TRAINING DOGS TO SAVE THE BEES
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is helping to fund a project that aims to develop a scientific methodology for training detection dogs to reliably detect American Foulbrood (AFB) in beehives. Continue →
The post TRAINING DOGS TO SAVE THE BEES appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
CRUSHING IT: LEADING THE WAY FOR SUSTAINABLE WINEMAKING
While many 25-year-olds were mostly concerned with drinking wine, Alice Rule was making it. Continue →
The post CRUSHING IT: LEADING THE WAY FOR SUSTAINABLE WINEMAKING appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
THIRST QUENCHER – REFRESHING BEVERAGE TRENDS THIS SUMMER
This summer Kiwis will be reaching for hazy beers, spritely spritzers, lighter wines, and taking a sip and savour approach to spirits and luxe liqueurs predicts the NZ Alcohol Beverages Council (NZABC). Continue →
The post THIRST QUENCHER – REFRESHING BEVERAGE TRENDS THIS SUMMER appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
HRS LAUNCHES NEW DIRECT STEAM INJECTION SYSTEM
To keep up with the growing consumer demand for plant-based milk products, HRS Heat Exchangers has added a new Direct Steam Injection System to its range of pasteurisation and sterilisation systems. Continue →
The post HRS LAUNCHES NEW DIRECT STEAM INJECTION SYSTEM appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
EYE ON INNOVATION – THE PLANT- BASED MILK BOOM
By The FoodBowl Chief Executive Alexandra Allan
We are all born milk drinkers. Continue →
The post EYE ON INNOVATION – THE PLANT- BASED MILK BOOM appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
MILKSOLIDS PRODUCTION AT RECORD HIGH
DairyNZ chief executive Dr Tim Mackle
Data in the recently released annual New Zealand Dairy Statistics publication shows another record year for New Zealand’s dairy sector. Continue →
The post MILKSOLIDS PRODUCTION AT RECORD HIGH appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
SHRINKING ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
Global packaging company Amcor, which has a number of locations in New Zealand, has launched a recyclable shrink bag for meat and cheese. Continue →
The post SHRINKING ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
WASTE NOT WANT NOT: KIWIS ENCOURAGED TO REDUCE FOOD WASTE
Director of Culinary Innovation and Operations at HelloFresh dietitian Hannah Gilbert
If you’re feeling guilty about those leftovers you tossed in the bin last night, it turns out you’re not alone. Continue →
The post WASTE NOT WANT NOT: KIWIS ENCOURAGED TO REDUCE FOOD WASTE appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS MAGIC
This year Santa Claus will be helping Countdown to raise $100,000 for families in need this festive season and he’s asking for your help. Continue →
The post COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS MAGIC appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
KEEPING IT FRESH: NEW ENZYME HELPS BAKED GOODS STAY SOFT
Stale cakes and breads could be a thing of the past in Japan, thanks to a new enzyme launched by Dupont Nutrition and Biosciences. Continue →
The post KEEPING IT FRESH: NEW ENZYME HELPS BAKED GOODS STAY SOFT appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
TACKLING NITROGEN LEACHING
Plantain
DairyNZ has been leading a promising plantain trial in the lower North Island, and now Fonterra and Nestlé have joined the team to help improve waterways and reduce on-farm greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Continue →
The post TACKLING NITROGEN LEACHING appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
COBOT MARKET LEADER CELEBRATES MILESTONE
Regional director of Universal Robots Asia-Pacific, James McKew
Universal Robots has delivered its 50,000th unit to a German company, remaining at the forefront of the fastest growing segment of industrial automation. Continue →
