About Us

The New Zealand Guild of Food Writers was formed in 1987 as a networking base for food journalists and those in allied occupations to provide opportunities to advance their knowledge of, and interest in, the specialist area of food, beverages and associated services membership is also open to companies and students.

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All members interface with the public in some way - through magazines, newspapers, radio, TV, the internet, publishing, teaching, consultancy, PR, catering, or photography. We have a pool of knowledge we wish to share to our mutual benefit.

The Guild is run by an executive committee of professional members, with regional representatives.

Membership benefits

  • Exclusive access to full list of members and their skills.
  • Complimentary copies of  Pen & Palate, and the opportunity to contribute.
  • Invitations to Guild and corporate activities and social get-togethers.
  • Preferential access to other industry events and visiting food heroes

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Get to know us!

Member: Anne Scott, President
Membership: Professional


After gaining a degree in food technology from Massey University, Anne worked in the technical side of the food industry for 10 years before moving into public relations. Then, while she was living in Sydney and later, South-East Asia, she built her skills in writing and publishing so that she now edits and publishes Food New Zealand, the magazine of the New Zealand Institute of Food Science and Technology.

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