TECH TALK – AGV FLEET BOOSTED FOR OPTIMISED OPERATIONS
Global dairy producer Lactalis is building on its fleet of Dematic Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) in an effort to boost warehouse efficiency at a site in New South Wales. Continue →
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THIRST QUENCHER – OUTSTANDING WINE-MAKING SKILLS RECOGNISED
The Marlborough Young Winemaker of the Year title has been awarded to Peter Russell of Matua Wines for a second year running. Continue →
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IN THE LAB – IS THE FUTURE LAB-GROWN?
By Professor Richard Newcomb, chief scientist at Plant & Food Research
Research into cellular agriculture is expanding rapidly with investors flocking to be part of this future global market. Continue →
The post IN THE LAB – IS THE FUTURE LAB-GROWN? appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
EYE ON INNOVATION – NUTURING FUTURE INDUSTRY GAME-CHANGERS
By the NZFIN team
Supporting growth in the food and beverage industry underpins everything NZFIN does. Continue →
The post EYE ON INNOVATION – NUTURING FUTURE INDUSTRY GAME-CHANGERS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
FUTURE FOOD – THE MOLECULAR FUTURE OF FOOD
By Tony Hunter, food futurist
What gives a product its characteristic taste, odour and flavour? Continue →
The post FUTURE FOOD – THE MOLECULAR FUTURE OF FOOD appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX – NATIONAL ACTION PLAN FOR TACKLING PLASTIC
By Natalie Martin, 3R Group materials innovation manager
If you make, import or use plastic packaging in your business then there is a recent Government report you need to be across. Continue →
The post THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX – NATIONAL ACTION PLAN FOR TACKLING PLASTIC appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
HOT HOUSE: A REFOILUTION
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Somewhat ahead of its time, Confoil Ltd has been offering fully recyclable packaging options since it was established in 1966. Continue →
The post HOT HOUSE: A REFOILUTION appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
CELEBRATING THE CHEESE INDUSTRY THIS MONTH
Forget Halloween candy, there’s another treat in town this month.
October is the official month of cheese in New Zealand and Kiwis are being encouraged to try something new. Continue →
The post CELEBRATING THE CHEESE INDUSTRY THIS MONTH appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
TOOLS OF THE TRADE – BUILDING BRAND AWARENESS DURING COVID-19
By Fiona Acheson, head of food, beverage, and consumer goods at NZTE
Building brand awareness is one of the biggest challenges New Zealand food and beverage exporters grapple with, according to research released by New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) earlier this year – a challenge that has been heightened by travel restrictions. Continue →
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HEALTH AND SAFETY OVER EVERYTHING
Over the more than 20 years that trainer and assessor Kelly Bracewell has worked in health and safety, one major factor continues to cause issues with company health and safety legislation – actual comprehension among workers. Continue →
The post HEALTH AND SAFETY OVER EVERYTHING appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
NEW PLATFORM CREATING MEAL PLANNING REVOLUTION
The MenuAid team
With the pandemic continuing to put pressure on supply chains and supermarkets, a brand-new platform has launched combining the convenience of meal kits with the flexibility of regular shopping. Continue →
The post NEW PLATFORM CREATING MEAL PLANNING REVOLUTION appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
COFFEE DRINKERS URGED TO CHOOSE WISELY
This International Coffee Day, October 1, the Rainforest Alliance is encouraging coffee drinkers to think twice before settling for any bean – or your beloved caffeine hit could become a rare commodity. Continue →
The post COFFEE DRINKERS URGED TO CHOOSE WISELY appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
EARLY HABITS – BABY FOOD WITHOUT THE FUSS
When it comes to baby food, many parents will agree simple is best. Continue →
The post EARLY HABITS – BABY FOOD WITHOUT THE FUSS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
DEEP DIVING INTO DATA-BASED DECISION MAKING
Marama Labs founders (left to right): Professor Eric Le Ru, CEO Dr Brendan Darby and CTO Dr Matthias Meyer
