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...
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...
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. “One phase of the project has been looking at...
22 Aug, 2021 | Contestable Fund, News
We are thrilled to see that two of our innovative industry partners have been nominated as finalists in the 2021 NZ Food Awards. These businesses represent the best of Aotearoa New Zealand’s food and beverage producers. Chia Sisters — Immunity Hot Tonic –...
29 Jul, 2021 | Contestable Fund, News
HVN’s contestable funding of the Atutahi Kiwi Kai Nelson lightly carbonated range of drinks using Aoteaora New Zealand native leaf (Horopito, Kumarahou and Kawakawa) recently featured in a Stuff online website article. HVN funded a $50,000 development grant, of...
12 Jul, 2021 | Contestable Fund, News
Listen to HVN PhD candidate Alex Kanon being interviewed on RNZ Rural News about his study, which examines the effects of green kiwifruit on sleep quality and the sleep-wake cycle in healthy males. The study has recently been awarded funding of $31,800 over 12 months...
