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STAMP Bringing home the W at the IFAMA case study competition 2024!

Written by victoria on July 8, 2024. Posted in Uncategorized.

8 July, 2024 Such an amazing achievement. Our STAMP teams have done an amazing job in Almería, representing what New Zealand’s young professionals have to offer. One of our STAMP cohort teams brought home the win and the other team secured second for us at the IFAMA Global Network 2024 case study competition. This is an amazing achievement; they have truly showcased what our young professionals are capable of. After concluding the competition, the cohort then went on a wider EU tour, exploring agrifood innovation. Check out the post – linked below – by Alex Dickson for more...

Palmerston North dealing with China on food innovation – Stuff Article

Written by victoria on June 19, 2024. Posted in Uncategorized.

June 20, 2024 Stuff has released an article on the MOU FoodHQ signed with the East China Agricultural Science and Technology Centre in Kunshan! On Monday (17/06/2024) FoodHQ signed a memorandum of understanding with the East China Agricultural Science and Technology Centre in Kunshan to work together developing feasible and functional solutions to food demands that will help feed the world. To have a further read of the article and for more details click the read more button below. Key points: Collaboration Develop feasible and...

Our STAMP cohort teams have touched down in Almería, Spain!

Written by victoria on June 17, 2024. Posted in Uncategorized.

17 June, 2024 Over the course of this week the two teams (accompanied by our very own Dr Victoria Hatton) will be competing in the early career professional’s category. They will be given case studies that they are to break down, analyze, and provide solutions via a presentation with a power point within a 4-hour timeframe. Whereafter they will present to a panel of judges that decide if the teams will progress to the finals round in the competition. Once the teams have finished the competition, they will then take a wider EU tour, exploring agrifood innovation. We will be providing...

FoodHQ Innovation has acquired the license for the E Tipu Agrifood Summit from 2025

Written by victoria on June 4, 2024. Posted in Uncategorized.

4 June, 2024 FoodHQ Innovation, a leading New Zealand hub for food innovation and collaboration, is excited to announce its acquisition of the renowned E Tipu Agri Summit from Boma. From 2025, the event will be known as the E Tipu Agrifood Summit, powered by FoodHQ. This strategic move is set to drive innovation, foster collaboration, and accelerate growth in the agrifood sector. The E Tipu Summit has long been a cornerstone event in the industry, bringing together key stakeholders, thought leaders, farmers and growers and innovators to discuss the latest trends and opportunities shaping the...

Modern Genetic Technology: Applications in Aotearoa Food and Fibre Production

Written by victoria on May 30, 2024. Posted in Uncategorized.

30 May, 2024 The Aotearoa Circle in partnership with PwC recently published a Modern Genetic Technology report that provides an in-depth analysis and insight into how these could have different environmental risks, benefits and impacts if applied in Aotearoa. The main focus of this report is to support decision makers in their understanding of the potential environmental impacts of genetic technology in New Zealand’s food and fibre sector. It asks what New Zealand could do concerning modern genetic technologies, rather than attempting to define what we should do. Read More Latest...

Introducing Loamé Kok (Van Zyl), STAMP participants participating in the upcoming IFAMA 2024 World Conference agribusiness

Written by victoria on May 29, 2024. Posted in Uncategorized.

29 May, 2024 Ten of our STAMP participants will be participating in the upcoming IFAMA 2024 World Conference agribusiness-specific Global Student Case Competition — the only one of its kind globally — providing students and their universities a world stage to showcase future #primarysector leaders.This year our participants will be heading off to the beautiful Almería, in Southern Spain, (17-20 June).As we head towards the event we will be show-casing some of our outstanding STAMP participants. Introducing Loamé Kok (Van Zyl) and her remarkable journey within our cohort. Loamé Kok (Van Zyl),...

Manawatu//The Future of Food

Written by victoria on May 26, 2024. Posted in Uncategorized.

May 27, 2024 In the heart of the lower North Island, is a small but mighty region batting above its weight on a global scale, poised to shape Aotearoa New Zealand’s evolving food narrative. The region’s rich history in food innovation and science, coupled with fertile natural resources, and backed by thriving primary, technology, distribution and logistics sectors, Manawatū is the epicentre of agrifood innovation. E TIPU – When: 18-19 June 2024 – Where: Palmy conference + function centre Across the bridge ...

Future of Food: Will new and novel proteins eat New Zealand’s conventional lunch?

Written by victoria on May 23, 2024. Posted in Uncategorized.

May 23, 2024 The demand for protein continues to grow worldwide. Rapid rise in new and novel protein, especially dairy, demonstrates consumer appetite for alternatives. Recent failure of new and novel protein companies shows displacing conventional sources is harder than predicted. New Zealand is uniquely placed to succeed in some classes and should avoid others. Four types of new and novel proteins are advantageous for New Zealand and highly competitive on a global scale. ...

Introducing Chanelle Hill, STAMP participants participating in the upcoming IFAMA 2024 World Conference agribusiness

Written by victoria on May 22, 2024. Posted in Uncategorized.

21 May, 2024 Ten of our STAMP participants will be participating in the upcoming IFAMA 2024 World Conference agribusiness-specific Global Student Case Competition — the only one of its kind globally — providing students and their universities a world stage to showcase future #primarysector leaders.This year our participants will be heading off to the beautiful Almería, in Southern Spain, (17-20 June).As we head towards the event we will be show-casing some of our outstanding STAMP participants. Introducing Chanelle Hill and her remarkable journey within our cohort. I’m excited to deep dive...

Introducing Alex Reid (née Tomkins), STAMP participants participating in the upcoming IFAMA 2024 World Conference agribusiness

Written by victoria on May 20, 2024. Posted in Uncategorized.

21 May, 2024 Ten of our STAMP participants will be participating in the upcoming IFAMA 2024 World Conference agribusiness-specific Global Student Case Competition — the only one of its kind globally — providing students and their universities a world stage to showcase future #primarysector leaders.This year our participants will be heading off to the beautiful Almería, in Southern Spain, (17-20 June).As we head towards the event we will be show-casing some of our outstanding STAMP participants. Introducing Alex Reid (née Tomkins) and her remarkable journey within our cohort. I’m Alex and...