Wellington-based deep-tech start-up, Marama Labs, is on a mission to help winemakers create next level vino – and it’s all thanks to the power of data. Continue →
The post DEEP DIVING INTO DATA-BASED DECISION MAKING appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
FROM BIOWASTE TO ECONOMIC BOOST
A project offering major food processors the chance to add value to waste products thanks to artificial intelligence and microbe treatment could add $1.6 billion to the economy. Continue →
The post FROM BIOWASTE TO ECONOMIC BOOST appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
FIFTY YEARS OF THE STANDARDISED BARCODE
Visit any supermarket these days and you’ll be sure to hear the distinctive “beep, beep” of barcodes being scanned. Continue →
The post FIFTY YEARS OF THE STANDARDISED BARCODE appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
THE RISE OF GLUTEN-FREE INGREDIENTS
Sanitarium products have been a pantry staple since 1901 and the company has long been ahead of the game in terms of listening to consumers dietary concerns. Continue →
The post THE RISE OF GLUTEN-FREE INGREDIENTS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
ALLERGEN INFORMATION IN PLAIN ENGLISH
Labelling, an often-underrated part of food and beverage manufacturing, is that crucial moment of communication between manufacturer and consumer. Continue →
The post ALLERGEN INFORMATION IN PLAIN ENGLISH appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
RECYCLED PLASTIC SOURCED FOR CADBURY WRAPPERS
In a world-first for the chocolate brand, Mondelēz International has announced that it will source recycled plastic to use in the wrapping of a range of Cadbury blocks sold in New Zealand and Australia. Continue →
The post RECYCLED PLASTIC SOURCED FOR CADBURY WRAPPERS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
FUTURE FOOD – THE ONLY THING CONSTANT IS CHANGE
By food futurist, Tony Hunter
We can never predict “the” future, but we need to have some way to predict the most likely future, simply so we can take actions in the present. Continue →
The post FUTURE FOOD – THE ONLY THING CONSTANT IS CHANGE appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
TECH TALKS – A BETTER ASPARAGUS FUTURE
Asparagus growers Geoff Lewis and Cam Lewis of Tendertips in Levin (L to R)
Labour challenges could be a thing of the past for the asparagus industry thanks to a robotic harvester project supported by the Government. Continue →
The post TECH TALKS – A BETTER ASPARAGUS FUTURE appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
THE RISE AND RISE OF MILK
By NZFIN’s FoodWaikato business development manager, Craig Hoare
We have long been mythologised as a ‘land of milk and honey,’ a promised land of natural abundance and boundless opportunity. Continue →
The post THE RISE AND RISE OF MILK appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
IN THE LAB – FUTURE-PROOFING OUR AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS
By Professor Richard Newcomb, chief scientist at Plant & Food Research
A number of industries are now developing and using digital twins – virtual representations of real objects or systems. Continue →
The post IN THE LAB – FUTURE-PROOFING OUR AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX: CAN WE CLIMB THE SUSTAINABILITY LADDER?
By Natalie Martin, 3R materials innovation manager
We all know the well-used mantra of ‘reduce, reuse, recycle’, where the three actions are often referred to as equal partners in our bid to reduce environmental harm. Continue →
The post THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX: CAN WE CLIMB THE SUSTAINABILITY LADDER? appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
ĀREPA CHOSEN FOR PRESTIGIOUS INNOVATION PROGRAMME
Ārepa co-founders Angus Brown and Zac Robinson (Ngā puhi, Hau Hapu, Ngāti Hao)
Popular Kiwi ‘brain food’ company, Ārepa, is set to take part in a week of in-depth mentoring as part of the FoodBytes! Continue →
The post ĀREPA CHOSEN FOR PRESTIGIOUS INNOVATION PROGRAMME appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
INSIDE NEW ZEALAND’S MOST BORING MILK BUSINESS
Founder of Boring Oat Milk, Morgan Maw
Facing a somewhat saturated oat milk market where many brands are loudly competing for consumers’ attention, the founder of Boring Oat Milk, Morgan Maw, decided on a quieter approach. Continue →
The post INSIDE NEW ZEALAND’S MOST BORING MILK BUSINESS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
NZ GROWN KABOCHAMILK HEADED FOR ASIAN MARKET
It’s plant milk, but not as we know it.
