TECH TALK – GOVERNMENT INITIATIVE TO ENCOURAGE EARLY TECH ADOPTION
GM industrial digital for Beca, Sue Bradley
An initiative that aims to increase the uptake of new technologies in the manufacturing sector has confirmed its official partners. Continue →
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EYE ON INNOVATION -THE GROWTH OF NON-ALCOHOL
By Alexandra Allan, The FoodBowl chief executive
Alcohol is deeply intertwined with our lives from having a beer with friends to having a glass of wine at dinner. Continue →
The post EYE ON INNOVATION -THE GROWTH OF NON-ALCOHOL appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
FRESH OFF THE FARM – NEW ZEALAND’S FIRST CARBON ZERO MILK
By Mark Piper, Fonterra’s director for category, strategy and innovation
It was exciting to see Fonterra launching New Zealand’s first carbon zero milk, Simply Milk. Continue →
The post FRESH OFF THE FARM – NEW ZEALAND’S FIRST CARBON ZERO MILK appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
IN THE LAB – INNOVATION IN A PANDEMIC
By Professor Richard Newcomb, chief scientist at Plant & Food Research
Innovations in food production, processing and storage have always been part of the landscape, evolving the way people interact with food. Continue →
The post IN THE LAB – INNOVATION IN A PANDEMIC appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
SEPTEMBER ADDING SPICE – MOVERS AND SHAKERS
Brought to you by :
Since 1971, Drake New Zealand has been supporting local business across multiple industries, including food manufacturing, with temporary, permanent and unbundled recruitment needs. Continue →
The post SEPTEMBER ADDING SPICE – MOVERS AND SHAKERS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
FUTURE FOOD – FUTURE OF PROTEIN AND LIVING IN THE HORIZON OF CHAOS
By food futurist, Tony Hunter
The Future of Protein
In a landmark announcement the Australian National Farmers’ Federation and NSW Farmers have united with Food Frontier to launch a “new national Future of Protein Forum that brings together traditional livestock, plant, and alternative protein producers to meet the projected demand for Australian protein.”
Why is this so important? Continue →
The post FUTURE FOOD – FUTURE OF PROTEIN AND LIVING IN THE HORIZON OF CHAOS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
THIRST QUENCHER – NEW FEES-FREE PROGRAMMES FOR EIT
EIT’s School of Viticulture and Wine Science has recently added two new fees-free programmes to its portfolio. Continue →
The post THIRST QUENCHER – NEW FEES-FREE PROGRAMMES FOR EIT appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
THIRSTY FOR CHANGE: CARBON REDUCTION EFFORTS RECOGNISED
Frucor Suntory has been named one of the Top 10 Carbon Reducers by carbon and environmental programme Toitū Envirocare. Continue →
The post THIRSTY FOR CHANGE: CARBON REDUCTION EFFORTS RECOGNISED appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
FOSTERING THE FUTURE: A Q+A WITH LINCOLN UNIVERSITY FOOD SCIENCE MAJOR, LAURYN HIPPOLITE
HS: Why did you choose to study a Bachelor of Science, majoring in Food Science and how far into your studies are you? Continue →
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FINALISTS IN ‘NZ FOOD HEROES’ CAMPAIGN
From a salmon farmer to urban bakeries, charitable organisations to individuals, New Zealand Food Heroes Award 2020 finalists have proved to be nimble, smart and kind in diverse ways. Continue →
The post FINALISTS IN ‘NZ FOOD HEROES’ CAMPAIGN appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
THE STORY OF CRATE WIZARD 3: INNOVATION, EVOLUTION, REVOLUTION
In the early 2000’s, the bread distribution industry faced a problem. Continue →
The post THE STORY OF CRATE WIZARD 3: INNOVATION, EVOLUTION, REVOLUTION appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
HEAT AND CONTROL CELEBRATES 70TH ANNIVERSARY
Heat and Control will celebrate this platinum occasion with a 12-month long celebration. Continue →
