New Zealand Food Innovation Network

Did you know that New Zealand’s food and beverage products are exported to over 140 countries? With New Zealand Food Innovation Network, you can fast-track export through our export-accredited facilities and compliance programmes. Whether you're producing small samples or full-scale commercial volumes, we provide the support and resources to help Kiwi-made products succeed in international markets 🌎

Big idea, but don’t know where to start? Launching a food or beverage business can feel overwhelming. That’s where Jumpstart comes in. Get the tools, knowledge, and support to turn your idea into action. step by step, at your own pace. Start building your dream today. Click the link here to find out more: https://lnkd.in/gV3GBd37

How amazing is this? Māori-owned agribusiness Mīti is leading the way in sustainable, low-carbon beef production, and we’re so proud to be part of their journey! By extending the life of bobby calves, Mīti is turning what was once considered waste into a valuable new product: a low-emission beef snack that’s ready to take on the world. With support from NZFIN, they’ve been able to develop this game-changing product and are creating a whole new meat category, Mataora. It’s proof of what’s possible when innovation meets purpose. Check out the full story in the NZ Herald: https://lnkd.in/gF-MQm4n

NZFIN is proud to support brands like Mylk Made, helping turn big ideas into real products! With support from NZFIN’s FoodSouth hub, Mylk Made® (Nut & Seed Mylk Bases) has transformed a vision for sustainable, plant-based milks into New Zealand’s first spray-dried oat milk powder. From trials to production, FoodSouth provided the expertise, facilities and innovative technology to help make it happen. Chat to us today to discover how NZFIN can help bring your food innovation to life. #NZFIN #FoodInnovation #NZMade

Last week, we had the pleasure of meeting so many inspiring business people across Tairāwhiti and Hawke's Bay as we supported Foodstuffs North Island to deliver the final Emerging Supplier Forums for 2024. Watch this space for the 2025 programme - we’ll be back in a town near you!

500+ and growing 💡 At NZFIN, we offer a diverse range of equipment and technologies across our nationwide hubs. From small-scale testing to full-scale production, our facilities and open-access model make it easy to innovate, scale, and commercialise new products. Need specialised support or equipment? Our extensive network is here to help.

🌍 UK Food Trends: Insights for NZ F&B innovators! Last week, Alasdair Baxter attended the British NZ Business Association event, where Hamish Renton from HRA Global shared some key UK trends that resonate strongly with our own market. Here’s what stood out: 🚀 Mega-Trends That Last: Premiumisation, Convenience, and Health have remained the core focus for over 20 years. 🍃 Health-Focused Shifts: Gut health, fermented foods, high-protein options, and provenance are all in high demand, mirroring NZ's health trends. Plant-based is moving towards natural options, think falafels over ultra-processed alternatives. ♻️ Sustainability Watch: The UK is cracking down on green-washing and unverified health claims, while new taxes and environmental laws are reshaping beverages. 🛒 Supermarket Expectations: Supermarket buyers want brands with credibility, backed by social media presence and strong market data. They even expect suppliers to identify the “competitor victims” they’ll replace on the shelves! And yes, AI is already part of their buying decisions. Thanks to FoodHQ, Hamish Renton and the British New Zealand Business Association for sharing these insights.

All packed up and ready to go! 🚚 📦 Our Vemag Robot 500 is all set for a journey from FoodSouth to FoodBowl! This powerful piece of equipment is on its way to help Mīti bring their sustainable beef snacks to life. Why the Vemag Robot 500? · Processes up to 2,800 kg/hr and can handle small batch trials · Versatile for making everything from bars to patties to dairy products · Precision portioning with gentle handling to maintain quality With this cutting-edge technology, Mīti can achieve exceptional quality while staying true to their sustainability mission. We’re excited to support the future of food innovation in New Zealand!

Love this collab between two NZFIN-supported innovators!

Breaking Ground at NZFIN! 🚧 Exciting progress is underway at NZFIN as we begin earthworks to install our new REDA CM100 low-temperature evaporator at FoodSouth. We're also this month commissioning a rotary evaporator at The FoodBowl. The new FoodSouth equipment is suitable for wine, juice, dairy, honey, and any other FMCG product requiring gentle concentration at low temperatures. It provides a sustainable, energy-efficient solution for product concentration and de-alcoholisation. Why are we so excited about the new evaporator at FoodSouth? This evaporator offers: ✅ Ultra-Low Processing Temperatures: Protects the delicate aromas and quality of your product, with no organoleptic changes – perfect for wine, juice, dairy, and extracts. ✅ Single-Step Alcohol Recovery and High-Level Concentration (up to 65-70° Bx): Ideal for applications requiring high precision and product consistency. ✅ Electric-Powered, Not Steam: Using only electricity, the heat pump technology is a sustainable alternative that eliminates the need for costly steam systems. Applications for this evaporator span across the dairy industry (milk, yoghurt, serum), beverages (juices, fruit concentrates, tea), the wine industry (grape must, dealcoholisation), and special products like honey, essences and extracts. NZFIN can't wait to complete the installations and add low temperature evaporation to our suite of capability to support local food and beverage innovation! #NZFIN #FoodInnovation #FMCG #LowTemperatureEvaporation #SustainableTechnology