A plant milk made from New Zealand grown kabocha buttercup squash is hitting supermarket shelves in Asia, thanks to an innovative partnership between a Hawke’s Bay company and the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI). Continue →
The post NZ GROWN KABOCHAMILK HEADED FOR ASIAN MARKET appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
PRODUCTION UNDERWAY FOR PLANT-BASED PROTEIN BUSINESS IN KĀPITI
Kāpiti is now home to one of New Zealand’s leading plant-based protein businesses with production starting recently at its new facility in Paraparaumu. Continue →
The post PRODUCTION UNDERWAY FOR PLANT-BASED PROTEIN BUSINESS IN KĀPITI appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
PRODUCING EXTREMELY DRY COMPRESSED AIR
A COMPACT, EFFICIENT AND DEPENDABLE SOLUTION
Reliable and efficient compressed air treatment is essential in meeting the stringent air quality standards required in the manufacture of food and beverages. Continue →
The post PRODUCING EXTREMELY DRY COMPRESSED AIR appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
WELLS HYGIENE PARTNERS WITH MERITECH USA
CLEANTECH AUTOMATED HAND HYGIENE SYSTEMS
COVID-19 has really placed the focus on the importance of hand hygiene. Continue →
The post WELLS HYGIENE PARTNERS WITH MERITECH USA appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
MEAT THE SOLUTION: DEMATIC HELPS SCALE UP MEAT PROCESSING FACILITY
Australia’s oldest single-family owned meat processor, John Dee, has commenced the implementation of the Dematic Multishuttle meat buffer storage and handling system at its Queensland abattoir in Warwick to meet growth in customer demand and streamline operations in sub-zero conditions. Continue →
The post MEAT THE SOLUTION: DEMATIC HELPS SCALE UP MEAT PROCESSING FACILITY appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
STATE-OF-THE-ART RETORT RAMPS UP OUTPUT
Australasia’s local thermal processing market is about to get a shot in the arm thanks to Trisco Foods’ new steam rotational retort machine. Continue →
The post STATE-OF-THE-ART RETORT RAMPS UP OUTPUT appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
QUICK-FIRE QUESTIONS – FOSTERING THE FUTURE: A Q&A WITH STUDENT LABORATORY AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANT AT SYNLAIT, BIANCA KIRK
Bianca Kirk has a passion for food so when it came time for her to decide on a career it was only natural she chose to study food technology. Continue →
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A FOOD SAFETY BREAKTHROUGH FOR DAIRY AND FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRY
Dr Bill Heffernan from University of Canterbury’s Electric Power Engineering Centre (EPECentre), showcasing a proof-of-concept Smart Electrode for rapid determination of the properties of logs
New Zealand’s dairy factories could be the big winners from a proposed new electromagnetic detection and imaging method aimed at boosting food safety systems. Continue →
The post A FOOD SAFETY BREAKTHROUGH FOR DAIRY AND FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRY appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
BEVERAGE CONTAINERS: IS THERE A BETTER WAY?
Every year New Zealanders use around 2.36 billion single-use beverage containers. Continue →
The post BEVERAGE CONTAINERS: IS THERE A BETTER WAY? appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
FOSTERING THE FUTURE: QUICK-FIRE QUESTIONS WITH APPLICATION TECHNOLOGIST GRACE VAN TILBORG
Hawkins Watts’ application technologist, Grace van Tilborg
Grace van Tilborg is only two-and-a-half years out of uni but she’s already working full time as an application technologist and running a start-up, The Oat Company, with her business partner Allie, on the side. Continue →
The post FOSTERING THE FUTURE: QUICK-FIRE QUESTIONS WITH APPLICATION TECHNOLOGIST GRACE VAN TILBORG appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
CREAM OF THE CROP
The story of Remarkable Cream liqueur is just that – remarkable – and it has a 40-year family history. Continue →
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TESTING FOR THE BEST
Tucked away in the Waikato Innovation Park, just a stones throw away from FoodWaikato facilities, lies the Food Lab Pacific (FLP) testing laboratory. Continue →
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FOR THE LOVE OF ICE CREAM
For anyone with a sweet tooth, coming up with new flavours of ice cream sounds like a dream job. Continue →
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HOTSOURCE IS CELEBRATING ITS 1ST BIRTHDAY
Hip Hip Hooray!
