20 Feb, 2022 | Infant Health, News, Priority research theme
Could introducing a prebiotic-rich kūmara powder to babies first foods promote ‘good’ gut bugs and boost immune health? Researchers are seeking 300 Auckland babies who have not yet started eating solids to join a clinical trial that will investigate the potential...
13 Dec, 2021 | Contestable Fund, News
Seaweed (Rimurimu) is a highly nutritious food, rich in antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and bioactives that can provide functional health properties for many people. HVN has awarded $48,000 to AgriSea New Zealand Ltd, which is a family-owned and operated Māori...
13 Dec, 2021 | Contestable Fund, News
Comvita, global leader in Mānuka honey, has underlined its commitment to understanding the effects of Mānuka honey on digestive health, announcing today the launch of a $1.3m clinical trial programme, supported by the High-Value Nutrition (HVN) Ko Ngā Kai Whai Painga...