The post HEAT AND CONTROL CELEBRATES 70TH ANNIVERSARY appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
LABELLING OPENS AMERICAN DOORS FOR KIWI SNACK COMPANY
New Zealand business owners Tom Dorman and Luke Cooper are taking on the American market with their healthy snack range, thanks to national product catalogue GS1. Continue →
The post LABELLING OPENS AMERICAN DOORS FOR KIWI SNACK COMPANY appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES WITH MIRAKA
On the surface, the Miraka factory looks much like any other dairy factory. Continue →
The post EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES WITH MIRAKA appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
VITICULTURE TESTING CAPABILITIES GET BOOSTER SHOT
Hill Laboratories has expanded its viticulture testing capability with the acquisition of the assets of Vine Testing Laboratory (VTL), a specialised ELISA laboratory able to diagnose Grapevine leafroll-associated virus 3 (GLRaV-3). Continue →
The post VITICULTURE TESTING CAPABILITIES GET BOOSTER SHOT appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
TRIO TRIAL HEMP-BASED FOOD PRODUCTS
Greenfern Industries, Sustainable Foods, and the Riddet Institute (Massey University) are working together on the hemp-based food products and ingredients for both the New Zealand and export markets. Continue →
The post TRIO TRIAL HEMP-BASED FOOD PRODUCTS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
EYE ON INNOVATION – EVER WISH YOU COULD PREDICT THE ‘NEXT BIG THING’ IN F&B?
By The FoodBowl Chief Executive Alexandra Allan
Do you ever wish you had a crystal ball to predict the ‘next-big-thing’ in food and beverage? Continue →
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FRESH OFF THE FARM – FONTERRA’S INNOVATION TO TACKLE METHANE
By Fonterra’s Director for Category, Strategy & Innovation, Mark Piper
It’s the million-dollar question for New Zealand’s largest industry: how can we stop cows from burping? Continue →
The post FRESH OFF THE FARM – FONTERRA’S INNOVATION TO TACKLE METHANE appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
MONEY MATTERS – FINANCING BUSINESS IN THE AGE OF CARBON ZERO
By Graham Patterson and Shaun Nicholson, One Finance
With New Zealand businesses considering how they can adopt best practices for carbon neutrality regardless of whether they have signed up to the scheme, technology and finance is definitely going to play a major factor in their decision making. Continue →
The post MONEY MATTERS – FINANCING BUSINESS IN THE AGE OF CARBON ZERO appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
FOOD’S FUTURE – PERSONALISED NUTRITION MARCHES ON
By Food Futurist, Tony Hunter
In one of the latest advances in personalised microbiome research we have Harvey and Harvetta, ‘virtual physiological humans.’
The researchers “developed a new metabolic network reconstruction approach that used organ-specific information from literature and omics data to generate two sex-specific whole-body metabolic (WBM) reconstructions. Continue →
The post FOOD’S FUTURE – PERSONALISED NUTRITION MARCHES ON appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
TECH TALK – KIWI TECH TACKLES CRITICAL INDUSTRY ISSUES
Tauranga-based agricultural robotics and automation company Robotics Plus is unlocking new levels of productivity in agriculture and helping to solve important challenges. Continue →
The post TECH TALK – KIWI TECH TACKLES CRITICAL INDUSTRY ISSUES appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
QUICK FIRE QUESTIONS – FOSTERING THE FUTURE: A Q+A WITH A YOUNG FARMER
For 27-year old Cheyenne Wilson, a career in the agri-sector is much more than just a way to earn a living. Continue →
The post QUICK FIRE QUESTIONS – FOSTERING THE FUTURE: A Q+A WITH A YOUNG FARMER appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
IN THE LAB – ADDING VALUE TO SEAFOOD INDUSTRY KEY TO SUSTAINABILTY
By Professor Richard Newcomb, Chief Scientist at Plant & Food Research