The team at Hayley Media would like to thank our valued clients and columnists for their support during HotSource’s first year. Continue →
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FUTURE FOODS – OUR TECHXPONENTIAL FUTURE OF FOOD
By Food Futurist, Tony Hunter
The future of food is being driven by the convergence of many exponential technologies. Continue →
The post FUTURE FOODS – OUR TECHXPONENTIAL FUTURE OF FOOD appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
IN THE LAB – THE FUTURE OF CROPS
By Professor Richard Newcomb, chief scientist at Plant & Food Research
The drivers for developing new plant crops are various and include climate change, pest and disease resistance, logistics, and changing consumer demands. Continue →
The post IN THE LAB – THE FUTURE OF CROPS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX – TAKE A DEEP DIVE BEFORE YOU JUMP INTO FIBRE PACKAGING
By Natalie Martin, 3R materials innovation manager
In the world of packaging sustainability plastic gets plenty of attention, particularly from consumers, but it’s a little-known fact a popular alternative, fibre (cardboard and paper), faces challenges of its own. Continue →
The post THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX – TAKE A DEEP DIVE BEFORE YOU JUMP INTO FIBRE PACKAGING appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
TECH TALK – A BETTER ASPARAGUS FUTURE
Asparagus growers Geoff Lewis and Cam Lewis of Tendertips in Levin (L to R)
Labour challenges could be a thing of the past for the asparagus industry thanks to a robotic harvester project supported by the Government. Continue →
The post TECH TALK – A BETTER ASPARAGUS FUTURE appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
FEEDING OUR FUR BABIES IS A GROWTH CATEGORY
By NZFIN’s Hawke’s Bay business development manager, Dr Nicky Solomon
Innovation in the food industry can be driven by many things and in the case of the explosion in the number of companies producing pet foods or treats – one global driver has been Covid-19. Continue →
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HOTHOUSE: FAST IMPLEMENTATIONS AND AGILE OPERATIONS
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Fast implementations and agile operations differentiate next-generation food, beverage, and life sciences firms
As the consumer-packaged goods (CPG) industry accelerates in the digital era, rapidly changing and less predictable consumer behaviour is redefining how competitive advantage is established and maintained. Continue →
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THIRST QUENCHER – KIWI TONIC BRAND HITS AUSSIE MARKET
From humble beginnings in a bartender’s basement to becoming New Zealand’s fastest-growing non-alcoholic beverage brand – Bootleggers handcrafted tonics and mixers is set to hit the Australian market with a new export deal. Continue →
The post THIRST QUENCHER – KIWI TONIC BRAND HITS AUSSIE MARKET appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
QUICK-FIRE QUESTIONS – FOSTERING THE FUTURE: A Q&A WITH FOOD TECHNOLOGIST SARAH LEAKEY
Sensient Technologies food technologist, Sarah Leakey
At the time, doing an extra year at university to pass the maths papers she needed for her degree felt like the end of the world for Sarah Leakey, but now she’s landed a job as a food technologist at Sensient Technologies and is living proof that hard work pays off. Continue →
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CREATING OPPORTUNITY FROM THE WHENUA
An ingredient that aims to add an instant hangi flavour to kai (food) is first on the agenda for Nuka Limited – a start-up focussed on using science and technology to find solutions for underutilised Māori land. Continue →
The post CREATING OPPORTUNITY FROM THE WHENUA appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
A FUTURE FACING PACT
A circular economy is a systemic approach to economic development designed to benefit businesses, society, and the environment. Continue →
The post A FUTURE FACING PACT appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
TECH TALK – AGV FLEET BOOSTED FOR OPTIMISED OPERATIONS
Global dairy producer Lactalis is building on its fleet of Dematic Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) in an effort to boost warehouse efficiency at a site in New South Wales. Continue →
The post TECH TALK – AGV FLEET BOOSTED FOR OPTIMISED OPERATIONS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
THIRST QUENCHER – OUTSTANDING WINE-MAKING SKILLS RECOGNISED
The Marlborough Young Winemaker of the Year title has been awarded to Peter Russell of Matua Wines for a second year running. Continue →
The post THIRST QUENCHER – OUTSTANDING WINE-MAKING SKILLS RECOGNISED appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
IN THE LAB – IS THE FUTURE LAB-GROWN?
