A LOCAL TWIST ON DURUM WHEAT
New Zealanders could be tucking into artisan pasta, pizza and bread made from durum wheat grown in the Wairarapa if a new project indicates there’s a market for it. Continue →
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TECH TALK – POTENTIAL GROWTH FOR AGRI TECH SECTOR
AgriTechNZ chief executive Brendan O’Connell
The future of agriculture is in the hands of technology according to AgriTechNZ chief executive Brendan O’Connell. Continue →
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FUTURE FOOD – PLASTIC FROM POTATOES?
By food futurist, Tony Hunter
Consumers being homebound under COVID-19 seems to have sparked a much greater interest in sustainability. Continue →
The post FUTURE FOOD – PLASTIC FROM POTATOES? appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
FRESH OFF THE FARM – CHAMPION CHEESES
By Fonterra’s director for Category, Strategy & Innovation, Mark Piper
Our co-op’s cheesemakers had plenty to celebrate at the annual NZ Champions of Cheese Awards earlier this month. Continue →
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EYE ON INNOVATION – WILL HEMP BECOME MAINSTREAM?
By The FoodBowl chief executive Alexandra Allan
As consumers become increasingly health and environmentally aware, we are seeing an explosion in the hemp industry – certainly for food but also for its incredible benefits and uses in biodegradable plastics, paints, building materials, medicines, biofuels, and textiles. Continue →
The post EYE ON INNOVATION – WILL HEMP BECOME MAINSTREAM? appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
IN THE LAB – PROCESSED FOODS UNWRAPPED
By Professor Richard Newcomb, chief scientist at Plant & Food Research
Processed foods tend to receive a bad rap. Continue →
The post IN THE LAB – PROCESSED FOODS UNWRAPPED appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX – FINDING THE SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING SWEET SPOT
By Natalie Martin, 3R materials innovation manager
Sustainable packaging has become something of a hot topic recently, but as designers will know it’s more than just about ensuring packaging can be recycled, composted or reused. Continue →
The post THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX – FINDING THE SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING SWEET SPOT appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
THIRST QUENCHER – NEW CHAPTER FOR ASAHI BEVERAGES AND ALLPRESS
Popular Kiwi coffee business Allpress has been purchased by Oceania’s leading beverage company Asahi Beverages. Continue →
The post THIRST QUENCHER – NEW CHAPTER FOR ASAHI BEVERAGES AND ALLPRESS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
LOCAL FLAVOUR – GOVERNMENT ENCOURAGED TO INVEST IN BIOTECHNOLOGY
BiotechNZ is urging the government to invest in funding biotechnology research for the benefit of all New Zealanders and the environment. Continue →
The post LOCAL FLAVOUR – GOVERNMENT ENCOURAGED TO INVEST IN BIOTECHNOLOGY appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
ENTRIES OPEN FOR 2021 NZ FOOD AWARDS
With revamped categories, a new judging process and a team of judges, entries for the 2021 New Zealand Food Awards are all set to open on May 1. Continue →
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QUICK FIRE QUESTIONS – FOSTERING THE FUTURE: A Q&A WITH SOOCHI FOOD TECHNOLOGIST MARGIE HUNT
Photo credit: Kevin Bills Media
A wise person once said the path to success isn’t always a straight line – and this was certainly true for Soochi’s food technologist Margie Hunt. Continue →
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FIELDS SET TO MERGE AT NZ AGRIFOOD WEEK 2021
Agriculture, science, food and technology will merge at the annual New Zealand AgriFood Week 2021, scheduled to take place 3-9 May. Continue →
The post FIELDS SET TO MERGE AT NZ AGRIFOOD WEEK 2021 appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
FRESH OFF THE FARM – THREE NEW TANKER TRAILERS ON TRIAL
By Fonterra’s director for Category, Strategy & Innovation, Mark Piper
Fonterra has three new tanker trailer designs on the road as part of a trial to find a more sustainable, efficient option for our nationwide milk pick-ups. Continue →
The post FRESH OFF THE FARM – THREE NEW TANKER TRAILERS ON TRIAL appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
FOOD’S FUTURE – THE TWIN TYRANNIES OF FOOD PRODUCTION
By Food Futurist, Tony Hunter
