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Young innovators explore the future of food at inaugural Food Innovation Youth Summit – Massey post

Written by victoria on February 2, 2026. Posted in Uncategorized.

Jan 28, 2026 The Manawatū campus welcomed 56 secondary school students from across Aotearoa New Zealand for the inaugural Food Innovation Youth Summit in January. The three-day immersive experience was designed to showcase the creativity, science and collaboration behind the food industry. – Massey University Article Read More Here Latest Articles

A Journey into the Future of Food: The First Food Innovation Youth Summit

Written by victoria on January 28, 2026. Posted in Uncategorized.

Jan 28, 2026 It all started as an idea at FoodHQ, then began with a spark at Innovation Day last year. How could the next generation be inspired to see beyond the supermarket shelf, to imagine, create, and shape the future of food in New Zealand? That question grew quietly over the months, until it became something much more tangible: The Food Innovation Youth Summit (FIYS). Last week, secondary students from across Aotearoa arrived at Massey University’s Manawatū campus, curious and eager. Over three days, the summit transformed curiosity into experience, theory into hands-on...

As opportunities open, New Zealand faces a test. Can a production – first nation learn to think like its customers?

Written by victoria on December 14, 2025. Posted in Uncategorized.

Dec 10, 2025 New Zealand’s next phase of growth will depend on pairing quality with curiosity, but are we ready? Our production mindset has long focused on scale, but success now depends on how well we understand our consumers. IKEA’s painstaking study of Kiwi homes before opening here showed what empathy in action looks like: listening before selling, designing before assuming. As India’s vast, complex market edges within reach through a free trade deal, the burning question is whether New Zealand can make that same shift, or whether we’ll cling to old habits...

Milking It – What more can dairy achieve?

Written by victoria on October 30, 2025. Posted in Uncategorized.

July 31, 2025 It’s already New Zealand’s biggest industry – what more can it do? If New Zealand is to double the value of exports by 2035, dairy must surely do a lot of the heavy lifting. But how much more growth and innovation can we expect to see? With so much pressure facing the sector from both home and abroad, where does sustainable growth come from? And without dairy, can New Zealand do it? Dairy is unparalleled by any other sector, growing almost 10-fold in 30 years. Growth is in volume and value; and...

Horizon Europe Roadshow 2025: Auckland and Turitea

Written by victoria on October 23, 2025. Posted in Uncategorized.

October 23, 2025 MBIE are running a Horizon Europe Roadshow in partnership with the European Union Delegation to NZ. Speakers include EU Ambassador Lawrence Meredith, Horizons NCPs, MBIE staff, the Oceania EURAXCESS representative, and successful grant recipients. Come and learn more about Horizon Europe including the structure of the programme, funding opportunities, topics in the current work programme, advice on forming research partnerships and consortia, and how to apply for funding. Monday 10th November at Auckland Business Chamber, 1-4.30pm Level 9/90 Symonds St, Grafton,...

BNZBA ANZ – Taste the trends: Global shifts in food and beverage retail

Written by victoria on October 23, 2025. Posted in Uncategorized.

October 23, 2025 Join us to hear our expert panel discuss the consumer trends that New Zealand food and drink exporters need to be very aware of to succeed in global markets such as the UK. You will hear from: Mark Field, CEO, Prof Consulting Group Mark has extensive technical and commercial experience in the international food manufacturing and retail industries. Before founding PCG, Mark worked at a senior level across the European red meat and poultry industry for some of the world’s most reputable companies and for over 8 years he headed up Australia’s most significant food...

Massey University Food Innovation Youth Summit | Powered by FoodHQ

Written by victoria on October 20, 2025. Posted in Uncategorized.

October 20, 2025 We’re incredibly proud to officially introduce the Massey University Food Innovation Youth Summit | powered by FoodHQ! Together with Massey University – Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa, we’ve created an immersive experience designed to spark curiosity, drive youth engagement in our food sector, and inspire future careers in New Zealand’s world-class food industry. Get ready to experience real food tech magic – dive into hands-on workshops, tour high-tech labs, and visit cutting-edge food factories across the Manawatū region. Ever wondered what a Food...

Unlocking Plant Protein Ingredient Value: Australia and New Zealand in Review

Written by victoria on October 9, 2025. Posted in Uncategorized.

October 10, 2025 Unlocking Plant Protein Ingredient Value: Australia and New Zealand in Review. This report was developed by FoodHQ following the release of Food Frontier’s The Case for a National Plant Protein Ingredient Industry, which sparked important conversations about the future of plant protein across Australasia. In recent months, we’ve seen a resurgence of discussion around plant protein in New Zealand, and for good reason. We believe New Zealand, like Australia, is now at an inflection point: the opportunity to pivot toward high-value plant protein ingredient production...

The Bioeconomy Science Institute’s student internship programmes 2025-2026

Written by victoria on August 26, 2025. Posted in Uncategorized.

August 27, 2025 The Bioeconomy Science Institute’s student internship programmes are open for applications. Traditionally available through the four groups individually, this year marks the first year under the new entity, providing even more opportunity for rangitahi Māori to gain exposure to Aotearoa New Zealand’s science community. “Te Puāwaitanga: Offered by the AgResearch Group, Te Puāwaitanga provides supported opportunities for tauira to co-design their research projects alongside supervisors and Kairangahau. AgResearch provide a range of opportunities for...

NZ Horticulture Conference

Written by victoria on August 8, 2025. Posted in Uncategorized.

August, 2025 This is your final opportunity to secure a seat at the industry’s flagship event on 26‑27 August. The two‑day programme is packed with sessions tailored to help your business thrive. Market and economic insights: Hear economist Shamubeel Eaqub unpack macro‑economic forces shaping horticulture and former Walmart COO Jim Haworth explain how global retail trends are reshaping supply chains. Practical grower sessions: Get actionable strategies on integrated pest management, sustainable pest control, succession planning for families and leadership development. Building brands and...