Bay of Plenty voters have taken to the polls and voted Mallowpuffs Original their favourite biscuit in an annual nationwide biscuit election.

It's no wonder some people are questioning their gluten intake. But rest assured, there is no credible evidence grain-based foods cause disease.

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.

Inspired by the last requests of death row inmates and allowing diners to "enjoy the idea of a last meal, without the nasty execution bit," Death Row Dinners has caused a stir.

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.

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.

Consuming artificial sweeteners could increase, rather than prevent, the risk of diabetes, according to new overseas research.

Life & Style Editor Nicky Park dishes up a tasty offering of the latest food and wine happenings in New Zealand.

Just tap on a screen and watch as your burger's toppings (and calories) pile on, then wait for an employee to bring it over.

Pic's Really Good Peanut Butter made in Nelson will be on the shelves of 700 Coles stores in Australia. It's official: Kiwis prefer to slather their toast with locally made peanut butter. Pic Picot, the founder of Pic's Really Good Peanut Butter, says...

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Marlborough's Nautilus Estate is celebrating its 30th year and continues its early promise of premium wines at affordable prices.

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.

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.

We're eating more fresh fruit and vegetables, visiting supermarkets more often, spending more and seeking more self-service checkouts, says a supermarket boss.

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.

New-release wines that won’t break the bank and offer value for money… And who doesn’t like that?

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.

Australian supermarket chain Woolworths lifted annual earnings from its New Zealand Countdown stores 4.2pc as it widened margins

Adding new zest to longstanding food brand Wild Appetite has been an Auckland couple's recipe for success.

All eyes have been on Nadia Lim since winning the MasterChef NZ and now her My Food Bag home delivery service is launching in the Bay of Plenty.

Kiwis love good pizza - and now one of the keys to perfecting the popular fast-food meal has been revealed.

Burger King is buying Canada's Tim Hortons coffee-and-doughnuts chain in a deal which would create the world's third-largest fast-food company.

Craft beers are gaining in popularity here and around the world. As a result, some brewers are steering away from traditional ingredients, opting instead for unique (and wacky) flavours.