Aotearoa New Zealand has a large ocean space, many times larger than our land. Continue →
The post IN THE LAB – ADDING VALUE TO SEAFOOD INDUSTRY KEY TO SUSTAINABILTY appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
ADDING SPICE – MOVERS AND SHAKERS
Brought to you by :
Since 1971, Drake New Zealand has been supporting local business across multiple industries, including food manufacturing, with temporary, permanent and unbundled recruitment needs. Continue →
The post ADDING SPICE – MOVERS AND SHAKERS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
LOCAL FLAVOUR – FONTERRA: STAMPING OUT ITS CARBON FOOTPRINT
As one of New Zealand’s largest energy users, sustainability is at the core of Fonterra’s strategy to maximise and prioritise the qualities of New Zealand milk and take it to the world. Continue →
The post LOCAL FLAVOUR – FONTERRA: STAMPING OUT ITS CARBON FOOTPRINT appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
BIOACTIVES INITIATIVE CREATES EXPORT SECTOR OPPORTUNITY
An initiative to extract and commercialise high value bioactive molecules from plant-based foods and horticulture for the global bioactive ingredient market could kick-start a new Māori-led export sector. Continue →
The post BIOACTIVES INITIATIVE CREATES EXPORT SECTOR OPPORTUNITY appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
iMonitor – Innovators in Food Safety Monitoring and Quality Management
Innovative op tech company iMonitor helps businesses along the food chain to automate their food safety management and to improve food quality while increasing workflow efficiency. Continue →
The post iMonitor – Innovators in Food Safety Monitoring and Quality Management appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
THIRST QUENCHER – FIGHTING FOOD WASTE WITH BEER
What do you get when you cross a chef, a brewer and an innovator? Continue →
The post THIRST QUENCHER – FIGHTING FOOD WASTE WITH BEER appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
CHERRY INDUSTRY IN SAFE HANDS
In the fruit processing industry, handling produce quickly and accurately is the key to quality product. Continue →
The post CHERRY INDUSTRY IN SAFE HANDS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
THE STORY OF SUGAR – THROUGH THE GATES OF THE CHELSEA SUGAR REFINERY
On the northern shore of Auckland’s Waitematā Harbour lies the historic Chelsea Sugar Refinery. Continue →
The post THE STORY OF SUGAR – THROUGH THE GATES OF THE CHELSEA SUGAR REFINERY appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS FOR CLOSED PLASTIC LOOP
According to business magazine Forbes, about 140 PET bottles per head are circulated in Europe each year and more than twice that in the USA at 290. Continue →
The post SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS FOR CLOSED PLASTIC LOOP appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
LAST CHANCE TO NOMINATE FOOD HEROES
Volunteers from Everybody Eats
Nominations for the NZ Food Heroes Award are flooding in with only a few more days for Kiwis to name their unsung food and beverage heroes. Continue →
The post LAST CHANCE TO NOMINATE FOOD HEROES appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
MAKING SURE EVERY COLOUR IS GREEN
Products’ sustainability credentials should cover the whole ingredients list to match consumer expectations. Continue →
The post MAKING SURE EVERY COLOUR IS GREEN appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
THE BAKERY BEHIND THE BIG MAC
A warm yeasty aroma welcomes visitors at the gates of the Aryzta Bakery, situated in the industrial part of Glenfield, Auckland. Continue →
The post THE BAKERY BEHIND THE BIG MAC appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
COOL BANANAS: DOLE COMMITTED TO WATER PRESERVATION
Dole Food Company says that 11 banana farms in Colombia and two in Ecuador have achieved certification to the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) International Water Stewardship Standard for taking water management to a higher level in Dole’s own farming and suppliers’ growing and sourcing operations. Continue →
