Radio New Zealand recently covered our latest research initiative – a $3.4 million project, funded by Gates Foundation, aimed at improving food security in Kenya. 🔗 Listen to Senior Research Officer Dr Nick Smith discuss the project with RNZ’s Emile Donovan ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ghSWQ_84
Riddet Institute
Research Services
Palmerston North, Manawatu 6,140 followers
The Riddet Institute is the New Zealand national centre for fundamental and strategic scientific research in food.
About us
The Riddet Institute is a national Centre of Research Excellence (CoRE) which focuses on world-class food and nutritional sciences, in collaboration with international research and higher education organisations. The Riddet Institute was established in 2003, being awarded CoRE status by the New Zealand government in 2008, and has strong partnerships with Massey University (its host institution), University of Otago, University of Auckland, Plant & Food Research and AgResearch, as well as other international academic networks. The Riddet Institute’s core values include excellent science which creates outstanding research, world-class education which generates tomorrow’s agri-food thought leaders, and a commitment to future-proofing New Zealand’s food industries. Our strategic priorities are: • A critical mass in food science and related disciplines showcasing New Zealand science excellence • An enhanced capacity for food research and food innovation in the New Zealand agri-food sector • Leading postgraduate scholars and postdoctoral fellows • Innovation in the New Zealand food industry • A world-leading, informed and engaged agri-food sector in New Zealand • Improved economic, educational and health outcomes for Māori • Contribution towards the prevention and management of lifestyle diseases The Riddet Institute community comprises Principal Investigators, Associate Investigators, Affiliated Researchers, Post-Doctoral Fellows and PhD and Masters Students. Our Principal Investigators have published on overage >200 peer reviewed papers each and 75% of our publications are in the top quartile for Impact Factor of journals. Our top quality students come from all over the world and, following their studies, they are readily sought for positions in industry and academia in New Zealand, as well as internationally. The Riddet Institute regularly scores within the top 1% of comparable organisations nationally and internationally. It is a world-class science institution.
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http://www.riddet.ac.nz
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- Research Services
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- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Palmerston North, Manawatu
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- Educational
- Founded
- 2003
- Specialties
- Research Excellence in the Field of Food Science, Future-proofing New Zealand's Food Industries, and Creating Tomorrow's Thought Leaders from Top-Quality Students
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Riddet Institute
Palmerston North, Manawatu 4474, NZ
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📢 Early Bird tickets are almost gone - Get yours now!💥 Hurry over to the E Tipu: The New Zealand Future Food and Fibre Summit website to secure your place at E Tipu at this early bird rate. 👉 We only have 10 tickets left at this great rate Make sure you don't miss out Click the following link to register: https://etipu.co.nz/ 🍏 🌱 🌾 🚜 #tipuakengātahitātou #growingtogether #Etipu2025 #manawatū #palmyproud Todd Charteris Jerry Shearman The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited Fonterra Woolworths Supermarkets Central Economic Development Agency (CEDA) AgResearch Dr Victoria Hatton Max Elder Michelle Dickinson, PhD, MNZM Jenny Cameron Lee-Ann Marsh Ian Proudfoot Ruth Mackenzie Anna Benny Mark Malone Alice Ritchie Mark Piper Ray Geor Chris Dyhrberg Sue Bidrose Pierre Venter Nick Pyke AGMARDT (The Agricultural and Marketing Research and Development Trust) Massey University Palmerston North City Council Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) FoodHQ Selina Brightwell Ebony Leake
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The Pūhoro STEMM Academy marked the end of its 2024-2025 Internship Programme with a Pō Whakanui event which was a celebration of the talent and hard work of the Pūhoro interns across Aotearoa including 5 tauira hosted by the Riddet Institute in Palmerston North. Congratulations to Quitara Naera for receiving the Pūhoro STEMM Communication Award at the Pō Whakanui for her poster on ‘Improving fermentation efficiency in plant-based milk bases.’ Her internship project at the Riddet Institute aimed to optimise fermentation processes of plant-based products by reducing fermentation time through various processing conditions. We congratulate all of the 2024-2025 Pūhoro interns for their successful mahi and look forward to hosting the next cohort of interns in 2025-2026!
