The Food Show News
Impress your guests with our top 4 canapé recipes
Top canapé recipes from The Food Show. The perfect dishes for entertaining and impressing your guests
COVID-19 update
In light of the rapidly developing COVID-19 situation, it is with great disappointment, we must announce that the Food Show Christchurch will not take place as scheduled on 3-5 April, 2020 at the Horncastle Arena, Christchurch.
The Auckland Food Show - Keeping it homegrown
The Auckland Food Show is set to take the ASB Showgrounds by storm at the end of this month. The best offerings in food and beverage from across the country from Auckland to the South Island will be vying to seduce the tastebuds of show visitors.
The Auckland Food Show - Luxury Edition
Tickets are on sale for The Auckland Food Show and it’s time to step your experience up with a VIP Premium experience. The Auckland Food Show is the highlight on any foodies calendar as the jam-packed four days provides the best opportunity to stock up on premium ingredients and equipment, keep up with the latest trends in food and learn to cook like a star at home.
Dad’s Pies Popular with Kiwis in Need
Local pie company Dad’s Pies Ltd was recognised today for its generous and long-standing support of Kiwis in need through its product donations to The Salvation Army. Since 1997, more than 114,000 pies have been donated to The Salvation Army’s foodbanks in Whangaparoa, Northcote and Manukau. In recognition of this substantial contribution a Valued Partner plaque was presented to Managing Director Eddie Grooten by The Salvation Army’s Territorial Commander Robert Donaldson.
A foodie show stopper
Thousands of Wellingtonian’s taste buds were left tantalised after visiting The Wellington Food Show at Westpac Stadium last weekend, where they were able to try an abundance of delicious foods and cuisine from New Zealand and around the world.
Cigna is pleased to announce its sponsorship of the Healthy Hub at The Food Show
The Cigna Healthy Hub gathers health-giving, fitness-promoting, wellness-enhancing products and services all in one place, so those looking for healthy alternatives are able to find them more easily at the show.
Popular West Coast Cocoa returns to The Wellington Food Show 2016
West Coast Cocoa Merchants will once again be exhibiting at the Wellington Food Show from 20th to 22nd May, and serving visitors a delicious range of hot chocolate and chai.
The Auckland Food Show tickets are on sale now
It’s time to get excited to sample the tastiest, purchase the best and be inspired by the crème-de-la-crème of culinary expertise in the country as The Auckland Food Show is coming to the ASB Showgrounds from 28 – 31 July.
Top 5 things you should do at The Wellington Food Show
The Wellington Food Show is poised to transform the Westpac Stadium into a culinary extravaganza from 20 to 22 May, featuring a profusion of fabulous food, drink, kitchen gadgets, and live celebrity chef demos. To whet your appetite, here’s a taste of this year’s top five must-see attractions.
Adventurous Canterbury serving up local pride in spades!
The Christchurch Food Show is set to take over the Horncastle Arena next week (8 – 10 April), where it will serve a raft of local fare – to appeal to the local’s more adventurous taste buds!
Calling all food lovers to The Christchurch Food Show
The Christchurch Food Show is set to excite Cantabrian’s tastebuds from 8 – 10 April 2016, at Horncastle Arena. From award winning cheeses and Kumara muesli, to Spain’s number 1 selling garlic bread and sustainably-grown mussels, over 100 exhibitors will be on show offering something for everyone.
The Waipara Valley Shines Through For Aromatics
The richness, zing and complexity of the Waipara Valley has been bottled up and illustrated to perfection, in the recent release of the 2015 Waipara Hills Pinot Gris and 2015 Waipara Hills Riesling.
2013 Waipara Hills Equinox Pinot Gris is awarded 4.5 Stars by Cuisine
The 2013 Waipara Hills Equinox Pinot Gris has received 4.5 Stars and the prized ‘Recommended by Cuisine’ sticker. Waipara Hills Equinox wines are of limited edition and lovingly hand-crafted to capture the unique essence of the Waipara Valley.
Wellington Food Show on a mission
The Wellington Food Show has announced a new partnership with The Wellington City Mission, which will see the charity receive product left over from exhibitors at the end of the event via an onsite collection, and a space at the show to fundraise and highlight to the public the support it provides those in need.
New Paneton in a freezer near you!
