Fresh Food News
NZ persimmon season in great shape
New Zealand’s short but sweet persimmon season is now underway with the 2023 crop of these vibrant orange, honey-flavoured fruit available in stores from May to July. Persimmons are grown commercially across the top half of the North Island, so most of the country’s growers have felt the full force of both cyclones Hale and…
Read MoreFresh May Must-Haves 2023
MayMust Haves Tefal Easy Fry Grill & Steam XXL Easy Fry Grill & Steam is more than an air fryer! This space-saving 3-in-1 solution combines an air fryer, grill and steamer with a 6.5L capacity, ensuring perfect results every time. Visit Tefal for more information. Golden Sun Sweet Thai Chilli Sauce An authentic Thai sweet…
Read MoreCafe favourite at home with new Nespresso
Nespresso, the pioneer of the portioned coffee known for high-quality Espresso, introduces eight new flavoured coffees across the Vertuo and Original Barista Creations Flavoured ranges. Nespresso’s Barista Creations Flavoured range captures professional coffee expertise, with each flavour allowing you to easily create delicious and elevated coffee moments. Comprised of coffee blends for truly ‘dessert-like’ experiences,…
Read MoreNew season citrus provides essential health benefits
New Zealand’s favourite citrus fruit are now in season and Kiwi shoppers are encouraged to enjoy this important produce throughout the day for a great tasting, affordable vitamin boost. Wayne Hall, Chair of Citrus New Zealand says the 2023 season is off to a great start with a good supply of all locally grown varieties…
Read MoreEaster Must Haves 2023
EasterMust Haves Tefal Easy Fry Grill & Steam XXL Easy Fry Grill & Steam is more than an air fryer! This space-saving 3-in-1 solution combines an air fryer, grill and steamer with a 6.5L capacity, ensuring perfect results every time. Visit Tefal for more information. Nespresso Vertuo Pop. Endless coffee styles. Now in colour. Compact,…
Read MoreFeijoas provide great nutritional value this autumn
Just in time for cooler temperatures across Aotearoa, the annual feijoa crop is now in good supply. Bursting with flavour and nutritional value, feijoas are a Kiwi favourite and a staple of lunchboxes throughout the autumn months. New Zealand Feijoa Growers Association (NZFGA) manager Ian Turk says much of the 2023 crop has escaped significant…
Read MoreDiscover new Le Creuset blue, Azure
Introducing new Le Creuset Azure Brilliant new blue that evokes the feeling of dining under clear skies on distant shores. A vibrant tone that whisks you away, Le Creuset’s latest colour is inspired by the azure – coloured seas of the Mediterranean, designed to enhance every décor with its cultured beauty and grace. Azure refreshes…
Read MoreThe Food Show Christchurch 2023
There’s all the ingredients for a great day out when The Food Show returns to Christchurch Arena from 31 March until 2 April. Thousands of people will flock to the Show to satisfy their passion for all things delicious. A celebration of gastronomic proportions awaits, with 120 exhibitors offering the latest in niche new artisan…
Read MoreAutumn fruit comes to market against all odds
Cooling weather this month brings a change to our eating as well as our wardrobes with seasonal autumn fruit providing good value and nutritional benefits for whanau. Despite the havoc caused to orchards and farms during the January floods and Cyclone Gabrielle in February, Kiwi favourites such as apples, pears, feijoas and limes are available…
Read MoreNew Proper big cut crisps delvers big snackisfaction
Nelson-based, Proper Crisps have launched a new range of crisps that deliver a “ridiculously bigger satisfying crunch”. Using golden potatoes, Big Cut crisps are unpeeled, sliced big and hand-cooked low and slow and then combined with really real foodie flavours to secure the bag – a glorious and blistery golden crisp. Doing things differently, Proper…
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