Food
Burger Wellington: Goan Chicken Ros Pao takes top prize
An Indian street food-inspired burger has taken out first prize at the Burger Wellington awards.
Alliance Group begins consultation process after review of operating model
Some meat workers' jobs may be on the chopping block as the farmer-owned processing company signals cuts to come.
Midday Rural News for 4 September 2023
Merino has been the shining light in the wool industry in recent years - reaching higher prices for growers - however increased costs and a drop in consumer demand has hit the company's balance sheet.
…Ingredients : stretching some, substituting others
Northland's Veggie Tree Cook School creator Anna Valentine with tips on what substitutes to use when you run out of certain ingredients. Anna Valentine is the author and photographer of three plant… Audio
Mustard and dill flavoured ice cream - do Aucklanders like it?
It's usually best to avoid dairy products when they taste bitter and smell funky. But a team of food technologists are so sure their mustard and dill ice cream is a winner, they entered it in the NZ… Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
It's that time again, off to the markets we head - our Minister of Fruit and Veggies is Glenn Forsyth. Audio
Bryan Bruce: The Food Crisis
We've faced several crises in recent years, but the one we're currently eyeing might be the most troubling of all. In a new documentary airing Sunday night, Bryan Bruce asks the question, why does… Audio
Just pay what you can, says Ōtaki vege grower
Country Life - The founders of a new vege box venture in Ōtaki will be telling people to just pay what they can for a weekly supply of leafy greens. Audio
New rules aimed at stopping abuse of power by supermarket duopoly
The Government says new grocery rules will stop the abuse of power by the country's supermarket duopoly. Foodstuffs and Woolworths will no longer be able to decide when to pay suppliers, reject fresh… Video, Audio
Salmon burgers with herbed yoghurt
Today's weekly recipe is from Jess Daniell of Jess's Underground Kitchen and couldn't be a better meal to mark the beginning of spring. She's got a delicious and simple recipe for salmon burgers. Audio
Insects as food trend not taking off in Aotearoa
For a while now we've been looking at insects as a menu item for not only it's high protein value to our diets. But that doesn't appear to be enough to convince people to put more crickets on their… Audio
Midday Rural News for 1 September 2023
B Dylan Hollis: the TikToker who loves vintage baking
After getting curious about a vintage recipe for Pork Cake a few years ago, jazz musician B. Dylan Hollis posted a baking video on TikTok. Now millions of people watch him whip up bizarre creations… Video, Audio
New Grocery Commissioner on keeping supermarket giants in check
The big supermarket chains will soon face fines of up to $3 million dollars, if they don't treat small suppliers fairly. The Government has released the details of its new Grocery Code of Conduct, its… Audio
Ice cream with 'delicate and truly authentic flavour' takes out top award
An ice cream that took five years to perfect has won the country's top prize.
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
Joining the programme from the country's fresh produce markets is our Minister of Fruit and Veggies, Glenn Forsyth. Fruit of the Week: Australian Strawberries Audio
Eating with our eyes: Food stylist on the tricks of the trade
Burger King is in court after being accused of a misleading portrayal of its burgers, but just how real is advertising normally and are ingredients actually substituted? Audio
Top food stylist on allegations of misleading menus photos at Burger King
A whopper of a lie, or greedy diners with big expectations. Burger King's landed in court over its marketing for the Whopper burger; central to the dispute is whether the chain's instore menu boards… Video, Audio