The post COOL BANANAS: DOLE COMMITTED TO WATER PRESERVATION appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
AFFCO FINED FOR SERIOUS INJURY TO WORKER
One of New Zealand’s leading meat companies, Affco New Zealand Limited, has been fined $230,000 and ordered to pay $65,000 for failing to keep a worker safe at its Moerewa plant. Continue →
The post AFFCO FINED FOR SERIOUS INJURY TO WORKER appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
CADBURY HELPS KIWI KIDS INTO SPORT
Cadbury will donate 100 percent of proceeds from the sale of their special edition Cadbury Dairy Milk milk chocolate blocks to KidsCan for school sporting grants. Continue →
The post CADBURY HELPS KIWI KIDS INTO SPORT appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
LABEL THAT FLOATS OFF PLASTIC WINS AWARD
A label that simply ‘floats to the top’ when PET packaging is being recycled has won best in category for Industry Development & Creativity at Pride In Print. Continue →
The post LABEL THAT FLOATS OFF PLASTIC WINS AWARD appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
TWO NEW EXECUTIVES FOR ZESPRI
L-R Alastair Hulbert and Giorgio Comino
The world’s largest marketer of kiwifruit, Zespri International Limited, welcomes two new executives on board this month. Continue →
The post TWO NEW EXECUTIVES FOR ZESPRI appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
STRIVING FOR SUSTAINABILITY
People, planet and profit in equal balance. That’s what the folks at Ecoware believe is key to sustainability. Continue →
The post STRIVING FOR SUSTAINABILITY appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
FOREIGN MATTER DETECTION KEY TO PROTECTING CONSUMERS AND BRAND
Product recalls and food contamination scandals can bring a company to its knees in no time. Continue →
The post FOREIGN MATTER DETECTION KEY TO PROTECTING CONSUMERS AND BRAND appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
EXTEND YOUR THINKING ABOUT PACKAGING WASTE
There’s little doubt New Zealand’s environmental credentials as a clean, green country are under threat according to The Packaging Forum independent chairperson, Rob Langford. Continue →
The post EXTEND YOUR THINKING ABOUT PACKAGING WASTE appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
COMMITTED TO SNACKING RIGHT
Mondelēz New Zealand is one of the largest food companies in New Zealand, steeped in over 100 years of tradition and a portfolio of iconic brands including Cadbury, The Natural Confectionery Co., Pascall, Oreo, Philadelphia, Ritz and BelVita biscuits. Continue →
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HOW COVID-19 HAS IMPACTED COCA-COLA AMATIL’S SUSTAINABILITY PILLARS
COVID-19 has been the Black Swan event none of us could have predicted. Continue →
The post HOW COVID-19 HAS IMPACTED COCA-COLA AMATIL’S SUSTAINABILITY PILLARS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
FOOD RESCUE IS VITAL, NOW, MORE THAN EVER
As New Zealand faces greater economic uncertainty, there are more Kiwis in need turning to foodbanks for support. Continue →
The post FOOD RESCUE IS VITAL, NOW, MORE THAN EVER appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
A SUSTAINABLE CHAIN OF CARE IN THE RED MEAT SECTOR
Justin Courtney, head of communications and sustainability
The range of food options available to consumers around the world continues to grow. Continue →
The post A SUSTAINABLE CHAIN OF CARE IN THE RED MEAT SECTOR appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
HOW ROBOTS ARE CHANGING THE BREWING INDUSTRY
Tatjana Milenovic, group vice president for ABB’s Food and Beverage division believes there is exciting potential when introducing robotics into the brewery. Continue →
The post HOW ROBOTS ARE CHANGING THE BREWING INDUSTRY appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
MEDAL WINNERS ANNOUNCED AT 2020 OUTSTANDING NZ FOOD PRODUCER AWARDS
