High-Value Nutriton Ko Ngā Kai Whai Painga supports a range of events, conferences and workshops to grow the high-value foods eco-system. Stay in touch with what’s happening.
HVN Challenge Updates
An offering to the stars from HVN
At this time of year, the star cluster Matariki will appear in the pre-dawn sky, heralding the start of the month of Pipiri and the Māori New Year. HVN’s Chief Scientist, Professor Richard Mithen, explores the importance of food offerings during Matariki, and looks into the HVN larder for our offerings to the stars.
Call for projects – Pūhoro STEMM Academy internships
Pūhoro STEMM Academy and HVN are inviting expressions of interest to host opportunities for Pūhoro scholars over summer 2022–23. We are looking for a range of food, nutrition and health-related projects.
The health benefits of New Zealand cherries to be assessed in new study
An eight-month project to explore the potential health benefits of Aotearoa cherries has attracted funding from HVN and is now underway.
Two PhD Scholarships available | Human nutrition
Two PhD scholarships are available to work with HVN’s Digestive Health Principle Investigator Nicole Roy on research on the impact of whole milk powder consumption on older adults.
HVN Events
HVN ‘Scanning the horizons’ free webinar series: patent insights, regulatory and market trends, 2022
Join HVN and the Riddet Institute for a series of free online seminars on the science of food and high-value market trends in food products.
HVN Science of Food Webinar Series – Patent and Regulatory trends in Marine-based Food and Beverages
The Riddet Institute-led HVN Science of Food programme is hosting a new ‘lunch ’n learn’ webinar as part of the ongoing Scanning the Horizons Regulatory and Market Update Series. When: Thursday 9 December, 2021 at 12.00pm...
Chia Sisters win at 2021 NZ FoodAwards
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 some of...
Foodomics rescheduled to 8-9 September 2022
Foodomics has been rescheduled to 8-9 September 2022 at Cordis, Auckland. If you have already registered for Foodomics 2021, you do not need to re-register for Foodomics 2022. Register for Foodomics 2022. Foodomics 2022 will bring together experts, researchers, and...
Register for the upcoming Food Structure, Digestion & Health International Conference 2021
Collaborating across disciplines to deliver better food & nutrition outcomes Register now. Tuesday 16 - Friday 19 November 2021 Co-hosted by the Riddet Institute and CSIRO in Australia. This event will be going ahead as a completely virtual event. Webinar login...
Foodomics 2021 to be rescheduled to early 2022
RESCHEDULED TO EARLY 2022 Due to the ongoing lockdown across New Zealand, HVN’s Foodomics 2021 conference will be rescheduled to the first quarter of 2022. We are unable to provide confirmed dates and further details at this time, but will do so as soon as...
Foodomics 2021 – Keynote speakers confirmed – Register now
Register for Foodomics 2021 28-29 September 2021 | Cordis, Auckland We are very excited to announce that all of our Keynote Speakers for our HVN Foodomics 2021 have now been confirmed. We warmly welcome Lynell Tuffery Huria and David Downs to inspire and engage us...
One week left to catch the early-bird rate
There is just one week left to register for HVN’s Foodomics 2021 and catch the early-bird registration rate Register before Thursday 1 July, 2021. We have a high calibre of keynote speakers and presenters. There is also a poster competition, which is open to...
High calibre of keynote speakers and presenters for Foodomics 2021
HVN's Foodomics Conference 2021 is shaping up to be a fantastic event with a high calibre of keynote speakers and presenters Register before Thursday 1 July, 2021 to take advantage of our early-bird registration rates! There is also a poster competition, which is...
Foodomics Conference 2021 – Poster competition now open
The High-Value Nutrition National Science Challenge will be hosting Foodomics 2021 on 28-29 September 2021. Registration for the conference is now open and the draft programme is available online here. When: 28-29 September 2021 Where: Cordis, Auckland The...