While the pandemic has shown us that the global food system is very resilient, some weaknesses have been highlighted. Continue →
The post FOOD’S FUTURE – THE TWIN TYRANNIES OF FOOD PRODUCTION appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
LOCAL FLAVOUR – RIDDET INSTITUTE TO CONTRIBUTE TO DIALOGUE ON FUTURE OF FOOD SYSTEMS
Research undertaken by the Riddet Institute will contribute to a global conversation about the future of sustainable food production and food security as part of the UN’s international food systems summit. Continue →
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THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX – THE TIME FOR YOUR BUSINESS TO TACKLE PLASTIC IS NOW
By Natalie Martin, 3R materials innovation manager
Government is tackling the issue of plastic waste with a two-pronged approach – regulated stewardship, which I outlined in my last article, and proposed phase-outs and bans. Continue →
The post THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX – THE TIME FOR YOUR BUSINESS TO TACKLE PLASTIC IS NOW appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
EYE ON INNOVATION – HEALTH AND WELLBEING DRIVING INNOVATION IN OUR FOOD TRENDS
By The FoodBowl chief executive Alexandra Allan
Among the dozen or so really hot trends in food and beverage innovation this year, health and wellbeing underpin them, whether its collagen products, no-sugar beverages, gut, brain or immune support or free-from products. Continue →
The post EYE ON INNOVATION – HEALTH AND WELLBEING DRIVING INNOVATION IN OUR FOOD TRENDS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
TECH TALK – PROGRAMME TO TACKLE GLOBAL PLANT-PROTEIN MARKET
Leaft Foods general manager, Ross Milne
Leaft Foods has announced it is launching a $20m programme to develop technology that extracts edible protein from New Zealand grown green leafy crops. Continue →
The post TECH TALK – PROGRAMME TO TACKLE GLOBAL PLANT-PROTEIN MARKET appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
IN THE LAB – ‘FARMBOTS’ CHARGING AHEAD
By Professor Richard Newcomb, chief scientist at Plant & Food Research
A world-first fleet of autonomous ‘farmbots’ are readying to launch in the UK. Continue →
The post IN THE LAB – ‘FARMBOTS’ CHARGING AHEAD appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
THIRST QUENCHER – MAKING EVERY DROP COUNT
Frucor Suntory is showcasing its dedication to making positive changes in the New Zealand and Australian beverage market with the release of its first sustainability report, Growing for Good. Continue →
The post THIRST QUENCHER – MAKING EVERY DROP COUNT appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
HOTHOUSE – MAKING THE MOST OF MANUFACTURING
Brought to you by:
When it comes to support, the team at Mettler Toledo have your back. Continue →
The post HOTHOUSE – MAKING THE MOST OF MANUFACTURING appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
INSPIRING TRUST FOR A MORE RESILIENT WORLD
BSI has been helping organisations across the globe to improve and capture best practice since 1901. Continue →
The post INSPIRING TRUST FOR A MORE RESILIENT WORLD appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
SWEET SUCCESSES – A BAKER’S LIFE
Situated in the heart of the North Shore, Auckand, Cake Concepts, supplies top quality products to many places across the country with a focus on the wholesale sector. Continue →
The post SWEET SUCCESSES – A BAKER’S LIFE appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
RECORD BREAKING ZESPRI KIWIFRUIT CROP EXPECTED
A taste of New Zealand is currently en-route to Tokyo and Busan. Continue →
The post RECORD BREAKING ZESPRI KIWIFRUIT CROP EXPECTED appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
QUICK-FIRE QUESTIONS – FOSTERING THE FUTURE: A Q+A WITH THE FOODBOWL’S CLIENT SOLUTION MANAGER BRAD O’CALLAGHAN
Coming from a family with a keen interest in food already, Brad O’Callaghan was naturally drawn to a career in the industry after he left school. Continue →
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ROBOTIC LOCKER TRAIL PROVIDES CONVENIENCE FOR SHOPPERS
Countdown is trialling new contactless technology that kicks convenience up another notch for consumers. Continue →
The post ROBOTIC LOCKER TRAIL PROVIDES CONVENIENCE FOR SHOPPERS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
A NEW WINE PARTNERSHIP
Winebow Imports has been announced by Villa Maria Estate as its new exclusive import representative in the US. Continue →
The post A NEW WINE PARTNERSHIP appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
