by ksch009 | 13 Dec, 2021 | Contestable Fund, News
Seaweed (Rimurimu) is a highly nutritious food, rich in antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and bioactives that can provide functional health properties for many people. HVN has awarded $48,000 to AgriSea New Zealand Ltd, which is a family-owned and operated Māori...
by ksch009 | 13 Dec, 2021 | Contestable Fund, News
Comvita, global leader in Mānuka honey, has underlined its commitment to understanding the effects of Mānuka honey on digestive health, announcing today the launch of a $1.3m clinical trial programme, supported by the High-Value Nutrition (HVN) Ko Ngā Kai Whai Painga...
by ksch009 | 12 Dec, 2021 | Contestable Fund, News
Congratulations from HVN to Professor Marlena Kruger! Professor Marlena Kruger is a recipient of one of Massey University’s five Research Medals, and has been awarded the Supervisor Research Medal. Professor Kruger is a Principal Investigator on HVN-funded projects,...
by ksch009 | 6 Dec, 2021 | Contestable Fund, News
We have invested $45,460 into an innovative project to determine what nutrient composition and health claims for peanut butter made from New Zealand grown peanuts can be made. Pic’s Peanut Butter (Pic’s), who are a Nelson-based company, will collaborate with Plant...
by ksch009 | 26 Nov, 2021 | Contestable Fund, Events, News
We are so excited that the Chia Sisters won the ‘Beverage Award’ for their Immunity Hot Tonic at the 2021 NZFoodAwards. Other finalists with HVN links included NewFish, Spring Sheep Milk Co, and Pic’s Peanut Butter. Congratulations to all! Read more about...
by ksch009 | 13 Oct, 2021 | Contestable Fund, News
HVN mentioned at 5:19 time slot of this recording on RNZ midday Rural News in a piece about scientists studying the nutritional differences between grass-fed beef, grain-fed beef and a plant-based meat alternative. “The work is being funded by the Meat Industry...
