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
New video – Distinguished Professor Harjinder Singh talks about HVN’s Science of Food
Watch Distinguished Professor Harjinder Singh describe how High-Value Nutrition's Science of Food's Enabling Programme is a key part of the HVN Challenge and it's focus on economic benefits for Aotearoa New Zealand.
Read about HVN’s Māori-led research into Mamaku Whakaoraora
HVN is supporting a collaborative research project into Mamaku Whakaoraora, an indigenous tree fern, led by Dr John Monro, Principal Scientist at Plant & Food Research. Mamaku Whakaoraora will provide an evidence-based foundation for establishing Mamaku (Cyathia...
Te Wiki o te Reo Māori – Read about HVN’s Māori-led research into karengo
HVN is supporting a collaborative research project with commercial partners Te Rūnunga o Ngāi Tahu, Wakatū Incorporation and the Cawthron Institute into the anti-inflammatory benefits of karengo, a group of edible seaweeds. Read more here.
Te Wiki o te Reo Māori
Today is Māori Language Day and commemorates the presentation of the 1972 Māori language petition to parliament. The theme for 2020's Māori Language week is Kia Kaha te Reo Māori. Kia kaha | Be Strong. Mahuru Māori is an initiative that began in 2017 to promote the...
HVN Events
HVN Chief Scientist Inaugural Lecture
Our very own HVN Chief Scientist Professor Richard Mithen will be giving his (rescheduled) inaugural lecture on Tuesday 13 October and he will share stories from his career and reflect on some of the challenging issues that we are facing today in food and health...
Invitation – High-Value Nutrition Consumer Insights webinar series
Plant & Food Research on behalf of the High-Value Nutrition National Science Challenge, would like to invite you to join us in a series of short virtual presentations to hear the latest consumer insights coming out of the HVN Challenge. Registration is required...
HVN Science of Food Webinar Series – Food Regulation
The Riddet Institute-led High-Value Nutrition Science of Food programme this week hosted a free online seminar for SMEs wanting support in the food regulation space - Critical aspects of food regulation in high-value nutrition export success. Watch the webinar....
HVN Science of Food free webinar
The Riddet Institute-led High-Value Nutrition Science of Food programme is hosting a free online seminar for SMEs wanting support in the food regulation space. HVN Science of Food Webinar Series: Critical aspects of food regulation in high-value nutrition export...
Webinar – Science stories from a New Zealand shopping trolley
What foods are in your trolley? How and when did they come to New Zealand, and why are many of our everyday foods the subject of research? HVN Chief Scientist Professor Richard Mithen | Webinar - Thursday 7 May 2020, 12:00pm-1:00pm NZST Register here for the...
HVN Chief Scientist Professor Richard Mithen interviewed on RNZ
Listen to HVN's Chief Scientist Professor Richard Mithen being interviewed by Kathryn Ryan on RNZ's Nine to Noon programme at 11.30am today. Kiwi science stories from the shopping trolley. Listen here. Richard will talk about the contrasting backstories of kūtai...
Top IP tips for functional foods
Don't miss the quick-fire, lunch 'n' learn top IP tips for functional foods webinar by Peter Brown, IP Synergy Director, on Tuesday 3 December 12:00-1:00pm. 30 minute webinar, 30 minutes questions. The first of a series exploring IP trends and insights. Read more...
Foodomics 2019 brings international experts on the High-Value Nutrition eco-system to New Zealand
Foodomics 2019, hosted by the High-Value Nutrition National Science Challenge team from the University of Auckland, will provide a platform for the country’s researchers and businesses taking premium foods for health and wellbeing to the world to gather to collaborate and learn about the latest research and opportunities.