By Professor Richard Newcomb, chief scientist at Plant & Food Research
Research into cellular agriculture is expanding rapidly with investors flocking to be part of this future global market. Continue →
The post IN THE LAB – IS THE FUTURE LAB-GROWN? appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
EYE ON INNOVATION – NUTURING FUTURE INDUSTRY GAME-CHANGERS
By the NZFIN team
Supporting growth in the food and beverage industry underpins everything NZFIN does. Continue →
The post EYE ON INNOVATION – NUTURING FUTURE INDUSTRY GAME-CHANGERS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
FUTURE FOOD – THE MOLECULAR FUTURE OF FOOD
By Tony Hunter, food futurist
What gives a product its characteristic taste, odour and flavour? Continue →
The post FUTURE FOOD – THE MOLECULAR FUTURE OF FOOD appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX – NATIONAL ACTION PLAN FOR TACKLING PLASTIC
By Natalie Martin, 3R Group materials innovation manager
If you make, import or use plastic packaging in your business then there is a recent Government report you need to be across. Continue →
The post THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX – NATIONAL ACTION PLAN FOR TACKLING PLASTIC appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
HOT HOUSE: A REFOILUTION
Brought to you by:
Somewhat ahead of its time, Confoil Ltd has been offering fully recyclable packaging options since it was established in 1966. Continue →
The post HOT HOUSE: A REFOILUTION appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
CELEBRATING THE CHEESE INDUSTRY THIS MONTH
Forget Halloween candy, there’s another treat in town this month.
October is the official month of cheese in New Zealand and Kiwis are being encouraged to try something new. Continue →
The post CELEBRATING THE CHEESE INDUSTRY THIS MONTH appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
TOOLS OF THE TRADE – BUILDING BRAND AWARENESS DURING COVID-19
By Fiona Acheson, head of food, beverage, and consumer goods at NZTE
Building brand awareness is one of the biggest challenges New Zealand food and beverage exporters grapple with, according to research released by New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) earlier this year – a challenge that has been heightened by travel restrictions. Continue →
The post TOOLS OF THE TRADE – BUILDING BRAND AWARENESS DURING COVID-19 appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
HEALTH AND SAFETY OVER EVERYTHING
Over the more than 20 years that trainer and assessor Kelly Bracewell has worked in health and safety, one major factor continues to cause issues with company health and safety legislation – actual comprehension among workers. Continue →
The post HEALTH AND SAFETY OVER EVERYTHING appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
NEW PLATFORM CREATING MEAL PLANNING REVOLUTION
The MenuAid team
With the pandemic continuing to put pressure on supply chains and supermarkets, a brand-new platform has launched combining the convenience of meal kits with the flexibility of regular shopping. Continue →
The post NEW PLATFORM CREATING MEAL PLANNING REVOLUTION appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
COFFEE DRINKERS URGED TO CHOOSE WISELY
This International Coffee Day, October 1, the Rainforest Alliance is encouraging coffee drinkers to think twice before settling for any bean – or your beloved caffeine hit could become a rare commodity. Continue →
The post COFFEE DRINKERS URGED TO CHOOSE WISELY appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
EARLY HABITS – BABY FOOD WITHOUT THE FUSS
