BusinessRivals pitch size v price in battle for Kiwi sweet toothA 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.06 Feb 03:00 PM
BusinessChocolate wars: Whittaker's stands firmChocolate company Whittaker's say they won't be following Cadbury and reducing the size of their bars.03 Feb 02:18 AM
LifestyleBig Mac in a bottle (for $23k)Only 200 bottles of 'Big Mac in a bottle' are being produced02 Feb 07:49 PM
BusinessCadbury downsizes choc blockCadbury is cutting the size of its chocolate blocks, citing manufacturing costs and a preference not to increase the price.02 Feb 04:00 PM
LifestyleThe latest fast food nightmareFast 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.27 Jan 03:45 AM
OpinionSue Kedgley: Kiwis in the dark about irradiated fruit and vegetables"Irradiated food is anything but fresh," writes Sue Kedgley. So why is the govt bending over backwards to bring more of it in, and remove labels that identify it?26 Jan 04:00 PM
LifestyleRevealed: What's in those fries"Potatoes, thank goodness! That's a good start," former Mythbusters host Grant Imahara says as he goes on to reveal the 13 other ingredients contained in the US version of the McDonald's fry.23 Jan 03:38 AM
LifestyleGeckos and glass: the unexpected additivesConsumers have been stopped in their tracks after discovering nasty surprises such as sticking plasters, metal and pieces of glass in their food.02 Jan 08:49 PM
New ZealandWhat was 2014's biggest PR challenge?Food poisoning, rates issues, flooding and Dirty Politics have been listed as some of the biggest PR challenges of the past year.23 Dec 03:16 AM
New ZealandRaw milk death prompts warningAuthorities in New Zealand have issued a warning about unpasteurised milk after the death of an Australian child.11 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi workers have 17,000km commuteAuckland commuters stuck in motorway traffic might spare a thought for meatworkers who travel more than 17,000km to work in Iceland each year.20 Nov 04:00 PM
AgribusinessFood producers must adapt: reportNew Zealand primary producers need to be prepared to do things differently in a rapidly changing world if they are to retain their place in global food markets, says KPMG.12 Nov 04:00 PM
LifestyleSlime, cheese: What's in your burger?Our Food, Your Questions: McDonald's has given the <i>Herald</i> an exclusive look at the questions being asked by consumers here.10 Nov 01:15 AM
OpinionWendyl NissenWendyl wants to know: Quick spuds win snack war game, set and mashThis product is one of those foods you stare at on the supermarket shelf and wonder why it is there.24 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandPoisoning: 'Everyone wants a scapegoat'When outbreak was linked to a bad batch of lettuce, one Auckland farm was singled out. The owners say they’re fed up with taking the blame for a much wider problem.17 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMinister's cone of silence on lettuceThe newly appointed Food Safety Minister is refusing to comment on a painful food poisoning epidemic that has swept the country, as the stomach bug's source remains unknown.14 Oct 04:00 PM
LifestyleWendyl wants to know: Artificial additives make crackers tough to swallowKiwis are very keen on crackers. Everyone likes a quick snack of crackers and cheese, and it should be a healthy snack.10 Oct 04:00 PM
AgribusinessSlide dashes dairy hopesHopes of a more stable world dairy market were dashed yesterday when GlobalDairyTrade auction prices resumed their downward slide.02 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionWendyl NissenWendyl wants to know: Low-carb snacks full of quick-fix protein powerCured meats such as biltong and jerky are becoming increasingly popular because they give you a low-calorie meal of protein which is low in fat and carbohydrate free.26 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionWendyl wants to know: Aunty's coconut chunks delicious, healthy winnerEveryone 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.19 Sep 05:00 PM
LifestyleWendyl wants to know: Sugar-free sweet for fans of the naturalI am a big fan of any food producer that attempts to replace sugar with a natural alternative.05 Sep 05:00 PM
LifestylePopular takeout joint dishing out free burgers (+food news)Life & Style Editor Nicky Park serves up the latest in food and booze news around New Zealand. Get your serve.04 Sep 11:50 PM
New ZealandTiny town sweet on icecream factoryA tiny rural Waikato town wants to establish itself as the "North Island's premier food technology hub".07 Aug 05:00 PM
BusinessGriffin's sold for big bikkiesNew Zealand snack food maker Griffin's Foods has been sold to one of Asia's biggest food companies for $700 million.21 Jul 01:53 AM
OpinionWendyl NissenWendyl wants to know: Shoppers get it right with low-carb winnerEveryone knows about carbs these days. People go carb-free in an effort to lose weight, and athletes carb-load before a big event.11 Jul 05:00 PM
LifestyleWendyl wants to know: Healthy effort but homemade's bestBircher muesli was invented in 1900 by the Swiss physician Maximilian Bircher-Benner for patients in his hospital where a diet rich in fresh fruit and vegetables was an essential part of therapy.04 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionWendyl NissenWendyl wants to know: Sweet rainbow almost good for youWendyl 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?".20 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionShelley BridgemanShelley Bridgeman: I'm too chicken to cook chickenI bring raw chicken into the house about twice a year, writes Shelley Bridgeman. And when I do, my kitchen goes into virtual lockdown.18 Jun 10:00 PM
