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Cheese, beer and bacon - food news this week
Life & Style Editor Nicky Park dishes up the tastiest food news around the country this week.
New milk bottle label on the level but won't see the light
A simple label to help people detect how much milk is left in their light-proof bottles is unlikely to be used by Fonterra.
Burger King deal proceeds amid US tax crackdown
Companies with unannounced deals may be reconsidering their plans as the US Treasury Dept cracks down on offshore tax deals.
NZ's best ham and bacon
Manuka smoked pork products have dominated the annual New Zealand Pork Awards, with the classic Kiwi flavour proving a winner in both the bacon and the ham categories.
Mallowpuffs voted Bay's best biscuit (+vote)
Bay of Plenty voters have taken to the polls and voted Mallowpuffs Original their favourite biscuit in an annual nationwide biscuit election.
Should we all go gluten-free?
It's no wonder some people are questioning their gluten intake. But rest assured, there is no credible evidence grain-based foods cause disease.
Delaney Mes: 'I'm sick of people feeling guilty about food'
If it's part of a balanced diet, and a generally healthy existence, then shouldn't we enjoy it? Food is so much more than just fuelling our bodies, writes Delaney Mes.
Wendyl wants to know: Aunty's coconut chunks delicious, healthy winner
Everyone wants to eat coconut at the moment. I haven't reviewed coconut water because it's basically coconut and water, so not much to say there.
Kiwifruit exports set to surge
Single desk seller Zespri says the kiwifruit industry is looking like putting on a growth spurt after the Psa virus cut a swathe through the country's most productive areas from 2010 through to 2013.
Artificial sweeteners' warning
Consuming artificial sweeteners could increase, rather than prevent, the risk of diabetes, according to new overseas research.
Food news you need to know
Life & Style Editor Nicky Park dishes up a tasty offering of the latest food and wine happenings in New Zealand.
Joan Rivers' 'signature dish'
We knew Joan Rivers was hilarious and a harsh judgWe knew Joan Rivers was hilarious and a harsh judge of fashion, however we didn't realise the 81-year-old was also a chef.e of fashion, however we didn't realise the 81-year-old was also a chef.
Wine: Nautilus Estate's 30th celebrations
Marlborough's Nautilus Estate is celebrating its 30th year and continues its early promise of premium wines at affordable prices.
Sour taste for burrito chain creditors
The founder of a failed string of Auckland burrito outlets is running a new Mexican fast food chain that will open in Hong Kong this month.
Russia ban hits NZ exports
Russia's decision to play hardball with Western food producers could not have come at a worse time for the New Zealand dairy sector as the season starts to get into full swing.
McD's first turquoise arches
McDonald's has been forced to open its first ever restaurant with a turquoise coloured sign after city planners said the signature yellow sign would be too garish.
How NZers' grocery habits are changing
We're eating more fresh fruit and vegetables, visiting supermarkets more often, spending more and seeking more self-service checkouts, says a supermarket boss.
MKR stars steamed at cyber slurs
Online abuse, including homophobic slurs, and questions about their sexuality has left a sour taste in the mouth of My Kitchen Rules New Zealand hopefuls.
Wine: New-release wines
New-release wines that won’t break the bank and offer value for money… And who doesn’t like that?
Wendyl wants to know: Ches'n'Dale a salty pair beside natural cousin
I was alerted to the hidden danger of salt lurking in our supermarket cheeses by an article in the Times which found some supermarket cheeses contained more salt than seawater.
Woolworths' NZ supermarkets lift earnings
Australian supermarket chain Woolworths lifted annual earnings from its New Zealand Countdown stores 4.2pc as it widened margins
Four Ps offer food for thought
Adding new zest to longstanding food brand Wild Appetite has been an Auckland couple's recipe for success.