The New Zealand food & beverage story. - Setting the kiwi scene - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

The New Zealand food & beverage story. - Setting the kiwi scene and vision for the future. - Laying the platform of High- Value Nutrition David Cameron-Smith

Setting the scene National Scien cience Challenge

Population 4.529 Million • Total Exports NZ $59.6 Billion • 54% of all exports (by value) food & beverage • 3 rd largest dairy trader (by volume) •

3% 3% FRUITS 12% & NUTS FISH 25% 4% MEAT PETRO- 7% CHEMICALS 3% DAIRY WOOD MACHINERY 3% BEVERAGES Primary produce & ingredients dominate

National – Commodity exports dominate – Low R&D spend – Scientists are few & far between – Building a research environment to make an economic difference • Insight • Strategy • Mentorship • Teamwork

Market & Clinical Nutritional Food Science & Consumer Application Biochemistry Technology Insights Immune Gut Metabolic Mobility Cognition Weaning (6m – 3Y) Mother Child Other or Non-Specific

100% Pure Whole Foods Health - - - Ingredients Cuisine Products

Challenge People state that they buy for healthfulness BUT TASTE and PRICE Drive most food & beverage purchases

Science HORIZON OPPORTUNITIES STRATEGY SCIENCE

National Science Challenge