28th July 2026 Innovation / PackagingPackaging is moving away from static branding toward adaptive, verified, and multi-sensory experiences that reflect consumer identity and culture, according to a new report.
24th July 2026 Funding / InnovationThe Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment is co-funding a new national startup incubator and accelerator to support blue economy startups.
23rd July 2026 Innovation / NZFINA new Innovation Guide to support food and beverage entrepreneurs has been launched by The New Zealand Food Innovation Network.
16th July 2026 Forever Harvest / InnovationNew Zealand startup Forever Harvest placed first runner in the finale of a rapid-pitch competition at the IFT FIRST Annual Event and Expo, in Chicago.
15th July 2026 Beer / InnovationA team of University of Canterbury students is attempting to solve one of the brewing sector’s biggest waste problems by converting spent grain into nanocellulose – a high-performance, billion-dollar material.
8th July 2026 Innovation / InvestmentFour New Zealand startups secure spots in the prestigious 2025 FoodTech 500 global rankings, as a new era of investment emerges following a multi-billion-dollar correction.
30th June 2026 Innovation / LionBeverage giant Lion is trailing a modern-day swappa-crate system, with its Steinlager brand spearheadeding the digital drive.
4th June 2026 Dairy / InnovationWaikato-based company Four Leaves Co’s Lullaa NZSmartMilk has been shortlisted in the Manufacturing Innovation category at the World Dairy Innovation Awards 2026.
21st April 2026 Arepa / InnovationNew Zealand future food ventures are winning recognition on the global stage, with a ‘world cup’ final slot secured and a strong lineup in the foodtech ‘Fortune 500’.
9th April 2026 Aquaculture / InnovationA new generation of extraction technology designed to keep the high-value seafood value chain within New Zealand shores is moving towards industry adoption.
31st March 2026 Innovation / MIASerial entrepreneur Ron Park’s proposed range of functional red meat products for seniors secured top honours at the 2026 Meat Industry Association Dragons’ Den competition.
30th March 2026 Innovation / LeaderBrandLeaderBrand is claiming a New Zealand first, deploying AI technology to support its salad growing operations after receiving government backing for the project.
