ScienceNZ: Food & Beverage

Government investment recognises wine industry success

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 04:42:49 GMT

The Sauvignon Blanc Programme - the world’s most comprehensive research investigation into Sauvignon blanc grapes and wine - is set to build upon the discoveries of recent years and offer new tools to New Zealand’s wine industry thanks to $12 million of new funding.

Three new kiwifruit cultivars to be commercialised

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 01:15:54 GMT

Plant & Food Research welcomes the decision by ZESPRI Group Limited announced today of the advancement of three new kiwifruit cultivars into commercial production.

To chew or not to chew?

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 23:03:23 GMT

It turns out the age-old advice to properly chew your food is not always best for your health. Plant & Food Research scientists have been discovering what foods make us feel satisfied and how best to eat them.

$35.7 million investment in kiwifruit research consortium

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:33:44 GMT

The Hon Dr Wayne Mapp, Minister of Research Science and Technology, has announced a $35.7 million dollar investment into a seven-year ZESPRI/Plant & Food Research programme to develop new kiwifruit varieties.

Commercial science benefits NZ

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 03:18:04 GMT

Plant & Food researcher wins first ever MacDiarmid Award for research with the most potential for commercialisation.

New research helps NZ vineyards

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 21:08:52 GMT

Wine growers in Marlborough are now embracing a new technique developed at Plant and Food Research that has the potential to save them millions of dollars.

PM launches food innovation initiative

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 02:40:07 GMT

Prime Minister John Key has launched the Food Innovation New Zealand (FINZ), a collaboration between Massey University, AgResearch, Plant & Food Research, Fonterra, the Bio Commerce centre and the Riddet Institute. Listen to radio item.

New Acting General Manager for AgResearch Food and Textiles Group

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 01:14:40 GMT

Providing leadership for AgResearch’s substantial capability and capacity in food and textiles research and development will be the focus for the new Acting General Manager Professor Warren McNabb.

Harness science to the plough

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 05:14:59 GMT

Plant and Food Research's Karl Crawford says that showcasing the science-backed health benefits of our food is the way to lift returns from agriculture.

New test can tell organic eggs apart

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 02:44:09 GMT

A New Zealand researcher has developed a scientific technique to identify the difference between eggs from caged hens and those from free-range and organically raised hens.

Developing 'smart foods'

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 05:11:09 GMT

AgResearch scientists are investigating so-called ‘smart foods’ to help create value-added opportunities for New Zealand’s dairy and meat industries.

Innovative pet food research consortium launched

Mon, 11 May 2009 22:01:18 GMT

A research consortium that aims to make New Zealand globally recognised as the leader in innovative meat science for pet care, has been launched by AgResearch, Mars and Massey University.

Get ready for red kiwifruit

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 22:26:35 GMT

Plant and Food Research and Zespri are developing a red- centered kiwifruit that suits New Zealand conditions and can be exported.

Antioxidant lycopene not released during digestion.

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 03:11:25 GMT

Eating a raw tomato may not be the best way to release all its healthy antioxidants into the body.

New potato technology presented at World Potato Congress

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 03:01:37 GMT

Potato growers in New Zealand and overseas are set to save hundreds of thousands of dollars thanks to new technology developed by scientists at Plant & Food Research.

New Zealand's Potato Science on Show

Sun, 22 Mar 2009 21:55:50 GMT

New Zealand’s potato science programmes are attracting attention this week as expert speakers gather to talk on the global potato industry’s future at the 7th World Potato Congress.

Seafood Processing and Preservation Workshop

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 01:52:22 GMT

The 5th Annual Seafood Processing and Preservation Workshop is to be held at Plant & Food Research in Auckland on 1 April 2009.

Baby snapper all grew up in one big nursery

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 02:12:20 GMT

NIWA scientists have discovered that nearly all snapper on the west coast of the North Island come from nurseries in just one harbour. To play Radio NZ programme from 5 March 2009 click here.

Bigger, better Bluff oystersbon appétit!

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 02:09:12 GMT

According to the latest NIWA survey of the Foveaux Strait oyster beds, bigger, better, Bluff oysters look set to be on the menu when the 2009 oyster season opens on Sunday.

Coloured kiwifruit just the start

Sat, 09 Aug 2008 00:29:09 GMT

Kiwifruit lovers will be like kids in a chinese gooseberry store as DNA research is released for breeding fruit with new colours, flavours and health properties.