HONEY INDUSTRY LEADER PARTNERS UP TO SAVE THE BEES
Noelani Waters and Sarah Smuts-Kennedy
A leader in the Mānuka honey global market is partnering with a social enterprise to help save the insects that are vital to the industry – bees. Continue →
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TECH TALK – F&B APPLICATIONS FOR NEW CANNABIS PURIFICATION DEEP-TECH
Ligar team member Eirlys using a reactor
New Zealand-based deep-tech company, Ligar, and a Canadian-based engineering company, Maratek, have unveiled a cannabis purification system that could also be used to save wine tainted by wildfire smoke. Continue →
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FUTURE FOOD – AGRIVOLTAICS – A HI-TECH AND FARMING MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN?
By Tony Hunter, food futurist
Climate change necessitates a transition to clean energy and the best locations for solar energy projects are on flat land, close to roads and infrastructure. Continue →
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TOOLS OF THE TRADE – WHAT DO INTERNATIONAL SHOPPERS WANT?
By Fiona Acheson, head of food, beverage, and consumer goods at NZTE
When you are looking at exporting your delicious food and beverage products, what attributes might consumers in other markets be most attracted by, and do these attributes differ by market? Continue →
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THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX – BOLD, NEW GOVERNMENT WASTE STRATEGY WILL AFFECT EVERYONE
By Natalie Martin, 3R Group Materials Innovation Manager
The way New Zealand creates, deals with, and thinks about waste is set for a big shakeup with Government releasing sweeping new proposals. Continue →
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MUSHROOM GROWERS MOVE CLOSER TO CARBON-ZERO GOALS
New Zealand’s largest producer of fresh mushrooms will soon take a huge step towards becoming a Net Zero carbon business. Continue →
The post MUSHROOM GROWERS MOVE CLOSER TO CARBON-ZERO GOALS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
EYE ON INNOVATION – SCALING THE SOUTH
By Tracey Sheehy, FoodSouth business development lead
FoodSouth is based on-site at Lincoln University, and offers a range of options for scale-up of food production, in the 20-200L batch size. Continue →
The post EYE ON INNOVATION – SCALING THE SOUTH appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
IN THE LAB – PLENTY MORE FISH IN THE SEA
By Professor Richard Newcomb, chief scientist at Plant and Food Research
Rearing fish for food is an old practice, starting around 8,000 years ago in China. Continue →
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FOSTERING THE FUTURE – QUICK FIRE QUESTIONS WITH SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER KATHRYN ESLER
Kathryn Esler
Straight off the back of a double degree majoring in supply chain management and Mandarin, Kathryn Esler landed a spot on Nestlé’s supply chain graduate programme, before quickly becoming operations and logistics manager at Nestlé NZ. Continue →
The post FOSTERING THE FUTURE – QUICK FIRE QUESTIONS WITH SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER KATHRYN ESLER appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
THIRST QUENCHER: SALVAGING THE TASTE OF SUNSHINE
One Nelson-based brand of cider is turning what could have been a devastating event into a tasty opportunity. Continue →
The post THIRST QUENCHER: SALVAGING THE TASTE OF SUNSHINE appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
WINE RESEARCHERS PREPARE FOR VINTAGE 2022
The Bragato Research Institute (BRI) team are gearing up for their third vintage at the Marlborough-based Bragato Research Winery and are looking out for suppliers who want to test new products or processes. Continue →
The post WINE RESEARCHERS PREPARE FOR VINTAGE 2022 appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
FROM THE LAB TO THE KITCHEN
They might be more at home in the lab than in the kitchen, but AgResearch scientists are using their skills to understand how to cook the perfect steak while harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to find new food combinations and recipes. Continue →
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BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS: MEET THE WOMEN OF THE MEAT INDUSTRY
As a traditionally male-dominated space, the meat industry can be tricky to navigate as a woman for a number of reasons. Continue →
The post BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS: MEET THE WOMEN OF THE MEAT INDUSTRY appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
MEAT THE NEED
New Zealand’s meat industry accounts for more than 92,000 full-time jobs – that’s almost 5% of the nation’s total employment. Continue →
The post MEAT THE NEED 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 →
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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 →
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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 →
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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 →
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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 →
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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 →
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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.