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At the Riddet Institute, we’re exploring what it takes to create healthier, more innovative foods for the future. Catch up on our exciting work in these newly updated research features. 🌱 Growing Tomorrow’s Leaders: See how we're shaping the next generation of food scientists and industry experts. 🔬 FerriPro™ Technology: Discover how we're transforming iron fortification to improve global nutrition. 🔗 Explore these innovations and more: https://lnkd.in/gA29i_er #foodscienceinnovation #globalnutrition
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✍ Call for submissions! Dr Ali Rashidinejad and Dr Muhammad Ijaz Ahmad (Zhejiang University) are seeking contributions for their research topic on 'Harnessing the Potential of Functional Foods Containing Bioactive Compounds: Implications for Health and Sustainability' in Frontiers in Nutrition. Scan the QR code below for more details. #functionalfoods #researchopportunity
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We are pleased to share a recent publication from our PhD student Chengyi (George) Yang! This work, a collaborative effort between University of Otago and The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited, as part of the Riddet Institute Centre of Research Excellence, investigates the sensory and textural properties of wheat pasta sheets with pea protein substitution. The study offers new perspectives on plant-based food innovation and sensory science. 🔗 Explore the full paper here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gEYP8hg5 #foodinnovation #sustainablefood
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Wishing you all the best in your future food science journey, Quinn Vy! 🌱👏 #foodinnovation #foodfuture
This summer, I had an opportunity to work as a summer intern at Riddet Institute Institute, focusing on the development of set and stirred pea protein yogurts fortified with calcium carbonate. I also explored the impacts of pectin concentrations on the gel strength of the yogurts, contributing to the creation of an innovative plant-based yogurt alternative. One interesting finding was that the gel strength of set yogurts decreased with higher pectin concentrations. This hands-on experience helps me to deepen my knowledge of food product development and food science. Huge thanks to Dr. Xinya Wang and Dr. Alejandra Acevedo Fani for your incredible mentorship and guidance throughout this project.
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📢 Big news! Thanks to US$2M in funding from the Gates Foundation, the Sustainable Nutrition Initiative® is creating an interactive food system model for Kenya. This support will help shape a future where all Kenyans have access to safe, affordable, and nutritious diets year-round, no matter the challenges posed by environmental or economic pressures. Project leader Professor Warren McNabb says the model will build upon existing successful mathematical models, such as the DELTA Model® modelling global food and nutrient supply, and another concerning global trade in nutrients. In the future the model could influence land use policy, food trade policy, public health policy, and investment decisions. SNi® will be working with Kenyan-based researchers in the project, who will provide data and local expertise from Kenya. Read more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gRX_QAD9 The future of food is here and it’s data-driven! 🌍 #gatesfoundation #globalfoodsecurity #sustainablenutrition
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Please join us in congratulating Dr Amanda Dupas, PhD, who has secured over $100k from the Massey University-Lincoln University (NZ) Agriculture Industry Fund (#MLAIF2025) 2025 for her project, ‘Realising the potential of thiols in white wines: sensory consumer responses and chemical characterisation.’ She will be exploring the science behind what makes white wine shine – examining how thiols impact taste and consumer preferences. Her findings could open up valuable opportunities for the wine industry!
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Models like our DELTA Model® help us explore the future of the global food system. We often trust them, assuming they’re built by experts, carefully crafted, and use top-quality data. But how accurate are their predictions — within 5% or 50%? In this Thought for Food article, Dr Nick Smith and our summer intern Daniel Shippey explore model sensitivity and uncertainty, sharing insights from the DELTA Model® ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gUtjGwv6
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