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EATucation resources a must for busy teachers

23 April 2025

Vegetables NZ is proud to support EATucation on its mission to ensure every Kiwi kid leaves school food literate!

Vegetable product group collaboration project moves ahead

4 March 2025

The vegetable product group collaboration project is moving ahead, with the announcement that James Kuperus has been appointed Project Manager.

New partnership will excite kids about vegetables

3 December 2024

Above: EATucation founder, Matt Robinson

Vegetable consumption in New Zealand is falling, with less than 20% of New Zealanders eating the recommended amount per day.

Asparagus season in full flight: get it while you still can

19 November 2024

Above: One of the Farro store's winning entries

The asparagus season is in full flight, with plenty around at prices that represent great value for consumers.

Queen of veggies retail display competition off to a flying start

22 October 2024

All the entries received in week one of the five-week Queen of veggies retail display competition were so good that each entrant will receive $100 for their social club or…

Food Skills for Life - new lesson plan

16 October 2024

Our Add One More Vegetable initiative continues to grow, and we’re thrilled to launch a new classroom lesson plan as part of the Food Skills for Life programme.

NZAIMS Conference 2024 Highlights

27 September 2024

We recently attended the NZAIMS* conference, where we connected with over 80 engaged teachers.

Nadia Lim's kitchen masterclass at HETTANZ

25 May 2024

Attending the annual HETTANZ (Home Economics and Technology Teachers’ Association of New Zealand) conference is always a highlight.

Add One More Vegetable - launch

29 February 2024

Our exciting new initiative to encourage all kiwis to enjoy better health by adding one more vegetable to their day, every day.

Nutrition and Wellbeing in Oceania

4 December 2023

Highlights of the joint conference of Australia and New Zealand Nutrition Societies

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