Keep your eyes peeled for new Paneton packaging which will appear on shelves tomorrow. The authentic French bakery has launched all-new eye-catching boxes for its ‘ready to use’ frozen pastry range.
Pure Delish Nograin-ola Cereal
A couple of years ago, Karen, owner of pure delish decided to play around with a granola style cereal that was grain-free. The market was starting to embrace our paleo friendly Primal Breakfast Mix and also our Primal Bar that was launched a few years earlier. What Karen wanted to achieve was something totally unique in flavour and texture but was also super clean. Soon after this our Raspberry & Maple Nut Nograin-ola was born and became an instant hit amongst consumers. Not only because it contained no grains, gluten or dairy but also being low in sugars made it suitable for diabetics.
Kumara triumphs as national veg but beetroot still recognised as a firm family favourite
The votes have been tallied and it seems kumara is the clear favourite to be named New Zealand’s National Vegetable, after securing more than 80% of the vote.
Totally Kiwi Infused Flax Seed Oils - Rich in Omega 3 and good for you!
TK Extra Virgin Flax Seed Oils are a new range of infused oils that are delicious and good for you! All New Zealand grown and produced, and cold pressed for quality and taste, our gourmet oils add excitement to your favourite dish
New exhibitor at The Wellington Food Show: West Coast Cocoa Merchants
West Coast Cocoa Merchants is thrilled to be exhibiting at the Wellington Food Show for the first time from 4th to 6th September, and introducing a delicious range of hot chocolate and chai.
The Food Show 2015 | Auckland on the Menu
Meet the exhibitors Auckland and its surrounding regions are renowned for quality wine, delicious seafood, fresh produce and an innovative approach to food and beverage product development. These will all combine at ‘Auckland on the Menu’, a popular 'market- style' stand appearing at The 2015 Food Show in Auckland. Read on to find out more about some of the exhibitors at Auckland on the Menu this year.
Healthy eating on the menu at The Food Show
Some of New Zealand’s finest food producers are preparing for The Food Show at Auckland’s ASB Showgrounds (30 July – 2 August), including thirty one artisan and boutique food businesses taking part in the popular Auckland on the Menu pop up exhibition space.
Find artisan organic products at Sabato
Why eat organic? To avoid pesticides, care for our environment and because it tastes good!
totallykiwi 100% New Zealand grown and produced
Welcome to totallykiwi, a new range of products that are 100% New Zealand grown & produced, and traceable back to their origin.
Hone in on your health
For those feeling in need of a mid-winter health kick, this year’s Food Show Auckland is bursting at the seams with healthy food, drinks, chefs and kitchen gadgets to have you looking and feeling your best.
Be a VIP at The Food Show Auckland
For those who enjoy the finer things in life, there really is no other way to attend The Food Show Auckland than with a VIP Premium Experience Ticket.
The Food Show Wellington 4 – 6 September, Westpac Stadium
Attention all foodies! It’s time to get a spring in your step and hop on over to The Food Show Wellington! There’s no better time to get out of the cold and feel inspired by cuisine that will truly knock your socks off! With an incredible chef line-up and hundreds of new things to try and buy, how could you say no?
Meet the SABATO Cheesemonger, Calum Hodgson, at The Food Show!
“I’m a Curd Nerd. Cheese slapped me in the face with all its complexity while I was on my extended OE. It felt good and I’ve wanted more since ages ago. I’m fortunate to be in an occupation where I get paid to taste and talk about my muse. Life is nothing without obsession. Social media is a healthy outlet for this, and a welcome respite for my lovely wife from my constant cheese natterings.”
Vote for beetroot campaign takes a new twist as kumara throws its hat into the ring
Over the past few weeks, LeaderBrand, one of the country’s largest producers of fresh vegetables, has been lobbying for beetroot to be declared the National Vegetable of New Zealand. However, this week a new challenger has thrown their hat into the ring. Kaipara Kumara, based in Northland, is arguing that kumara should have the title.
Top chefs announced as judges for kids cooking competition
A cooking competition aimed at getting primary school kids into the kitchen is coming to Auckland this August.
Columbus Coffee provide healthy options for clean eaters
Columbus Coffee has noticed how many people are going sugar-free, paleo, gluten free, dairy free and raw in an effort to feel better.