The post COBOT MARKET LEADER CELEBRATES MILESTONE appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
FRUCOR SUNTORY INTRODUCES EQUAL PAID PARENTAL LEAVE
Parenting just got a little easier for eligible employees at Frucor Suntory with the introduction of 13 weeks of equal paid parental leave (PPL) on top of their statutory parental leave entitlements. Continue →
The post FRUCOR SUNTORY INTRODUCES EQUAL PAID PARENTAL LEAVE appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
INCREASING BUMBLEBEE HIVE LONGEVITY
With funding from the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI), researchers are studying ways to help bumblebee hives to live longer and be more efficient. Continue →
The post INCREASING BUMBLEBEE HIVE LONGEVITY appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
FONTERRA UPDATES FARMGATE MILK PRICE RANGE
The strong demand for New Zealand dairy has seen Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited narrow its 2020/21 forecast Farmgate Milk Price range, and report a solid start to the 2021 financial year. Continue →
The post FONTERRA UPDATES FARMGATE MILK PRICE RANGE appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
A DEER-LICIOUS COLLABORATION
Dessert fans will need to dash through the streets this month to get a taste of Pāmu’s limited edition Deer Milk gelato. Continue →
The post A DEER-LICIOUS COLLABORATION appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
TECH TALK – KIWI TECH START-UP OPENS EXPORT DOORS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
Local food and beverage retailers could have easier access to export markets thanks to new Kiwi-owned freight consolidation service Jetkrate. Continue →
The post TECH TALK – KIWI TECH START-UP OPENS EXPORT DOORS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
JANUARY ADDING SPICE – MOVERS AND SHAKERS
Brought to you by:
KEY APPOINTMENTS IN KIWI FOOD AND BEVERAGE
BEN PERKINS
Ben has recently been appointed in the role of internal sales support with APC Technology. Continue →
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FUTURE FOOD – FOUR PREDICTIONS FOR 2021 I KNOW ARE WRONG
By Food Futurist, Tony Hunter
One of the primary principles of futuring is that no-one can predict the future. Continue →
The post FUTURE FOOD – FOUR PREDICTIONS FOR 2021 I KNOW ARE WRONG appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
FUTURE FOOD – WHAT’S CHANGED? EVERYTHING…AND NOTHING
By food futurist, Tony Hunter
I’m often asked what’s changed in the global Future of Food due to COVID-19? Continue →
The post FUTURE FOOD – WHAT’S CHANGED? EVERYTHING…AND NOTHING appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
CHAMPIONS OF CHEESE
Karuna Bhana, New World category assistant delicatessen and meal solutions, with Franco Sessa, Whitestone national sales trade marketing manager. Continue →
The post CHAMPIONS OF CHEESE appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS IN GHANA
The students and one of the new washrooms in Ghana
The children of Ghanaian cocoa farmers who supply to one of New Zealand’s favourite chocolate brands have two new school washrooms as part of Whittaker’s initiative to build closer relationships with suppliers. Continue →
The post BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS IN GHANA appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
DECEMBER ADDING SPICE – MOVERS AND SHAKERS
Brought to you by:
KEY APPOINTMENTS IN KIWI FOOD AND BEVERAGE
MARK PAINE
Mark is the newly appointed chair of the Food and Fibre Centre of Vocational Excellence as of November. Continue →
The post DECEMBER ADDING SPICE – MOVERS AND SHAKERS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
EYE ON INNOVATION – OPPORTUNITIES WITH HEMP
By The FoodBowl chief executive Alexandra Allan
Interest in hemp products has grown among both producers and consumers internationally over recent years. Continue →
