CLIMBED TO THE TOP
Winika Hutchins always dreamed of becoming a top chef. This year, she will realise her dream, representing New Zealand in the world truffles championships—Cocinando…
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A CHANGE AT THE TOP
Costa Coffee has announced that Jill McDonald will step into its CEO role as Dominic Paul steps down. Paul will vacate the position as…
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SERVICE IS EVERYTHING
Service can make or break a dining experience. Thanks to the Reader’s Digest Quality Service Award, guests will no longer have to fret about…
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EXPANDING THE PORTFOLIO
Saint Clair Family Estate, a family-owned Marlborough winery, has purchased an additional vineyard from Mills Reef, to expand its estate-owned vineyard portfolio. The new…
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AWARD-WINNING WINERY
Saint Clair Family Estate has been awarded The Wine Society of Australia Perpetual Trophy for Most Successful Winery of Competition at the Sydney International…
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HEATED DEBATE
A debate between restaurateurs and environmentalists is heating up in California. Earlier this year, Berkeley, California, became the first city in the USA to…
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LET THEM EAT PLATE
A small family-operated company in Japan is looking to combat the plastics problem in Japan through the release of edible and environmentally-friendly crockery and…
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LOW PROFITABILITY IN NZ HOSPO
A recent hospitality and business report by Bayleys Real Estate revealed low-profit levels within businesses operating in New Zealand’s foodservice and hospitality sector. An…
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AI FOOD ORDERING ASSISTANT
US-based Mexican chain Chipotle has introduced a new AI-powered food reordering service. The reordering is a skill, which functions like an application, in Amazon’s…
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CULTURAL FUSION
ZENKURO SAKE, New Zealand’s own sake brand returns to New Zealand after a successful campaign in Japan during RWC 2019. Head brewer, David Joll,…
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AUCKLAND EATERY SLAMS ISRAEL FOLAU
Plant-based eatery, Gorilla Kitchen, has donated former Australian rugby player Israel Folao’s bill payment to LGBTQ+ organisation, Rainbow Youth. The cheeky donation was revealed…
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NEW DIRECTOR OF HOSPITALITY
Private investment firm Cooper and Company has appointed a new director of hospitality based at the 1000-acre Bay of Islands property, The Landing. Garth…
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