Pilot Study Sees Notable Decrease in Food Waste
A food waste pilot study was conducted in three Arvida communities earlier this year. The study revealed that when residents participated in meal preparation,…
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Meet the Chef | Munesh Ratnam, Taupaki Gables Rest Home
Cooking has been a lifelong passion for Munesh Ratnam. His journey to become a chef started when he was only 15 years old and…
Search for Developing Chefs Returns
The Lee Kum Kee New Zealand Developing Chefs Challenge is back, and organisers are looking for aspiring young chefs to compete at a national…
Meet the Chef | Nikhil Shetty, Pohutukawa Landing Village
Nikhil Shetty is passionate about food. With a background in hospitality, Shetty has worked in a number of reputed hotels all around the world…
Meet the Chef | Stephen Barry, Papamoa Beach Village
Stephen Barry has been part of the restaurant industry for most of his life. He fell into the role of being a chef at…
What’s on the Menu
Several food and beverage trends in aged care are gaining popularity. Plant-based and vegetarian options: More villages are offering plant-based and vegetarian meal options to…
Bupa Partners with NZNF on Just Cook Healthy Ageing Programme
Bupa New Zealand has partnered with the NZ Nutrition Foundation to offer communities the Just Cook Healthy Ageing programme. The programme aims to connect…
Crestwood Village have Transformed Kitchen Operations
In less than a year, the talented kitchen team at Crestwood Village have completely transformed the way they operate. With a village-wide focus on…
Mayor Urged to Make Dunedin New Zealand’s First Plant-Based City
The Vegan Society Aotearoa have challenged Dunedin’s Mayor, Jules Radich, to turn the southern city into New Zealand’s first plant-based city. The Vegan Society…
Fresh Vegetables Face Contamination Risk from Floodwaters
United Fresh New Zealand advises consumers to be prepared for fresh vegetable shortages in the coming weeks as floodwaters throughout the upper North Island…
Processing Meat Cuts for an Ageing Population
Researchers in Norway are investigating whether mechanically tenderising and brining meat can make it tender enough for older palates to prevent malnutrition in ageing…
Take Advantage of this Amazing Kickstart!
Whether you’re starting up a new coffee venue, or you’re an established business who wants to replace your tired old coffee machine, you should…