Food
Foodstuffs North and South Island merger rejected
Earlier this year Foodstuffs proposed bringing the North and South Island divisions together to create a national cooperative, but the Commerce Commission declined the proposal saying it would… Audio
Commerce Commission rejects Foodstuffs merger
The Commerce Commission has rejected Foodstuffs' proposal to merge its North Island and South Island divisions. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Stressed are the local cheesemakers
Saying 'cheese' is getting harder for boutique cheesemakers, the owner of an award-winning company says. Audio
What if... genomics could safeguard our food supply?
The rapid warming and periods of droughts as a result of climate change will impact our ability to grow food. Researchers at Plant and Food, AgResearch and the Bragato Research Institute are… Video
Champion producers of Dutch cheese in North Canterbury
With New Zealand cheese month starting tomorrow what better time to go to one of the country's top cheesemakers. Audio
What's behind the proposed closure of the Smithfield meatworks?
About 600 people could lose their jobs - and Federated Farmers says "excessive red tape" is partly to blame.
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
The Minister of Fruit and Veggies has been visiting his peeps at green-grocers across the motu - Glenn Forsyth joined First Up to talk fresh produce Audio
Warmer waters pose problems for trout fishing
Waters that are favoured by trout are warming up and causing stress and even death of the fish. Audio
Chelsea Winter returns with 'Tasty' cookbook for 'every style of eater'
Have you tried banana blossom or whipped chickpea liquid? Chelsea Winter reckons they can make for "heavenly" dishes. Audio
Legacy of K Road foodcourt explored in new installation
An album is the menu and songs are the dishes. It's the Lim Chhour foodcourt - but not as you know it.
Chelsea Winter’s latest cookbook
The much-anticipated follow-up to Chelsea Winter's #1 bestselling plant-based cookbook, Supergood, is here! Audio
Can you rescue your abandoned barbecue from winter?
My old Weber has been sitting out on the deck all winter. Uncovered, unloved, untethered from a gas bottle and a safe winter refuge for all manner of critters.
The 'Tokos' taking on diabetes one low-carb taco at a time
A type 1 diagnosis changed their lives overnight. Now they want to help others in their community with their food.
Food: Spring Potatoes & Asparagus
Julie Biuso of sharedkitchen.co.nz shares a dreamy combo of Potatoes, asparagus and shallots. And the best thing? It's so simple to put together. Audio
Cutting down hospitality food waste
A growing hospitality initiative helping cafes pocket a little bit of cash for their surplus food, rather than seeing it go to landfill at the end of the day. Audio
