Now comes Fed Up, a film that looks at the global problem of surging human obesity rates and obesity-related diseases.

Lauraine Jacobs, the reigning queen of the foodie scene, is hosting a Writers Festival lunch, on May 18, with Josh Emett. It has sold out, so the plug is not needed, but she'll give the festival one anyway.

I was alerted to these by my daughter, who had them at a friend's house and said they were "yum". I've got nothing against teenage girls snacking on chicken - protein is good.

Jamie Oliver's exclusive butcher's shop had to temporarily close after inspectors found serious hygiene problems including mouse droppings, mould on carcasses and out-of-date wagyu beef.

For Nestle, life at the top of the $81 billion coffee market just got more difficult.

A decision from the High Court at Wellington last month found in favour of Whittaker's, dismissing a bid by Cadbury to stop it from registering the trademark "Berry Forest".

Z Energy is forecasting a boost in earnings this year and is set to roll out its latest weapon in the cut-throat battle of the forecourt - frozen yoghurt.

Most people associate Nasa with rocket science but now the American space agency has turned its attention to rocket salad.

Seafood-loving sisters Kasey and Karena Bird last night celebrated their MasterChef victory with family and friends at a marae.

Rich coffee aromas wafted through the air and some of the world's top chocolate was made available at this year's Chocolate and Coffee Show.

Monteith's craft beers and ciders are making a splash overseas with a 14 per cent increase in export sales predicted for the 2014 year, says owner DB Breweries.

Women in the industry say the glass ceiling of the kitchen boys' club was broken through in the 90s, but Brendan Manning explores why high-profile female chefs are still noticeably absent.

In just six months, Japanese eatery Masu by Nic Watt has outshone local competitors to be served the supreme award in the 2014 Restaurant of the Year Awards.

Singapore's Wilmar International and Hong Kong's First Pacific have launched a A$1.27 billion ($1.38 billion) joint takeover bid for Australasian food group Goodman Fielder.

Restaurateurs have been quietly watching what you eat, collating a new report on the hottest trends in dining out. Here's a sneak preview, courtesy of Joanna Mathers.

A new restaurant in Amsterdam is catering for solo dinners only - no families, couples or annoying gangs of laughing friends.

I don't drink coffee, I don't like coffee and I don't understand the fascination with this bitter concoction, writes Shelley Bridgeman.

Economists love hamburgers - specifically fast-food burgers, because the sandwich makes a handy yardstick for international financial comparisons.

McDonald's New Zealand had a 5.8 percent gain in sales in 2013, the year it relaunched the Georgie Pie brand after a decade-long hiatus.

Cathay Pacific's catering operations at Chep Lap Kok in Hong Kong last year produced 31.7 million meals for 41 international airlines.

The parent company of a firm that sold controversial currency trading software racked up a $109,000 debt for food and drink at a flash Auckland restaurant.

Cooks Global Foods, the New Zealand franchisor of the Esquires cafe chain in markets outside Australasia, is poised for North American expansion.

American drinkers will soon be able to sprinkle their favourite beverage rather than pouring it - as powdered alcohol drinks have been given official approval.

If you want top quality hot cross buns at a good price, you may be best to make them yourself.