In a world that’s a little topsy-turvy it’s wonderful to have an opportunity to celebrate great New Zealand produce with the announcement of 2020 Outstanding NZ Food Producer Awards medal winners. Continue →
The post MEDAL WINNERS ANNOUNCED AT 2020 OUTSTANDING NZ FOOD PRODUCER AWARDS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
CHAMPS OF CHEESE HIGHLIGHTS LOCAL QUALITY
After judges smelled, crumbled and tasted their way through almost 300 New Zealand cheeses, the medal winners of the NZ Champions of Cheese Awards 2020 have been announced. Continue →
The post CHAMPS OF CHEESE HIGHLIGHTS LOCAL QUALITY appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
SHEEP MILK SHAKES UP THE DAIRY INDUSTRY
Spring Sheep Milk Co are changing the way the world thinks about dairy for the sake of consumers, the environment and local economy. Continue →
The post SHEEP MILK SHAKES UP THE DAIRY INDUSTRY appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
TECH TALK – GOVERNMENT INITIATIVE TO ENCOURAGE EARLY TECH ADOPTION
GM industrial digital for Beca, Sue Bradley
An initiative that aims to increase the uptake of new technologies in the manufacturing sector has confirmed its official partners. Continue →
The post TECH TALK – GOVERNMENT INITIATIVE TO ENCOURAGE EARLY TECH ADOPTION appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
EYE ON INNOVATION -THE GROWTH OF NON-ALCOHOL
By Alexandra Allan, The FoodBowl chief executive
Alcohol is deeply intertwined with our lives from having a beer with friends to having a glass of wine at dinner. Continue →
The post EYE ON INNOVATION -THE GROWTH OF NON-ALCOHOL appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
FRESH OFF THE FARM – NEW ZEALAND’S FIRST CARBON ZERO MILK
By Mark Piper, Fonterra’s director for category, strategy and innovation
It was exciting to see Fonterra launching New Zealand’s first carbon zero milk, Simply Milk. Continue →
The post FRESH OFF THE FARM – NEW ZEALAND’S FIRST CARBON ZERO MILK appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
IN THE LAB – INNOVATION IN A PANDEMIC
By Professor Richard Newcomb, chief scientist at Plant & Food Research
Innovations in food production, processing and storage have always been part of the landscape, evolving the way people interact with food. Continue →
The post IN THE LAB – INNOVATION IN A PANDEMIC appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
SEPTEMBER ADDING SPICE – MOVERS AND SHAKERS
Brought to you by :
Since 1971, Drake New Zealand has been supporting local business across multiple industries, including food manufacturing, with temporary, permanent and unbundled recruitment needs. Continue →
The post SEPTEMBER ADDING SPICE – MOVERS AND SHAKERS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
FUTURE FOOD – FUTURE OF PROTEIN AND LIVING IN THE HORIZON OF CHAOS
By food futurist, Tony Hunter
The Future of Protein
In a landmark announcement the Australian National Farmers’ Federation and NSW Farmers have united with Food Frontier to launch a “new national Future of Protein Forum that brings together traditional livestock, plant, and alternative protein producers to meet the projected demand for Australian protein.”
Why is this so important? Continue →
The post FUTURE FOOD – FUTURE OF PROTEIN AND LIVING IN THE HORIZON OF CHAOS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
THIRST QUENCHER – NEW FEES-FREE PROGRAMMES FOR EIT
EIT’s School of Viticulture and Wine Science has recently added two new fees-free programmes to its portfolio. Continue →
The post THIRST QUENCHER – NEW FEES-FREE PROGRAMMES FOR EIT appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
THIRSTY FOR CHANGE: CARBON REDUCTION EFFORTS RECOGNISED
Frucor Suntory has been named one of the Top 10 Carbon Reducers by carbon and environmental programme Toitū Envirocare. Continue →
The post THIRSTY FOR CHANGE: CARBON REDUCTION EFFORTS RECOGNISED appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
FOSTERING THE FUTURE: A Q+A WITH LINCOLN UNIVERSITY FOOD SCIENCE MAJOR, LAURYN HIPPOLITE
