Lewis Road claims top award at New York specialty food show –
Lewis Road Creamery’s 10 Star Certified Salted Butter has gained international recognition and named the 2023 sofiTM Product of the Year, at the Summer Fancy Food Show in New York City. The award is presented to a single product annually at The Specialty Food Association’s (SFA) sofiTM Awards. Bestowed since 1972 they are a top honor in the $194 billion specialty food industry. Jason Clements holds the award. “Judging was performed by a panel of 400 food experts, and for a product that originated on our farms in Waikato to win the major award at a show in NYC is…
‘I tried to avoid extra charges on an easyJet, Ryanair and Jet2 flight- here’s how’ | Travel News | Travel
Although budget flights often appear to be the cheapest choice, after extra charges are added the price can soar. Whether it’s paying for a seat, hand luggage or buying travel insurance through the airline, a cheap flight might not feel quite as much of a deal at the end of the process. As the Government announced plans to look into hidden charges on flights, hotels and car hire, I wanted to see if Britons could avoid additional pesky costs. In an exclusive experiment for Express.co.uk , I looked at flights on easyJet, Ryanair and Jet2 to see how much I…
Pepsi introduces a ketchup infused with cola –
Fourth of July is the quintessential American holiday filled with flags, fireworks, baseball and hot dogs. According to the US National Hot Dog & Sausage Council, Americans will consume over 150 million hot dogs on July 4 alone, enough to stretch from Washington DC to LA more than five times! (NHDSC, 2022) And with Pepsi sales heating up ahead of July 4, the brand is bringing more ‘taste’ to the party by showing the entire country that hot dogs go #BetterWithPepsi. On July 4, USA Independence Day, the global soft drink brand will unveil Pepsi Colachup, which is exactly what…
Hot Chocolate Challenge gets underway –
Pumpkin-pie, smokey apple and black tea, frozen jaffa, and drinks incorporating kiwi classics such as moro bars, milo and Afghan biscuits are just some of the delicious flavors on offer for a limited time when the “Sweet As” Hutt’s Hot Chocolate Challenge™ gets underway. The Challenge, which began in 2015, involves local cafes putting forth a signature hot chocolate creation and customers voting for their favorite. Twenty hospitality operators including cafes, restaurants, pubs, a bakery, and a sweet shop in Lower Hutt’s City Centre, have created their own signature hot chocolate drinks for people to enjoy throughout the school holidays…
Farewell Gen Z let’s nourish Gen Alpha –
By Marisa Bidois, Chief Executive Officer of the Restaurant Association of New Zealand. Just as we are making careful considered decisions around how and where we spend our time and our money, so too are out customers. Some of the lifestyle changes triggered by the pandemic were temporary while others may have more staying power. In 2023 and beyond we find ourselves in a world where social interaction has dramatically changed and with accelerated adoption of technology. We are now also dealing with rising costs of living which is having an impact not only on discretionary spending but also on…
Busy start to Fine Food New Zealand –
New Zealand’s premier trade event for the hospitality, food retail and food service industries, Fine Food New Zealand, has opened on June 25 with visitors from throughout the country attracted to the more than 250 exhibitors, at the Auckland Showgrounds. Displays include the very latest commercial kitchen equipment available, local produce suppliers and IT software system professionals for restaurant bookings, to name just a few. A packed agenda over the three day event includes seminars, training and education, equipment and food demonstrations; the NZ Chefs Championships and Global Chefs Challenge plus the Restaurant Association of New Zealand’s ‘Hospo Hui’. The…
Sid brings fresh approach to winter fine dining –
The iconic Sid at the French Café in Symonds Street, Auckland is heading into winter with new menu offerings and options to bring more fun to fine dining. As well as launching a new winter tasting menu, the celebrated restaurant is introducing a flexible à la carte menu and snack offerings, (pictured below), giving guests more relaxed options. The restaurant is also taking walk-ins for those wanting to pop in spontaneously for an after-work cocktail or glass of wine with snacks. Guests can enjoy these impromptu treats in the heated undercover area in the Mediterranean-inspired courtyard or around a brazier…