The post EYE ON INNOVATION – OPPORTUNITIES WITH HEMP appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
BLUEBERRY MARKET EXPECTED TO BOOM THIS SEASON
Blueberries New Zealand chairperson Dan Peach
Kiwis were keen to satisfy their blueberry cravings last season with new grocery statistics showing we ate an additional one million punnets. Continue →
The post BLUEBERRY MARKET EXPECTED TO BOOM THIS SEASON appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
IN THE LAB – THE CHANGING FACE OF CONSUMER CHOICES
By Professor Richard Newcomb, chief scientist at Plant & Food Research
To succeed in the market, new food products are targeted to consumer needs and wants. Continue →
The post IN THE LAB – THE CHANGING FACE OF CONSUMER CHOICES appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
FRESH OFF THE FARM – PARTNERING TO RECYCLE MORE PLASTIC
By Fonterra’s director for Category, Strategy & Innovation, Mark Piper
More plastic is being recycled in Auckland after Fonterra partnered with Auckland Council, Visy and Astron to get new technology installed at a local recycling facility. Continue →
The post FRESH OFF THE FARM – PARTNERING TO RECYCLE MORE PLASTIC appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
CUPS OF CONVERSATION
Innocent Packaging has used their latest project to support mental health charity I Am Hope. Continue →
The post CUPS OF CONVERSATION appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
FRESH OFF THE FARM – RETHINKING INNOVATION THROUGH A PEOPLE FOCUSSED LENS
By Fonterra’s director for Category, Strategy & Innovation, Mark Piper
There’s more to innovation than simply looking towards a new technological invention or product development to keep up with the fast-changing business environment – people and culture also play a crucial role. Continue →
The post FRESH OFF THE FARM – RETHINKING INNOVATION THROUGH A PEOPLE FOCUSSED LENS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
PURE KIWI INNOVATION: THE LATEST IN FUNCTIONAL WATER
In the spirit of true Kiwi ingenuity, two New Zealand exporters have developed a world-first – a shelf-stable collagen artesian water blend. Continue →
The post PURE KIWI INNOVATION: THE LATEST IN FUNCTIONAL WATER appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
HELPING FEED KIWIS THIS CHRISTMAS
Fonterra-owned Anchor Dairy has partnered with the New Zealand Food Network for its annual Christmas appeal. Continue →
The post HELPING FEED KIWIS THIS CHRISTMAS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
SPREADING THE JOY
To help Kiwis share a taste of New Zealand with friends and family in the US this Christmas, Silver Fern Farms has launched a new US website. Continue →
The post SPREADING THE JOY appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
RECOGNITION FOR KIWI SCIENTISTS
Scientists at Plant & Food Research have been awarded at the Science New Zealand 2020 National Awards, held at Parliament in Wellington last night. Continue →
The post RECOGNITION FOR KIWI SCIENTISTS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
SAY CHEESE
Entries have opened for Kiwi cheesemakers to enter their creations in the NZ Champions of Cheese Awards 2021. Continue →
The post SAY CHEESE appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
QUICK FIRE QUESTIONS – FOSTERING THE FUTURE: A Q+A WITH CAWTHRON INSTITUTE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT, ALYSSA THOMAS
Alyssa Thomas
Alyssa is one of five recipients of the scholarship for 2020/2021 and will spend the summer researching Greenshell mussel behavioural responses to changing environmental pressures. Continue →
The post QUICK FIRE QUESTIONS – FOSTERING THE FUTURE: A Q+A WITH CAWTHRON INSTITUTE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT, ALYSSA THOMAS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
TIP TOP SWITCHES FROM PLASTIC BREAD TAGS
Cardboard bread tags have landed on South Australian grocery shelves.
