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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TECH TALK – ROBOTS HELP APPLE BUSINESS GROW
HotSource July – sponsored by…
Rockit Global is expanding thanks to the helping hands of world-leading robotic technology. Continue →
The post TECH TALK – ROBOTS HELP APPLE BUSINESS GROW appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
SOFT PLASTIC RECYCLING UNDERWAY IN HAWKE’S BAY
Soft Plastics Scheme launch at the Warehouse, Hastings, New Zealand, 12 July 2021. Continue →
The post SOFT PLASTIC RECYCLING UNDERWAY IN HAWKE’S BAY appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
COMMITTED TO A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
HotSource July – sponsored by…
New Zealand grass-fed red meat company, Silver Fern Farms, has committed to several bold initiatives to move towards its goal of becoming more sustainable. Continue →
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EYE ON INNOVATION – KNOWLEDGE IS OUR SUPER-POWER
HotSource July – sponsored by…
By The FoodBowl chief executive Alexandra Allan
This will be Alexandra’s last column for HotSource. Continue →
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FOOD’S FUTURE – THE FUNGI ARE COMING
HotSource July – sponsored by…
By Food Futurist, Tony Hunter
Plant-based proteins are well established and we’re hearing increasingly more about cell-based proteins. Continue →
The post FOOD’S FUTURE – THE FUNGI ARE COMING appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX – LABEL YOUR PACKAGING FOR SUSTAINABILITY
HotSource July – sponsored by…
By Natalie Martin, 3R materials innovation manager
The desire for more sustainable packaging is greater than ever in New Zealand, but if we are going to reach this goal we have to take a holistic approach. Continue →
The post THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX – LABEL YOUR PACKAGING FOR SUSTAINABILITY appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
IN THE LAB – THE POWER OF PLANTS
HotSource July – sponsored by…
By Professor Richard Newcomb, chief scientist at Plant & Food Research
As global consumers continue to seek diverse protein offerings, developing innovative plant-based foods will support the future of Aotearoa New Zealand’s economy. Continue →
The post IN THE LAB – THE POWER OF PLANTS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
THE BENEFITS OF COOLING INGREDIENTS FOR PET FOOD
While meat ingredients used for pet food need to achieve the necessary quality and hygiene standards, the fact remains that for many processors, the meat products used in the production of pet food have come from the waste and co-product streams of meat processing for human consumption. Continue →
The post THE BENEFITS OF COOLING INGREDIENTS FOR PET FOOD appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
NZ FOOD AWARDS’ JUDGING KICKS OFF
Judging for the 2021 New Zealand Food Awards is underway with some of the industry’s biggest names bringing technical, culinary, scientific, and commercial expertise to the judging panel. Continue →
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THIRST QUENCHER: ‘TECHNICALLY CHALLENGING’ WINE LABEL WOWS JUDGES
HotSource July – sponsored by…
It’s not always only about what’s inside the wine bottle – sometimes it’s about the label. Continue →
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QUICK-FIRE QUESTIONS – FOSTERING THE FUTURE: A Q&A WITH FOODSTUFFS STRATEGY AND NEW VENTURE ANALYST BETHANY GLENN
HotSource July – sponsored by…
For Bethany Glenn, being able to try to ensure that Foodstuffs makes decisions that positively impact communities across the country, is an enormous privilege. Continue →
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FOODSTUFFS REMOVES PLASTIC PRODUCE BAGS
Choosing to reuse just got a little easier as Foodstuffs begins the process of removing single-use plastic produce bags from its 330 stores across the country in time for Plastic Free July. Continue →
The post FOODSTUFFS REMOVES PLASTIC PRODUCE BAGS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
THE POWER OF PACKAGING
Local bakeries can level up their packaging and keep their carefully crafted goods fresher for longer with the latest packaging technology advice from Contour International. Continue →
The post THE POWER OF PACKAGING appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
ROLLING WITH THE PUNCHES
The past year has had a varied impact on consumer demand and trends, especially in the baking industry, and one company has been on the front line. Continue →
The post ROLLING WITH THE PUNCHES appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
PINEAPPLE DREAM COMING TO FRUITION
New Zealand’s first-ever commercial pineapple crop is almost ready to harvest in Northland. Continue →
The post PINEAPPLE DREAM COMING TO FRUITION appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
HEAT AND CONTROL FOUNDER CELEBRATES A CENTURY
Heat and Control founder Andrew (Andy) Caridis celebrated his 100th birthday on June 1, 2021. Continue →
The post HEAT AND CONTROL FOUNDER CELEBRATES A CENTURY appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
BREWING AND CIDER AWARDS SHAPING UP
Preparations for the 2021 International Brewing and Cider Awards – sometimes referred to as the ‘Oscars for the brewing industry’ – are underway with more than 30 companies confirming sponsorship. Continue →
The post BREWING AND CIDER AWARDS SHAPING UP appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
THIRST QUENCHER – AUCKLAND NAMED MOST EXPENSIVE PLACE TO BUY BEER
Along with expensive house prices and overpriced coffee, Auckland has now been named the most expensive place in New Zealand to buy a pint of beer as well. Continue →
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IN THE LAB – WHAT’S REALLY IN OUR FOOD?
