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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...

Lilian’s learnings and leaving thoughts: Lilian Macharia

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

May 14, 2025 Last week, we bid a warm farewell to our wonderful intern, Lilian Macharia, as she wrapped up her placement here at FoodHQ. It has been an absolute pleasure having Lilian as part of our team—her energy, curiosity, and dedication brought so much value to our work and culture. We feel incredibly fortunate to have had the opportunity to work alongside her and witness her growth over the course of her internship. While we’re sad to see her go, we’re also excited to see what the future holds for Lilian as she embarks on her next adventure. We have no doubt she’ll continue to...

Manawatū drives New Zealand’s food innovation

Written by victoria on May 2, 2025. Posted in Uncategorized.

May 2, 2025 “Some areas of New Zealand are showy about their successes, and others are quiet achievers, doing what they do every day with little fanfare. The Manawatū region definitely falls into the latter category, despite its huge significance as a driving force behind one of New Zealand’s most vital industries.“ Read More Latest Articles

Entries now open for the 2025 New Zealand Food Awards

Written by victoria on May 1, 2025. Posted in Uncategorized.

May 2, 2025 “For more than 35 years, the New Zealand Food Awards, proudly owned and operated by Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University, have celebrated excellence, innovation and sustainability across the nation’s food and beverage sector and are widely respected for their credibility. The Awards showcase the full range of the industry, including fast-moving consumer goods, ingredient suppliers, primary producers, artisan creators and everything in between. Organisers are encouraging businesses of all sizes to enter and share the stories that set them apart between 1-30 May,...

Future of Food: Into the Blue – Is this aquaculture’s big moment or another damp squib?

Written by victoria on April 27, 2025. Posted in Uncategorized.

Apr 27, 2025 The sector is starting from a low base, but with investment in science and technology, matched with more fit-for-purpose regulations, it could take a fair share of the growing global market. Climate change creates extraordinary stress on aquaculture. Land based biosecurity expertise could provide a unique opportunity. New Zealand could become a scale player in aquaculture if it can conquer the high energy South Pacific Ocean. Scepticism surrounds the...

E TIPU – 2 months to go!

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

7 April, 2024 We are pleased to bring you the E Tipu newsletter Powered by FoodHQ. This newsletter aims to keep you updated on everything E Tipu. With fresh updates about the programme, tickets, speakers, and more! We hope you all enjoy this read. If you wish to subscribe to this newsletter, please go to the E Tipu website landing page. Scroll to the bottom of the landing page, fill in your email, click subscribe, and your email will be processed and added to the subscribers list. To preview the E Tipu newsletter before subscribing click the image below. #etipu2025 #futureofindustry...

Future of Food: The breakthrough – Can New Zealand become a powerhouse of food innovation?

Written by victoria on February 24, 2025. Posted in Uncategorized.

Dec 17, 2024 New Zealand has a strong record of discovery and inventiveness in high demand areas such as protein, fruit and food service, and while we are reaching our volume limits, research, science and innovation could help increase the value of food and fibre exports. The innovation talent base is declining, the innovation ‘system’ is fragmented, and New Zealand’s track record of large-scale, value-add commercialisation of new product categories could be better improved if we had a more connected, sophisticated innovation...

Building a dynamic partnership: How FoodHQ is expanding its strategic priorities to champion sector-wide collaboration, innovation, and growth

Written by victoria on December 18, 2024. Posted in Uncategorized.

19 Dec, 2024 “Since 2003, FoodHQ has been the centre of science-led food research and innovation in New Zealand. Historically, they have been guided largely by the food science and innovation sectors, which has allowed them to develop deep connections across the science innovation ecosystem and with government. However, over the last few years, FoodHQ has begun thinking more broadly, considering how to bring together the entire agri-food sector to build a truly sustainable food system in New Zealand that is equitable, innovative, and export focused. This need for sector-wide...