GENE DISCOVERY COULD BE A STEP TOWARDS IMPROVING FOOD SECURITY
A new gene, discovered with the help of Lincoln University and Plant and Food Research scientists, could be an important step towards feeding a growing global population. Continue →
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EYE ON INNOVATION – MAKING MAGIC: THE BACKSTAGE BOOST FOR BEVERAGES
By Tracey Sheehy, FoodSouth business development lead
Welcome to what promises to be a very different 2022. Continue →
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QUICK FIRE QUESTIONS – A Q+A WITH RACHAEL HEDGES OF RMH CONSULTING
A genuine love for food and beverage businesses is what motivates Rachael Hedges to help her clients in her marketing consulting work, and she gets immense satisfaction from seeing companies’ brands and stories come to life. Continue →
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CONTRACTOR NAMED FOR HIGH-TECH DAIRY PLANT
A proposed state-of-the-art dairy processing plant in Tokoroa is one step closer to becoming a reality with a lead contractor being appointed. Continue →
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VITAMIN SEA: GREEN LIGHT FOR SEAWEED DRINK DEVELOPMENT
Fancy a pint of seaweed? Probably not. But what if it tasted delicious and had proven health benefits? Continue →
The post VITAMIN SEA: GREEN LIGHT FOR SEAWEED DRINK DEVELOPMENT appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
DELIVERING FULL-BODIED RESULTS FOR LOCAL WINERIES
Managing mobile equipment fleets across New Zealand’s winemaking industry just got a lot easier thanks to Blenheim-based Forklift Hire Services and smart technology specialist RCT. Continue →
The post DELIVERING FULL-BODIED RESULTS FOR LOCAL WINERIES appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
A SANITISATION BREAKTHROUGH
CEO of Bio Fence, Ofer Shoham
A topcoat that creates more hygienic surfaces could soon be a game-changer for New Zealand food manufacturers. Continue →
The post A SANITISATION BREAKTHROUGH appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
CREATING A COCONUT EMPIRE
From humble beginnings at a kitchen table to being stocked in all the major supermarkets across the country, Raglan Food Co’s coconut yoghurt range has become a household name and a leader in the sustainable business game. Continue →
The post CREATING A COCONUT EMPIRE appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
TOOLS OF THE TRADE – COVID DRIVES INNOVATION AND NEW INCOME STREAM
By Fiona Acheson, head of food, beverage, and consumer goods at NZTE
Covid-19’s impact on the food and beverage industry has been profound in many ways with supply chain disruption, decreased foodservice sales in many export markets, questions about the integrity of the cool chain including Nucleic Acid testing at the border and on packaging in some key markets, and the challenges of navigating New Zealand’s lockdowns and alert levels. Continue →
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IN THE LAB – FEEDING THE HUMAN SUPERORGANISM
By Dr Jocelyn Eason, general manager of Food Innovation for Plant and Food Research
For years, our traditional view of the physical ‘self’ has centred on the body, composed of eukaryote cells and encoded by our genome. Continue →
The post IN THE LAB – FEEDING THE HUMAN SUPERORGANISM appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
EYE ON INNOVATION – THE BACKSTAGE BOOST FOR BEVERAGES
Tobias Richter
By Tracey Sheehy, FoodSouth business development lead
Welcome to what promises to be a very different 2022. Continue →
The post EYE ON INNOVATION – THE BACKSTAGE BOOST FOR BEVERAGES appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX – WILL THE SUSTAINABILITY STRIDES OF 2021 CONTINUE IN 2022?