By Professor Richard Newcomb, chief scientist at Plant & Food Research
The word natural is often used alongside food products, appealing to consumers wanting ‘clean labelling’ in the form of fewer, simple-sounding ingredients. Continue →
The post IN THE LAB – WHAT’S REALLY IN OUR FOOD? appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
FRESH OFF THE FARM – BUSTING GOOGLE’S MOST SEARCHED MILK MYTHS
By Fonterra’s director for Category, Strategy & Innovation, Mark Piper
Hot on the heels of World Milk Day, we did some Googling to find out what people want to know about milk. Continue →
The post FRESH OFF THE FARM – BUSTING GOOGLE’S MOST SEARCHED MILK MYTHS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
EYE ON INNOVATION – IMPLEMENTING INDUSTRY TRANSFORMATION
By The FoodBowl chief executive Alexandra Allan
The Industry Transformation Plan (ITP) aims to help lift the productivity, sustainability, and inclusivity of the food and beverage sector. Continue →
The post EYE ON INNOVATION – IMPLEMENTING INDUSTRY TRANSFORMATION appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
FUTURE FOOD – MEAT THE FUTURE
By food futurist, Tony Hunter
The 2013 tasting of the first cultivated meat hamburger ushered in the start of the race to commercialise this new technology. Continue →
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THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX – DON’T MUCK UP YOUR COMPOSTABLE PACKAGING
By Natalie Martin, 3R materials innovation manager
Those looking to improve the sustainability of their packaging may be considering compostable alternatives, but beware, it’s a complex issue. Continue →
The post THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX – DON’T MUCK UP YOUR COMPOSTABLE PACKAGING appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
HOTHOUSE – IN THE BUSINESS OF GOOD TASTE
When you source flavourings from Formula Foods, you’re not just getting top-quality ingredients and efficient service, you’re getting a taste of success. Continue →
The post HOTHOUSE – IN THE BUSINESS OF GOOD TASTE appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
QUICK-FIRE QUESTIONS – FOSTERING THE FUTURE: A Q&A WITH CALDIC NZ TECHNICAL SALES ASSISTANT ALCOLI CAO
As a keen foodie, it was clear that Alcoli Cao would end up working with food somehow. Continue →
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HOW SCALABLE DATA CENTRES HELP MAINFREIGHT’S VISION
Brought to you by:
No one can accuse Mainfreight of thinking small. Continue →
The post HOW SCALABLE DATA CENTRES HELP MAINFREIGHT’S VISION appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
TECH-TALKS – FURTHERING THE DIGITALISATION of GLOBAL FOOD SAFETY
Integration between product inspection data and a cloud-based platform could provide food manufacturers with more transparency throughout the food-supply chain thanks to a new partnership between Mettler Toledo Product Inspection and EVRYTHING. Continue →
The post TECH-TALKS – FURTHERING THE DIGITALISATION of GLOBAL FOOD SAFETY appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
INTEREST GROWS FOR CULTIVATED MEAT
Younger consumers are open to incorporating cultivated meat into their diets a study has revealed. Continue →
The post INTEREST GROWS FOR CULTIVATED MEAT appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
ARNOTT’S CRACKS INTO NEW CATEGORY
The Arnott’s Group has acquired New Zealand business 180degrees indicating a move into the premium cracker category. Continue →
The post ARNOTT’S CRACKS INTO NEW CATEGORY appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
CELEBRATING OUTSTANDING FOOD PRODUCTION
New Zealand’s top food producers have been recognised with a record of 223 medals granted in the fifth annual 2021 Outstanding NZ Food Producer Awards. Continue →
The post CELEBRATING OUTSTANDING FOOD PRODUCTION appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
A LOCAL TWIST ON DURUM WHEAT
New Zealanders could be tucking into artisan pasta, pizza and bread made from durum wheat grown in the Wairarapa if a new project indicates there’s a market for it. Continue →
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TECH TALK – POTENTIAL GROWTH FOR AGRI TECH SECTOR
AgriTechNZ chief executive Brendan O’Connell
The future of agriculture is in the hands of technology according to AgriTechNZ chief executive Brendan O’Connell. Continue →
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FUTURE FOOD – PLASTIC FROM POTATOES?
