Food
'Feelings of guilt': value of food being dumped increases
New Zealanders are throwing out $2.4 billion worth of food a year, a new survey has found.
Pea, mint and halloumi fritters
Chef, photographer and author Emma Galloway joins Jesse today to share her recipe for pea, mint and halloumi fritters. Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
Time for your twice-weekly injection of fresh produce news with our Minister of fruit and vege Glenn Forsyth who today looks at the bountiful supply of Asian veges. Audio
Warning to watch for bad eggs after farm hit by salmonella bug
A warning to consumers - watch out for bad eggs. The Ministry for Primary industries has slapped a ban on a North island egg farm. It cannot shift hens or eggs off the property after the farm tested… Video, Audio
Primary industries outlook predicts export rebound after 1.1% fall
The food and fibre sector is expecting a 1.1 percent drop in export revenue due to Covid-19-related issues, but is expected to bounce back.
Court decision means less tarakihi on plates for now
A court decision is likely to mean there'll be less of a favourite fish - tarakihi - on our plates in the short term.
The High Court has ruled that sustainability of the fish stock must come before… Audio
10,000 school lunches served in 6 months
It's been a big year for the team at Nourish Ōraka in the Ōtautahi suburb of Shirley. Bec Roper-Gee from Nourish Ōraka joins Jesse to explain how they've provided over 10 thousand school lunches. Audio
Expert feature: Chocolate making
Chocolate lovers will be tuning in for this week's expert. Jesse speaks to chocolate maker David Herrick from Foundry Chocolate. Audio, Gallery
How sound changes your experience of wine
Jo Burzynska is a wine writer, musician and multisensory artist who has just graduated with an unusual PhD. She joins Jesse to explain how sound and taste are related. Audio
Keeping fruit and veg fresh
Are your pears going off faster than they should? Are you having to throw things out every week? Sarah Pritchett from Love Food Hate Waste is on hand to explain why things keep going from whole to… Audio
Cooking duck with Jenny Garing
Duck shooting season is underway in various parts of the country - so we're looking at the many ways to serve the game bird. Jenny Garing Is a food writer, loves opportunities to teach culinary skills… Audio, Gallery
South Island scientists trying to produce maple syrup
A team of South Island scientists thinks they may have found a way to produce maple syrup in New Zealand.
Maple syrup is an iconically North American product - the sap to make the syrup is harvested… Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
Joining the programme now for his take on the best in fresh produce is our Minister of Fruit and Vege Glenn Forsyth. Audio
New 'robust' blueberry varieties available to New Zealand growers
Eleven new blueberry varieties are being made available to New Zealand growers, with the aim of increasing export opportunities.
Vegan recipe, feijoa and brussel sprouts
This week chef Max Gordy shares one of the recipes he's going to serving at the upcoming Botanic Feast as part of the Loemis festival in Wellington. Audio
Pacific countries leading the way on sugary drink taxes
When it comes to taxing sugary drinks our Pacific neighbours are leading the way. Otago University led research on the issue found that three quarters of jurisdictions have a tax on the drinks in a… Audio
Restaurants warn their survival is in jeopardy
The Restaurant Association is warning the industry's very survival is in jeopardy unless the government does more to encourage skilled migrants to stay. What has been announced today is the ability… Audio
The Baked Dane
Danish born now Levin-based Lisa Brink bakes delicious seed crackers, or Knækbrød. She also sells sourdough and her Scandinavian version of Rēwena Bread, a traditional Māori potato bread. Lisa's… Audio
Shipping delays causing problems for fruit growers
It's a red-hot market out there for apples but shipping delays and capacity constraints mean exporters are struggling to move their fruit.
Some big shipping lines have ditched coming to Australia and… Audio
The art and science of a great chicken soup
Kelda Hains from Wellington eaterie Rita talks to Karyn Hay about building the flavours for the perfect stock, the base for her signature chicken soup recipe, a delicious chicken soup with herby… Audio