When it comes to baby food, many parents will agree simple is best. Continue →
The post EARLY HABITS – BABY FOOD WITHOUT THE FUSS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
DEEP DIVING INTO DATA-BASED DECISION MAKING
Marama Labs founders (left to right): Professor Eric Le Ru, CEO Dr Brendan Darby and CTO Dr Matthias Meyer
Wellington-based deep-tech start-up, Marama Labs, is on a mission to help winemakers create next level vino – and it’s all thanks to the power of data. Continue →
The post DEEP DIVING INTO DATA-BASED DECISION MAKING appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
FROM BIOWASTE TO ECONOMIC BOOST
A project offering major food processors the chance to add value to waste products thanks to artificial intelligence and microbe treatment could add $1.6 billion to the economy. Continue →
The post FROM BIOWASTE TO ECONOMIC BOOST appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
FIFTY YEARS OF THE STANDARDISED BARCODE
Visit any supermarket these days and you’ll be sure to hear the distinctive “beep, beep” of barcodes being scanned. Continue →
The post FIFTY YEARS OF THE STANDARDISED BARCODE appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
THE RISE OF GLUTEN-FREE INGREDIENTS
Sanitarium products have been a pantry staple since 1901 and the company has long been ahead of the game in terms of listening to consumers dietary concerns. Continue →
The post THE RISE OF GLUTEN-FREE INGREDIENTS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
ALLERGEN INFORMATION IN PLAIN ENGLISH
Labelling, an often-underrated part of food and beverage manufacturing, is that crucial moment of communication between manufacturer and consumer. Continue →
The post ALLERGEN INFORMATION IN PLAIN ENGLISH appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
RECYCLED PLASTIC SOURCED FOR CADBURY WRAPPERS
In a world-first for the chocolate brand, Mondelēz International has announced that it will source recycled plastic to use in the wrapping of a range of Cadbury blocks sold in New Zealand and Australia. Continue →
The post RECYCLED PLASTIC SOURCED FOR CADBURY WRAPPERS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
FUTURE FOOD – THE ONLY THING CONSTANT IS CHANGE
By food futurist, Tony Hunter
We can never predict “the” future, but we need to have some way to predict the most likely future, simply so we can take actions in the present. Continue →
The post FUTURE FOOD – THE ONLY THING CONSTANT IS CHANGE appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
TECH TALKS – A BETTER ASPARAGUS FUTURE
Asparagus growers Geoff Lewis and Cam Lewis of Tendertips in Levin (L to R)
Labour challenges could be a thing of the past for the asparagus industry thanks to a robotic harvester project supported by the Government. Continue →
The post TECH TALKS – A BETTER ASPARAGUS FUTURE appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
THE RISE AND RISE OF MILK
By NZFIN’s FoodWaikato business development manager, Craig Hoare
We have long been mythologised as a ‘land of milk and honey,’ a promised land of natural abundance and boundless opportunity. Continue →
The post THE RISE AND RISE OF MILK appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
IN THE LAB – FUTURE-PROOFING OUR AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS
By Professor Richard Newcomb, chief scientist at Plant & Food Research
A number of industries are now developing and using digital twins – virtual representations of real objects or systems. Continue →
The post IN THE LAB – FUTURE-PROOFING OUR AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX: CAN WE CLIMB THE SUSTAINABILITY LADDER?