In a country first, Tip Top has introduced tags that are 100% recyclable cardboard, made from recycled material. Continue →
The post TIP TOP SWITCHES FROM PLASTIC BREAD TAGS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
POULTRY TO BLAME FOR CAMPYLOBACTERIOSIS IN NEW ZEALAND
The Ministry for Primary Industries has released a report suggesting that the nation’s number of campylobacteriosis cases has seen minimal decline since 2008. Continue →
The post POULTRY TO BLAME FOR CAMPYLOBACTERIOSIS IN NEW ZEALAND appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
QUICK FIRE QUESTIONS – FOSTERING THE FUTURE: A Q+A WITH THE COLLECTIVE’S FLAVOUR DEVELOPER WILL
Meet the man behind New Zealand’s very first plant-based yoghurt made from oat, rice and coconut milk. Continue →
The post QUICK FIRE QUESTIONS – FOSTERING THE FUTURE: A Q+A WITH THE COLLECTIVE’S FLAVOUR DEVELOPER WILL appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
IN THE LAB – GENE-EDITING DISCOVERY PROMPTING IMPORTANT DISCUSSION
By Professor Richard Newcomb, chief scientist at Plant & Food Research
This year, for the first time, the Nobel Prize in chemistry was awarded to multiple women. Continue →
The post IN THE LAB – GENE-EDITING DISCOVERY PROMPTING IMPORTANT DISCUSSION appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
TECH TALK – FOOD SAFETY CONTRIBUTIONS COMMENDED
iMonitor’s food scientist, Shakeel Ahmed, receives the Significant Contribution to Food Safety Award for his team’s COVID-19 support for New Zealand food businesses. Continue →
The post TECH TALK – FOOD SAFETY CONTRIBUTIONS COMMENDED appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
THIRST QUENCHER – A NEED FOR MEAD
Wanaka entrepreneur Chanelle O’Sullivan has launched her start-up company Borage + Bee Meadery
Traditionally the go-to beverage for Vikings, rebels and kings, an ancient drink is being revived, with a sparkling Kiwi twist. Continue →
The post THIRST QUENCHER – A NEED FOR MEAD appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
A CALL FOR PUBLIC APIs
After having public APIs (Application Programming Interface) available for over three years, Autogrow is challenging other industry players to do the same and empower growers. Continue →
The post A CALL FOR PUBLIC APIs appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
FOOD SAFETY A CONCERN FOR CONSUMERS
Adolfo Orive, Tetra Pak president and CEO.
A global survey by Tetra Pak, in partnership with Ipsos, has found that food safety is a major issue for society. Continue →
The post FOOD SAFETY A CONCERN FOR CONSUMERS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
COUNTDOWN CHANGING THE TIDE ON CLIMATE CHANGE
New sustainability goals have been set by Countdown to help turn the tide on climate change. Continue →
The post COUNTDOWN CHANGING THE TIDE ON CLIMATE CHANGE appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
LOOKING TO THE FUTURE – THE LATEST F&B TECH SOLUTIONS ON SHOW
ABB’s managing director in New Zealand, Ewan Morris, welcomes customers at the recent Future of Food and Beverage event
Technology looks to be the way of the future for the food and beverage industry with ABB showcasing the latest innovations at a recent event. Continue →
The post LOOKING TO THE FUTURE – THE LATEST F&B TECH SOLUTIONS ON SHOW appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
FUTURE-PROOFING THE KIWIFRUIT INDUSTRY
Plant & Food Research has received a Fast-Start Marsden grant for a new research project that will investigate the plant pathogen Psa (Pseudomonas syringae pv actinidiae) to understand how it evolves during infection of the kiwifruit plant. Continue →
The post FUTURE-PROOFING THE KIWIFRUIT INDUSTRY appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
TECH-TALK – SUPPORTING SUPPLY CHAIN TRANSPARENCY
Consumers are increasingly calling for more transparency within supply chains and University of Canterbury PhD student Pouyan Jahanbin wants to do something about it. Continue →
The post TECH-TALK – SUPPORTING SUPPLY CHAIN TRANSPARENCY appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
THIRST QUENCHER – NATIVE: A TRIUMPHANT TAIL
Aotearoa’s first Hard Sparkling, Native, is making waves in the beverage world with its real fruit flavours and contributions to conservation. Continue →
