News and Events
Report: Unleashing Aotearoa New Zealand’s next protein revolution
A new report was launched today by FoodHQ Innovation Limited called ‘Unleashing Aotearoa New Zealand’s next protein revolution’ to help accelerate our understanding of how we can contribute to the emerging protein supply market based on Aotearoa New Zealand’s uniqueness.
Roadmap for diversifying NZ’s protein production
Work is now getting underway to develop a Roadmap for the diversification of New Zealand’s protein production.
Report: Government investment in alternative proteins
September 14 2022 FoodHQ has released a report ‘Government investment in the opportunities of alternative proteins: what are other countries doing and how does Aotearoa New Zealand compare?’ It provides a summary of what governments in ten countries are doing to...
2021 AWARDS Finalists Announced!
Plant-based mince, seaweed salt, and Sauvignon Blanc Gin are just some of the new Kiwi products
announced today as finalists in the 2021 New Zealand Food Awards powered by Massey University.
Instagram for marketing of plant-based foods
An analysis of how companies in key markets are using Instagram to support their marketing of plant-based foods has been completed by our Pūhoro STEM Academy summer intern, Mieke Marsden.
Report: Emerging proteins in Aotearoa
The report ‘Emerging Proteins in Aotearoa New Zealand: What will it take for the sector to thrive’ prepared by FoodHQ was the culmination of a six-month project to gather insights and perspectives from over 185 people involved across the Emerging Proteins sector.
Global Best Practice
FoodHQ strategic partner Foodvalley NL (Netherlands) has launched an incredibly successful alliance called “The Protein Cluster” which is pulling the different emerging proteins ecosystem players together with a focus on developing company capability and connecting...
Emerging Proteins networking lunch
Prior to the New Zealand launch of the Innovation Scan on emerging proteins, seven of the NZ companies featured in the scan attended a FoodHQ networking lunch. This was an opportunity to meet to share excellent food (prepared by a local chef using the products...
Lessons from the Netherlands
In March 2020, a joint FoodHQ-Foodvalley NL Innovation Scan looking at activity in the emerging proteins sector was released.