New Zealand algae superfood research making steady progress

New Zealand algae superfood research making steady progress

There’s nothing weedy about seaweed. As the global race speeds up seeking new sources of protein for high-value functional foods to feed the world, the many species of marine plants and algae found growing in oceans, rivers, lakes, and other watery places are...
Why best before food labels are bad for us and the planet

Why best before food labels are bad for us and the planet

  According to research conducted by Love Food Hate Waste, New Zealand households throw away around 157,389 tonnes of food a year, at a cost of about $1.17 billion each year. That is equivalent to 271 jumbo jets of food that has to go somewhere to rot, instead of...
Taking successful sustainable fishing technology to the world

Taking successful sustainable fishing technology to the world

A New Zealand fishing technology that’s better for the environment, significantly reduces bycatch and improves the quality of the fish landed is about to be fully commercialised and taken to the world.   Around $9.5 million is being spent on the next phase of...