HS: Why did you choose to study a Bachelor of Science, majoring in Food Science and how far into your studies are you? Continue →
The post FOSTERING THE FUTURE: A Q+A WITH LINCOLN UNIVERSITY FOOD SCIENCE MAJOR, LAURYN HIPPOLITE appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
FINALISTS IN ‘NZ FOOD HEROES’ CAMPAIGN
From a salmon farmer to urban bakeries, charitable organisations to individuals, New Zealand Food Heroes Award 2020 finalists have proved to be nimble, smart and kind in diverse ways. Continue →
The post FINALISTS IN ‘NZ FOOD HEROES’ CAMPAIGN appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
THE STORY OF CRATE WIZARD 3: INNOVATION, EVOLUTION, REVOLUTION
In the early 2000’s, the bread distribution industry faced a problem. Continue →
The post THE STORY OF CRATE WIZARD 3: INNOVATION, EVOLUTION, REVOLUTION appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
HEAT AND CONTROL CELEBRATES 70TH ANNIVERSARY
Heat and Control will celebrate this platinum occasion with a 12-month long celebration. Continue →
The post HEAT AND CONTROL CELEBRATES 70TH ANNIVERSARY appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
LABELLING OPENS AMERICAN DOORS FOR KIWI SNACK COMPANY
New Zealand business owners Tom Dorman and Luke Cooper are taking on the American market with their healthy snack range, thanks to national product catalogue GS1. Continue →
The post LABELLING OPENS AMERICAN DOORS FOR KIWI SNACK COMPANY appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES WITH MIRAKA
On the surface, the Miraka factory looks much like any other dairy factory. Continue →
The post EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES WITH MIRAKA appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
VITICULTURE TESTING CAPABILITIES GET BOOSTER SHOT
Hill Laboratories has expanded its viticulture testing capability with the acquisition of the assets of Vine Testing Laboratory (VTL), a specialised ELISA laboratory able to diagnose Grapevine leafroll-associated virus 3 (GLRaV-3). Continue →
The post VITICULTURE TESTING CAPABILITIES GET BOOSTER SHOT appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
TRIO TRIAL HEMP-BASED FOOD PRODUCTS
Greenfern Industries, Sustainable Foods, and the Riddet Institute (Massey University) are working together on the hemp-based food products and ingredients for both the New Zealand and export markets. Continue →
The post TRIO TRIAL HEMP-BASED FOOD PRODUCTS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
EYE ON INNOVATION – EVER WISH YOU COULD PREDICT THE ‘NEXT BIG THING’ IN F&B?
By The FoodBowl Chief Executive Alexandra Allan
Do you ever wish you had a crystal ball to predict the ‘next-big-thing’ in food and beverage? Continue →
The post EYE ON INNOVATION – EVER WISH YOU COULD PREDICT THE ‘NEXT BIG THING’ IN F&B? appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
FRESH OFF THE FARM – FONTERRA’S INNOVATION TO TACKLE METHANE
By Fonterra’s Director for Category, Strategy & Innovation, Mark Piper
It’s the million-dollar question for New Zealand’s largest industry: how can we stop cows from burping? Continue →
The post FRESH OFF THE FARM – FONTERRA’S INNOVATION TO TACKLE METHANE appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
MONEY MATTERS – FINANCING BUSINESS IN THE AGE OF CARBON ZERO
By Graham Patterson and Shaun Nicholson, One Finance
With New Zealand businesses considering how they can adopt best practices for carbon neutrality regardless of whether they have signed up to the scheme, technology and finance is definitely going to play a major factor in their decision making. Continue →
The post MONEY MATTERS – FINANCING BUSINESS IN THE AGE OF CARBON ZERO appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
FOOD’S FUTURE – PERSONALISED NUTRITION MARCHES ON
By Food Futurist, Tony Hunter
In one of the latest advances in personalised microbiome research we have Harvey and Harvetta, ‘virtual physiological humans.’
