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Monthly food price rise biggest since 2022
Food prices across all categories rose, with grocery prices up 3% in the month.
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Fruit and veges get cheaper but domestic airfares go up
Those flying overseas had it better than domestic travellers.
What can you do with your vege scraps?
From inventive pesto to DIY crisps, Nikki Birrell recommends getting creative.
Are your kids fussy eaters? It might be in their genes
You could even be a 'super taster', but it's not always a good thing.
The vegetable Kiwis find very a-peeling
New Zealanders chomped through over $1 billion worth of this humble vegetable last year.
Broccoli $9 a head? Growers' freshwater reform warning
Govt urged to prioritise commercial vegetable production in new freshwater regulations.
Vege tips: Kem Ormond's proudest achievement this year
OPINION: Here's a little show-and-tell about how things are progressing in my garden.
Recipe: Super-easy corn and tomato salad
Depending on the season, you can use frozen or fresh corn for this one.
Recipe: Balsamic-roasted tomatoes and zucchini
This simple dish works as a side, or you can toss it through pasta for an easy dinner.
How healthy is broccoli really?
New York Times: The dinnertime standard is a nutritional multitasker.
Vege tips: Rabbits and aphids and snails, oh my!
Opinion: Remember that having a few pests is a natural part of gardening.
Opinion: Frozen spinach doesn’t get the respect it deserves
You can pack nutrition into a wide range of dishes with this budget-friendly staple.
The heart-healthy diet hardly anyone is talking about
New York Times: How the DASH diet can significantly lower blood pressure.
Middle East conflict could impact NZ exporters
Many of NZ's friends are hostile or indifferent to Iran and its proxies, analyst says.
'Perfectly imperfect' fruit and vegetables provide a recipe for business success
Collaboration with restaurant Embra turned misfit pears into fine dining delight.
Vege tips: Why October is sow important
OPINION: Watching the new growth appear is nature at its best.
Asparagus 101: How to make the most of spring’s star vegetable
Discover how to pick, store and cook this versatile green gem while it’s in peak season.
The root of the kūmara unearthed in Golden Bay
Research has uncovered the location of the earliest sites of kūmara in Polynesia.
Caramelising onions: The art and science of getting it right
For rich and sweet onions, all you need is just a little patience.
Fresh vege surplus challenges asparagus growers as season begins
Asparagus Growers Council thinks prices will come down as production ramps up.
Broccoli: The ultimate superfood for your garden and plate
Opinion: Broccoli is easy to grow, and growing your own seedlings is simple.
The easiest way to give your meal a nutritional boost
Turn your plate into a more balanced meal with minimal effort and without extra dishes.
HortNZ calls on Kiwis to support local growers
Horticulture NZ has launched an awareness campaign called "Taste the Yakka".
The food packaging tricks we all fall for
From oranges in red net bags to noisy packaging, here's how brands maximise their sales.
How to stack your fridge and make food last longer
You might be reducing the shelf life of your bagged salads and soft fruit unintentionally.
Ram raiders smash security grill at Gisborne vege store
A group of people used a car to smash through the metal security grill and grab cigarettes, chocolate and drinks out of Makaraka Veges near Gisborne. Video / Makaraka Veges
Why you should be adding more cucumber to your diet
A new social media trend is driving demand for cucumbers around the world.
Do you really need to wash your fruit and vegetables?
"For goodness' sake, you don’t wash your fruit and vegetables in dishwashers.”
What to look forward to on the produce shelves this spring
Perfect for seasonal dishes and affordable, healthy eating.