Life & Style Editor Nicky Park dishes up the tastiest food news around the country this week.

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.

From high-end Asian street food-inspired dishes to pizzas that have been popular for almost 40 years, Queenstown's food scene has something for everyone.

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.

Going for dinner with friends who are overweight or obese will encourage you to gain weight, a new study has warned.

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.

If you're buying lunch from a fast-food outlet, don't assume that everything that claims to be "healthy", actually is. So what pitfalls should you look out for?

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.

Nearly one in every three beers in the world could soon be sold by the same company.

Phoebe Falconer writes: Auckland Transport has no plans to run special services to the Taste of Auckland event, but there is other public transport that can get you there.

When P.K. Stowers goes in search of world-class tapas, a cosy venue leaves him happily sated.

The Cuisine magazine chef of the year and My Kitchen Rules judge, Ben Bayly, said: "Are we not going to have a photo together, Michele?"

Coating chicken or fish with breadcrumbs is a great way to add flavour to your dinner.

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

Results from the three brewers that control 90 per cent of New Zealand's beer market show continued erosion in demand and margins.

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This week's Bite is brought to you by the number two. The magazine is two-years old and we're celebrating with two cakes.

Gather the family together and celebrate dad’s day with a special menu.

Some of New Zealand's favourite fine-dining restaurants have put the bite on customers taking away doggy bags.