Vegan or ‘vague’n: How to correctly label  vegetarian and vegan products

Partner,Opinion

Vegan or ‘vague’n: How to correctly label vegetarian and vegan products

Clear labelling on vegetarian and vegan products has become crucial in a world increasingly conscious of ethical and sustainable food choices.

The New Zealand Vegetarian Society (NZVS), is raising awareness about their Vegetarian Approved and NZ Vegan Certified product certifications and supporting standardised labelling practices that emphasises transparency for consumers.


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FoodHQ – helping to drive the future of food

Partner,Opinion

FoodHQ – helping to drive the future of food

FoodHQ is a proud partner of the New Zealand Food Awards, sponsoring the Below Zero and Business Innovation Awards.

FoodHQ is the New Zealand hub of leading food and food production researchers that advocates for collaboration, food innovation and investment among researchers, industry and policymakers in order to advance the food industry.


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2024 NZ Food Awards Finalists Announced

Announcements

2024 NZ Food Awards Finalists Announced

It’s an exciting time in the culinary calendar - when the finalists of the New Zealand Food Awards are announced and celebrated.

After a robust and thorough judging process, four distinct themes were highlighted across this year’s finalists: functional ingredients, foods to meet specific consumer needs, foods for convenience and foods from different cultures. There were more than 300 entries from 91 companies this year, resulting in 64 outstanding finalists the motu.


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More than taste alone

Opinion

More than taste alone

For any food enthusiast, spending the day tasting a wide range of New Zealand’s best food and beverages is a dream come true.

I was lucky enough to do just that as a consumer judge for the New Zealand Food Awards.


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Top tips for entering from our Head Judge

Entry

Top tips for entering from our Head Judge

We asked our Head judge, Kay McMath for her top tips for entering the New Zealand Food Awards.

Having been our Head Judge for 14 years, Kay brings a wealth of industry experience and specialist award expertise to the New Zealand Food Awards.


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How to submit a winning entry

Entry

How to submit a winning entry

We’ve collated some useful tips to help guide you when completing your entry.

From category selection and terms and conditions, to storytelling and compliance, there is a lot to consider when entering the New Zealand Food Awards. Before you get started, check out these helpful tips.


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Palmerston North – New Zealand's Food City

Partner

Palmerston North – New Zealand's Food City

Palmerston North is a city with a vision of becoming the Food Innovation Capital of New Zealand. In the heart of North Island’s Manawatū region, Palmy boasts an extensive and well-established food innovation ecosystem that spans a wide spectrum of industries. From farming and agriculture to food production and processing, logistics, distribution & transportation, education, sustainability, and more, this city is emerging as a powerhouse of innovation in the realm of food.


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