‘Ugly’ produce sales to fight waste
Ugly fruit and vegetables destined for livestock feed or the rubbish have been...
In season mid-autumn: Swedes, Brussels sprouts, mandarins
Swedes
An average swede (around 100g) adds just 100kJ to your meal and provides...
In season late summer: Broccoli, pumpkin, snow peas
Broccoli
Broccoli is a good source of vitamin C, folate and fibre. It’s the...
In season early autumn: Figs, silver beet, marrow
Figs
Figs are gaining popularity in New Zealand but can be hard to come...
In season early summer: Dill, cherry tomatoes, rocket
Dill
Although used in small amounts, herbs add beneficial polyphenols to our diet and,...
In season early summer: Thai basil, Lebanese cucumber, radishes
Thai basil
Basil contains useful amounts of antioxidants such as vitamin A.
Use
Thai basil is...
In season mid-summer: Raspberries, red onion, garlic
Raspberries
Raspberries get their lovely red colour from anthocyanins, which are beneficial antioxidant phytochemicals.
Use
Summer...
In season mid-winter: Grapefruit
The grapefruit grown in New Zealand is not actually a true grapefruit —...
In season late summer: Sweet corn
Sweet corn is a variety of maize that, thanks to a natural genetic...
In season late summer: Plums
Plums are available in New Zealand from late November to early April.
There are...
In season mid-summer: Cherries
Cherries are a stone fruit belonging to the Rosaceae (rose) family which is...
Behind the headlines: Coconut products
HFG senior nutritionist Rose Carr takes a look at the popular food of...
In season late autumn: Feijoas
Feijoas only enjoy a brief moment in the spotlight.
For 10 months of the...
In season late autumn: Spring onions
Spring onions are a member of the Allium family and are another name...