Nurture your sweet tooth. Nourish your body. Take the fuss and confusion out of healthy baking!
Do you or a loved one suffer from allergies? Or are you simply wanting to improve your health, without compromising on your treats? Well the hunt is over! Hunter Gatherer Gourmet have all the answers to your healthy baking prayers with our delicious range of gluten, grain, dairy and refined sugar free baking mixes.
Visit Sabato at the Food Show next to the VIP Lounge to taste the best happy cow Parmigiano-Reggiano!
Parmigiano-Reggiano is one of the best cheeses to eat and use in the kitchen as it is full of flavour and high in essential fatty acids which promote an increase in lean body mass, fat loss and resting energy expenditure. It
The Auckland Food Show 30 July – 2 August, ASB Showgrounds
Listen up foodies – The Auckland Food Show is almost here and it has an incredible chef line-up and hundreds of new things to try and buy that will totally tempt your taste buds.
Olivado has the goodness of seven extra virgins
Would you have a different salad dressing recipe for every day of the week? Make this summer the season of salads by growing your repertoire of dressings, using each of Olivado’s Seven Extra Virgins. New Zealand’s original avocado oil producer has introduced three new oils to their range: Olivado Extra Virgin Sesame, Extra Virgin Sweet Almond and Extra Virgin Peanut Oils
Amy's Secret Kitchen
Led by the widely celebrated new face of baking; Amy, owner and founder of Amy's Secret Kitchen. A new breed of bakery based on Brown Street, Ponsonby.
ATEED showcasing health & wellbeing at The Food Show 2015
Wendy Voegelin, ATEED’s Growth Specialist Economic Development working with companies in the food and beverage sector, talks about ATEED’s involvement in this year’s Food Show, which is being held at the ASB Showgrounds from 30 July-2 August:
Top Chefs turning up the heat at NZChefs National Salon
Some of New Zealand’s best and brightest chefs will be putting their culinary prowess and creativity to the test this July, when they compete for top awards at the NZChefs National Salon.
The Food Show Christchurch 2015 Image Gallery
We had a great time at The Food Show Christchurch this year, were you there? View highlights from the show here.
Food for thought - The Food Show hits a high
The South Island’s biggest foodie event of 2015, The Christchurch Food Show, was a huge success – with visitor numbers reaching more than 10,160 (9.25% more than in 2014).
Going for Gold. Kenwood Wins Prestigious iF Gold Award
Kenwood, the leading small kitchen appliance expert in New Zealand, has been awarded the prestigious Gold iF Design Award for its latest innovation - the iconic Kenwood CHEF Sense kitchen machine.
Showcasing the newest member of the Tick family
The Heart Foundation’s Tick family has grown even bigger with the introduction of ‘Two Ticks’, making it even easier for Kiwis to identify the core foods for a healthy diet.
ViBeri Organic Blackcurrants thriving under clean, green model
South Canterbury blackcurrant company, ViBeri, is leading the way in sustainability, with the largest commercial, certified-organic blackcurrant orchard in the country.
Canterbury in For A Culinary Surprise!
A new pop-up feature on the opening day at The Food Show Christchurch will have Cantabrians’ tongues tingling with new and exciting flavours – if they dare to put their palates on the line!
Hotting Up for The Christchurch Food Show
Grab the faithful old wooden spoon and be prepared to be wowed by the South Island’s foodie event of the year, The Christchurch Food Show – and what a show it promises to be!
Top Five tips for The Christchurch Food Show
The Christchurch Food Show is one of those fun-filled events that only takes place once a year, but like Christmas and birthdays it runs with much more ease and enjoyment if you put a solid survival plan in place.
Alpine Gold changes name rebrands after 20 Years
After 20 years of making fruit juice, cider and bottling water in Central Otago under the brands Alpine Gold and Benger Fruit Beverages, the company is now trading as Benjer Drinks Co.
Waipara Hills Official Wine Sponsor at The Food Show
Waipara Hills is delighted to announce it will be the national Wine Sponsor at The Food Show 2015. The Waipara Hills wines will be matched to delicious dishes, whipped up by celebrity chefs in the Whirlpool Cooking Theatre across three New Zealand shows.
