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 Science

Challenge

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

DAIRY

25% MACHINERY

3% WOOD

7% MEAT

12%

PETRO- CHEMICALS

4% FISH

3% FRUITS & NUTS

3%

BEVERAGES

3%

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

Immune

Gut

Metabolic

Mobility

Cognition

Weaning (6m – 3Y)

Mother

Child

Other or Non-Specific

Market & Consumer

Insights

Nutritional Biochemistry

Food Science & Technology

Clinical Application

100% Pure -

Ingredients

Whole Foods -

Cuisine

Health -

Products

Challenge

People state that they buy for healthfulness BUT

TASTE and PRICE Drive most food & beverage purchases

HORIZON OPPORTUNITIES STRATEGY SCIENCE

Science

National Science

Challenge