Eating Gluten Free in NZ

Many people, from all around the world, opt for Gluten-free dietary options and are aware of the large amount of benefits the diet change can bring.

NZ Hospitality Championships 2017

Held at the Logan Campbell Centre alongside the popular Food Show over 4 days from the 27th to the 30th of July, challengers from primary school age in the Kiwi Kids Can Cook competition to professional chefs competed in over 74 classes in the hope of being named a winner.

NZ Hospitality Championships 2017

If you have what it takes to julienne a carrot like a pro or make the best bed in show, take note: entries are now open for the NZ Hospitality Championships. This annual 4-day event will run alongside The Auckland Food Show from Thursday 27 July to Sunday 30 July at the Logan Campbell Centre, ASB Showgrounds.

New Zealands First Cacao Fruit Probiotic Chocolate

On May 11th 2017 Enlightened Edibles launched it’s Kickstarter for the world’s first ever Organic, Raw, Probiotic Cacao Fruit Chocolate. With this launch, Enlightened Edibles becomes the first supplemented chocolate company in New Zealand.

Win with Mossop’s to celebrate 70 years!

Mossop’s Honey celebrate 70 years this autumn and are doing so in style with a luxurious win opportunity for one of its lucky customers. Buy any Mossop’s or Natruél product, and visit www.mossops.co.nz before the end of July to find out how to win a 2 night luxury island escape for two to Waiheke Island, valued at $6,500!

Manaaki Condiments Launch in Blenheim

Manaaki, a range of preserves and condiments made by Omaka Marae, are now available for sale from two retailers in Blenheim. From today BV Gourmet and The Burleigh have taken on the uniquely Māori products for sale in their stores with a tasting to boot this Saturday at BV Gourmet. Manaaki is a social enterprise by Omaka Marae.

Food Integrity important in New Zealand too

The inaugural Food Integrity conference was held on 13 & 14 July in Auckland and was attended by a wide range of delegates from food businesses, regulatory authorities, science and education communities. Rachael Speedy sees that there is a role for NZ, “I believe that with our expertise in New Zealand we could become world leaders in the Food Integrity field by collaborating with government departments, science and research and involving the private sector”. Furthermore, “to be honest, we don’t have a choice, no one else will protect our brand for us”.

Kiwis Lack Confidence in Kitchen

The Old El Paso study which investigated Kiwis’ eating habits also found that many of us are too nervous to try new recipes and four out of 10 (41%) serve the same 6-10 weekly meals over and over again!

Denny’s Restaurant Serving Up High-Quality Food Using Smart Monitoring Technology

Denny’s Restaurant in partnership with Koolmakers and Senapps Technologies has successfully completed trial of Smart Monitoring Solution for ensuring the quality of refrigerated food storage. The restaurant can now monitor the temperature of freezers and cool rooms at all of its restaurants remotely, anytime without needing to visit the location. It also automatically alerts them in case of any changes in temperature so that they can react quickly before any items are affected.