The post THIRST QUENCHER – NATIVE: A TRIUMPHANT TAIL appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
LOCAL FLAVOUR – THE ICE-CREAM TRENDS MAKING JUDGES MELT
Kiwis could be getting more adventurous with their ice-cream flavours with an increased number of savoury and plant-based entries at the recent New Zealand Ice Cream Awards – but Vanilla still holds gold. Continue →
The post LOCAL FLAVOUR – THE ICE-CREAM TRENDS MAKING JUDGES MELT appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
NOVEMBER ADDING SPICE – MOVERS AND SHAKERS
Brought to you by:
KEY APPOINTMENTS IN KIWI FOOD AND BEVERAGE
LOUISE JAMES
Louise has joined Langdon NZ as the new product development manager. Continue →
The post NOVEMBER ADDING SPICE – MOVERS AND SHAKERS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
TRAINING DOGS TO SAVE THE BEES
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is helping to fund a project that aims to develop a scientific methodology for training detection dogs to reliably detect American Foulbrood (AFB) in beehives. Continue →
The post TRAINING DOGS TO SAVE THE BEES appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
CRUSHING IT: LEADING THE WAY FOR SUSTAINABLE WINEMAKING
While many 25-year-olds were mostly concerned with drinking wine, Alice Rule was making it. Continue →
The post CRUSHING IT: LEADING THE WAY FOR SUSTAINABLE WINEMAKING appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
THIRST QUENCHER – REFRESHING BEVERAGE TRENDS THIS SUMMER
This summer Kiwis will be reaching for hazy beers, spritely spritzers, lighter wines, and taking a sip and savour approach to spirits and luxe liqueurs predicts the NZ Alcohol Beverages Council (NZABC). Continue →
The post THIRST QUENCHER – REFRESHING BEVERAGE TRENDS THIS SUMMER appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
HRS LAUNCHES NEW DIRECT STEAM INJECTION SYSTEM
To keep up with the growing consumer demand for plant-based milk products, HRS Heat Exchangers has added a new Direct Steam Injection System to its range of pasteurisation and sterilisation systems. Continue →
The post HRS LAUNCHES NEW DIRECT STEAM INJECTION SYSTEM appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
EYE ON INNOVATION – THE PLANT- BASED MILK BOOM
By The FoodBowl Chief Executive Alexandra Allan
We are all born milk drinkers. Continue →
The post EYE ON INNOVATION – THE PLANT- BASED MILK BOOM appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
MILKSOLIDS PRODUCTION AT RECORD HIGH
DairyNZ chief executive Dr Tim Mackle
Data in the recently released annual New Zealand Dairy Statistics publication shows another record year for New Zealand’s dairy sector. Continue →
The post MILKSOLIDS PRODUCTION AT RECORD HIGH appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
SHRINKING ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
Global packaging company Amcor, which has a number of locations in New Zealand, has launched a recyclable shrink bag for meat and cheese. Continue →
The post SHRINKING ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
WASTE NOT WANT NOT: KIWIS ENCOURAGED TO REDUCE FOOD WASTE
Director of Culinary Innovation and Operations at HelloFresh dietitian Hannah Gilbert
If you’re feeling guilty about those leftovers you tossed in the bin last night, it turns out you’re not alone. Continue →
The post WASTE NOT WANT NOT: KIWIS ENCOURAGED TO REDUCE FOOD WASTE appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS MAGIC
This year Santa Claus will be helping Countdown to raise $100,000 for families in need this festive season and he’s asking for your help. Continue →
The post COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS MAGIC appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
KEEPING IT FRESH: NEW ENZYME HELPS BAKED GOODS STAY SOFT
Stale cakes and breads could be a thing of the past in Japan, thanks to a new enzyme launched by Dupont Nutrition and Biosciences. Continue →
The post KEEPING IT FRESH: NEW ENZYME HELPS BAKED GOODS STAY SOFT appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
TACKLING NITROGEN LEACHING
Plantain