By Natalie Martin, 3R Group Materials Innovation Manager
The past few years, and 2021 in particular, have seen the food and beverage industry in New Zealand working hard to increase its sustainability – both customer-facing and back of house. Continue →
The post THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX – WILL THE SUSTAINABILITY STRIDES OF 2021 CONTINUE IN 2022? appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
TURNING BEVERAGE CARTONS INTO WALLBOARDS
A New Zealand company turning food and beverage packaging into valuable building materials has been given a shot in the arm to go towards building a new facility in Australia. Continue →
The post TURNING BEVERAGE CARTONS INTO WALLBOARDS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
THE TASTE OF TONGA – HEILALA VANILLA’S SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
From the rich fertile soil of Tonga to delicious baked goods enjoyed around the world, Heilala Vanilla is much more than just an ingredient. Continue →
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THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX – IT’S TIME TO LEAD ON FOOD WASTE AND EMISSIONS
By Natalie Martin, 3R Group Materials Innovation Manager
As New Zealand transitions to a low-emissions future, no source of emissions should be ignored. Continue →
The post THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX – IT’S TIME TO LEAD ON FOOD WASTE AND EMISSIONS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
FUTURE FOOD – GENE MODIFICATION OF FOOD PART 2 – THE SPACE RICE RACE
By Tony Hunter, food futurist
Last month we covered some history of genetic modification of food crops. Continue →
The post FUTURE FOOD – GENE MODIFICATION OF FOOD PART 2 – THE SPACE RICE RACE appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
FUTURE FOOD – GENETIC MODIFICATION OF FOOD PART 1 – MUTATIONS GALORE
By Tony Hunter, food futurist
There’s been a lot of discussion recently about the desirability of using CRISPR gene editing for food crops and animals. Continue →
The post FUTURE FOOD – GENETIC MODIFICATION OF FOOD PART 1 – MUTATIONS GALORE appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
TECH TALK – NEW TECHNOLOGY OPENS DAIRY DOORS
Arla Foods Ingredients (AFI) has developed a new technology that could lead to endless innovation opportunities for dairy products. Continue →
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THIRST QUENCHER – BUBBLING EXPORT SUCCESS FOR LOCAL BREWERY
A local brewery is ramping up production by more than five million litres thanks to a surge in export demand. Continue →
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EYE ON INNOVATION – CHEERS TO BETTER FOR YOU BEVERAGES
By the NZFIN team
‘Tis the season to eat, drink, and be merry. Continue →
The post EYE ON INNOVATION – CHEERS TO BETTER FOR YOU BEVERAGES appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
IN THE LAB – REALISING TAONGA IN AOTEAROA
By Professor Richard Newcomb, chief scientist at Plant and Food Research
The majority of foods currently produced in Aotearoa for domestic and export consumption derive from plants and animals introduced from overseas. Continue →
The post IN THE LAB – REALISING TAONGA IN AOTEAROA appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
TOOLS OF THE TRADE – SHOWCASING NEW ZEALAND’S FOOD AND BEVERAGE TO 25 MILLION
By Fiona Acheson, head of food, beverage, and consumer goods at NZTE
New Zealand’s Tiaki restaurant is proving a popular choice with the expected 25 million visitors to Expo 2020 Dubai. Continue →
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FOSTERING THE FUTURE: QUICK-FIRE QUESTIONS WITH SPRINGBROOK FOODS SENIOR PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT TECHNOLOGIST JESSICA CHONG
Product development technologist at Springbrook Foods, Jessica Chong
Having an updated and professional-looking online presence really paid off for Jessica Chong, who landed her job as senior product development technologist at Springbrook Foods through a connection made on LinkedIn. Continue →
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FOOD AWARDS RECOGNISE FLAVOUR INSPIRED BY THE WHENUA
It was all about celebrating the best of the best this year at the New Zealand Food Awards, with a distinctly local flavour taking out the top prize. Continue →
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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 →
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 →
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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 →
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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 →
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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 →
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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 →
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FUTURE FOOD – THE MOLECULAR FUTURE OF FOOD
By Tony Hunter, food futurist
What gives a product its characteristic taste, odour and flavour? Continue →
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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 →
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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 →
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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 →
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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 →
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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 →
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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.
