Match Making with Cuisine
Cuisine is proud to sponsor the Artisan Award category, honoring producers who are committed to preserving the integrity of the highest-quality ingredients. In this independent feature, Cuisine's Fiona Smith explores the winners and finalists of the 2024 New Zealand Food Awards' Artisan Award, showcasing how these exceptional ingredients can transform fine dining into an accessible and inspiring experience.
For insights and inspiration read the full blog.
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From Orchard to Market: The Role of Food Safety in Global Trade
New Zealand Food Safety Deputy Director-General Vincent Arbuckle, discusses why food safety is imperative for food and beverage producers in his latest blog.
This year, we saw the results of exceptional food safety systems and culture in the finalists for the Primary Sector Award. We recognise the good work of food and beverage businesses, which means consumers here and overseas can rely on the safety, authenticity, and suitability of our kai (food).
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Announcements
Rising above the rest: A butter that’s better and baking powder win big at 2024 New Zealand Food Awards
An alternative butter spread made of pure avocado oil has been crowned as Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University’s Supreme Award winner at the 2024 New Zealand Food Awards.
Vutter Avo Spreadable by Feliz Wholefoods took out the highest honour of the night, while the other big award, the Product Lifetime Achievement Award, went to iconic Kiwi classic Edmonds Baking Powder.
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Announcements,Blog
We’re backing KiwiHarvest again at the gala dinner!
After last year’s massive success of the marketplace at the gala dinner, we’re pleased to announce we’re backing KiwiHarvest, our 2022 Food Hero Award winner again as our nominated charity partner.
With the generosity of our guests, we were able to help KiwiHarvest to rescue over 1,700kg of unwanted food and deliver 4,890 meal equivalents into the community and this year we’re excited to see what we can do!
KiwiHarvest reduces the negative impacts of food waste on our environment by redistributing excess food; helping to create lasting positive social change by nourishing those in need.
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Partner,Blog
Looking back on a year of an award-winning business – Royalburn Station
New Zealand Food Safety Deputy Director-General Vincent Arbuckle, recently visited the team at Royalburn Station, who won the 2023 Primary Sector Award, sponsored by NZFS.
Royalburn’s success is a celebration of primary product excellence as well as their vision and commitment to food safety.
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Thought Leadership,Blog
What to consider when designing food packaging
Food packaging plays a crucial role beyond just holding the product; it impacts food quality, safety, and consumer experience. Before you dive into material selection or design, it's important to understand the fundamental functions of packaging.
Dr Eli Gray-Stuart is a Senior Lecturer in Packaging Technology at Massey University and a key member of the New Zealand Food Awards judging panel. As a subject matter expert in packaging, Dr Gray-Stuart has produced a whitepaper article to provide food and beverage manufacturers with key considerations when designing packaging for their product.
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Blog
Top trends from the 2024 NZ Food Awards finalists
As a Food Critic Judge for the New Zealand Food Awards, I’ve had the unique opportunity to sample and evaluate some of the finest, most innovative, and delicious products from Aotearoa New Zealand’s food and beverage sector.
In Danijela's latest blog she discusses the new and emerging trends that were observed throughout judging week.
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Partner,Opinion
Vegan or ‘vague’n: How to correctly label vegetarian and vegan products
Clear labelling on vegetarian and vegan products has become crucial in a world increasingly conscious of ethical and sustainable food choices.
The New Zealand Vegetarian Society (NZVS), is raising awareness about their Vegetarian Approved and NZ Vegan Certified product certifications and supporting standardised labelling practices that emphasises transparency for consumers.
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Partner,Opinion
FoodHQ – helping to drive the future of food
FoodHQ is a proud partner of the New Zealand Food Awards, sponsoring the Below Zero and Business Innovation Awards.
FoodHQ is the New Zealand hub of leading food and food production researchers that advocates for collaboration, food innovation and investment among researchers, industry and policymakers in order to advance the food industry.
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Announcements
2024 NZ Food Awards Finalists Announced
It’s an exciting time in the culinary calendar - when the finalists of the New Zealand Food Awards are announced and celebrated.
After a robust and thorough judging process, four distinct themes were highlighted across this year’s finalists: functional ingredients, foods to meet specific consumer needs, foods for convenience and foods from different cultures. There were more than 300 entries from 91 companies this year, resulting in 64 outstanding finalists the motu.
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