By food futurist, Tony Hunter
Consumers being homebound under COVID-19 seems to have sparked a much greater interest in sustainability. Continue →
The post FUTURE FOOD – PLASTIC FROM POTATOES? appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
FRESH OFF THE FARM – CHAMPION CHEESES
By Fonterra’s director for Category, Strategy & Innovation, Mark Piper
Our co-op’s cheesemakers had plenty to celebrate at the annual NZ Champions of Cheese Awards earlier this month. Continue →
The post FRESH OFF THE FARM – CHAMPION CHEESES appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
EYE ON INNOVATION – WILL HEMP BECOME MAINSTREAM?
By The FoodBowl chief executive Alexandra Allan
As consumers become increasingly health and environmentally aware, we are seeing an explosion in the hemp industry – certainly for food but also for its incredible benefits and uses in biodegradable plastics, paints, building materials, medicines, biofuels, and textiles. Continue →
The post EYE ON INNOVATION – WILL HEMP BECOME MAINSTREAM? appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
IN THE LAB – PROCESSED FOODS UNWRAPPED
By Professor Richard Newcomb, chief scientist at Plant & Food Research
Processed foods tend to receive a bad rap. Continue →
The post IN THE LAB – PROCESSED FOODS UNWRAPPED appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX – FINDING THE SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING SWEET SPOT
By Natalie Martin, 3R materials innovation manager
Sustainable packaging has become something of a hot topic recently, but as designers will know it’s more than just about ensuring packaging can be recycled, composted or reused. Continue →
The post THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX – FINDING THE SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING SWEET SPOT appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
THIRST QUENCHER – NEW CHAPTER FOR ASAHI BEVERAGES AND ALLPRESS
Popular Kiwi coffee business Allpress has been purchased by Oceania’s leading beverage company Asahi Beverages. Continue →
The post THIRST QUENCHER – NEW CHAPTER FOR ASAHI BEVERAGES AND ALLPRESS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
LOCAL FLAVOUR – GOVERNMENT ENCOURAGED TO INVEST IN BIOTECHNOLOGY
BiotechNZ is urging the government to invest in funding biotechnology research for the benefit of all New Zealanders and the environment. Continue →
The post LOCAL FLAVOUR – GOVERNMENT ENCOURAGED TO INVEST IN BIOTECHNOLOGY appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
ENTRIES OPEN FOR 2021 NZ FOOD AWARDS
With revamped categories, a new judging process and a team of judges, entries for the 2021 New Zealand Food Awards are all set to open on May 1. Continue →
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QUICK FIRE QUESTIONS – FOSTERING THE FUTURE: A Q&A WITH SOOCHI FOOD TECHNOLOGIST MARGIE HUNT
Photo credit: Kevin Bills Media
A wise person once said the path to success isn’t always a straight line – and this was certainly true for Soochi’s food technologist Margie Hunt. Continue →
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FIELDS SET TO MERGE AT NZ AGRIFOOD WEEK 2021
Agriculture, science, food and technology will merge at the annual New Zealand AgriFood Week 2021, scheduled to take place 3-9 May. Continue →
The post FIELDS SET TO MERGE AT NZ AGRIFOOD WEEK 2021 appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
FRESH OFF THE FARM – THREE NEW TANKER TRAILERS ON TRIAL
By Fonterra’s director for Category, Strategy & Innovation, Mark Piper
Fonterra has three new tanker trailer designs on the road as part of a trial to find a more sustainable, efficient option for our nationwide milk pick-ups. Continue →
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FOOD’S FUTURE – THE TWIN TYRANNIES OF FOOD PRODUCTION
By Food Futurist, Tony Hunter
While the pandemic has shown us that the global food system is very resilient, some weaknesses have been highlighted. Continue →
