What’s On
Congratulations to our 2024 winners!
The products and businesses that have been awarded the winner’s quality mark have come out on top, representing the best of Aotearoa New Zealand’s food and beverage producers. A huge congratulations to each of our finalists, as that in itself is an incredible achievement; each finalist entry represents exceptional innovation, excellence and sustainability.
Each of our winners were put through a robust judging process, scrutinised by multiple judging panels and checked for compliance.
ABOUT
An annual programme of activity supporting food and beverage producers
For over 35 years, the New Zealand Food Awards, owned and operated by Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University, have enabled food and beverage producers to showcase their latest and greatest innovations, celebrating the people and mahi behind a product or business journey.
A symbol of food and beverage innovation, sustainability and excellence
To be awarded the New Zealand Food Award’s Quality Mark, a product or business has reached the pinnacle of New Zealand’s food and beverage industry. It is synonymous with technical capability, regulatory compliance, food quality and safety and consumer acceptability.
Supported by the forefront of industry
Massey University’s ownership stems from the role it plays at the forefront of food-related education and research in Aotearoa New Zealand and globally. Massey University is also home to the largest collection of pilot-scale food processing plant and equipment in the southern hemisphere.
Judged by a cross-section of the sector
A cross-section of New Zealand’s leading food and beverage industry experts make up the judging panel, bringing technical, scientific, commercial and culinary expertise to the awards.
Backed by an influential Partner Network
The New Zealand Food Awards are supported by a partner network representing government agencies, industry associations and businesses, each playing an important role in the New Zealand food and beverage value chain. As a collective, the network delivers the resources and support needed to empower producers as they continue developing products at the forefront of the industry.