DairyNZ has been leading a promising plantain trial in the lower North Island, and now Fonterra and Nestlé have joined the team to help improve waterways and reduce on-farm greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Continue →
The post TACKLING NITROGEN LEACHING appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
COBOT MARKET LEADER CELEBRATES MILESTONE
Regional director of Universal Robots Asia-Pacific, James McKew
Universal Robots has delivered its 50,000th unit to a German company, remaining at the forefront of the fastest growing segment of industrial automation. Continue →
The post COBOT MARKET LEADER CELEBRATES MILESTONE appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
FRUCOR SUNTORY INTRODUCES EQUAL PAID PARENTAL LEAVE
Parenting just got a little easier for eligible employees at Frucor Suntory with the introduction of 13 weeks of equal paid parental leave (PPL) on top of their statutory parental leave entitlements. Continue →
The post FRUCOR SUNTORY INTRODUCES EQUAL PAID PARENTAL LEAVE appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
INCREASING BUMBLEBEE HIVE LONGEVITY
With funding from the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI), researchers are studying ways to help bumblebee hives to live longer and be more efficient. Continue →
The post INCREASING BUMBLEBEE HIVE LONGEVITY appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
FONTERRA UPDATES FARMGATE MILK PRICE RANGE
The strong demand for New Zealand dairy has seen Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited narrow its 2020/21 forecast Farmgate Milk Price range, and report a solid start to the 2021 financial year. Continue →
The post FONTERRA UPDATES FARMGATE MILK PRICE RANGE appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
A DEER-LICIOUS COLLABORATION
Dessert fans will need to dash through the streets this month to get a taste of Pāmu’s limited edition Deer Milk gelato. Continue →
The post A DEER-LICIOUS COLLABORATION appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
TECH TALK – KIWI TECH START-UP OPENS EXPORT DOORS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
Local food and beverage retailers could have easier access to export markets thanks to new Kiwi-owned freight consolidation service Jetkrate. Continue →
The post TECH TALK – KIWI TECH START-UP OPENS EXPORT DOORS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
JANUARY ADDING SPICE – MOVERS AND SHAKERS
Brought to you by:
KEY APPOINTMENTS IN KIWI FOOD AND BEVERAGE
BEN PERKINS
Ben has recently been appointed in the role of internal sales support with APC Technology. Continue →
The post JANUARY ADDING SPICE – MOVERS AND SHAKERS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
FUTURE FOOD – FOUR PREDICTIONS FOR 2021 I KNOW ARE WRONG
By Food Futurist, Tony Hunter
One of the primary principles of futuring is that no-one can predict the future. Continue →
The post FUTURE FOOD – FOUR PREDICTIONS FOR 2021 I KNOW ARE WRONG appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
FUTURE FOOD – WHAT’S CHANGED? EVERYTHING…AND NOTHING
By food futurist, Tony Hunter
I’m often asked what’s changed in the global Future of Food due to COVID-19? Continue →
The post FUTURE FOOD – WHAT’S CHANGED? EVERYTHING…AND NOTHING appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
CHAMPIONS OF CHEESE
Karuna Bhana, New World category assistant delicatessen and meal solutions, with Franco Sessa, Whitestone national sales trade marketing manager. Continue →
The post CHAMPIONS OF CHEESE appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS IN GHANA
The students and one of the new washrooms in Ghana
The children of Ghanaian cocoa farmers who supply to one of New Zealand’s favourite chocolate brands have two new school washrooms as part of Whittaker’s initiative to build closer relationships with suppliers. Continue →
The post BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS IN GHANA appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
DECEMBER ADDING SPICE – MOVERS AND SHAKERS
Brought to you by:
KEY APPOINTMENTS IN KIWI FOOD AND BEVERAGE
MARK PAINE
Mark is the newly appointed chair of the Food and Fibre Centre of Vocational Excellence as of November. Continue →
