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IAP member recently featured in NBR article
HVN Industry Advisory Panel member Mahara Inglis recently featured in an article in the National Business Review titled 'The mission to improve the world's mitochondria'. In the article Mr Inglis talks about his first year in the role as Chief Executive of MitoQ...
Damson plums to be assessed for bioactive compounds with potential health benefits
A development grant for $50,000 has been awarded by the High-Value Nutrition Ko Ngā Kai Whai Painga National Science Challenge to Foot Steps Limited in Karamu, Hastings. The grant will support a six-month project to explore the bioactive compounds of Damson plums...
Ground-breaking study to investigate the impact of Pāmu Deer Milk on nutritional status and physical function in older adults
A new clinical trial aims to provide scientific evidence of the role of Pāmu deer milk in supporting a healthy lifestyle and improving the general nutrition in a community-dwelling older population over the age of 65. Funded by the High-Value Nutrition (HVN) Ko Nga...
Dr Kevin Marshall awarded CNZM in Queen’s Birthday Honours
Congratulations to Dr Kevin Marshall who has been awarded a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit (CNZM) in this year's Queen's Birthday Honours for services to food science and technology. Dr Marshall is the former HVN Industry Advisory Panel Chair. HVN send...
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Read our latest newsletter - Register for Foodomics 2021 by Thursday 1 July 2021 to receive the Early Bird discount - Enter the Foodomics Poster Competition - Pitch an idea for our Foodomics rapid-fire thesis pitch - 'Sprouting Ideas' - Apply for Pūhoro STEM...
Welcome to our two new HVN IAP members
We welcome Vicky Taylor and Tim Carroll to our HVN Industry Advisory Panel. Vicky Taylor is an experienced food industry professional who was worked in a variety of multinational and entrepreneurial businesses in New Zealand, in a range of roles from sales and...
Professor Richard Mithen: Some thoughts about honey and honey bees
Read HVN's Chief Scientist Professor Richard Mithen's fascinating article about the historic association between humans and honey bees. By Professor Richard Mithen, HVN Chief Scientist The crops and livestock that underpin the economy of Aotearoa New Zealand were...
Expressions of Interest – Pūhoro STEM Academy internships
Over the summer of 2020-2021, the Pūhoro STEM Academy with the support of HVN and Our Land and Water National Science Challenges, supported 47 work experience and STEM internships for Year 13 and tertiary students. The work experience and internships were a great...
Foodomics Conference 2021 – Poster competition now open
The High-Value Nutrition National Science Challenge will be hosting Foodomics 2021 on 28-29 September 2021. Registration for the conference is now open and the draft programme is available online here. When: 28-29 September 2021Where: Cordis, Auckland The...
Dr Kevin Marshall awarded the prestigious Massey Medal
Dr Kevin Marshall was recently awarded the Massey Medal, Massey University's most prestigious honorary award. The award recognises Dr Marshall's ongoing contribution to Massey University and the New Zealand food sector. Dr Marshall was Chair of HVN's Industry...
