Connecting innovators to explore the potential of emerging protein sources

About Emerging Proteins

Emerging Proteins NZ is a community that seeks to accelerate the development of a thriving emerging proteins sector in New Zealand.

Our members span the sector from growing and producing through to manufacturing, retailing and exporting; new technologies and new market insights.

We enable members to share knowledge, get connected with the right expertise and facilities and work together on common projects.

Membership is open to individuals and organisations who are actively involved in any aspect of the local or export supply chain or who are looking to establish or expand their operations into the emerging proteins space.

Emerging Proteins NZ  is inclusive and positive encompassing a wide range of protein sources, including plant, fungi, insect, bacterial and cell-culture.

Emerging Proteins NZ is powered by FoodHQ, which is headquartered in Palmerston North in the Manawatū (www.foodhq.com).

Activities and projects

Established in July 2020, Emerging Proteins NZ’s primary function is to connect and facilitate, both one-on-one and larger groups, including:.

• Quarterly ‘meetings’ (a combination of zoom and face-to-face where possible) with relevant speakers and Q&A sessions to expand the networks and share knowledge.
• Access to the right experts and equipment, general advice, and introductions to potential collaborators.
• Future collective projects involving multiple parties to tackle common issues and questions.

Please feel free to let us know if there is anything you can think of where we may be able to help.

Key People