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Historic Monte Christo Winery Opens Its Doors in Central Otago and Releases Inaugural Wines
Monte Christo Winery, the birthplace of Central Otago wine, is thrilled to announce its grand opening, inviting wine enthusiasts and history buffs alike to explore the rich heritage of New Zealand winemaking and enjoy a unique guest experience. Located in the heart of Central Otago, Monte Christo Winery promises to be a destination like no other.
AI and the Culinary World: A Recipe for Restaurant Success
Success in the modern, highly competitive, and fast-paced restaurant industry depends on staying one step ahead of the game. Many dining establishments are using artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline operations, enhance customer experiences, and spur growth as technology develops at an accelerated rate. This essay will focus on social media and food trends as it explores five essential ways restaurant owners may use AI to grow their businesses.
The Tantalising Tastes of Hamilton’s Hood Street Bistro
Resting proudly on the corner of Hood Street and Victoria Street, the aptly named cafe/restaurant, ‘Hood St Bistro’, beckons you inside with its references to hot orange, neon signage. Just as it too sits on this particular intersection, its food demonstrates a propensity towards being particular when it comes to imparting only the best of Southern American flavours to its customers.
World First Honey Bee Research Project
Dr Mark Goodwin, world-renowned Apiculture Scientist, and his team, are working with beekeepers to undertake a project aimed at marketing New Zealand honey based on its percentage of nectar.
Crafting Talent in Hospitality and Tourism with Micro-Credentials
We shine the light on the best New Zealand has to offer in terms of fresh ingredients, transformed into outstanding cuisine, exceptional wines and beverages, our spectacular scenery captured by so many memorable tourism experiences, yet as nation, we still struggle to understand and tell this story.
With NZQA approval for 13 micro-credentials, the New Zealand School Food and Wine hopes to inspire and attract new people to jobs in hospitality, wine and tourism and also enhance wider community understanding of Aotearoa-New Zealand’s food and beverage story.
Organic Ready Meal Option Now Available
Southern Organics launches organic ready meals with 100% certified organic ingredients. Shipped nationwide, the restaurant-quality organic meals are made by professional chefs targeting foodies and people with busy lifestyles to easily access healthy and delicious food options without chemicals, pesticides or herbicides such as Roundup.
MICROPLASTICS ARE NOW IN OUR FOOD AND BODIES
What one Kiwi business is doing about it. FISKENS are NZ’s first animal feed manufacturer to switch from plastic bags to sustainable paper bags, and they’ve also gone solar.
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Dilicakes Releases New Website
A new website has been launched by Dilicakes to bring information regarding the gorgeous edible treats available for corporate clients and private customers.
New Zealand Honey Co. Launches New Manuka Honey Range
New Zealand Honey Co. is excited to announce a new look Raw Manuka Honey range where powerful energy meets health and wellness. These five UMF products are now available globally and come in 250g and 500g jar sizes with a special gift pack option. Made by nature, the products align perfectly with the health and wellness space. Research conducted by the company found there was a demand for unique and natural New Zealand products that were versatile when it came to health, ensuring the customer would receive value for money.
New Look for Stripped Jerky
Christchurch artisan jerky business ‘Stripped Jerky’ is about to release a real game changer in the rapidly growing healthy snack market. Their new ‘art-packs’ have been designed by local and international artists giving the brand a funky new look representative of each flavour.
Queenstown’s Organic Solutions Acquires South Island’s Leading Organic Farm
In what is seen as a major shift in the New Zealand organics industry, Organic Solutions has acquired Brydone Growers of Oamaru.
Reduced To Clear Launches New Website
Reduced to Clear has launched a new website. The site offers an extended online shop with a better choice of frozen product, yoghurts & cheeses, chocolates and drinks, cereals and general merchandise at bargain prices.
Kiwis’ Dinner Habits Revealed – Study
Kiwi cooks like to listen to music, hit the vino, watch tv and dance while making dinner, but those who do switch on the box while working their magic in the kitchen, are more likely to have to apologise for what they serve, according to new research.
New home use packs of New Zealand’s own native bush pepper now available from Forest Gourmet
In a country blessed with producing great food – why don’t New Zealanders make better use native flavours to enhance them? Forest Gourmet now makes it easier for home cooks to add a distinctly New Zealand flavour to their meals with the launch of their home use packs of dried Horopito – New Zealand’s very own native bush pepper.
Bacon & Dreams Announces One Time Only “Bacon & Cheese” Pop Up Restaurant Event in Auckland City
Many would argue there’s no more perfect combination than bacon and cheese. Bacon & Dreams certainly agree, bringing the one-off pop up restaurant event “Bacon & Cheese” to Auckland City, NZ in June 2018.
Good Pantry – Fuelling your Health and a Sustainable future
A new business start-up with a focus on sustainable food choices in the form of superfoods. Created by three Kiwi friends on a mission to provide New Zealand with sustainable superfoods, GOOD PANTRY is the answer to eating for your future and good health, today. Good Pantry superfoods have a low impact on the worlds resources, combined with an impressive nutritional profile.
Hunting Wild Game With Lead-Based Ammunition May Contaminate Food Supply
New Zealand researchers publish a report which finds hunters using lead-based projectiles risk unsafe exposure to toxic lead in their meat.
Gluten Free this Christmas with Bakeworks
New Zealand’s favourite gluten-free brand, Bakeworks, has released a wonderful, festive range, perfect for the upcoming holidays. Now available online or in selected supermarkets, you can get these new, delicious and gluten-free treats in the lead-up to Christmas – but only for a limited time!
Growing Kiwi Demand for Bubble Tea
Increasing Kiwi demand for an Asian beverage known as bubble tea will see Australasia’s fastest growing tea brand double the number of their New Zealand stores next year.