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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...

High Satiety – Why GLP-1 diet drugs could transform the food industry

Written by victoria on August 7, 2025. Posted in Uncategorized.

July 21, 2025 A new class of weight loss drugs called GLP-1 agonists is driving down consumers’ appetites at an unprecedented scale, forcing the food industry to reconsider long-established assumptions about what we eat – and how much. As GLP-1’s popularity booms, experts are asking, is this a fad or a fundamental shift for the food and beverage industry? New Zealand food producers assume they’re feeding an endlessly hungry world. What happens when the world loses its appetite, eats smaller portions, and no longer wants a leg of...

Is this NZ’s mini Silicon Valley? – Stuff

Written by victoria on July 21, 2025. Posted in Uncategorized.

July 21, 2025 Palmerston North is rapidly evolving into a major economic hub, attracting tech companies, logistics firms, and innovative enterprises thanks to its central location, affordability, and strong infrastructure. With over 120 tech businesses and growing investment in transport and research facilities, it’s gaining a reputation as New Zealand’s Silicon Valley. The city’s economic diversity, resilience, and quality of life are drawing talent and business leaders who see long-term potential in the region. “Once known for students, sports and sheep, this unassuming city...

FoodHQ Food Technology Scholarship

Written by victoria on June 11, 2025. Posted in Uncategorized.

June 12, 2025 With support from CEDA, FoodHQ Innovation is proud to announce our Food Technology Scholarship is now open for applications! At FoodHQ, we’re passionate about shaping the future of New Zealand’s food and agrifood sectors – and that future begins with our students. This scholarship is our way of supporting the next generation of innovators and changemakers who will lead and transform the industry. The Central Economic Development Agency (CEDA) connects people, place and business in Manawatū. Working closely with our partners, stakeholders and wider business...