Judge Rock Pinot Noir 2012 Wins Gold Medal in the World’s Largest wine competition
Judge Rock Pinot Noir 2012 wins Gold Medal in the world’s largest wine competition. Judge Rock is a small family boutique wine producer in Alexandra Central Otago.
Healthier multicooker for clearer conscience
Let’s face it, in this day and age most of us are a bit hesitant to deep fry our food. But now there’s a new way to create a range of healthy recipes using very little oil. And it’s extremely easy to use and clean.
Hello, honey lovers!
Welcome to J. Friend and Co where we are unashamedly obsessed with honey, the oldest and most delectable food in the world!
Hats off to The Food Show Auckland 2014
Samples were tasted, fingers were licked, and cash registers rang all day long. Hundreds of savvy exhibitors offered up New Zealand’s largest selection of food, drink, and kitchen gadgets to large numbers of excited foodies in the country’s most popular and successful culinary event.
J. Friend and Co
Premium honey company J. Friend and Co will be launching its latest gourmet offerings at The Food Show Auckland between 31st July and 3rd August 2014.
World First - The Innovative NZ Barista Academy is Creating Coffee Experts
We are proud to announce we have created a world first and are turning the conventional barista training model on its head, because it takes time to craft an expert barista - and short courses just don't cut it!
Dole Crunches
This year, a brand you normally associate with fruit - Dole - will be bringing something completely different to The Food Show Auckland: Dole Crunches
The Food Show is on-trend – and on its way
It’s not just New Zealand’s largest culinary exhibition where you can try and buy from a huge range of the very best food, drink, and kitchen equipment – it’s also where you can stay ahead of the curve with the latest food trends. Dazzle your friends and relatives with unprecedented levels of food hipness by checking out these on-trend stands at this year’s Food Show Auckland.
Judge Rock Pinot Noir 2012
Angela Jacobson, owner and marketing manager at Judge Rock says: "This is the third time in 4 entries that our Pinot Noir has won a Gold Medal or Five Stars from the Olympics of World Wine Competitions - few athletes could claim such success...
Homemade Pasta is Hot Right Now
If the recent pasta-making masterclasses on MasterChef left you wanting more, the newly released Goodness Me It's Gluten Free PASTA cookbook, from Gourmand Award winning author Vanessa Hudson, delivers just that.
Extra Fresh
Designed and made in NZ especially for domestic fridges, ExtraFresh keeps fruit and vegetables fresher for longer, decreasing spoilage and ensuring that you enjoy the best possible eating experience.
10 good reasons to visit The Food Show Wellington
The Westpac Stadium is set to explode into culinary high gear when it hosts The Food Show Wellington from 9 to 11 May 2014, just in time for Mother’s Day. The Food Show contains arguably New Zealand’s greatest selection of food, drink, and kitchen equipment to sample and take home – reason enough to visit, you might think. However, here are 10 more reasons you might not have thought of:
Get ready Wellington – The Food Show is on its way
Autumn in Wellington means it’s time to bust out your big coat, wind a scarf around your neck, hop on a trolley bus, and head to The Food Show Wellington at the Westpac Stadium from 9 to 11 May 2014.
10 good reasons to visit The Food Show Christchurch
Whether you're a Food Show veteran or virgin, you need to know what you're getting into when you attend The Food Show Christchurch from 4 to 6 April at the CBS Canterbury Arena. So here's the top 10 reasons why you should go.
Introducing Nespresso Inissia: playful colours, unique pleasure
Introducing the Nespresso Inissia, the most lightweight and compact coffee machine from the worldwide pioneer of premium portioned coffee, coffee that will deliver an exceptionally stylish and colourful coffee experience, cup after cup.
Quick! The Food Show Christchurch comes early this year!
Mainlanders get a faster than usual dose of the South Island’s biggest culinary exhibition this year because The Food Show Christchurch has moved forward from September to new, earlier dates: 4 to 6 April at the CBS Canterbury Arena.
The Food Show announces new partnership
It’s the beginning of a new era at The Food Show with the global leader in whiteware manufacture, Whirlpool taking over in 2014 as sponsor of the show’s flagship live cooking demo venue, the cooking theatre, as Electrolux bows out of the role after 10 years.
A Food Show double helping for Christchurch?
Here’s something unique and probably unrepeatable: when The Food Show Christchurch 2014 opens it will the first time one city has hosted two Food Shows within six months.
