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Sodas linked to digestive issues, fractures, and organ damage, experts warn

Sugary sodas like Coca-Cola have long been associated with health risks like obesity and diabetes, but experts are now cautioning that these popular drinks...

3.4 million Australians faced ‘food insecurity’ in 2024 – report

Food insecurity has impacted 3.4 million Australians in 2024, with 32% of households experiencing moderate to severe food shortages, according to the latest report...

Gardening with Wally Richards: Getting more from your home grown fruit

We can spend a lot of time growing fruit; feeding, spraying, looking after and harvesting but are we getting the best results from our...

Fake Crumbl Cookie pop-up in Bondi sparks outrage over stale, overpriced treats

A fake Crumbl Cookie pop-up in Bondi, Sydney, has caused a stir after Australian customers discovered they were eating days-old cookies brought back from...

Gardening with Wally Richards: Secrets to growing tomatoes

Tomatoes are the second most popular plant for gardeners to grow after Roses. The key to very successful tomato growing is to give them full...

Is our food safety authority failing the fairness and impartiality test?

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) have held two consultations to gauge public opinion on gene edited ‘new breeding techniques (NBT) organisms, but have...

Urgent: Government Plans To Remove Gene Food Labelling

As you may have heard or read from numerous sources circulating widely, FSANZ (Food Standards Australia and New Zealand) is proposing to end any...

NZ’s food system in “disarray”: Calls for national strategy to boost resilience

The country's food system is facing significant challenges, with a growing need for a national food strategy to improve resilience, according to Professor Alan...

Agricultural and horticultural products regulatory review: Is the review set up to fail?

The Agricultural and horticultural products regulatory review is open for comment until 8 September 2024. The review will focus on the approval path for...

Bone broth products recalled due to food safety concerns

The Little Bone Broth Company has issued a recall for all its products, including Chicken Broth, Beef Broth, and Chicken Green Thai Curry Broth,...

A week in politics that stole our rights and changed our nation forever

This week Judith Collins, Minister for Science and Technology, and Chris Luxon, Prime Minister, decided to introduce a policy change with a Laurel and Hardy...

My Food Bag recalls sesame seed products due to Salmonella risk

My Food Bag has issued a recall for sesame seed products included in three weeks of its meal programme, citing potential salmonella contamination. The recall...

Auckland restaurant SPQR enters into voluntary liquidation

Ponsonby eatery SPQR, renowned for its modern Italian cuisine since its opening in 1992, has entered voluntary liquidation according to the companies register. Speaking to...

Food Standards Australia and New Zealand issue urgent recall of Uncle Frog’s Mushroom Gummies after hospitalisations

A recall notice has been issued by Food Standards Australia and New Zealand for Uncle Frog's mushroom gummies following reports of severe reactions. Perth resident...

Essente Mixed Nuts recalled due to undeclared hazelnut allergen

Davis Trading Company Ltd is recalling its Essente brand Mixed Nuts (250g) after discovering the presence of undeclared hazelnuts. The recall affects all batches and...

Cadbury scraps chocolate fish production

Cadbury has ceased production of its popular 20g chocolate fish, a once favourite treat in New Zealand, due to declining popularity and challenges in...

McDonald’s scraps AI trial after bacon added to ice cream – media

The fast food giant will remove voice ordering tech from over 100 outlets by the end of July, the company has reportedly said. McDonald’s is...

Hubbards recalls breakfast cereal due to packaging error and undeclared allergens

Hubbards is recalling its 'BeMighty Blueberry & Seeds' granola after a packaging mistake led to the inclusion of undeclared allergens. A batch of Hubbards' Simply...

Canadian TikTokker shocked by size of Whittakers chocolate block

A Canadian TikToker, known as Dr. Ellie, living in Seoul, Korea is astonished at the size of a 250-gram block of Whittakers chocolate. Accustomed to...

Indian spices under investigation over contamination

Two companies are being probed by several countries due to suspicions that their products contain a carcinogen. New Zealand’s food safety regulator is investigating India’s...

Public health by way of the Surveillance State

WED. May 01, 2024, four long years after the SARS-CoV-2 outbreak collapsed the economy and global population numbers alike, EcoHealth Alliance President Peter Daszak...

Recall issued for yoghurt pouches

The Collective brand is issuing a recall for its 'Suckies Strawberry Probiotic Yoghurt Pouches' sold in a four-pack with a best-before date of April...

Givealittle for ‘Patchy’ the homeless coffee vendor as Council moves on licensing

Jonathan 'Patchy' Low sells affordable instant coffees from a shopping trolley in Auckland CBD. Supporter Katelyn Ware has started a Givealittle campaign to raise funds...

Salmon products recalled due to possible presence of Listeria

New Zealand Food Safety is supporting food company Matakana Smokehouse in its recall of a specific batch of two of its salmon products due...

US fast food joints feeling the pinch as costs rise and demand falls

As fast-food and restaurant prices in the U.S. continue to climb, concern is spreading across all economic strata, with industry leaders from McDonald's and...

Why you shouldn’t eat garlic from China

Chinese garlic is reportedly grown in sewer water and coated in chlorine. Not to mention the fact it rots and turns to dust in your...

Nationwide recall of garlic bread after rat’s foot found inside package

Foodstuffs has initiated a recall of a specific batch of pre-packaged garlic bread across its stores, following a disturbing discovery by a customer of...

HelloFresh UK caught in a customer complaint storm over unwanted account reactivations

Meal delivery service HelloFresh has found itself in hot water as allegations surface about charging UK customers for orders they never made. Despite users claiming...

Global hunger isn’t the worst food-related threat to humanity

There are more obese people in the world than hungry ones – which may sound like a good thing, but it really isn’t. World Obesity...

The black market in salt and what it means for all of us

I had a shock this weekend which has turned into a wake up call. For years I had been sprinkling Black Salt (Kala Namak) on...

Camembert and brie cheese products recalled due to E-coli

Certain camembert and brie varieties produced by Waimata Cheese Company are being pulled from the market because of potential E coli contamination, according to...

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