Food

Online groceries retailer Supie doubts that the Government's move to force the country's supermarket duopoly to open to competitors will lead to lower prices.

The Government has told Foodstuffs and… Audio

The Food and Grocery Council is backing a move to force this country's supermarket giants to allow competitors to enter the market.

The Government told Foodstuffs and Countdown yesterday they must… Audio

Supermarkets could be forced by the government to sell products to competitors at fixed prices, if they don't do it themselves.

The government has told the major players to open up their wholesale… Audio

News from the rural farming sector: Sheep are traced by mobs through a paper-based system, but that needs to be moved online to better protect against diseases. There's been talk in New Zealand about… Audio

The country's two main supermarket chains Countdown and Foodstuffs could soon be forced to open their wholesale operations to smaller rivals. The government is expected to make an announcement later… Audio

News from the rural farming sector Gisborne kiwifruit growers are considering their legal options - after the High Court ruled Sungold Kiwifruit licenses worth hundreds of thousands of dollars a… Audio

Vertical farming company 26 Seasons is one of just a handful of companies worldwide that has successfully grown strawberries year-round, in an indoor vertical farm. An industrial site in Foxton houses… Audio

News from the rural farming sector Audio

The cheese scones are an extremely popular baked item at Wellington's Pravda Cafe. Not only are the scones in demand, but people have been signing up to Cheese Scone Classes at Wellington on a Plate… Audio

As we do most Mondays - it's time to head to where the produce is at it's most fresh - and that's to the markets with our Minister of both fruit AND veggies - Glenn Forsyth. Audio

A start-up called Magic Beans is helping connect people and save money by swapping home grown food. Audio

The current weather pattern across Aotearoa is perfect for a belly warming soup. This week, Jess Daniell of Jess' Underground Kitchen, shares a recipe for roasted mushroom soup. Audio

News from the rural farming sector for 19 August 2022 Audio

Up early as always - because that's when the produce is freshest - is our Minister of Fruit and Veggies Glenn Forsyth. Audio

News from the rural farming sector for 18 August 2022 Audio

New Zealand Food Safety is urging consumers not to eat Fijian mussels being sold here illegally.

Mussels imported from Fiji are not controlled to ensure they meet New Zealand's food safety… Audio

Kiwifruit growers have been warned to expect lower returns this season due to poorer fruit quality and rising costs.

Zespri says that poor fruit quality is a significant problem affecting not only… Audio