The post DECEMBER ADDING SPICE – MOVERS AND SHAKERS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
EYE ON INNOVATION – OPPORTUNITIES WITH HEMP
By The FoodBowl chief executive Alexandra Allan
Interest in hemp products has grown among both producers and consumers internationally over recent years. Continue →
The post EYE ON INNOVATION – OPPORTUNITIES WITH HEMP appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
BLUEBERRY MARKET EXPECTED TO BOOM THIS SEASON
Blueberries New Zealand chairperson Dan Peach
Kiwis were keen to satisfy their blueberry cravings last season with new grocery statistics showing we ate an additional one million punnets. Continue →
The post BLUEBERRY MARKET EXPECTED TO BOOM THIS SEASON appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
IN THE LAB – THE CHANGING FACE OF CONSUMER CHOICES
By Professor Richard Newcomb, chief scientist at Plant & Food Research
To succeed in the market, new food products are targeted to consumer needs and wants. Continue →
The post IN THE LAB – THE CHANGING FACE OF CONSUMER CHOICES appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
FRESH OFF THE FARM – PARTNERING TO RECYCLE MORE PLASTIC
By Fonterra’s director for Category, Strategy & Innovation, Mark Piper
More plastic is being recycled in Auckland after Fonterra partnered with Auckland Council, Visy and Astron to get new technology installed at a local recycling facility. Continue →
The post FRESH OFF THE FARM – PARTNERING TO RECYCLE MORE PLASTIC appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
CUPS OF CONVERSATION
Innocent Packaging has used their latest project to support mental health charity I Am Hope. Continue →
The post CUPS OF CONVERSATION appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
FRESH OFF THE FARM – RETHINKING INNOVATION THROUGH A PEOPLE FOCUSSED LENS
By Fonterra’s director for Category, Strategy & Innovation, Mark Piper
There’s more to innovation than simply looking towards a new technological invention or product development to keep up with the fast-changing business environment – people and culture also play a crucial role. Continue →
The post FRESH OFF THE FARM – RETHINKING INNOVATION THROUGH A PEOPLE FOCUSSED LENS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
PURE KIWI INNOVATION: THE LATEST IN FUNCTIONAL WATER
In the spirit of true Kiwi ingenuity, two New Zealand exporters have developed a world-first – a shelf-stable collagen artesian water blend. Continue →
The post PURE KIWI INNOVATION: THE LATEST IN FUNCTIONAL WATER appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
HELPING FEED KIWIS THIS CHRISTMAS
Fonterra-owned Anchor Dairy has partnered with the New Zealand Food Network for its annual Christmas appeal. Continue →
The post HELPING FEED KIWIS THIS CHRISTMAS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
SPREADING THE JOY
To help Kiwis share a taste of New Zealand with friends and family in the US this Christmas, Silver Fern Farms has launched a new US website. Continue →
The post SPREADING THE JOY appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
RECOGNITION FOR KIWI SCIENTISTS
Scientists at Plant & Food Research have been awarded at the Science New Zealand 2020 National Awards, held at Parliament in Wellington last night. Continue →
The post RECOGNITION FOR KIWI SCIENTISTS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
SAY CHEESE
Entries have opened for Kiwi cheesemakers to enter their creations in the NZ Champions of Cheese Awards 2021. Continue →
The post SAY CHEESE appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
QUICK FIRE QUESTIONS – FOSTERING THE FUTURE: A Q+A WITH CAWTHRON INSTITUTE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT, ALYSSA THOMAS
Alyssa Thomas
Alyssa is one of five recipients of the scholarship for 2020/2021 and will spend the summer researching Greenshell mussel behavioural responses to changing environmental pressures. Continue →
The post QUICK FIRE QUESTIONS – FOSTERING THE FUTURE: A Q+A WITH CAWTHRON INSTITUTE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT, ALYSSA THOMAS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
TIP TOP SWITCHES FROM PLASTIC BREAD TAGS
Cardboard bread tags have landed on South Australian grocery shelves.