The researchers “developed a new metabolic network reconstruction approach that used organ-specific information from literature and omics data to generate two sex-specific whole-body metabolic (WBM) reconstructions. Continue →
The post FOOD’S FUTURE – PERSONALISED NUTRITION MARCHES ON appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
TECH TALK – KIWI TECH TACKLES CRITICAL INDUSTRY ISSUES
Tauranga-based agricultural robotics and automation company Robotics Plus is unlocking new levels of productivity in agriculture and helping to solve important challenges. Continue →
The post TECH TALK – KIWI TECH TACKLES CRITICAL INDUSTRY ISSUES appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
QUICK FIRE QUESTIONS – FOSTERING THE FUTURE: A Q+A WITH A YOUNG FARMER
For 27-year old Cheyenne Wilson, a career in the agri-sector is much more than just a way to earn a living. Continue →
The post QUICK FIRE QUESTIONS – FOSTERING THE FUTURE: A Q+A WITH A YOUNG FARMER appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
IN THE LAB – ADDING VALUE TO SEAFOOD INDUSTRY KEY TO SUSTAINABILTY
By Professor Richard Newcomb, Chief Scientist at Plant & Food Research
Aotearoa New Zealand has a large ocean space, many times larger than our land. Continue →
The post IN THE LAB – ADDING VALUE TO SEAFOOD INDUSTRY KEY TO SUSTAINABILTY appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
ADDING SPICE – MOVERS AND SHAKERS
Brought to you by :
Since 1971, Drake New Zealand has been supporting local business across multiple industries, including food manufacturing, with temporary, permanent and unbundled recruitment needs. Continue →
The post ADDING SPICE – MOVERS AND SHAKERS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
LOCAL FLAVOUR – FONTERRA: STAMPING OUT ITS CARBON FOOTPRINT
As one of New Zealand’s largest energy users, sustainability is at the core of Fonterra’s strategy to maximise and prioritise the qualities of New Zealand milk and take it to the world. Continue →
The post LOCAL FLAVOUR – FONTERRA: STAMPING OUT ITS CARBON FOOTPRINT appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
BIOACTIVES INITIATIVE CREATES EXPORT SECTOR OPPORTUNITY
An initiative to extract and commercialise high value bioactive molecules from plant-based foods and horticulture for the global bioactive ingredient market could kick-start a new Māori-led export sector. Continue →
The post BIOACTIVES INITIATIVE CREATES EXPORT SECTOR OPPORTUNITY appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
iMonitor – Innovators in Food Safety Monitoring and Quality Management
Innovative op tech company iMonitor helps businesses along the food chain to automate their food safety management and to improve food quality while increasing workflow efficiency. Continue →
The post iMonitor – Innovators in Food Safety Monitoring and Quality Management appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
THIRST QUENCHER – FIGHTING FOOD WASTE WITH BEER
What do you get when you cross a chef, a brewer and an innovator? Continue →
The post THIRST QUENCHER – FIGHTING FOOD WASTE WITH BEER appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
CHERRY INDUSTRY IN SAFE HANDS
In the fruit processing industry, handling produce quickly and accurately is the key to quality product. Continue →
The post CHERRY INDUSTRY IN SAFE HANDS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
THE STORY OF SUGAR – THROUGH THE GATES OF THE CHELSEA SUGAR REFINERY
On the northern shore of Auckland’s Waitematā Harbour lies the historic Chelsea Sugar Refinery. Continue →
The post THE STORY OF SUGAR – THROUGH THE GATES OF THE CHELSEA SUGAR REFINERY appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS FOR CLOSED PLASTIC LOOP
According to business magazine Forbes, about 140 PET bottles per head are circulated in Europe each year and more than twice that in the USA at 290. Continue →
The post SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS FOR CLOSED PLASTIC LOOP appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
LAST CHANCE TO NOMINATE FOOD HEROES
Volunteers from Everybody Eats
Nominations for the NZ Food Heroes Award are flooding in with only a few more days for Kiwis to name their unsung food and beverage heroes. Continue →
The post LAST CHANCE TO NOMINATE FOOD HEROES appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
MAKING SURE EVERY COLOUR IS GREEN
Products’ sustainability credentials should cover the whole ingredients list to match consumer expectations. Continue →
The post MAKING SURE EVERY COLOUR IS GREEN appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
THE BAKERY BEHIND THE BIG MAC
A warm yeasty aroma welcomes visitors at the gates of the Aryzta Bakery, situated in the industrial part of Glenfield, Auckland. Continue →