GENE DISCOVERY COULD BE A STEP TOWARDS IMPROVING FOOD SECURITY
A new gene, discovered with the help of Lincoln University and Plant and Food Research scientists, could be an important step towards feeding a growing global population. Continue →
The post GENE DISCOVERY COULD BE A STEP TOWARDS IMPROVING FOOD SECURITY appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
EYE ON INNOVATION – MAKING MAGIC: THE BACKSTAGE BOOST FOR BEVERAGES
By Tracey Sheehy, FoodSouth business development lead
Welcome to what promises to be a very different 2022. Continue →
The post EYE ON INNOVATION – MAKING MAGIC: THE BACKSTAGE BOOST FOR BEVERAGES appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
QUICK FIRE QUESTIONS – A Q+A WITH RACHAEL HEDGES OF RMH CONSULTING
A genuine love for food and beverage businesses is what motivates Rachael Hedges to help her clients in her marketing consulting work, and she gets immense satisfaction from seeing companies’ brands and stories come to life. Continue →
The post QUICK FIRE QUESTIONS – A Q+A WITH RACHAEL HEDGES OF RMH CONSULTING appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
CONTRACTOR NAMED FOR HIGH-TECH DAIRY PLANT
A proposed state-of-the-art dairy processing plant in Tokoroa is one step closer to becoming a reality with a lead contractor being appointed. Continue →
The post CONTRACTOR NAMED FOR HIGH-TECH DAIRY PLANT appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
VITAMIN SEA: GREEN LIGHT FOR SEAWEED DRINK DEVELOPMENT
Fancy a pint of seaweed? Probably not. But what if it tasted delicious and had proven health benefits? Continue →
The post VITAMIN SEA: GREEN LIGHT FOR SEAWEED DRINK DEVELOPMENT appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
DELIVERING FULL-BODIED RESULTS FOR LOCAL WINERIES
Managing mobile equipment fleets across New Zealand’s winemaking industry just got a lot easier thanks to Blenheim-based Forklift Hire Services and smart technology specialist RCT. Continue →
The post DELIVERING FULL-BODIED RESULTS FOR LOCAL WINERIES appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
A SANITISATION BREAKTHROUGH
CEO of Bio Fence, Ofer Shoham
A topcoat that creates more hygienic surfaces could soon be a game-changer for New Zealand food manufacturers. Continue →
The post A SANITISATION BREAKTHROUGH appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
CREATING A COCONUT EMPIRE
From humble beginnings at a kitchen table to being stocked in all the major supermarkets across the country, Raglan Food Co’s coconut yoghurt range has become a household name and a leader in the sustainable business game. Continue →
The post CREATING A COCONUT EMPIRE appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
TOOLS OF THE TRADE – COVID DRIVES INNOVATION AND NEW INCOME STREAM
By Fiona Acheson, head of food, beverage, and consumer goods at NZTE
Covid-19’s impact on the food and beverage industry has been profound in many ways with supply chain disruption, decreased foodservice sales in many export markets, questions about the integrity of the cool chain including Nucleic Acid testing at the border and on packaging in some key markets, and the challenges of navigating New Zealand’s lockdowns and alert levels. Continue →
The post TOOLS OF THE TRADE – COVID DRIVES INNOVATION AND NEW INCOME STREAM appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
IN THE LAB – FEEDING THE HUMAN SUPERORGANISM
By Dr Jocelyn Eason, general manager of Food Innovation for Plant and Food Research
For years, our traditional view of the physical ‘self’ has centred on the body, composed of eukaryote cells and encoded by our genome. Continue →
The post IN THE LAB – FEEDING THE HUMAN SUPERORGANISM appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
EYE ON INNOVATION – THE BACKSTAGE BOOST FOR BEVERAGES
Tobias Richter
By Tracey Sheehy, FoodSouth business development lead
Welcome to what promises to be a very different 2022. Continue →
The post EYE ON INNOVATION – THE BACKSTAGE BOOST FOR BEVERAGES appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX – WILL THE SUSTAINABILITY STRIDES OF 2021 CONTINUE IN 2022?