HONEY INDUSTRY LEADER PARTNERS UP TO SAVE THE BEES
Noelani Waters and Sarah Smuts-Kennedy
A leader in the Mānuka honey global market is partnering with a social enterprise to help save the insects that are vital to the industry – bees. Continue →
The post HONEY INDUSTRY LEADER PARTNERS UP TO SAVE THE BEES appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
TECH TALK – F&B APPLICATIONS FOR NEW CANNABIS PURIFICATION DEEP-TECH
Ligar team member Eirlys using a reactor
New Zealand-based deep-tech company, Ligar, and a Canadian-based engineering company, Maratek, have unveiled a cannabis purification system that could also be used to save wine tainted by wildfire smoke. Continue →
The post TECH TALK – F&B APPLICATIONS FOR NEW CANNABIS PURIFICATION DEEP-TECH appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
FUTURE FOOD – AGRIVOLTAICS – A HI-TECH AND FARMING MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN?
By Tony Hunter, food futurist
Climate change necessitates a transition to clean energy and the best locations for solar energy projects are on flat land, close to roads and infrastructure. Continue →
The post FUTURE FOOD – AGRIVOLTAICS – A HI-TECH AND FARMING MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN? appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
TOOLS OF THE TRADE – WHAT DO INTERNATIONAL SHOPPERS WANT?
By Fiona Acheson, head of food, beverage, and consumer goods at NZTE
When you are looking at exporting your delicious food and beverage products, what attributes might consumers in other markets be most attracted by, and do these attributes differ by market? Continue →
The post TOOLS OF THE TRADE – WHAT DO INTERNATIONAL SHOPPERS WANT? appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX – BOLD, NEW GOVERNMENT WASTE STRATEGY WILL AFFECT EVERYONE
By Natalie Martin, 3R Group Materials Innovation Manager
The way New Zealand creates, deals with, and thinks about waste is set for a big shakeup with Government releasing sweeping new proposals. Continue →
The post THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX – BOLD, NEW GOVERNMENT WASTE STRATEGY WILL AFFECT EVERYONE appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
MUSHROOM GROWERS MOVE CLOSER TO CARBON-ZERO GOALS
New Zealand’s largest producer of fresh mushrooms will soon take a huge step towards becoming a Net Zero carbon business. Continue →
The post MUSHROOM GROWERS MOVE CLOSER TO CARBON-ZERO GOALS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
EYE ON INNOVATION – SCALING THE SOUTH
By Tracey Sheehy, FoodSouth business development lead
FoodSouth is based on-site at Lincoln University, and offers a range of options for scale-up of food production, in the 20-200L batch size. Continue →
The post EYE ON INNOVATION – SCALING THE SOUTH appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
IN THE LAB – PLENTY MORE FISH IN THE SEA
By Professor Richard Newcomb, chief scientist at Plant and Food Research
Rearing fish for food is an old practice, starting around 8,000 years ago in China. Continue →
The post IN THE LAB – PLENTY MORE FISH IN THE SEA appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
FOSTERING THE FUTURE – QUICK FIRE QUESTIONS WITH SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER KATHRYN ESLER
Kathryn Esler
Straight off the back of a double degree majoring in supply chain management and Mandarin, Kathryn Esler landed a spot on Nestlé’s supply chain graduate programme, before quickly becoming operations and logistics manager at Nestlé NZ. Continue →
The post FOSTERING THE FUTURE – QUICK FIRE QUESTIONS WITH SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER KATHRYN ESLER appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
THIRST QUENCHER: SALVAGING THE TASTE OF SUNSHINE
One Nelson-based brand of cider is turning what could have been a devastating event into a tasty opportunity. Continue →
The post THIRST QUENCHER: SALVAGING THE TASTE OF SUNSHINE appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
WINE RESEARCHERS PREPARE FOR VINTAGE 2022
The Bragato Research Institute (BRI) team are gearing up for their third vintage at the Marlborough-based Bragato Research Winery and are looking out for suppliers who want to test new products or processes. Continue →
The post WINE RESEARCHERS PREPARE FOR VINTAGE 2022 appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
FROM THE LAB TO THE KITCHEN
They might be more at home in the lab than in the kitchen, but AgResearch scientists are using their skills to understand how to cook the perfect steak while harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to find new food combinations and recipes. Continue →
The post FROM THE LAB TO THE KITCHEN appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS: MEET THE WOMEN OF THE MEAT INDUSTRY
As a traditionally male-dominated space, the meat industry can be tricky to navigate as a woman for a number of reasons. Continue →
The post BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS: MEET THE WOMEN OF THE MEAT INDUSTRY appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
MEAT THE NEED
New Zealand’s meat industry accounts for more than 92,000 full-time jobs – that’s almost 5% of the nation’s total employment. Continue →
The post MEAT THE NEED 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 →
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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 →
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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 →
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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 →
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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 →
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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 →
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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 →
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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 →
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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 →
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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 →
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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 →
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BEVERAGE CONTAINERS: IS THERE A BETTER WAY?
Every year New Zealanders use around 2.36 billion single-use beverage containers. Continue →
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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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