GENE EDITING AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
An Australian biologist has reviewed gene editing technologies such as CRISPR-Cas9 to safeguard food security in farming systems under stress from extreme and variable climate conditions. Continue →
The post GENE EDITING AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
A BREAK IN AUSTRALIA’S WASTE CHALLENGE
Nestlé and Amcor are among a group of companies that have collaborated to produce Australia’s first soft plastic food wrapper made with recycled content. Continue →
The post A BREAK IN AUSTRALIA’S WASTE CHALLENGE appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
FRESH OFF THE FARM – TAKING CARBON ZERO DAIRY TO THE WORLD
By Fonterra’s director for Category, Strategy & Innovation, Mark Piper
Just months after introducing SimplyMilk, the first carbon zero milk product in the Southern Hemisphere, Fonterra has now launched carbon zero certified NZMP Organic Butter to North America. Continue →
The post FRESH OFF THE FARM – TAKING CARBON ZERO DAIRY TO THE WORLD appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
IN THE LAB – IT’S ALL IN THE PACKAGING
By Professor Richard Newcomb, chief scientist at Plant & Food Research
In recent years we seemed to have reached a tipping point globally in our relationship with single-use plastics. Continue →
The post IN THE LAB – IT’S ALL IN THE PACKAGING appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
FUTURE FOODS – CHOPPING AT ANIMAL AGRICULTURE’S FRAGILE WEB
By Food Futurist, Tony Hunter
The meat and dairy industries are not just about meat and milk. Continue →
The post FUTURE FOODS – CHOPPING AT ANIMAL AGRICULTURE’S FRAGILE WEB appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
COFFEE TASTING THROUGH ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
A food-tech start-up claims to have developed a way of analysing coffee bean taste using artificial intelligence (AI) and data cloud technology. Continue →
The post COFFEE TASTING THROUGH ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
EYE ON INNOVATION – SNACKING ON THE GO…
By The FoodBowl chief executive Alexandra Allan
It has never been an easy challenge to get children to eat their greens or pulses, sneaking them into readymade dishes is a classic parent’s secret. Continue →
The post EYE ON INNOVATION – SNACKING ON THE GO… appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX – PLASTIC PACKAGING REGULATION IS COMING, ARE YOU READY?
By Natalie Martin, 3R materials innovation manager
The way New Zealand deals with single-use plastic packaging is set to undergo a monumental shift, affecting everyone along its supply chain. Continue →
The post THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX – PLASTIC PACKAGING REGULATION IS COMING, ARE YOU READY? appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
A NEW ERA FOR FUNCTIONAL BEVERAGES
Sixty-five percent of functional beverage consumers are more worried about their health since the start of COVID-19, says new research. Continue →
The post A NEW ERA FOR FUNCTIONAL BEVERAGES appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
GROWING KNOWLEDGE: FREE COURSE ON MĀORI FOOD PRODUCTION
Aaron Williams is excited to teach on the Mahinga Kai course in Taradale
Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT) Taradale students will soon have the chance to learn how to grow and harvest food in a traditionally Māori way. Continue →
The post GROWING KNOWLEDGE: FREE COURSE ON MĀORI FOOD PRODUCTION appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
MOA BREWING COMPANY AND FOODSTUFFS PARTNERSHIP
A new partnership between Moa Brewing Company and Foodstuffs will see nationwide ranging of Moa’s beer and cider portfolio exclusively across Foodstuffs’ wholesale, grocery and traditional liquor stores. Continue →
The post MOA BREWING COMPANY AND FOODSTUFFS PARTNERSHIP appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
NEW SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING FOR BOBBY BANANA
After extensive trialling with a number of different materials, Dole has changed the packaging of its Bobby Bananas to a new tape that will reduce around 16 tonnes of plastic from going to landfill in New Zealand each year. Continue →
The post NEW SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING FOR BOBBY BANANA appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
EXTRACTING NUTRITIONAL FOOD PIGMENTS FROM MIROALGAE
