Food
Midday Rural News for 20 July 2022
News from the rural farming sector for 20 July 2022 Global dairy prices have fallen to a nine-month low. Farmers in Canterbury and Otago are still waiting for flood waters to recede so they can assess… Audio
Weekly food spend up by 5 percent on last year, survey finds
Four in 10 New Zealanders say they spend more than $200 a week on food - an increase of 35 percent on last year, new research shows.
UNESCO recognises Whanganui's Rewena "indigenous" bread
A few weeks back we heard from Moana Ellis from the Local Democracy Reporting Programme about a Maori baker whose rewena bread has been recognised as culturally significant by The United Nations… Audio
Almighty Drinks founder Ben Lenart on his juice evolution
Almighty Drinks started out focused on juices made from organic fruit and vege, moved into flavoured sparkling water and has just launched its active range. The company only uses recyclable packaging… Audio
Kaz Staples: Cereal Entrepreneur
Writing a book about your own life is not for the fainthearted, says entrepreneur Kaz Staples. She writes about business-building, cancer and the difficult decision to sell her high-end cereal company… Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
To the fresh produce markets we head - in Rotorua this morning is our Minister of Fruit and Veggies Glenn Forsyth. Audio
Shopping for change: Busting the supermarket duopoly
How did New Zealand end up with just two big supermarket players - and can the government's changes really shake things up? Audio
Wellington bar launches 'Cost of Living Burger'
Inflation is running red hot. Rent, groceries, petrol, and more. But don't despair, Wellington's Welsh Dragon Bar has created the Cost of Living Burger.
It is less than $10, but there's hope people… Video, Audio
Smokey Butter Beans on Toast
Today chef and founder of Jess's Underground Kitchen, Jess Daniell, shares a recipe that's pure comfort on these cold wet days and if you've been unwell. Audio
Dannevirke restaurant standing out in Manawatū hospitality scene
The High Street Bistro in Dannevirke has been given four nominations in the upcoming Manawatū Hospitality Awards. Bistro owner Brock Sprague talks to Charlotte about what makes their family run… Audio
Workplace shortages see Tegel staff internally redeployed
Volunteers from the company's head office, including accountants, planners and IT workers, have been drafted in to boost numbers on the production line due to the 'unprecedented' number of workers off…
Wellington hospitality industry excited for All Blacks game
For many people who didn't get tickets to the sold-out All Blacks game tomorrow night, watching the action in a pub packed with other fans could be the next best option.
Wellington hospitality venues… Audio
Food charity run by farmers says demand increasing nationwide
A food charity set up during the first wave of Covid-19 says two years on demand is outstripping what they can supply.
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
To the weekend fresh produce markets now - joining Nathan Rarere from Taupo Nui A-Tia is our Minister of Fruit and Veggies Glenn Forsyth. Fruit of the Week: NZ Grapefruit Audio
Auckland restaurant moving staff to four day week
An award-winning Auckland restaurant is moving staff onto a four day week, but keeping their same salaries.
Chand Sahrawat is the owner of restaurant Cassia.
She spoke to Susie Ferguson. Audio
Call for new ideas on helping low-income households with high kai costs
A social service provider assisting thousands of Aucklanders wants to see more innovation to help with the rising cost of food.
