Food
Midday Rural News for Thursday 27 October 2022
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
Growing fruit and veg at work to combat rising costs
South Aucklanders are growing their own organic fruit and veg in a company carpark. As a way of easing staff shopping bills, Mangere-based drinks distributors Hancocks has lined its car park with… Audio, Gallery
Sprouts recalled due to possible salmonella contamination
Pams brand sprouts are being recalled due to possible salmonella contamination. The affected products are Pams' Alfalfa Sprouts, Salad Sprouts, Sandwich Selection Sprouts and Spicy Sprouts Combo New… Audio
Brand new franchises to whet appetites of Kiwis
New Zealand's love affair with global brands is set to expand with the introduction of nine new international franchise brands, including seven restaurant and two non-food brands.
Plantings of gold kiwifruit to be limited again to ease concerns over quality
Poor quality fruit arriving on overseas markets is forcing Zespri to limit how much gold fruit it wants to handle in a few years from now.
Restaurant Brands sales triple after Covid-19 restrictions lift
Fast food sales have tripled across New Zealand and Australia after Covid-19 restrictions were lifted.
Midday Rural News for Wednesday 26 October 2022
News from the rural farming sector Audio
Lucid Chocolatier takes out gold medals
They say victory tastes sweet and that's especially true for a young chocolate maker from rural Wairarapa.
Johnty Tatham and his company Lucid Chocolatier have been named the supreme winner of this… Audio
Simon Gault on food fame, health battles and a passion for flying
He's one of New Zealand's best-known chefs but a new book takes an intimate look at the life of Simon Gault beyond his culinary skills. He's been the driving force behind Bell House, Euro, Jervois… Audio
Central Otago orchardists hopeful for harvest
Central Otago orchardists say the upcoming harvest is looking promising, but there are more challenges ahead.
The RSE scheme for bringing in seasonal workers from the Pacific recently got a boost… Audio
Power plants: elite athletes vs the vegetarian diet
Powerhouse Olympic athletes Brook Donoghue and Luuka Jones have teamed up with performance sport nutritionist Christel Dunshea-Mooij to create a book that demonstrates how you can get all the fuel… Audio
Panel: What is New Zealand food?
Tourists often ask where they can go to eat authentic New Zealand food, but it probably isn't the closest takeaway store. We live in a diverse and multi-cultural society, and our food habits reflect… Audio
Woman switches to diet shakes to cut grocery bill
Mother-of-three Anahera and her husband are switching to diet shakes to help cut their food bill, because, she says, they do not qualify for enough government support.
Cockroaches, filthy kitchens found at Auckland's seven dirtiest food shops
Cockroach infestations, filthy food surfaces and poor food storage - some of the reasons why a handful of Auckland food shops were forced to close until problems were rectified.
Student gardeners dig chance to bypass high vege prices
It's more than 20 years since a community garden began helping Canterbury University students grow vegetables.
Canterbury University garden helping feed many as costs soar
With the cost of food soaring - many students are struggling to eat well. But a garden at Canterbury University is helping to feed many.
Today marks 20 years since a group of students turned a lawn… Video, Audio
Pan-seared Chicken Breasts with Baby Peppers
Today MySharedKitchen founder, Julie Biuso, shares a recipe for a delicious, yet easy to make, chicken meal. Audio