Nutritional food pigments can be extracted from microalgae, according to scientists. Continue →
The post EXTRACTING NUTRITIONAL FOOD PIGMENTS FROM MIROALGAE appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
THE UNBE-LEAF-ABLE POWER OF PLANT PROTEIN
What if it was possible to get the same nutritional value of leafy green vegetables but from the food we love to eat? Continue →
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HOTHOUSE – SPRAYING SYSTEMS OFFER SAFER SANITISING
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A range of new sanitising and disinfecting systems, developed to fight against Covid-19, could provide a useful solution for New Zealand food and beverage manufacturers. Continue →
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QUICK-FIRE QUESTIONS – FOSTERING THE FUTURE: A Q+A WITH IMONITOR’S FOOD SCIENTIST SHAKEEL AHMED
Shakeel Ahmed wants to tackle big picture problems such as food waste one innovative step at a time. Continue →
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ALL ON THE TABLE
With some trial and error, Woodhaven Gardens has found success with their new rotary table, seeing an increase in productivity. Continue →
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TECH TALK – UNLOCKING AUTOMATION WITH NEXT GENERATION COBOTS
Eight out of ten food and beverage workplaces say they will increase the use of robots in the next decade, with the pandemic cited as a catalyst for accelerating investment in automation. Continue →
The post TECH TALK – UNLOCKING AUTOMATION WITH NEXT GENERATION COBOTS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
THIRST QUENCHER – GOING ORGANIC WITH VILLA MARIA
Iconic New Zealand winery Villa Maria is launching its first ever organic wine range ‘Earth Garden’, as part of a commitment to make 100% of the company’s vineyards organically managed by 2030. Continue →
The post THIRST QUENCHER – GOING ORGANIC WITH VILLA MARIA appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
PACKAGING ON THE GO
With snacking rising in popularity, so too is the demand for flexible packaging options. Continue →
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CLEAN LINES
Hygienic practice is crucial in the world of food and beverage manufacturing, and as one of the most critical components in a processing line, it is particularly important that heat exchangers are designed and constructed according to sound hygienic design principles. Continue →
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EXTERMINATE ALL WEEDS – KIWI INNOVATION ON AMERICAN SOIL
A New Zealand tech company could be on track to solving labour shortage problems faced by US vegetable growers and removing herbicides from the farming process at the same time. Continue →
The post EXTERMINATE ALL WEEDS – KIWI INNOVATION ON AMERICAN SOIL appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
AN OUT OF THIS WORLD SUSTAINABLE SOLUTION
Meat grown in space. It sounds like it could be part of a surreal sci-fi novel, but Israeli food-tech start-up Aleph Farms is making it a reality. Continue →
The post AN OUT OF THIS WORLD SUSTAINABLE SOLUTION appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
A LOCAL TWIST ON DURUM WHEAT
New Zealanders could be tucking into artisan pasta, pizza and bread made from durum wheat grown in the Wairarapa if a new project indicates there’s a market for it. Continue →
The post A LOCAL TWIST ON DURUM WHEAT appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
TECH TALK – POTENTIAL GROWTH FOR AGRI TECH SECTOR
AgriTechNZ chief executive Brendan O’Connell
The future of agriculture is in the hands of technology according to AgriTechNZ chief executive Brendan O’Connell. Continue →
The post TECH TALK – POTENTIAL GROWTH FOR AGRI TECH SECTOR appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
FUTURE FOOD – PLASTIC FROM POTATOES?
By food futurist, Tony Hunter
Consumers being homebound under COVID-19 seems to have sparked a much greater interest in sustainability. Continue →
The post FUTURE FOOD – PLASTIC FROM POTATOES? appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
FRESH OFF THE FARM – CHAMPION CHEESES
By Fonterra’s director for Category, Strategy & Innovation, Mark Piper
Our co-op’s cheesemakers had plenty to celebrate at the annual NZ Champions of Cheese Awards earlier this month. Continue →
The post FRESH OFF THE FARM – CHAMPION CHEESES appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
EYE ON INNOVATION – WILL HEMP BECOME MAINSTREAM?
