Food label & claim investigations
Decode nutrition information panels, spot misleading health claims, and understand what food labelling really tells you.
8 food claims you should ignore
Can you boost your immunity with fortified food or dietary supplements?
Superfood powders: Do the health claims stack up?
Fibre and wholegrain claims on cereal: what you need to know
“Healthy” juice claims
How healthy are the products making protein claims?
How healthy are iced coffee drinks?
How to know if the crackers you’re buying are actually healthy
Low-carb potatoes: legit or marketing?
Supermarket home brands: are they reducing product choice?
Are products marketed for kids worth the extra expense?
Are dairy-free cheeses as good as the real thing?
Food safety
5 risky foods in your kitchen
Find out about 5 foods that pose a food safety risk and how you can keep safe eating them.
Best and worst foods
Supermarket hot cross buns, ranked best to worst
The healthiest soups at the supermarket - and ones to avoid
Best and worst booze-free bubbly
The best and worst non-alcoholic lagers in New Zealand
Best and worst non-alcoholic rosé
The best and worst colas in New Zealand
Instant coffees ranked from best to worst
Best and worst non-alcoholic wines: bubbly
The best and worst salt and vinegar chips in New Zealand
Latest food & drink news & articles
Product recalls, food safety updates, nutrition science and trends shaping what New Zealanders eat and drink.
How much monk fruit is in your monk fruit sweetener?
Monk fruit sweeteners may only contain 1% monk fruit or less. Find out whether this labelling could be misleading.
Most and least reliable blenders, mixers and food processors for 2026
Find out which small kitchen appliance brands in New Zealand are most and least reliable.
Should you spend your money on gut-health sodas?
Find out whether you should spend your money on functional sodas from brands including Moodi, No Ugly and Remedy. We look at their gut-health claims, their ingredients and what experts say.
The Debate: Are Ooshies harmless fun or corporate poison?
Two of Consumer NZ’s most opinionated staffers butt heads over Woolworths’ latest promotion.