Archive for February, 2010
NZ commodity prices up again to 18-month high
The price of raw materials produced in New Zealand posted their 12th straight gain last month, led by rising lamb, skins and beef, according to the ANZ Commodity Price Index.Prices gained 3.8 per cent in February from a month…
No commentsVariations on a Beloved Theme
Ravioli, kreplach and dumplings all are dishes that pair chopped meat with a starch.
Asia becomes more important for Kiwi trade, says new survey
A survey released this week is showing that New Zealanders see Asia as increasingly important for trade.The results of the Asia New Zealand Foundation survey were released today and reveal that 81 per cent of respondents felt…
No commentsBest Beef Shish Kabob Recipe On Skewers
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No commentsCreamy Polenta With Parmesan and Sausage
A recipe for Creamy Polenta with Parmesan and Sausage.
No commentsOutputs index down, inputs up for the December quarter
The producers price index (PPI) outputs index fell 0.4 per cent and the PPI inputs index rose 0.3 per cent in the December quarter, Statistics New Zealand said today.Both indexes were strongly influenced by prices received by…
No commentsProfit at Tyson Foods Tops Estimates
The company’s net income of $160 million in the quarter ended Jan. 2 compared with a loss of $102 million a year earlier.
No commentsChina May Make Dog and Cat Meat a Delicacy No More
Chinaâs National Peopleâs Congress is expected to consider banning a centuries-old culinary tradition: the consumption of dog and cat meat.
No commentsThe Bratwursts and Strudels of Yore
The neighborhood may no longer be thriving as a German enclave, but there are still spots to enjoy tastes of the culture. There’s mean thrift shopping, too.
Sheep numbers fall, dairy cows reach record
Sheep numbers have continued to fall, dairy cow numbers are rising and grain crops increased markedly, latest agricultural production figures show.According to the data published today by Statistics New Zealand (SNZ), dairy cattle…
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