoming free trade talks with the European Union, writes Audrey Young.

NZ cheesemakers are expecting the EU to fight for name protections for geographically specialised products when negotiations begin for free trade.

The Jefferson boasts so many whiskies it can't contain them all on a menu.

They looked, they smelled, they tasted - and then they judged. But the winners will not be announced for a few more days.

The most authentic Southeast Asian foods are to be found in the small alleys and laneways reached aboard a tuk-tuk or decrepit taxi, finds Brett Atkinson.

Unfortunately, the headlines are confusing the point. Yes, smoking and bacon have the same classification. But that does not mean our risk of cancer from bacon and smoking is the same.

The perfect spot for an after-dinner treat or wines pre-show at The Civic or Town Hall.

Health Ministry advises striking coconut-oil from recipes for good of our arteries.

Do you want wine or beer with that burger and fries?