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Karengo: Māori-led research into the health benefits of edible seaweed
New Zealand’s coasts produce a diversity of seaweeds, including a group collectively called Karengo. Long known to Māori as a traditional source of food, Karengo is now stirring up interest for its potential as a high-value food for aquaculture. From micronutrients...
We have new HVN videos!
Dr Meika Foster stars in our first new HVN video. Meika talks about her role with the HVN Science Leadership Team and her role as lead on HVN's Vision Mātauranga science and innovation programmes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hP4zevg0qtU With thanks to the...
High-Value Nutrition, Immune Health and Covid-19
Thoughts from our High-Value Nutrition Chief Scientist, Professor Richard Mithen Our last HVN newsletter was on 16 December 2019. It was about the time that the first case of a new coronavirus was identified in Wuhan. How the world has changed… One of the questions...
HVN Science of Food free webinar
The Riddet Institute-led High-Value Nutrition Science of Food programme is hosting a free online seminar for SMEs wanting support in the food regulation space. HVN Science of Food Webinar Series: Critical aspects of food regulation in high-value nutrition export...
Watch our Chief Scientist’s webinar
Last week our HVN Chief Scientist, Professor Richard Mithen, presented the Liggins Institute's first public webinar - Stories from a New Zealand shopping trolley. Discover the backstories and the health benefits of some of New Zealand's iconic foods. Watch the...
Webinar – Science stories from a New Zealand shopping trolley
What foods are in your trolley? How and when did they come to New Zealand, and why are many of our everyday foods the subject of research? HVN Chief Scientist Professor Richard Mithen | Webinar - Thursday 7 May 2020, 12:00pm-1:00pm NZST Register here for the...
HVN Chief Scientist Professor Richard Mithen interviewed on RNZ
Listen to HVN's Chief Scientist Professor Richard Mithen being interviewed by Kathryn Ryan on RNZ's Nine to Noon programme at 11.30am today. Kiwi science stories from the shopping trolley. Listen here. Richard will talk about the contrasting backstories of kūtai...
New blackcurrant anti-pollution smart drink to be developed to combat air pollution and improve performance in athletes
Dr Andrea Braakhuis from the University of Auckland has received $122,160.00 of funding from the High-Value Nutrition (HVN) National Science Challenge and industry partner Ārepa for a 24 month project, which will develop and test a new anti-pollution smart drink to...
Innovative product using seaweed waste and greenshell mussels to be developed for anti-inflammatory effects
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...
New project explores options for commercialising hemp-derived high-value food products
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)...