By Natalie Martin, 3R materials innovation manager
We all know the well-used mantra of ‘reduce, reuse, recycle’, where the three actions are often referred to as equal partners in our bid to reduce environmental harm. Continue →
The post THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX: CAN WE CLIMB THE SUSTAINABILITY LADDER? appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
ĀREPA CHOSEN FOR PRESTIGIOUS INNOVATION PROGRAMME
Ārepa co-founders Angus Brown and Zac Robinson (Ngā puhi, Hau Hapu, Ngāti Hao)
Popular Kiwi ‘brain food’ company, Ārepa, is set to take part in a week of in-depth mentoring as part of the FoodBytes! Continue →
The post ĀREPA CHOSEN FOR PRESTIGIOUS INNOVATION PROGRAMME appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
INSIDE NEW ZEALAND’S MOST BORING MILK BUSINESS
Founder of Boring Oat Milk, Morgan Maw
Facing a somewhat saturated oat milk market where many brands are loudly competing for consumers’ attention, the founder of Boring Oat Milk, Morgan Maw, decided on a quieter approach. Continue →
The post INSIDE NEW ZEALAND’S MOST BORING MILK BUSINESS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
NZ GROWN KABOCHAMILK HEADED FOR ASIAN MARKET
It’s plant milk, but not as we know it.
A plant milk made from New Zealand grown kabocha buttercup squash is hitting supermarket shelves in Asia, thanks to an innovative partnership between a Hawke’s Bay company and the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI). Continue →
The post NZ GROWN KABOCHAMILK HEADED FOR ASIAN MARKET appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
PRODUCTION UNDERWAY FOR PLANT-BASED PROTEIN BUSINESS IN KĀPITI
Kāpiti is now home to one of New Zealand’s leading plant-based protein businesses with production starting recently at its new facility in Paraparaumu. Continue →
The post PRODUCTION UNDERWAY FOR PLANT-BASED PROTEIN BUSINESS IN KĀPITI appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
PRODUCING EXTREMELY DRY COMPRESSED AIR
A COMPACT, EFFICIENT AND DEPENDABLE SOLUTION
Reliable and efficient compressed air treatment is essential in meeting the stringent air quality standards required in the manufacture of food and beverages. Continue →
The post PRODUCING EXTREMELY DRY COMPRESSED AIR appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
WELLS HYGIENE PARTNERS WITH MERITECH USA
CLEANTECH AUTOMATED HAND HYGIENE SYSTEMS
COVID-19 has really placed the focus on the importance of hand hygiene. Continue →
The post WELLS HYGIENE PARTNERS WITH MERITECH USA appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
MEAT THE SOLUTION: DEMATIC HELPS SCALE UP MEAT PROCESSING FACILITY
Australia’s oldest single-family owned meat processor, John Dee, has commenced the implementation of the Dematic Multishuttle meat buffer storage and handling system at its Queensland abattoir in Warwick to meet growth in customer demand and streamline operations in sub-zero conditions. Continue →
The post MEAT THE SOLUTION: DEMATIC HELPS SCALE UP MEAT PROCESSING FACILITY appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
STATE-OF-THE-ART RETORT RAMPS UP OUTPUT
Australasia’s local thermal processing market is about to get a shot in the arm thanks to Trisco Foods’ new steam rotational retort machine. Continue →
The post STATE-OF-THE-ART RETORT RAMPS UP OUTPUT appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
QUICK-FIRE QUESTIONS – FOSTERING THE FUTURE: A Q&A WITH STUDENT LABORATORY AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANT AT SYNLAIT, BIANCA KIRK
Bianca Kirk has a passion for food so when it came time for her to decide on a career it was only natural she chose to study food technology. Continue →
The post QUICK-FIRE QUESTIONS – FOSTERING THE FUTURE: A Q&A WITH STUDENT LABORATORY AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANT AT SYNLAIT, BIANCA KIRK appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
A FOOD SAFETY BREAKTHROUGH FOR DAIRY AND FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRY
Dr Bill Heffernan from University of Canterbury’s Electric Power Engineering Centre (EPECentre), showcasing a proof-of-concept Smart Electrode for rapid determination of the properties of logs
New Zealand’s dairy factories could be the big winners from a proposed new electromagnetic detection and imaging method aimed at boosting food safety systems. Continue →
The post A FOOD SAFETY BREAKTHROUGH FOR DAIRY AND FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRY appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
BEVERAGE CONTAINERS: IS THERE A BETTER WAY?