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LOCAL FLAVOUR – RIDDET INSTITUTE TO CONTRIBUTE TO DIALOGUE ON FUTURE OF FOOD SYSTEMS
Research undertaken by the Riddet Institute will contribute to a global conversation about the future of sustainable food production and food security as part of the UN’s international food systems summit. Continue →
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THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX – THE TIME FOR YOUR BUSINESS TO TACKLE PLASTIC IS NOW
By Natalie Martin, 3R materials innovation manager
Government is tackling the issue of plastic waste with a two-pronged approach – regulated stewardship, which I outlined in my last article, and proposed phase-outs and bans. Continue →
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EYE ON INNOVATION – HEALTH AND WELLBEING DRIVING INNOVATION IN OUR FOOD TRENDS
By The FoodBowl chief executive Alexandra Allan
Among the dozen or so really hot trends in food and beverage innovation this year, health and wellbeing underpin them, whether its collagen products, no-sugar beverages, gut, brain or immune support or free-from products. Continue →
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TECH TALK – PROGRAMME TO TACKLE GLOBAL PLANT-PROTEIN MARKET
Leaft Foods general manager, Ross Milne
Leaft Foods has announced it is launching a $20m programme to develop technology that extracts edible protein from New Zealand grown green leafy crops. Continue →
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IN THE LAB – ‘FARMBOTS’ CHARGING AHEAD
By Professor Richard Newcomb, chief scientist at Plant & Food Research
A world-first fleet of autonomous ‘farmbots’ are readying to launch in the UK. Continue →
The post IN THE LAB – ‘FARMBOTS’ CHARGING AHEAD 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 – ROBOTS HELP APPLE BUSINESS GROW
HotSource July – sponsored by…
Rockit Global is expanding thanks to the helping hands of world-leading robotic technology. Continue →
The post TECH TALK – ROBOTS HELP APPLE BUSINESS GROW appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
SOFT PLASTIC RECYCLING UNDERWAY IN HAWKE’S BAY
Soft Plastics Scheme launch at the Warehouse, Hastings, New Zealand, 12 July 2021. Continue →
The post SOFT PLASTIC RECYCLING UNDERWAY IN HAWKE’S BAY appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
COMMITTED TO A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
HotSource July – sponsored by…
New Zealand grass-fed red meat company, Silver Fern Farms, has committed to several bold initiatives to move towards its goal of becoming more sustainable. Continue →
The post COMMITTED TO A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
EYE ON INNOVATION – KNOWLEDGE IS OUR SUPER-POWER
HotSource July – sponsored by…
By The FoodBowl chief executive Alexandra Allan
This will be Alexandra’s last column for HotSource. Continue →
The post EYE ON INNOVATION – KNOWLEDGE IS OUR SUPER-POWER appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
FOOD’S FUTURE – THE FUNGI ARE COMING
HotSource July – sponsored by…
By Food Futurist, Tony Hunter
Plant-based proteins are well established and we’re hearing increasingly more about cell-based proteins. Continue →
The post FOOD’S FUTURE – THE FUNGI ARE COMING appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX – LABEL YOUR PACKAGING FOR SUSTAINABILITY
HotSource July – sponsored by…
By Natalie Martin, 3R materials innovation manager
The desire for more sustainable packaging is greater than ever in New Zealand, but if we are going to reach this goal we have to take a holistic approach. Continue →
The post THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX – LABEL YOUR PACKAGING FOR SUSTAINABILITY appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
IN THE LAB – THE POWER OF PLANTS
HotSource July – sponsored by…
By Professor Richard Newcomb, chief scientist at Plant & Food Research
