Last week I had a coffee with the brother and sister duo who own the business, Colin Benge and Sarah Benge.  The reason for their success soon became apparent – hard work, passion and being uncompromising on the quality of the product they sell. The business has evolved since the purchase of Stoke Fruit &…

For two Nelson sisters cooking at home with their mother as they grew up sowed the seeds for a love…

If you stop and think about the machine behind every item of food you buy, whether it be something from…

In recent weeks there has been a bit of noise in the media and a huge amount of noise on…

While succulent slow cooked barbecue and smoked meats are behind the name of this popular restaurant it is the fresh,…

For the vast majority of people buying pâté means picking up a pack of something at the supermarket, and to…

If you are a visitor to Nelson then this column is for you, other than a bit of rain at…

The Nelson region has a rich history in cider making but this apple based drink has seen a resurgence in…

After a very success showing at this year’s cider awards where Peckham’s won five of the seven trophies awarded I caught up with Caroline to find out about changes they have made in the last couple of years and changes in the industry. The biggest change is the addition of the canning line but they…