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Aroha Te Pareake Mead – Keynote Speaker for Foodomics 2021
We are privileged to have Aroha Te Pareake Mead confirmed as one of our Keynote Speakers for Foodomics 2021. Aroha Mead is an independent Māori researcher from Ngāti Awa and Ngāti Porou, specialising in Mātauranga Māori/indigenous knowledge, biocultural heritage,...
HVN PhD candidate interviewed on RNZ Rural News
Listen to HVN PhD candidate Alex Kanon being interviewed on RNZ Rural News about his study, which examines the effects of green kiwifruit on sleep quality and the sleep-wake cycle in healthy males. The study has recently been awarded funding of $31,800 over 12...
Watch the latest in the HVN Science of Food webinar series
The Riddet Institute | 'Scanning the Horizons': Regulatory & Market Trends | May 2021. The world as we know it has changed dramatically over the past year and there are no signs that it is slowing down. In this seminar, Michelle Cubitt (Regulatory Consultant,...
HVN Science of Food Webinar Series – ‘Scanning the Horizons’ : Regulatory & Market Trends July 2021
When: Wednesday 21 July, 12:00pm Where: Online Do you work in food innovation? The Riddet Institute and High-Value Nutrition National Science Challenge invite you to join us for a series of free online seminars to support high-value nutrition export success. This...
Come and join our team – We are currently recruiting for a Māori Engagement & Stakeholder Strategist
At the Liggins Institute, we have a vacancy for a senior leader to provide leadership and oversight to the High-Value Nutrition (HVN) National Science Challenge’s Vision Mātauranga strategy, policy development, aims and aspirations. This is an important role within...
Have a good night’s sleep with Aotearoa New Zealand green kiwifruit
A study examining the effects of green kiwifruit on sleep quality and the sleep-wake cycle in healthy males has been awarded funding of $31,800 over 12 months by the High-Value Nutrition (HVN) Ko Ngā Kai Whai Painga National Science Challenge. Kiwifruit has been...
Recruitment underway for IBS Study
Have you or a whānau member been diagnosed with constipation or constipation-predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)? A HVN research team from the University of Otago, Christchurch, is currently conducting a research study based in Christchurch, which aims to...
Diets for diabetes prevention: A residential study
The HVN Metabolic Health Priority Research Programme's Synergy Study is underway. This study is an opportunity for people who are concerned about their diabetes risk and interested in improving their health with the "Kiwi-terranean" diet. The Human Nutrition Unit...
Dr Meika Foster speaks about Future Food & Fibre
HVN Science Leadership Team Member and Director of Edible Research was honoured to recently be invited to speak at Te Hono Māori Future & Tech Summit in New Plymouth. Meika's presentation was titled 'Future Food & Fibre'. Meika provides an overview of the...
Increasing the value of NZ macadamia nuts through nutrition and health claims
HVN recently funded a project to add to the sales value of New Zealand-grown macadamia nut products. Currently, available nutritional information for macadamias applies mainly to overseas varieties. Scientific evidence is also lacking as to why New Zealand...
