11 Feb, 2020 | Metabolic Health, News, Priority research theme
The Greenshell™ mussel (GSM) Perna canaliculus is an iconic New Zealand seafood product that is highly valued by consumers in New Zealand and overseas for its unique flavour and visual appeal, and increasingly for its anti-inflammatory properties. Funded by the...
27 Jan, 2020 | High-Value Nutrition, Metabolic Health, News
MIHI (Movers in Hemp Innovation) is a collaboration of Māori and non-Māori entities seeking to grow the hemp industry in New Zealand. The MIHI business cluster has received a $100,000 Māori Food & Beverage Development Grant from the High-Value Nutrition (HVN)...
16 Dec, 2019 | High-Value Nutrition, Immune Health, Industry partner, News
By Richard Mithen, High-Value Nutrition National Science Challenge Chief Scientist One of the great privileges of my job as Chief Scientist of HVN is having the opportunity to visit the many centres of science excellence in New Zealand. It was a particular pleasure to...
26 Nov, 2019 | Digestive Health, Events, High-Value Nutrition, Immune Health, Infant Health, Metabolic Health, Priority research theme
Don’t miss the quick-fire, lunch ‘n’ learn top IP tips for functional foods webinar by Peter Brown, IP Synergy Director, on Tuesday 3 December 12:00-1:00pm. 30 minute webinar, 30 minutes questions. The first of a series exploring IP trends and...
22 Oct, 2019 | Digestive Health, High-Value Nutrition, News
A research team led by Dr Dulantha Ulluwishewa from AgResearch Ltd has received an investment of $100,000 from the High-Value Nutrition (HVN) National Science Challenge and industry partner Quantec Limited for a new study to investigate whether a novel bovine milk...
2 Oct, 2019 | High-Value Nutrition, Metabolic Health, News, Priority research theme
Three weekly servings of fresh, unprocessed red meat over eight weeks neither lowers nor raises heart disease risk in already at-risk men, findings from a novel New Zealand study suggest. And here’s the kicker: soy protein has equal – that is, neutral – effects on...