By Natalie Martin, 3R Group Materials Innovation Manager
The past few years, and 2021 in particular, have seen the food and beverage industry in New Zealand working hard to increase its sustainability – both customer-facing and back of house. Continue →
The post THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX – WILL THE SUSTAINABILITY STRIDES OF 2021 CONTINUE IN 2022? appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
TURNING BEVERAGE CARTONS INTO WALLBOARDS
A New Zealand company turning food and beverage packaging into valuable building materials has been given a shot in the arm to go towards building a new facility in Australia. Continue →
The post TURNING BEVERAGE CARTONS INTO WALLBOARDS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
THE TASTE OF TONGA – HEILALA VANILLA’S SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
From the rich fertile soil of Tonga to delicious baked goods enjoyed around the world, Heilala Vanilla is much more than just an ingredient. Continue →
The post THE TASTE OF TONGA – HEILALA VANILLA’S SUSTAINABLE FUTURE appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX – IT’S TIME TO LEAD ON FOOD WASTE AND EMISSIONS
By Natalie Martin, 3R Group Materials Innovation Manager
As New Zealand transitions to a low-emissions future, no source of emissions should be ignored. Continue →
The post THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX – IT’S TIME TO LEAD ON FOOD WASTE AND EMISSIONS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
FUTURE FOOD – GENE MODIFICATION OF FOOD PART 2 – THE SPACE RICE RACE
By Tony Hunter, food futurist
Last month we covered some history of genetic modification of food crops. Continue →
The post FUTURE FOOD – GENE MODIFICATION OF FOOD PART 2 – THE SPACE RICE RACE appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
FUTURE FOOD – GENETIC MODIFICATION OF FOOD PART 1 – MUTATIONS GALORE
By Tony Hunter, food futurist
There’s been a lot of discussion recently about the desirability of using CRISPR gene editing for food crops and animals. Continue →
The post FUTURE FOOD – GENETIC MODIFICATION OF FOOD PART 1 – MUTATIONS GALORE appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
TECH TALK – NEW TECHNOLOGY OPENS DAIRY DOORS
Arla Foods Ingredients (AFI) has developed a new technology that could lead to endless innovation opportunities for dairy products. Continue →
The post TECH TALK – NEW TECHNOLOGY OPENS DAIRY DOORS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
THIRST QUENCHER – BUBBLING EXPORT SUCCESS FOR LOCAL BREWERY
A local brewery is ramping up production by more than five million litres thanks to a surge in export demand. Continue →
The post THIRST QUENCHER – BUBBLING EXPORT SUCCESS FOR LOCAL BREWERY appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
EYE ON INNOVATION – CHEERS TO BETTER FOR YOU BEVERAGES
By the NZFIN team
‘Tis the season to eat, drink, and be merry. Continue →
The post EYE ON INNOVATION – CHEERS TO BETTER FOR YOU BEVERAGES appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
IN THE LAB – REALISING TAONGA IN AOTEAROA
By Professor Richard Newcomb, chief scientist at Plant and Food Research
The majority of foods currently produced in Aotearoa for domestic and export consumption derive from plants and animals introduced from overseas. Continue →
The post IN THE LAB – REALISING TAONGA IN AOTEAROA appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
TOOLS OF THE TRADE – SHOWCASING NEW ZEALAND’S FOOD AND BEVERAGE TO 25 MILLION
By Fiona Acheson, head of food, beverage, and consumer goods at NZTE
New Zealand’s Tiaki restaurant is proving a popular choice with the expected 25 million visitors to Expo 2020 Dubai. Continue →
The post TOOLS OF THE TRADE – SHOWCASING NEW ZEALAND’S FOOD AND BEVERAGE TO 25 MILLION appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
FOSTERING THE FUTURE: QUICK-FIRE QUESTIONS WITH SPRINGBROOK FOODS SENIOR PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT TECHNOLOGIST JESSICA CHONG
Product development technologist at Springbrook Foods, Jessica Chong
Having an updated and professional-looking online presence really paid off for Jessica Chong, who landed her job as senior product development technologist at Springbrook Foods through a connection made on LinkedIn. Continue →
The post FOSTERING THE FUTURE: QUICK-FIRE QUESTIONS WITH SPRINGBROOK FOODS SENIOR PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT TECHNOLOGIST JESSICA CHONG appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
FOOD AWARDS RECOGNISE FLAVOUR INSPIRED BY THE WHENUA
It was all about celebrating the best of the best this year at the New Zealand Food Awards, with a distinctly local flavour taking out the top prize. Continue →
The post FOOD AWARDS RECOGNISE FLAVOUR INSPIRED BY THE WHENUA 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 →
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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 →
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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 →
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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 →
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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 →
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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 →
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FUTURE FOOD – THE MOLECULAR FUTURE OF FOOD
By Tony Hunter, food futurist
What gives a product its characteristic taste, odour and flavour? Continue →
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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 →
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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 →
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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 →
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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 →
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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 →
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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 →
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