Networking & partnerships

New Zealand Food Innovation Network (NZFIN)

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Are you a food manufacturing firm looking to innovate? The Food Innovation Network can help you with specialist facilities and expertise.

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What is the NZFIN and what are its benefits?

Callaghan Innovation supports the New Zealand Food Innovation Network (NZFIN). This national network of science and technology resources supports the growth and development of New Zealand food, beverage and nutraceutical businesses of all sizes.

NZFIN gives your business access to the facilities and expertise needed to develop new products and processes. They can work with you from proof of concept right through to commercial prototyping and export production.

NZFIN’s regional Business Development Managers will help advise you during your product development journey, and connect you with a network of industry experts.

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Who is the NZFIN for?

NZFIN works with New Zealand businesses looking to commercialise a new food, beverage and nutraceutical product or plant.

Businesses at any size or stage of development can access the network.

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Find out more

For more information about the NZFIN and its services, visit the

Food Innovation Network website

Updated: 4 November 2022