Food
Grocery prices still rising but not as fast, index shows
The latest Infometrics-Foodstuffs Grocery Supplier Cost Index shows the prices suppliers charged supermarkets for goods rose by 7.5 percent in the year to July 2023.
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
To the fresh produce markets now with our Minister of Fruit and Veggies, Glenn Forsyth. Audio
A conversation in the cookhouse
Country Life talks to Jen Chrisp who cooks for the shepherds at Puketoro Station. She's carrying on the cookhouse tradition of New Zealand's extensive and remote back country farms. Audio
Heartwarming winter vegetable soups
This week food stylist and author Kelly Gibney shares some simple great warming soup recipes that can be whipped up in no time. Audio
T&G Global posts loss in wake of Cyclone Gabrielle
The produce exporter has reported an interim loss after a difficult half year following the effects of Cyclone Gabrielle.
A taste for nostalgia: Why our food memories are so powerful
Dr Alby Hailes investigates why we have such a taste for food nostalgia.
Lower Chinese demand prompts Fonterra to cut milk price payout range
Fonterra has slashed its milk payout forecast for the coming season by 12 percent because of reduced Chinese demand.
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
To the fresh produce markets now - our man who puts the Uuum in Legume .. the Minister of Fruit and Veg Glenn Forsyth is with us. Fruit of the Week: Green Kiwifruit Audio
Zespri files civil case in China over unauthorised production and sale of gold kiwifruit
Zespri's chief executive said the legal action was a significant step in protecting the investment made by New Zealand producers in developing the licensed kiwifruit varieties.
Patrick's Pies wins supreme pie award for eighth time
A gourmet pie of roast duck, onion and mushroom with cheese sauce has been named the country's best. Audio
NZ's best pie revealed
Move over steak and cheese, the winner of the 25th Bakels NZ Supreme Pie Awards champions a pie you wouldn't find in a petrol station.
Tauranga's Patrick Lam of Patrick's Pies won the judge's heart… Audio
New rule requires warning on all packaged alcohol
A new rule will require all packaged alcohol being sold to have warnings on the label about the harm it can cause to unborn babies.
The food safety agency says the move is supported by advice from… Audio
Midday Rural News for 1 August 2023
Securing a stable workforce was top of the agenda at this morning's Apples and Pears Conference in Christchurch.
Sally Murphy has the rural news. Audio
