Updates and Events
Diets for diabetes prevention: A residential study
The HVN Metabolic Health Priority Research Programme's Synergy Study is underway. This study is an opportunity for people who are concerned about their diabetes risk and interested in improving their health with the "Kiwi-terranean" diet. The Human Nutrition Unit...
Dr Meika Foster speaks about Future Food & Fibre
HVN Science Leadership Team Member and Director of Edible Research was honoured to recently be invited to speak at Te Hono Māori Future & Tech Summit in New Plymouth. Meika's presentation was titled 'Future Food & Fibre'. Meika provides an overview of the...
Increasing the value of NZ macadamia nuts through nutrition and health claims
HVN recently funded a project to add to the sales value of New Zealand-grown macadamia nut products. Currently, available nutritional information for macadamias applies mainly to overseas varieties. Scientific evidence is also lacking as to why New Zealand...
A Systems Nutrition Approach
The Challenge brings together multi-disciplinary, multi-institutional teams with a systems-level view on the networks in the human body, our environment and society. The research is the basis for the development and delivery of validated high-value foods for health and well-being Learn more about our science. Read our HVN newsletters.
Vision Mātauranga
Our Vision Mātauranga strategy guides research investment to align with mātauranga/ knowledge and supports Māori innovation and opportunities to develop and deliver high-value foods for health and wellbeing. Read more…