Chocolate makers large and small across the country are preparing for their busiest time of year - the Easter rush.

"We physically can't make enough potato chips to supply." Potato chip suppliers say they're struggling, and a shortage could leave shelves bare.

New World's Little Shop miniature toy grocery items promotion has been criticised for wanting to "turn your kids into fat zombie customers".

A North Island New World has cut its waste from 11 tonnes to 3.6 tonnes a month in the biggest recycling initiative by the country's largest supermarket chain.

A new war has broken out between the nation's supermarket giants - and this time, the consumer is not the winner.

Think discount specials are due to stock surpluses or items approaching their expiry dates? A new book claims that suppliers take the hit by being obliged to support supermarket promotions because the power is with retailers.

Cut-throat competition between the country's supermarket giants is resulting in some of the best cheese deals seen in years, with 1kg blocks of mild, colby and edam selling for as little as $6.99.

Major breweries are battling for market share as the taste for "quality" beer takes hold in supermarkets and pubs. Geoff Cumming follows the consumer-led revolution.

A supermarket's success at the national energy efficiency awards is largely down to an eco-conscious seven-year old.

Dairy giant Fonterra will reduce its domestic milk price from the end of the month and the savings look likely to be passed on to consumers at supermarkets. Fonterra froze the wholesale milk price for New Zealand after a public outcry last year.

Survey finds no-frills supermarket up to 10 per cent better value than closest rivals.