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Next time you pick up a loaf of Ploughmans

Bakery or Bürgen bread, take note of the 100% recyclable cardboard bread tag fastening the bag. It’s part of George

Weston Foods Baking NZ’S commitment to eliminating 7 million plastic tags from landfill (and up to 75 million annually by the end of 2022).

Just in time for summer, look out for super-sized, super-tasty, locally grown Blue

Royal blueberries. King-sized, plump and with a deep blue hue, their sweet and sour flavour is perfect for a healthy dessert or cocktail, or just to eat by the handful.

Alternative milks, such as almond, soy, oat and hemp, are nothing new, but Australian start-up company Eden Brew is set to develop a different animal-free milk. In fact, they claim their product has all of the good stuff without the cow. The company has found a way to produce the same proteins found in cow’s milk using precision fermentation, giving a milk that will be animal-free dairy with a frothing, creamy, milky taste, no lactose, no cholesterol and low in allergens. edenbrew.com.au

Genoese Pesto, New Zealand’s number one pesto brand, made in Horowhenua, is now sourcing all its basil onshore, exponentially increasing the basilgrowing industry in New Zealand and boosting the local economy. Southern

Fresh Foods in Cambridge will increase their basil-growing by 30% to meet the increased demand. genoese.co.nz

Finnish footwear company Rens runs on caffeine – literally. It has just launched its second sneaker made with used coffee grounds and post-industrial plastic. The Rens Nomad shoes incorporate coffee-based fibre for a quick-drying fabric and coffee-based laces. Recycled plastic is used to create the flexible, breathable and waterproof membrane and laces. global.rensoriginal.com

Some of Australia’s best chefs have got behind a new print, online and radio campaign, “Put a Jab on the Menu”. It encourages diners to get vaccinated to help save a local food and beverage industry crippled by COVID-19. Chefs from around the country featured in the campaign include Matt Moran, Danielle Alvarez, Neil Perry and Shannon Martinez.

For a whole lot of Italian flair in Britomart, welcome Bar Non Solo to the

Seafarers Building. Sister to the famous Non Solo Pizza in Parnell, it continues the tradition of aperitivo ‘hour’, all in a super-slick fit-out by Paul Izzard. Oh-sosophisticated and chic as a minimalist gallery, Atelier Shu in Parnell will wow with French patisserie Asian-style – quite the prettiest pastries we’ve seen in a long time. Paul Wong and Julian Diprose have taken Dominion Road’s famed

Mr Hao to Albany with a new vibrant red-and-black look channelling all the vibe of Shanghai late-night eateries. If you love your deliciousness deep-fried and Korean-style, you’ll be happy that

K Road eatery Ziggle has a new spot out west in Henderson. Sweet Talk has moved from New North Road to Virginia

Ave East – it’s not too far away for those who love their cakes in jars and gorgeous celebration cakes, and now you can add a coffee, too. For the culture of sharing and enjoying food and soju, head to Gaja, set to reinvigorate Ponsonby Central with modern Korean fare from chefs Riley Min and Tako Yang. Easy-as-it-comes

Parāoa Brewing Co in Whangaparāoa is not just a brewery, but also has epic cocktails – fab to go with inventive Asianstyled sharing plates and mains. Oh, and they do the odd gig, too. No need to run all round town chasing your favourite street food vendors, as they're now all together under a single roof – Street Feast in Titirangi brings together Jo Bro’s, Stumpy’s Pizza, Sapa Kitchen, Loco Bro’s, Mar & Tierra, Wen & Yen and Little ‘Lato. Who couldn’t fill their face with that lineup? We are beside ourselves to hear that super-luxe desserts from Miann (and hot chocolate, gelato, pastries and everything chocolatey) will soon be coming to a new store in Ponsonby. For gin and craft beer on K Road, look for Bozo Bar, hidden away in the spot that was Hallertau Tap Haus and, before that, Love Bucket.

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