
Foodomics 2022: 8–9 September 2022
Foodomics 2022 will bring together experts, researchers and businesses across New Zealand’s Food & Beverage (F&B) industry.
The conference will showcase multiple F&B research projects and highlight opportunities for industry to benefit from cutting-edge research.
Industry experts and researchers will present how HVN-funded projects can pave the way to higher value and a competitive edge in international markets.
Foodomics programme
MC: Mark Buntzen, Founder of The Distillery
Day One: Thursday 8 September 2022 | ||
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Time | Title | Speaker |
8.30am | Blessing of Kai Tea and Coffee | |
9am | Mihi whakatau / Karakia Tīmatanga | Kaumātua, Whaea Dolly Paul |
9.10am | Opening Remarks | Professor Jim Metson Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research, University of Auckland |
9.20am | Taking High-Value Foods to the World | Whaimutu Dewes Board Co-Chair, High-Value Nutrition National Science Challenge |
9.30am | High-Value Nutrition Ko Ngā Kai Whai Painga – The Story So Far | Joanne Todd Director, High-Value Nutrition National Science Challenge |
9.45am | The Origins of Health Claims and Their Future (pre-recorded) | Professor Susan Fairweather-Tait Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia; Chair of UK Nutrition and Health Claims Committee |
10.30–11am | Morning Tea and Poster Viewing | |
Session 1: Translating Research to Market | ||
11am | Lost in Translation: Challenges in Commercialisation of Functional Foods | Dr Ali Rashidinejad Research Scientist, Riddet Institute |
11.20am | Achieving a Return on Science Investment in the Digital Age – The Story of Ārepa | Angus Brown Co-Founder of Ārepa |
11.40am | Commercialisation of IDP® Bioactive Milk Proteins – A Continual Journey | Rod Claycomb Founder and Director of Quantec Ltd |
12pm | Q & A | Facilitator: Mark Buntzen Founder, The Distillery |
12.10–1pm | Blessing of Kai and Lunch | |
1pm | Sanford’s Journey | Dr Sabrina Tian Innovation Science Manager, Sanford Limited Dr Matt Miller Research Scientist, Cawthron Institute |
1.20pm | Metabolic Health Priority Research Programme – SYNERGY: NZ Diet for Diabetes Prevention | Dr Jennifer Miles-Chan Senior Lecturer, University of Auckland; High-Value Nutrition Science Leadership Team |
1.40pm | He Rourou Whai Painga: A High-Quality Aotearoa New Zealand Diet for Health and Whānau Wellbeing | Professor Jeremy Krebs University of Otago |
2pm | An Aotearoa New Zealand Diet for Metabolic Health and Family Wellbeing: Participant Insights | Dr Denise Conroy Senior Scientist, Plant & Food Research; High-Value Nutrition Science Leadership Team |
2.20pm | The Pasture-Raised Advantage | Dr Andrea Braakhuis Senior Lecturer, University of Auckland Kaylene Larking Meat Industry Association |
2.40pm | Q & A | Facilitator: Mark Buntzen Founder, The Distillery |
2.50–3.20pm | Afternoon Tea | |
Session 2: Research and Innovation | ||
3.20pm | The HVN Immune Health Platform: Innovating for the Future of the New Zealand Food & Beverage Industry | Dr Olivier Gasser Translational Immunology Group Leader, Malaghan Institute of Medical Research; High-Value Nutrition Science Leadership Team |
3.40pm | Anagenix: Making Science and Innovation Happen | Dr Doug Rosendale Chief Science Officer, Anagenix |
4pm | Digestive Health Priority Research Programme | Professor Richard Gearry University of Otago Professor Nicole Roy University of Otago; High-Value Nutrition Science Leadership Team |
4.20pm | Q & A | Facilitator: Mark Buntzen Founder, The Distillery |
4.30pm | Keynote Speaker: Growing Next Gen Māori Researchers | Naomi Manu Director, Pūhoro STEM Academy |
5.10pm | Karakia | Kaumātua Whaea Dolly Paul |
5.20–6.30pm | Foodomics 2022 Networking Function |
Day Two: Friday 9 September 2022 | ||
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Time | Title | Speaker |
7.15am | Blessing of Kai, Karakia, and Waiata | Kaumātua, Whaea Dolly Paul |
7.30am | 'Sprouting Ideas' – Graduate Student Presentations | Hosted by David Downs, CEO New Zealand Story Judging by Professor Frank Bloomfield, Director, Liggins Institute |
8.30am | Tea and Coffee | |
8.45am | Opening Remarks | Hon. Dr Ayesha Verrall Associate Minister of Research, Science & Innovation (provisionally confirmed) |
8.55am | Silver Linings from the Long White Cloud – Stories of Innovation, Success and Global Ambition Post-Covid | David Downs CEO, New Zealand Story |
9.35am | Working with taonga species – getting it right! | Ms Lynell Tuffery-Huria Kāhui Legal |
Session 3: Development Grants | ||
10am | Kaitahi's Level Up – How a Development Grant is Providing an Iwi Business with Support | Arohaina Owen Kaitahi As One |
10.10am | Atutahi | Reni Wereta-Gargiulo Kiwi Kai Nelson Ltd |
10.20am | Ideas to Innovation: Exploring Bio Actives of Damson Plums | Shayne and Rachael Walker Foot Steps Ltd |
10.30am | Torere Macadamias for New Zealand | Vanessa Hayes Torere Macadamias Ltd |
10.40–11am | Morning Tea and Poster Viewing | |
Session 4: Novel Foods and Food Ingredients | ||
11am | Karengo – A High-Value Food with Potential for Commercialisation | Dr Tom Wheeler Cawthron Institute |
11.20am | Tūhauora (pre-recorded) | Chloe Van Dyke Chia Sisters Andy Elliot AuOra |
11.40am | Pāmu Deer Milk - Pioneering a new industry | Hamish Glendinning Business Lead, Pāmu |
12pm | Q & A | Facilitator: Mark Buntzen Founder, The Distillery |
12.10–1pm | Blessing of Kai and Lunch | |
1pm | Infant Health Priority Research Programme – Kūmara | Professor Clare Wall University of Auckland; High-Value Nutrition Science Leadership Team |
1.20pm | Planning a Clinical Evaluation of Mussel-fucoidan Combination as a Functional Food | Professor Jun Lu AUT University |
1.40pm | HVN Research in the Global Context | Professor Richard Mithen Chief Scientist, High-Value Nutrition National Science Challenge |
2pm | Q & A | Facilitator: Mark Buntzen Founder, The Distillery |
2.10pm | Poster Awards | |
2.20pm | Keynote Speaker | Shay Wright Co-Founder, Te Whare Hukahuka & Nuku Ltd |
3.15pm | Whakarāpopoto me te karakia whakamutunga (Final Announcements and Closing Karakia and Waiata) | Kaumātua, Whaea Dolly Paul |