As global consumers continue to seek diverse protein offerings, developing innovative plant-based foods will support the future of Aotearoa New Zealand’s economy. Continue →
The post IN THE LAB – THE POWER OF PLANTS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
THE BENEFITS OF COOLING INGREDIENTS FOR PET FOOD
While meat ingredients used for pet food need to achieve the necessary quality and hygiene standards, the fact remains that for many processors, the meat products used in the production of pet food have come from the waste and co-product streams of meat processing for human consumption. Continue →
The post THE BENEFITS OF COOLING INGREDIENTS FOR PET FOOD appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
NZ FOOD AWARDS’ JUDGING KICKS OFF
Judging for the 2021 New Zealand Food Awards is underway with some of the industry’s biggest names bringing technical, culinary, scientific, and commercial expertise to the judging panel. Continue →
The post NZ FOOD AWARDS’ JUDGING KICKS OFF appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
THIRST QUENCHER: ‘TECHNICALLY CHALLENGING’ WINE LABEL WOWS JUDGES
HotSource July – sponsored by…
It’s not always only about what’s inside the wine bottle – sometimes it’s about the label. Continue →
The post THIRST QUENCHER: ‘TECHNICALLY CHALLENGING’ WINE LABEL WOWS JUDGES appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
QUICK-FIRE QUESTIONS – FOSTERING THE FUTURE: A Q&A WITH FOODSTUFFS STRATEGY AND NEW VENTURE ANALYST BETHANY GLENN
HotSource July – sponsored by…
For Bethany Glenn, being able to try to ensure that Foodstuffs makes decisions that positively impact communities across the country, is an enormous privilege. Continue →
The post QUICK-FIRE QUESTIONS – FOSTERING THE FUTURE: A Q&A WITH FOODSTUFFS STRATEGY AND NEW VENTURE ANALYST BETHANY GLENN appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
FOODSTUFFS REMOVES PLASTIC PRODUCE BAGS
Choosing to reuse just got a little easier as Foodstuffs begins the process of removing single-use plastic produce bags from its 330 stores across the country in time for Plastic Free July. Continue →
The post FOODSTUFFS REMOVES PLASTIC PRODUCE BAGS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
THE POWER OF PACKAGING
Local bakeries can level up their packaging and keep their carefully crafted goods fresher for longer with the latest packaging technology advice from Contour International. Continue →
The post THE POWER OF PACKAGING appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
ROLLING WITH THE PUNCHES
The past year has had a varied impact on consumer demand and trends, especially in the baking industry, and one company has been on the front line. Continue →
The post ROLLING WITH THE PUNCHES appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
PINEAPPLE DREAM COMING TO FRUITION
New Zealand’s first-ever commercial pineapple crop is almost ready to harvest in Northland. Continue →
The post PINEAPPLE DREAM COMING TO FRUITION appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
HEAT AND CONTROL FOUNDER CELEBRATES A CENTURY
Heat and Control founder Andrew (Andy) Caridis celebrated his 100th birthday on June 1, 2021. Continue →
The post HEAT AND CONTROL FOUNDER CELEBRATES A CENTURY appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
BREWING AND CIDER AWARDS SHAPING UP
Preparations for the 2021 International Brewing and Cider Awards – sometimes referred to as the ‘Oscars for the brewing industry’ – are underway with more than 30 companies confirming sponsorship. Continue →
The post BREWING AND CIDER AWARDS SHAPING UP appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
THIRST QUENCHER – AUCKLAND NAMED MOST EXPENSIVE PLACE TO BUY BEER
Along with expensive house prices and overpriced coffee, Auckland has now been named the most expensive place in New Zealand to buy a pint of beer as well. Continue →
The post THIRST QUENCHER – AUCKLAND NAMED MOST EXPENSIVE PLACE TO BUY BEER appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
IN THE LAB – WHAT’S REALLY IN OUR FOOD?
