Outstanding News

Join us in May 2024 for special Winner Dinners at Palate in Hamilton and Emerson’s Taproom in Dunedin and celebrate the kiwis who harvest. grow and make outstanding food with aroha.

Emerson’s founder and good food lover Richard Emerson shares some of his favourites…recalling a memorable Christmas lunch which included dish from his wife’s homeland; lamb sosaties.

A peek behind the aprons and the mystique of judging the 2024 Outstanding Food Producer Awards.

What could be better than the beauty and flavour of New Zealand’s Akaroa Salmon gracing your Christmas table?

If you want authentic, fresh locally grown fruit and vegetables, to catch up with friends, discover new flavours a visit to the vibrant Grey Lynn Farmers Market is a Sunday essential

NZ Life & Leisure food editor, author of the award-winning Homecooked recipe book, and the KitchenMaid blog - as well as Outstanding NZ Food Producer judge - Lucy Corry tells of her everlasting love of feijoas.

Olliff Farm Premium Pasture Eggs modern spin on the age-old practice of pasture raising chickens for eggs is rewarding egg lovers with flavour and now their eggs are easier to find.

After introducing New Zealand foodies to the taste of fresh locally grown white quinoa, Kiwi Quinoa is turning the flavour up again with the introduction of a red grain.

Cookbook author, champion of New Zealand produce and Outstanding NZ Food Producer Awards head judge, Lauraine Jacobs recalls memorable Japanese dishes.

New Zealand Life and Leisure editor Kate Coughlan shares the joy of oysters, soda bread and a half pint of Guiness on Galway Bay.

Forty Thieves three new Keto Butters are perfect for all food lovers.