Opposition parties lobbying for country of origin labelling after four cases of hepatitis A were linked to frozen, imported berries.

The pioneer of the world's first lab-grown burger expects cultured meat to eventually replace traditionally-farmed beef.

The label may trumpet this as organic, but where's the proof?

New Zealanders appear to be developing a taste for a sugar tax on soft drinks, according to new poll results.

WeightWatchers and Kaweka chicken meals have also been recalled due to the risk of possible chicken bone fragments.

By slightly tweaking the way tomatoes are prepared for sale, scientists say, they can make them just a bit yummier.

Mercer Group expects to turn a loss in 2015 and the stainless steel fabricator is considering selling its interiors and medical divisions to focus on its core business.

NZ's self-declared "sausage capital" is in danger of losing its claim to fame after its renowned high street butcher shut its doors.

Creating the new centre was a key recommendation from the Government's inquiry into Fonterra's infant formula contamination scare in 2013.

Tasman Bay Herbs voluntarily withdrew its full range of products from stockists on Monday, but yesterday it narrowed the bug's presence down to the Italian parsley.

Food is an integral part of life, and New Zealand has carefully cultivated a global reputation for food quality and safety, writes Steve Maharey.

A fresh herb grower has confirmed its Italian parsley, which was stocked by two New World supermarkets in the Auckland region, has tested positive for listeria.

Thousands of pine trees in northern Italy that provide much of the country's pesto are being destroyed because of parasites that have no known treatment.

New Zealand apple growers have enjoyed another strong season and the industry looks set to hit the goal of $1 billion in export receipts earlier than the 10-year target of 2022.

Whittaker's have stopped production of a new chocolate flavour as they investigate a report that a wasp was found embedded in a block.

The $3 million factory is being opened as Pitango increases production and looks to boost exports.

Kiwi chocolate company will unveil some interesting new flavours, including Kaitaia Fire hot sauce, Marlborough sea salt and Oolong tea grown in the Waikato.

The country is on the verge of a gluten-free boom, says Coeliac New Zealand.

Supermarkets are stocking up on hot cross buns, but are also offering the non-crossed variety for Kiwis who love a spicy bun but are less keen on Christian tradition.

A hunger for burritos and an eye for convenience led Ben Polkinghorne to develop the Bangerritos - burrito filling in a sausage casing.

The South Island will soon see what all the fuss is about, with Lewis Road Creamery doing it's best to bring it's popular fresh chocolate milk to the people this winter.

New Zealand retailers have assured customers their frozen berries are safe following a hepatitis scare with similar products in Australia.

Local apple production looks set to drop by 6 per cent this year because of a cool start to spring, but a warm summer has improved the crop's quality, says Pipfruit New Zealand.

A big spike in the cost of raw materials has put pressure on chocolate makers - as Cadbury was quick to point out when it announced plans this week to reduce block sizes by 10 per cent.

Chocolate company Whittaker's say they won't be following Cadbury and reducing the size of their bars.

Only 200 bottles of 'Big Mac in a bottle' are being produced

Cadbury is cutting the size of its chocolate blocks, citing manufacturing costs and a preference not to increase the price.

Fast food has been taken to a whole new level at KFC with the Double Down Dog - a hot dog wrapped in a cheese-stuffed chicken breast, smothered in cheese sauce.