By Professor Richard Newcomb, chief scientist at Plant & Food Research
A world-first fleet of autonomous ‘farmbots’ are readying to launch in the UK. Continue →
Frucor Suntory is showcasing its dedication to making positive changes in the New Zealand and Australian beverage market with the release of its first sustainability report, Growing for Good. Continue →
Coming from a family with a keen interest in food already, Brad O’Callaghan was naturally drawn to a career in the industry after he left school. Continue →
By Fonterra’s director for Category, Strategy & Innovation, Mark Piper
Just months after introducing SimplyMilk, the first carbon zero milk product in the Southern Hemisphere, Fonterra has now launched carbon zero certified NZMP Organic Butter to North America. Continue →
By Professor Richard Newcomb, chief scientist at Plant & Food Research
In recent years we seemed to have reached a tipping point globally in our relationship with single-use plastics. Continue →
By The FoodBowl chief executive Alexandra Allan
It has never been an easy challenge to get children to eat their greens or pulses, sneaking them into readymade dishes is a classic parent’s secret. Continue →
By Natalie Martin, 3R materials innovation manager
The way New Zealand deals with single-use plastic packaging is set to undergo a monumental shift, affecting everyone along its supply chain. Continue →
Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT) Taradale students will soon have the chance to learn how to grow and harvest food in a traditionally Māori way. Continue →
Eight out of ten food and beverage workplaces say they will increase the use of robots in the next decade, with the pandemic cited as a catalyst for accelerating investment in automation. Continue →
Iconic New Zealand winery Villa Maria is launching its first ever organic wine range ‘Earth Garden’, as part of a commitment to make 100% of the company’s vineyards organically managed by 2030. Continue →
By Food Futurist, Tony Hunter
Many, if not all of our readers will be familiar with plant-based and cultivated meat, but what about growing animal meat components in plants? Continue →
By Professor Richard Newcomb, chief scientist at Plant & Food Research
Climate change and the global trend towards sustainability are driving scientific research across a spectrum of areas in food, from production through the supply chain to the consumer. Continue →
By Fonterra’s Director for Category, Strategy & Innovation, Mark Piper
A new analysis released confirms New Zealand dairy farms have the lowest carbon footprint in the world. Continue →
A New Zealand medicinal cannabis and industrial hemp company is getting ready to unlock new markets with the help of a substantial research grant. Continue →
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KEY APPOINTMENTS IN KIWI FOOD AND BEVERAGE
DAVID SMOL
David has been appointed chair of New Zealand Growth Capital Partners Board, of the Ministry of Business, Employment, and Innovation. Continue →