In a country first, Tip Top has introduced tags that are 100% recyclable cardboard, made from recycled material. Continue →
The post TIP TOP SWITCHES FROM PLASTIC BREAD TAGS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
POULTRY TO BLAME FOR CAMPYLOBACTERIOSIS IN NEW ZEALAND
The Ministry for Primary Industries has released a report suggesting that the nation’s number of campylobacteriosis cases has seen minimal decline since 2008. Continue →
The post POULTRY TO BLAME FOR CAMPYLOBACTERIOSIS IN NEW ZEALAND appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
QUICK FIRE QUESTIONS – FOSTERING THE FUTURE: A Q+A WITH THE COLLECTIVE’S FLAVOUR DEVELOPER WILL
Meet the man behind New Zealand’s very first plant-based yoghurt made from oat, rice and coconut milk. Continue →
The post QUICK FIRE QUESTIONS – FOSTERING THE FUTURE: A Q+A WITH THE COLLECTIVE’S FLAVOUR DEVELOPER WILL appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
IN THE LAB – GENE-EDITING DISCOVERY PROMPTING IMPORTANT DISCUSSION
By Professor Richard Newcomb, chief scientist at Plant & Food Research
This year, for the first time, the Nobel Prize in chemistry was awarded to multiple women. Continue →
The post IN THE LAB – GENE-EDITING DISCOVERY PROMPTING IMPORTANT DISCUSSION appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
TECH TALK – FOOD SAFETY CONTRIBUTIONS COMMENDED
iMonitor’s food scientist, Shakeel Ahmed, receives the Significant Contribution to Food Safety Award for his team’s COVID-19 support for New Zealand food businesses. Continue →
The post TECH TALK – FOOD SAFETY CONTRIBUTIONS COMMENDED appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
THIRST QUENCHER – A NEED FOR MEAD
Wanaka entrepreneur Chanelle O’Sullivan has launched her start-up company Borage + Bee Meadery
Traditionally the go-to beverage for Vikings, rebels and kings, an ancient drink is being revived, with a sparkling Kiwi twist. Continue →
The post THIRST QUENCHER – A NEED FOR MEAD appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
A CALL FOR PUBLIC APIs
After having public APIs (Application Programming Interface) available for over three years, Autogrow is challenging other industry players to do the same and empower growers. Continue →
The post A CALL FOR PUBLIC APIs appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
FOOD SAFETY A CONCERN FOR CONSUMERS
Adolfo Orive, Tetra Pak president and CEO.
A global survey by Tetra Pak, in partnership with Ipsos, has found that food safety is a major issue for society. Continue →
The post FOOD SAFETY A CONCERN FOR CONSUMERS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
COUNTDOWN CHANGING THE TIDE ON CLIMATE CHANGE
New sustainability goals have been set by Countdown to help turn the tide on climate change. Continue →
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LOOKING TO THE FUTURE – THE LATEST F&B TECH SOLUTIONS ON SHOW
ABB’s managing director in New Zealand, Ewan Morris, welcomes customers at the recent Future of Food and Beverage event
Technology looks to be the way of the future for the food and beverage industry with ABB showcasing the latest innovations at a recent event. Continue →
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FUTURE-PROOFING THE KIWIFRUIT INDUSTRY
Plant & Food Research has received a Fast-Start Marsden grant for a new research project that will investigate the plant pathogen Psa (Pseudomonas syringae pv actinidiae) to understand how it evolves during infection of the kiwifruit plant. Continue →
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TECH-TALK – SUPPORTING SUPPLY CHAIN TRANSPARENCY
Consumers are increasingly calling for more transparency within supply chains and University of Canterbury PhD student Pouyan Jahanbin wants to do something about it. Continue →
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THIRST QUENCHER – NATIVE: A TRIUMPHANT TAIL
Aotearoa’s first Hard Sparkling, Native, is making waves in the beverage world with its real fruit flavours and contributions to conservation. Continue →
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LOCAL FLAVOUR – THE ICE-CREAM TRENDS MAKING JUDGES MELT
Kiwis could be getting more adventurous with their ice-cream flavours with an increased number of savoury and plant-based entries at the recent New Zealand Ice Cream Awards – but Vanilla still holds gold. Continue →
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NOVEMBER ADDING SPICE – MOVERS AND SHAKERS
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KEY APPOINTMENTS IN KIWI FOOD AND BEVERAGE
LOUISE JAMES
Louise has joined Langdon NZ as the new product development manager. Continue →
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