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New Zealand passionfruit arrives in stores!
The 2023 passionfruit crop has survived the devastation of Cyclone Gabrielle and is arriving in stores with the country’s small team of commercial growers based in sub-tropical areas such as Northland, the Bay of Plenty and Taranaki pleased to deliver these tasty seasonal delights to consumers. A real delicacy, passionfruit are a labour-intensive crop that…
Read MoreSummer Must Haves 2023
Summer 2023Must Haves Gasmate Odyssey3T3 burner BBQ with trolley The Gasmate Odyssey3T feeds a crowd with a large cooking area and a high dome hood that’s ideal for roasting—constructed from die-cast aluminium to withstand New Zealand’s coastal environments. Powered by 3 x stainless steel burners, the Odyssey packs a lot of grilling power, which means…
Read MoreFoodstuffs North Island Baker of the Year 2023 comp announces finalists
After going whisk to whisk in Foodstuffs North Island’s annual Baker of the Year competition, three talented bakers have been chosen as this year’s winners, with the ultimate top spot to be announced at the cooperative’s Excellence Awards in February. Erin Potter (left) Bakery Manager from New World Dannevirke, Wendy Self (main photo) Bakery Manager…
Read MoreBalance your festive fare with fresh fruit and vegetables
New Zealand’s 5+ A Day Charitable Trust is encouraging us all to include more fruit and vegetables in our celebrations leading up to Christmas to provide a balanced approach during the festive season. Christmas is a time for celebrating and many of us tend to over indulge. 5+ A Day Trustee and Principal Scientist and Team…
Read More2022 Christmas must-haves with Fresh
2022 Christmas must-haves with Fresh Christmas is just around the corner and we’ve selected our 2022 top Kiwi Christmas Must-Haves. Enjoy the festive season with these cool new products and appliances. Gasmate Odyssey3T – 3 burner BBQ with trolley The Gasmate Odyssey3T feeds a crowd with a large cooking area and a high dome hood…
Read MoreTaylors Merlot wins Champion Trophy at NZ International wine show
$20 South Australian wine awarded Trophy for Champion Merlot at New Zealand International Wine Show Clare Valley family winery Taylors has taken top honours at the New Zealand International Wine Show, receiving the Trophy for Champion Merlot for its $20 Taylors Estate Merlot 2021, announced on Friday 28 October. This is the first trophy the…
Read MoreKick off summer with these cool new products
Chill out with SUNBEAM’S ICED COFFEE MACHINE Introducing the Sunbeam Iced Coffee Machine. Perfect for summer, this clever compact machine brews hot ground coffee directly over ice to ensure the freshest flavour. Iced coffee, brewed to perfection. sunbeam.co.nz | RRP $129.99 Available from stockists nationwide. New ice-cream flavour from Award-Winning LEWIS ROAD CREAMERY Delight the…
Read More5 + A Day Support World Fruit and Vegetable Day
New Zealand’s 5+ A Day Charitable Trust has joined the global call for a World Fruit and Vegetable Day, to be celebrated this Friday 14thOctober. The day aims to officially recognise the initiative to raise awareness of the vital role fruit and vegetables play in the lives of every person on the planet. The proposal builds on…
Read MoreNespresso Pumpkin Spice Flavoured Coffee
Celebrating the beginning of the holiday season, it’s time to get creative with Nespresso’s latest additions to its Barista Creations Flavoured range, with the limited-edition seasonal Pumpkin Spice Cake joining two new permanent coffees for the Vertuo system, Chocolate Fudge and Hazelino Muffin. Inspired by decadent desserts, Nespresso’s Barista Creations Flavoured range captures professional coffee expertise, with each flavour allowing…
Read MoreA truly authentic flat white in a bottle!
Aotearoa, the land of the long white cloud … and arguably the land of the flat white coffee. Which got us thinking … a truly authentic flat white in a bottle! Introducing Lewis Road Creamery’s convenient, and mouth-watering, dreamy, Flat White Coffee. A stunning balanced coffee with two shots of Brazilian Arabica coupled with a…
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