Shares in Goodman Fielder have been halted pending a material announcement from the food ingredients maker

Some people throw food in their trolleys barely giving it a glance, others try to qualify for their good consumer badges by carefully studying the label, writes Wendyl Nissen.

Ponsonby barman, Jason Clark, has been named the country's best in the latest cocktail competition - making it back-to-back wins for the young mixologist.

Eating one of the less popular vegetables can help asthmatics breathe easier, researchers have discovered.

Shoppers will soon know which foods are healthiest as the Government introduces a system to rate nutritional value.

When Keith Galbraith first threw open the doors of the Mt Eden Rd pub that carries his name, not everyone was impressed with the English real ale he brewed.

Jameson Irish Whiskey has staked its future in a new distillery. It hopes it will double sales to compete with the world's biggest whiskey brands, such as Jack Daniel's.

Wendyl Nissen writes: There's a reason brightly coloured sweets are placed right next to you at the checkout - they're called impulse buys and are designed to make you think "why not?".

The author faces backlash for sharing pictures of a rabbit she killed, skinned and cooked on Twitter.

Apples are the pick of winter fruit amongst New Zealanders, dominating a local poll, way ahead of runners-up avocado and mandarin.

Fish have feelings and intelligence on a par with other animals and deserve better consideration of their welfare - expert

I bring raw chicken into the house about twice a year, writes Shelley Bridgeman. And when I do, my kitchen goes into virtual lockdown.

Kiwis are opting for cheaper eats, but dining on them more frequently than ever before, according to the latest snapshot of the New Zealand hospitality industry.

A genetically modified banana which has the potential to dramatically reduce infant mortality and blindness in children across Africa is to undergo its first human trials.

Having worked as senior sous chef at London culinary institution Le Gavroche since 1999, Monica Galetti is one of the country's greatest culinary exports.

Matt Lambert has had heavy traffic through his nearly-new restaurant in New York since getting a Michelin star four months after opening.

This dip was mentioned to me by a friend who had bought it thinking it was vegetarian.

Life & Style Editor Nicky Park dishes up NZ's latest Food News.

Coca-Cola will launch a naturally sweetened drink with a third less sugar and calories than its regular cola as part of an industry wide effort to tackle obesity.

Goodman Fielder will spend $27m to expand its Christchurch UHT milk plant, giving it additional capacity to meet increased demand in Asia.

Two Countdown supermarkets will soon stand just 500m or so apart at Westgate, Auckland.

An investigation is under way after a 2-year-old girl nearly choked on two rusty metal rings while eating a McDonald's cheeseburger.

Uribe Garza is still described by some fellow Mexicans as the "Combination Lock" man. By one measure he was actually as many as seven men in one.

Popular ethnic restaurants, catering companies, sushi shops and butchers are among nearly 90 Auckland eateries with below par food hygiene.

Alexandra a tiny sub region of Central Otago has a number of the country's smallest producers who are making delightful wines that are well worth seeking out.

A brand new burger joint, new look chicken joint and a boutique wine festival are all on Nicky Park's radar this week.

Dunkin' Brands Group and Starbucks want a bigger chunk of your lunch money.

We spoke to winners in what we consider a couple of the most personable categories, asking them what they think makes them them best in the biz.