By The FoodBowl chief executive Alexandra Allan
As consumers become increasingly health and environmentally aware, we are seeing an explosion in the hemp industry – certainly for food but also for its incredible benefits and uses in biodegradable plastics, paints, building materials, medicines, biofuels, and textiles. Continue →
The post EYE ON INNOVATION – WILL HEMP BECOME MAINSTREAM? appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
IN THE LAB – PROCESSED FOODS UNWRAPPED
By Professor Richard Newcomb, chief scientist at Plant & Food Research
Processed foods tend to receive a bad rap. Continue →
The post IN THE LAB – PROCESSED FOODS UNWRAPPED appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX – FINDING THE SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING SWEET SPOT
By Natalie Martin, 3R materials innovation manager
Sustainable packaging has become something of a hot topic recently, but as designers will know it’s more than just about ensuring packaging can be recycled, composted or reused. Continue →
The post THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX – FINDING THE SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING SWEET SPOT appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
THIRST QUENCHER – NEW CHAPTER FOR ASAHI BEVERAGES AND ALLPRESS
Popular Kiwi coffee business Allpress has been purchased by Oceania’s leading beverage company Asahi Beverages. Continue →
The post THIRST QUENCHER – NEW CHAPTER FOR ASAHI BEVERAGES AND ALLPRESS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
LOCAL FLAVOUR – GOVERNMENT ENCOURAGED TO INVEST IN BIOTECHNOLOGY
BiotechNZ is urging the government to invest in funding biotechnology research for the benefit of all New Zealanders and the environment. Continue →
The post LOCAL FLAVOUR – GOVERNMENT ENCOURAGED TO INVEST IN BIOTECHNOLOGY appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
ENTRIES OPEN FOR 2021 NZ FOOD AWARDS
With revamped categories, a new judging process and a team of judges, entries for the 2021 New Zealand Food Awards are all set to open on May 1. Continue →
The post ENTRIES OPEN FOR 2021 NZ FOOD AWARDS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
QUICK FIRE QUESTIONS – FOSTERING THE FUTURE: A Q&A WITH SOOCHI FOOD TECHNOLOGIST MARGIE HUNT
Photo credit: Kevin Bills Media
A wise person once said the path to success isn’t always a straight line – and this was certainly true for Soochi’s food technologist Margie Hunt. Continue →
The post QUICK FIRE QUESTIONS – FOSTERING THE FUTURE: A Q&A WITH SOOCHI FOOD TECHNOLOGIST MARGIE HUNT appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
FIELDS SET TO MERGE AT NZ AGRIFOOD WEEK 2021
Agriculture, science, food and technology will merge at the annual New Zealand AgriFood Week 2021, scheduled to take place 3-9 May. Continue →
The post FIELDS SET TO MERGE AT NZ AGRIFOOD WEEK 2021 appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
FRESH OFF THE FARM – THREE NEW TANKER TRAILERS ON TRIAL
By Fonterra’s director for Category, Strategy & Innovation, Mark Piper
Fonterra has three new tanker trailer designs on the road as part of a trial to find a more sustainable, efficient option for our nationwide milk pick-ups. Continue →
The post FRESH OFF THE FARM – THREE NEW TANKER TRAILERS ON TRIAL appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
FOOD’S FUTURE – THE TWIN TYRANNIES OF FOOD PRODUCTION
By Food Futurist, Tony Hunter
While the pandemic has shown us that the global food system is very resilient, some weaknesses have been highlighted. Continue →
The post FOOD’S FUTURE – THE TWIN TYRANNIES OF FOOD PRODUCTION appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
LOCAL FLAVOUR – RIDDET INSTITUTE TO CONTRIBUTE TO DIALOGUE ON FUTURE OF FOOD SYSTEMS
Research undertaken by the Riddet Institute will contribute to a global conversation about the future of sustainable food production and food security as part of the UN’s international food systems summit. Continue →
The post LOCAL FLAVOUR – RIDDET INSTITUTE TO CONTRIBUTE TO DIALOGUE ON FUTURE OF FOOD SYSTEMS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX – THE TIME FOR YOUR BUSINESS TO TACKLE PLASTIC IS NOW
By Natalie Martin, 3R materials innovation manager
Government is tackling the issue of plastic waste with a two-pronged approach – regulated stewardship, which I outlined in my last article, and proposed phase-outs and bans. Continue →
The post THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX – THE TIME FOR YOUR BUSINESS TO TACKLE PLASTIC IS NOW appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
EYE ON INNOVATION – HEALTH AND WELLBEING DRIVING INNOVATION IN OUR FOOD TRENDS
By The FoodBowl chief executive Alexandra Allan
Among the dozen or so really hot trends in food and beverage innovation this year, health and wellbeing underpin them, whether its collagen products, no-sugar beverages, gut, brain or immune support or free-from products. Continue →
The post EYE ON INNOVATION – HEALTH AND WELLBEING DRIVING INNOVATION IN OUR FOOD TRENDS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
TECH TALK – PROGRAMME TO TACKLE GLOBAL PLANT-PROTEIN MARKET
Leaft Foods general manager, Ross Milne
Leaft Foods has announced it is launching a $20m programme to develop technology that extracts edible protein from New Zealand grown green leafy crops. Continue →
