High-value Nutrition | Ko Ngā Kai Whai Painga
The High-value Nutrition National Science Challenge will enable the transformation of New Zealand’s food and beverage industry to become an exporter of high-value foods with scientifically proven health benefits.
Launched: 1 April 2014
Funding: Up to $83.8 million over 10 years
Host: University of Auckland
Summary
Through world-leading science, the High-Value Nutrition National Science Challenge will enable the transformation of New Zealand’s food and beverage industry to become an exporter of high-value foods with scientifically proven health benefits.
Informed by insights into the needs of consumers in Asia and globally, and identified opportunities where investment in food science can have significant economic impact, the Challenge will conduct research into metabolic health, digestive health, enhanced immunity, and infant complementary feeding.
Challenge objective
To develop high-value foods with validated health benefits to drive economic growth.
Title translation
Ko Ngā Kai - (plural) food
Whai Painga - (noun) nourishment, value, goodness
Listen to the Māori title [MP3, 137 KB]
Collaboration partners
- Massey University
- University of Otago
- AgResearch
- Plant and Food Research.