The post THE BAKERY BEHIND THE BIG MAC appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
COOL BANANAS: DOLE COMMITTED TO WATER PRESERVATION
Dole Food Company says that 11 banana farms in Colombia and two in Ecuador have achieved certification to the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) International Water Stewardship Standard for taking water management to a higher level in Dole’s own farming and suppliers’ growing and sourcing operations. Continue →
The post COOL BANANAS: DOLE COMMITTED TO WATER PRESERVATION appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
AFFCO FINED FOR SERIOUS INJURY TO WORKER
One of New Zealand’s leading meat companies, Affco New Zealand Limited, has been fined $230,000 and ordered to pay $65,000 for failing to keep a worker safe at its Moerewa plant. Continue →
The post AFFCO FINED FOR SERIOUS INJURY TO WORKER appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
CADBURY HELPS KIWI KIDS INTO SPORT
Cadbury will donate 100 percent of proceeds from the sale of their special edition Cadbury Dairy Milk milk chocolate blocks to KidsCan for school sporting grants. Continue →
The post CADBURY HELPS KIWI KIDS INTO SPORT appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
LABEL THAT FLOATS OFF PLASTIC WINS AWARD
A label that simply ‘floats to the top’ when PET packaging is being recycled has won best in category for Industry Development & Creativity at Pride In Print. Continue →
The post LABEL THAT FLOATS OFF PLASTIC WINS AWARD appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
TWO NEW EXECUTIVES FOR ZESPRI
L-R Alastair Hulbert and Giorgio Comino
The world’s largest marketer of kiwifruit, Zespri International Limited, welcomes two new executives on board this month. Continue →
The post TWO NEW EXECUTIVES FOR ZESPRI appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
STRIVING FOR SUSTAINABILITY
People, planet and profit in equal balance. That’s what the folks at Ecoware believe is key to sustainability. Continue →
The post STRIVING FOR SUSTAINABILITY appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
FOREIGN MATTER DETECTION KEY TO PROTECTING CONSUMERS AND BRAND
Product recalls and food contamination scandals can bring a company to its knees in no time. Continue →
The post FOREIGN MATTER DETECTION KEY TO PROTECTING CONSUMERS AND BRAND appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
EXTEND YOUR THINKING ABOUT PACKAGING WASTE
There’s little doubt New Zealand’s environmental credentials as a clean, green country are under threat according to The Packaging Forum independent chairperson, Rob Langford. Continue →
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COMMITTED TO SNACKING RIGHT
Mondelēz New Zealand is one of the largest food companies in New Zealand, steeped in over 100 years of tradition and a portfolio of iconic brands including Cadbury, The Natural Confectionery Co., Pascall, Oreo, Philadelphia, Ritz and BelVita biscuits. Continue →
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HOW COVID-19 HAS IMPACTED COCA-COLA AMATIL’S SUSTAINABILITY PILLARS
COVID-19 has been the Black Swan event none of us could have predicted. Continue →
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FOOD RESCUE IS VITAL, NOW, MORE THAN EVER
As New Zealand faces greater economic uncertainty, there are more Kiwis in need turning to foodbanks for support. Continue →
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A SUSTAINABLE CHAIN OF CARE IN THE RED MEAT SECTOR
Justin Courtney, head of communications and sustainability
The range of food options available to consumers around the world continues to grow. Continue →
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HOW ROBOTS ARE CHANGING THE BREWING INDUSTRY
Tatjana Milenovic, group vice president for ABB’s Food and Beverage division believes there is exciting potential when introducing robotics into the brewery. Continue →
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MEDAL WINNERS ANNOUNCED AT 2020 OUTSTANDING NZ FOOD PRODUCER AWARDS
In a world that’s a little topsy-turvy it’s wonderful to have an opportunity to celebrate great New Zealand produce with the announcement of 2020 Outstanding NZ Food Producer Awards medal winners. Continue →
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CHAMPS OF CHEESE HIGHLIGHTS LOCAL QUALITY
After judges smelled, crumbled and tasted their way through almost 300 New Zealand cheeses, the medal winners of the NZ Champions of Cheese Awards 2020 have been announced. Continue →
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SHEEP MILK SHAKES UP THE DAIRY INDUSTRY
Spring Sheep Milk Co are changing the way the world thinks about dairy for the sake of consumers, the environment and local economy. Continue →
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