The post TECH TALK – PROGRAMME TO TACKLE GLOBAL PLANT-PROTEIN MARKET appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
IN THE LAB – ‘FARMBOTS’ CHARGING AHEAD
By Professor Richard Newcomb, chief scientist at Plant & Food Research
A world-first fleet of autonomous ‘farmbots’ are readying to launch in the UK. Continue →
The post IN THE LAB – ‘FARMBOTS’ CHARGING AHEAD appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
THIRST QUENCHER – MAKING EVERY DROP COUNT
Frucor Suntory is showcasing its dedication to making positive changes in the New Zealand and Australian beverage market with the release of its first sustainability report, Growing for Good. Continue →
The post THIRST QUENCHER – MAKING EVERY DROP COUNT appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
HOTHOUSE – MAKING THE MOST OF MANUFACTURING
Brought to you by:
When it comes to support, the team at Mettler Toledo have your back. Continue →
The post HOTHOUSE – MAKING THE MOST OF MANUFACTURING appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
INSPIRING TRUST FOR A MORE RESILIENT WORLD
BSI has been helping organisations across the globe to improve and capture best practice since 1901. Continue →
The post INSPIRING TRUST FOR A MORE RESILIENT WORLD appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
SWEET SUCCESSES – A BAKER’S LIFE
Situated in the heart of the North Shore, Auckand, Cake Concepts, supplies top quality products to many places across the country with a focus on the wholesale sector. Continue →
The post SWEET SUCCESSES – A BAKER’S LIFE appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
RECORD BREAKING ZESPRI KIWIFRUIT CROP EXPECTED
A taste of New Zealand is currently en-route to Tokyo and Busan. Continue →
The post RECORD BREAKING ZESPRI KIWIFRUIT CROP EXPECTED appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
QUICK-FIRE QUESTIONS – FOSTERING THE FUTURE: A Q+A WITH THE FOODBOWL’S CLIENT SOLUTION MANAGER BRAD O’CALLAGHAN
Coming from a family with a keen interest in food already, Brad O’Callaghan was naturally drawn to a career in the industry after he left school. Continue →
The post QUICK-FIRE QUESTIONS – FOSTERING THE FUTURE: A Q+A WITH THE FOODBOWL’S CLIENT SOLUTION MANAGER BRAD O’CALLAGHAN appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
ROBOTIC LOCKER TRAIL PROVIDES CONVENIENCE FOR SHOPPERS
Countdown is trialling new contactless technology that kicks convenience up another notch for consumers. Continue →
The post ROBOTIC LOCKER TRAIL PROVIDES CONVENIENCE FOR SHOPPERS appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
A NEW WINE PARTNERSHIP
Winebow Imports has been announced by Villa Maria Estate as its new exclusive import representative in the US. Continue →
The post A NEW WINE PARTNERSHIP appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
GENE EDITING AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
An Australian biologist has reviewed gene editing technologies such as CRISPR-Cas9 to safeguard food security in farming systems under stress from extreme and variable climate conditions. Continue →
The post GENE EDITING AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
A BREAK IN AUSTRALIA’S WASTE CHALLENGE
Nestlé and Amcor are among a group of companies that have collaborated to produce Australia’s first soft plastic food wrapper made with recycled content. Continue →
The post A BREAK IN AUSTRALIA’S WASTE CHALLENGE appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
FRESH OFF THE FARM – TAKING CARBON ZERO DAIRY TO THE WORLD
By Fonterra’s director for Category, Strategy & Innovation, Mark Piper
Just months after introducing SimplyMilk, the first carbon zero milk product in the Southern Hemisphere, Fonterra has now launched carbon zero certified NZMP Organic Butter to North America. Continue →
The post FRESH OFF THE FARM – TAKING CARBON ZERO DAIRY TO THE WORLD appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
IN THE LAB – IT’S ALL IN THE PACKAGING
By Professor Richard Newcomb, chief scientist at Plant & Food Research
In recent years we seemed to have reached a tipping point globally in our relationship with single-use plastics. Continue →
The post IN THE LAB – IT’S ALL IN THE PACKAGING appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
FUTURE FOODS – CHOPPING AT ANIMAL AGRICULTURE’S FRAGILE WEB
By Food Futurist, Tony Hunter
The meat and dairy industries are not just about meat and milk. Continue →
The post FUTURE FOODS – CHOPPING AT ANIMAL AGRICULTURE’S FRAGILE WEB appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
COFFEE TASTING THROUGH ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
A food-tech start-up claims to have developed a way of analysing coffee bean taste using artificial intelligence (AI) and data cloud technology. Continue →
The post COFFEE TASTING THROUGH ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
EYE ON INNOVATION – SNACKING ON THE GO…
By The FoodBowl chief executive Alexandra Allan
It has never been an easy challenge to get children to eat their greens or pulses, sneaking them into readymade dishes is a classic parent’s secret. Continue →
The post EYE ON INNOVATION – SNACKING ON THE GO… appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX – PLASTIC PACKAGING REGULATION IS COMING, ARE YOU READY?
