Niki Bezzant discusses her quest to make the perfect roast potatoes… Perfect roast potatoes. Few food topics I’ve posted on my Facebook page have elicited such adamant and varying opinions. It occurred to me during recent heated discussions on this that I was lucky my Facebook friends were not all in one place; people were really very exercised. I wonder:…
The first reading of the Consumers’ Right to Know (Country of Origin of Food) Bill was passed in Parliament yesterday (12 April). “Given our recent survey showed that more than 70 percent of New Zealanders want mandatory Country of Origin Labelling (CoOL) for fresh fruit and vegetables, it is great to see the Government listened to…
Potatoes New Zealand Inc. (PNZ) is delighted to announce that we have been successful in our Sustainable Farming Fund (SFF) application for research funding into improving the quality of seed potatoes using precision agriculture. Control of plant disease is critical for improving yields and grower returns. Potatoes New Zealand’s strategic plan has defined pest and…
Potatoes New Zealand Inc. (PNZ) today became the 14th partner organisation to join the Government Industry Agreement (GIA) for Biosecurity Readiness and Response. The Deed was signed by representatives from PNZ at a ceremony held on a potato farm in Koputaroa. Attendees included PNZ and Government representatives, the Hon Nathan Guy – Minister for Primary…
A Horowhenua man was fatally injured on a potato farm in Moutoa near Shannon last night. Fred Thorby died after a workplace accident early on Thursday evening. WorkSafe were notified of the incident by police last night, and an investigation into the situation is ongoing. CEO of Potatoes New Zealand Inc, Chris Claridge, said that…
Archive for December 2015 Potatoes – star of the show – Ruth Pretty Posted by BlogAdmin on December 1st, 2015 Ruth Pretty – Finest ingredients prepared simply. A great caterer needs to be many things, but ‘crowd pleaser’ and ‘palate teaser’ are two qualities that certainly feature high on the list. Weddings, significant…
Potatoes – star of the show – Martin Bosley Posted by BlogAdmin on November 1st, 2015 Food writers stand apart. Other professionals involved in the celebration of good food, most notably chefs and restaurant reviewers, devote themselves almost entirely to impressing. With elaborate plating or elegant phrasing, they hope to demonstrate to the…
This year, 2015, we were pleased to be part of the Heart Foundation’s Tick Stand at both the Auckland and Wellington Food Shows. It was a great opportunity to be in front such a large audience with another organisation who is promoting healthier choices. The Heart Foundation Tick programme is making it even easier and quicker for…
Potatoes NZ Inc. Conference 2015 Posted by BlogAdmin on August 1st, 2015 The 2015 Potatoes NZ INC. Conference saw a new programme structure with a key focus on ensuring all attendees leave the conference with some key “take home” messages that they can apply to their own businesses. The conference was held in Ashburton from…
Selaks New Zealand Roast Day Posted by BlogAdmin on July 22nd 2015 It’s not long to Selaks New Zealand Roast Day, so we think its a great time to start thinking about what type of potatoes you are going to cook with your Roast! Roasts are a traditional part of our kiwi upbringing, so…
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