Every year New Zealanders use around 2.36 billion single-use beverage containers. Continue →
The post BEVERAGE CONTAINERS: IS THERE A BETTER WAY? appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
FOSTERING THE FUTURE: QUICK-FIRE QUESTIONS WITH APPLICATION TECHNOLOGIST GRACE VAN TILBORG
Hawkins Watts’ application technologist, Grace van Tilborg
Grace van Tilborg is only two-and-a-half years out of uni but she’s already working full time as an application technologist and running a start-up, The Oat Company, with her business partner Allie, on the side. Continue →
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CREAM OF THE CROP
The story of Remarkable Cream liqueur is just that – remarkable – and it has a 40-year family history. Continue →
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TESTING FOR THE BEST
Tucked away in the Waikato Innovation Park, just a stones throw away from FoodWaikato facilities, lies the Food Lab Pacific (FLP) testing laboratory. Continue →
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FOR THE LOVE OF ICE CREAM
For anyone with a sweet tooth, coming up with new flavours of ice cream sounds like a dream job. Continue →
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HOTSOURCE IS CELEBRATING ITS 1ST BIRTHDAY
Hip Hip Hooray!
The team at Hayley Media would like to thank our valued clients and columnists for their support during HotSource’s first year. Continue →
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FUTURE FOODS – OUR TECHXPONENTIAL FUTURE OF FOOD
By Food Futurist, Tony Hunter
The future of food is being driven by the convergence of many exponential technologies. Continue →
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IN THE LAB – THE FUTURE OF CROPS
By Professor Richard Newcomb, chief scientist at Plant & Food Research
The drivers for developing new plant crops are various and include climate change, pest and disease resistance, logistics, and changing consumer demands. Continue →
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THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX – TAKE A DEEP DIVE BEFORE YOU JUMP INTO FIBRE PACKAGING
By Natalie Martin, 3R materials innovation manager
In the world of packaging sustainability plastic gets plenty of attention, particularly from consumers, but it’s a little-known fact a popular alternative, fibre (cardboard and paper), faces challenges of its own. Continue →
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TECH TALK – A BETTER ASPARAGUS FUTURE
Asparagus growers Geoff Lewis and Cam Lewis of Tendertips in Levin (L to R)
Labour challenges could be a thing of the past for the asparagus industry thanks to a robotic harvester project supported by the Government. Continue →
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FEEDING OUR FUR BABIES IS A GROWTH CATEGORY
By NZFIN’s Hawke’s Bay business development manager, Dr Nicky Solomon
Innovation in the food industry can be driven by many things and in the case of the explosion in the number of companies producing pet foods or treats – one global driver has been Covid-19. Continue →
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HOTHOUSE: FAST IMPLEMENTATIONS AND AGILE OPERATIONS
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Fast implementations and agile operations differentiate next-generation food, beverage, and life sciences firms
As the consumer-packaged goods (CPG) industry accelerates in the digital era, rapidly changing and less predictable consumer behaviour is redefining how competitive advantage is established and maintained. Continue →
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THIRST QUENCHER – KIWI TONIC BRAND HITS AUSSIE MARKET
From humble beginnings in a bartender’s basement to becoming New Zealand’s fastest-growing non-alcoholic beverage brand – Bootleggers handcrafted tonics and mixers is set to hit the Australian market with a new export deal. Continue →
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QUICK-FIRE QUESTIONS – FOSTERING THE FUTURE: A Q&A WITH FOOD TECHNOLOGIST SARAH LEAKEY
Sensient Technologies food technologist, Sarah Leakey
At the time, doing an extra year at university to pass the maths papers she needed for her degree felt like the end of the world for Sarah Leakey, but now she’s landed a job as a food technologist at Sensient Technologies and is living proof that hard work pays off. Continue →
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CREATING OPPORTUNITY FROM THE WHENUA
An ingredient that aims to add an instant hangi flavour to kai (food) is first on the agenda for Nuka Limited – a start-up focussed on using science and technology to find solutions for underutilised Māori land. Continue →
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A FUTURE FACING PACT
A circular economy is a systemic approach to economic development designed to benefit businesses, society, and the environment. Continue →
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