By Natalie Martin, 3R materials innovation manager
The way New Zealand deals with single-use plastic packaging is set to undergo a monumental shift, affecting everyone along its supply chain. Continue →
The post THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX – PLASTIC PACKAGING REGULATION IS COMING, ARE YOU READY? appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
A NEW ERA FOR FUNCTIONAL BEVERAGES
Sixty-five percent of functional beverage consumers are more worried about their health since the start of COVID-19, says new research. Continue →
The post A NEW ERA FOR FUNCTIONAL BEVERAGES appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
GROWING KNOWLEDGE: FREE COURSE ON MĀORI FOOD PRODUCTION
Aaron Williams is excited to teach on the Mahinga Kai course in Taradale
Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT) Taradale students will soon have the chance to learn how to grow and harvest food in a traditionally Māori way. Continue →
The post GROWING KNOWLEDGE: FREE COURSE ON MĀORI FOOD PRODUCTION appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
MOA BREWING COMPANY AND FOODSTUFFS PARTNERSHIP
A new partnership between Moa Brewing Company and Foodstuffs will see nationwide ranging of Moa’s beer and cider portfolio exclusively across Foodstuffs’ wholesale, grocery and traditional liquor stores. Continue →
The post MOA BREWING COMPANY AND FOODSTUFFS PARTNERSHIP appeared first on NZ Food Technology News.
NEW SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING FOR BOBBY BANANA
After extensive trialling with a number of different materials, Dole has changed the packaging of its Bobby Bananas to a new tape that will reduce around 16 tonnes of plastic from going to landfill in New Zealand each year. Continue →
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EXTRACTING NUTRITIONAL FOOD PIGMENTS FROM MIROALGAE
Nutritional food pigments can be extracted from microalgae, according to scientists. Continue →
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THE UNBE-LEAF-ABLE POWER OF PLANT PROTEIN
What if it was possible to get the same nutritional value of leafy green vegetables but from the food we love to eat? Continue →
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HOTHOUSE – SPRAYING SYSTEMS OFFER SAFER SANITISING
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A range of new sanitising and disinfecting systems, developed to fight against Covid-19, could provide a useful solution for New Zealand food and beverage manufacturers. Continue →
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QUICK-FIRE QUESTIONS – FOSTERING THE FUTURE: A Q+A WITH IMONITOR’S FOOD SCIENTIST SHAKEEL AHMED
Shakeel Ahmed wants to tackle big picture problems such as food waste one innovative step at a time. Continue →
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ALL ON THE TABLE
With some trial and error, Woodhaven Gardens has found success with their new rotary table, seeing an increase in productivity. Continue →
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TECH TALK – UNLOCKING AUTOMATION WITH NEXT GENERATION COBOTS
Eight out of ten food and beverage workplaces say they will increase the use of robots in the next decade, with the pandemic cited as a catalyst for accelerating investment in automation. Continue →
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THIRST QUENCHER – GOING ORGANIC WITH VILLA MARIA
Iconic New Zealand winery Villa Maria is launching its first ever organic wine range ‘Earth Garden’, as part of a commitment to make 100% of the company’s vineyards organically managed by 2030. Continue →
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PACKAGING ON THE GO
With snacking rising in popularity, so too is the demand for flexible packaging options. Continue →
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CLEAN LINES
Hygienic practice is crucial in the world of food and beverage manufacturing, and as one of the most critical components in a processing line, it is particularly important that heat exchangers are designed and constructed according to sound hygienic design principles. Continue →
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EXTERMINATE ALL WEEDS – KIWI INNOVATION ON AMERICAN SOIL
A New Zealand tech company could be on track to solving labour shortage problems faced by US vegetable growers and removing herbicides from the farming process at the same time. Continue →
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AN OUT OF THIS WORLD SUSTAINABLE SOLUTION
Meat grown in space. It sounds like it could be part of a surreal sci-fi novel, but Israeli food-tech start-up Aleph Farms is making it a reality. Continue →
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