Tag: Future of Food

Dec 17, 2024 Red meat faces four major headwinds: changing consumer demand, China’s slowdown, trade protectionism and new protein technologies. Red meat is not necessarily bad – it’s globally perceived as badly grown and badly served. New Zealand is uniquely placed to build on its grass-fed advantage to be nature-positive.  Disruption of the red meat sector with new and novel proteins may still be decades away but is a real threat as many companies globally are working on new...

November 11, 2024 E Tipu 2025 tickets are now live – with limited special offers and incredible discounts. We are also stoked to announce this year’s MC for E Tipu 2025 the amazing Michelle Dickinson (MNZM)Michelle is a pioneer in nanotechnology and materials engineering, with over 20 years of experience driving innovation across sectors from healthcare to tech startups. Get in quick to secure your ticket for the food and fibre industry’s cornerstone event of the year. This year, we’re excited to offer a variety of ticket options, but availability is limited!We have just...

October 11, 2024 Rising above the rest: A butter that’s better and baking powder win big at 2024 New Zealand Food Awards An alternative butter spread made of pure avocado oil has been crowned as Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University’s Supreme Award winner at the 2024 New Zealand Food Awards. Vutter Avo Spreadable by Feliz Wholefoods took out the highest honour of the night, while the other big award, the Product Lifetime Achievement Award, went to iconic Kiwi classic Edmonds Baking Powder. More than 300 guests attended the New Zealand Food Awards gala dinner at Auckland’s Viaduct...

September 11, 2024 FoodHQ is a public-private partnership representing the leading collaboration of food production scientists in New Zealand. Dr Victoria Hatton, CEO at FoodHQ is passionate about the future of food and is keen to explore what we mean by ‘innovation’ in the context of food, and the role that research, science and technology plays in creating and maintaining a productive, prosperous food system. Dr Hatton says we need to fundamentally shift the way we produce and consume food, not just in New Zealand, but globally. She says innovation will be the enabler and catalyst of this...

September 2, 2024 The New Zealand Food Awards are a highlight of the culinary calendar, celebrating this year’s finalists after a thorough judging process. The 64 finalists, chosen from over 300 entries by 91 companies, showcase themes such as functional ingredients, foods for specific needs, convenience, and cultural diversity. Names like Lewis Road Creamery and My Food Bag are joined by innovative newcomers and returning winners with new products.  Head Judge Kay McMath praised the high quality and variety of submissions, noting their innovation and focus on meeting market needs sustainably....

July 8, 2024 The Country has featured the most recent Future of Food article on their website on the 11th of August. This article is the third article of the Future of Food series covering relevant provoking topics and challenging ideas.  The article was written by Vincent Heeringa, which was based on interviews that were carried out with Toby Lane – NXW Nutrition from Water’s CEO, and our very own CEO Dr Victoria Hatton.  To have a further read of the article and for more details click the read more button below.  Key points: The demand for protein...

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...

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  ...

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.  ...

The article is written in collaboration with Vincent Heeringa, based on interviews with John Caradus, Joanne Hort, Richard Newcomb, Revel Drummond, and Peter Cook. It considers the threat and opportunity of gene technology to New Zealand’s food and fibre industry, presenting our arguments clearly for all to read. It is timely to launch this when there is so much chatter on where changes in regulations are likely to land over coming months. Our point here is to make regulations proportionate to risk. Working on behalf of a partnership is really powerful when we can share knowledge and insights...