Scientists and business people are increasingly teaming up to produce some of New Zealand’s most innovative export products. To celebrate their success the Kiwi Innovation Network will tonight hold its second annual awards. Canterbury University’s professor Keith Alexander wanted to develop a safer trampoline for his children. He figured he might be able to sell [...]

The Supreme Court of New Zealand has given the green light for three out of four new salmon farms in Marlborough. The new farms represent the first new space to be allocated for salmon for over twenty years. New Zealand King Salmon CEO Grant Rosewarne says having a final decision is a relief to staff [...]

New Zealand natural pharmaceutical company Vital Food Processors Ltd today announced the launch of a trans-Tasman clinical trial targeting treatment of irritable bowel syndrome. The 10-centre trial will investigate the efficacy of the kiwifruit extract Kivia in patients diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) with constipation. Vital Foods already markets the same product under the [...]

New Zealand Pharmaceuticals Ltd (NZP), a global leader in Bile Acids manufacturing, has recently embarked on a $15M expansion programme at its facilities in Palmerston North. Since being established in the Manawatu 42 years ago, NZP now exports products to over 35 countries worldwide. Operations Director, Ed Teece, explains that its core business remains the [...]

Australian company Horizon Science is celebrating another important milestone for its value added food ingredient Benecarb, which has received approval to be marketed in Europe. The European Food Safety Authority has determined that Benecarb’s safety profile is substantially equivalent to molasses, creating immediate market opportunities for European food and beverage manufacturers. Benecarb has previously secured [...]