3rd November 2026 Hectre / InnovationHectre is taking direct aim at offshore consignment rejections and post-harvest food waste with a near-$5m research programme in Auckland.
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19th October 2026 InnovationTwo New Zealand food system innovations have secured global recognition, both earning spots on TIME Magazine’s prestigious list of the World’s Best Inventions of 2026.
16th October 2026 Innovation / MarketingIt is the season for trend predictions. US premium grocer Whole Foods Market consulted its so-called Trends Council for its pick of next year’s cutting-edge flavours, products and ingredients.
14th October 2026 Innovation / PamuNine commercial farms across New Zealand’s hill country have been selected to trial virtual fencing technology under the $8.5m Livestock Innovation Farming Transformation programme, marking its transition into active on-farm delivery.
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.