By Professor Richard Newcomb, chief scientist at Plant & Food Research
The word natural is often used alongside food products, appealing to consumers wanting ‘clean labelling’ in the form of fewer, simple-sounding ingredients. Continue →
The post IN THE LAB – WHAT’S REALLY IN OUR FOOD? appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
FRESH OFF THE FARM – BUSTING GOOGLE’S MOST SEARCHED MILK MYTHS
By Fonterra’s director for Category, Strategy & Innovation, Mark Piper
Hot on the heels of World Milk Day, we did some Googling to find out what people want to know about milk. Continue →
The post FRESH OFF THE FARM – BUSTING GOOGLE’S MOST SEARCHED MILK MYTHS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
EYE ON INNOVATION – IMPLEMENTING INDUSTRY TRANSFORMATION
By The FoodBowl chief executive Alexandra Allan
The Industry Transformation Plan (ITP) aims to help lift the productivity, sustainability, and inclusivity of the food and beverage sector. Continue →
The post EYE ON INNOVATION – IMPLEMENTING INDUSTRY TRANSFORMATION appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
FUTURE FOOD – MEAT THE FUTURE
By food futurist, Tony Hunter
The 2013 tasting of the first cultivated meat hamburger ushered in the start of the race to commercialise this new technology. Continue →
The post FUTURE FOOD – MEAT THE FUTURE appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX – DON’T MUCK UP YOUR COMPOSTABLE PACKAGING
By Natalie Martin, 3R materials innovation manager
Those looking to improve the sustainability of their packaging may be considering compostable alternatives, but beware, it’s a complex issue. Continue →
The post THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX – DON’T MUCK UP YOUR COMPOSTABLE PACKAGING appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
HOTHOUSE – IN THE BUSINESS OF GOOD TASTE
When you source flavourings from Formula Foods, you’re not just getting top-quality ingredients and efficient service, you’re getting a taste of success. Continue →
The post HOTHOUSE – IN THE BUSINESS OF GOOD TASTE appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
QUICK-FIRE QUESTIONS – FOSTERING THE FUTURE: A Q&A WITH CALDIC NZ TECHNICAL SALES ASSISTANT ALCOLI CAO
As a keen foodie, it was clear that Alcoli Cao would end up working with food somehow. Continue →
The post QUICK-FIRE QUESTIONS – FOSTERING THE FUTURE: A Q&A WITH CALDIC NZ TECHNICAL SALES ASSISTANT ALCOLI CAO appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
HOW SCALABLE DATA CENTRES HELP MAINFREIGHT’S VISION
Brought to you by:
No one can accuse Mainfreight of thinking small. Continue →
The post HOW SCALABLE DATA CENTRES HELP MAINFREIGHT’S VISION appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
TECH-TALKS – FURTHERING THE DIGITALISATION of GLOBAL FOOD SAFETY
Integration between product inspection data and a cloud-based platform could provide food manufacturers with more transparency throughout the food-supply chain thanks to a new partnership between Mettler Toledo Product Inspection and EVRYTHING. Continue →
The post TECH-TALKS – FURTHERING THE DIGITALISATION of GLOBAL FOOD SAFETY appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
INTEREST GROWS FOR CULTIVATED MEAT
Younger consumers are open to incorporating cultivated meat into their diets a study has revealed. Continue →
The post INTEREST GROWS FOR CULTIVATED MEAT appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
ARNOTT’S CRACKS INTO NEW CATEGORY
The Arnott’s Group has acquired New Zealand business 180degrees indicating a move into the premium cracker category. Continue →
The post ARNOTT’S CRACKS INTO NEW CATEGORY appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
CELEBRATING OUTSTANDING FOOD PRODUCTION
New Zealand’s top food producers have been recognised with a record of 223 medals granted in the fifth annual 2021 Outstanding NZ Food Producer Awards. Continue →
The post CELEBRATING OUTSTANDING FOOD PRODUCTION appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
A LOCAL TWIST ON DURUM WHEAT
New Zealanders could be tucking into artisan pasta, pizza and bread made from durum wheat grown in the Wairarapa if a new project indicates there’s a market for it. Continue →
The post A LOCAL TWIST ON DURUM WHEAT appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
TECH TALK – POTENTIAL GROWTH FOR AGRI TECH SECTOR
AgriTechNZ chief executive Brendan O’Connell
The future of agriculture is in the hands of technology according to AgriTechNZ chief executive Brendan O’Connell. Continue →
The post TECH TALK – POTENTIAL GROWTH FOR AGRI TECH SECTOR appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
FUTURE FOOD – PLASTIC FROM POTATOES?
By food futurist, Tony Hunter
Consumers being homebound under COVID-19 seems to have sparked a much greater interest in sustainability. Continue →
The post FUTURE FOOD – PLASTIC FROM POTATOES? appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
FRESH OFF THE FARM – CHAMPION CHEESES
By Fonterra’s director for Category, Strategy & Innovation, Mark Piper
Our co-op’s cheesemakers had plenty to celebrate at the annual NZ Champions of Cheese Awards earlier this month. Continue →
The post FRESH OFF THE FARM – CHAMPION CHEESES appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
EYE ON INNOVATION – WILL HEMP BECOME MAINSTREAM?
