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How sustainable is your weekly grocery shop?
Eating more sustainably doesn't require drastic changes to your diet.
Revealed: The foods most recalled over safety concerns
Undeclared allergens in food were the leading cause for safety recalls last year.
Listeria found in 15 per cent of packaged meat
Listeria levels breached food safety standards in 15.5 per cent of meat samples.
Looking to make a crust? Pie shop seeks owner
Onekawa pie-making business with $1.3m annual turnover is on the market.
NZ frozen berries are safe
New Zealand retailers have assured customers their frozen berries are safe following a hepatitis scare with similar products in Australia.
Discovery could save infants from serious side effects
The discovery of inaccurate volume markings on baby bottles could save several infants from the serious side effects of having over-concentrated formula, says Plunket.
Baby formula extra may hit nappies soon
A chemical additive to soften bottle-fed babies' stools - emulating those of breast-fed infants - is being considered by Food Standards.
Hemp milk, cookies on the menu
A food regulator wants to allow the seeds of hemp plants to go on shop shelves in foods and drinks.
Additives safe, say food makers
The council representing local food manufacturers has defended the use of controversial additives, including some that have proven negative effects in children.
NZ 'needs own food standards'
There are 18 food additives allowed by Food Standards Australia New Zealand that are banned in other countries.
Stores pull spinach, salads after health alert
Salad and spinach products sold in three supermarket chains are being recalled because of fears they contain a food-poisoning bacteria.
Recession threatens fight against obesity
New Zealanders' consumption of a harmful type of fat has declined sharply in two years, following the voluntary efforts of food manufacturers.