By The FoodBowl chief executive Alexandra Allan
As consumers become increasingly health and environmentally aware, we are seeing an explosion in the hemp industry – certainly for food but also for its incredible benefits and uses in biodegradable plastics, paints, building materials, medicines, biofuels, and textiles. Continue →
The post EYE ON INNOVATION – WILL HEMP BECOME MAINSTREAM? appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
IN THE LAB – PROCESSED FOODS UNWRAPPED
By Professor Richard Newcomb, chief scientist at Plant & Food Research
Processed foods tend to receive a bad rap. Continue →
The post IN THE LAB – PROCESSED FOODS UNWRAPPED appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX – FINDING THE SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING SWEET SPOT
By Natalie Martin, 3R materials innovation manager
Sustainable packaging has become something of a hot topic recently, but as designers will know it’s more than just about ensuring packaging can be recycled, composted or reused. Continue →
The post THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX – FINDING THE SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING SWEET SPOT appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
THIRST QUENCHER – NEW CHAPTER FOR ASAHI BEVERAGES AND ALLPRESS
Popular Kiwi coffee business Allpress has been purchased by Oceania’s leading beverage company Asahi Beverages. Continue →
The post THIRST QUENCHER – NEW CHAPTER FOR ASAHI BEVERAGES AND ALLPRESS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
LOCAL FLAVOUR – GOVERNMENT ENCOURAGED TO INVEST IN BIOTECHNOLOGY
BiotechNZ is urging the government to invest in funding biotechnology research for the benefit of all New Zealanders and the environment. Continue →
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ENTRIES OPEN FOR 2021 NZ FOOD AWARDS
With revamped categories, a new judging process and a team of judges, entries for the 2021 New Zealand Food Awards are all set to open on May 1. Continue →
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QUICK FIRE QUESTIONS – FOSTERING THE FUTURE: A Q&A WITH SOOCHI FOOD TECHNOLOGIST MARGIE HUNT
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A wise person once said the path to success isn’t always a straight line – and this was certainly true for Soochi’s food technologist Margie Hunt. Continue →
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FIELDS SET TO MERGE AT NZ AGRIFOOD WEEK 2021
Agriculture, science, food and technology will merge at the annual New Zealand AgriFood Week 2021, scheduled to take place 3-9 May. Continue →
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FRESH OFF THE FARM – THREE NEW TANKER TRAILERS ON TRIAL
By Fonterra’s director for Category, Strategy & Innovation, Mark Piper
Fonterra has three new tanker trailer designs on the road as part of a trial to find a more sustainable, efficient option for our nationwide milk pick-ups. Continue →
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FOOD’S FUTURE – THE TWIN TYRANNIES OF FOOD PRODUCTION
By Food Futurist, Tony Hunter
While the pandemic has shown us that the global food system is very resilient, some weaknesses have been highlighted. Continue →
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LOCAL FLAVOUR – RIDDET INSTITUTE TO CONTRIBUTE TO DIALOGUE ON FUTURE OF FOOD SYSTEMS
Research undertaken by the Riddet Institute will contribute to a global conversation about the future of sustainable food production and food security as part of the UN’s international food systems summit. Continue →
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THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX – THE TIME FOR YOUR BUSINESS TO TACKLE PLASTIC IS NOW
By Natalie Martin, 3R materials innovation manager
Government is tackling the issue of plastic waste with a two-pronged approach – regulated stewardship, which I outlined in my last article, and proposed phase-outs and bans. Continue →
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EYE ON INNOVATION – HEALTH AND WELLBEING DRIVING INNOVATION IN OUR FOOD TRENDS
By The FoodBowl chief executive Alexandra Allan
Among the dozen or so really hot trends in food and beverage innovation this year, health and wellbeing underpin them, whether its collagen products, no-sugar beverages, gut, brain or immune support or free-from products. Continue →
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TECH TALK – PROGRAMME TO TACKLE GLOBAL PLANT-PROTEIN MARKET
Leaft Foods general manager, Ross Milne
Leaft Foods has announced it is launching a $20m programme to develop technology that extracts edible protein from New Zealand grown green leafy crops. Continue →
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IN THE LAB – ‘FARMBOTS’ CHARGING AHEAD
By Professor Richard Newcomb, chief scientist at Plant & Food Research
A world-first fleet of autonomous ‘farmbots’ are readying to launch in the UK. Continue →
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