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The article features some of the groundbreaking research being conducted at the food processing plant of Massey University in Auckland, New Zealand. The plant comprises specialist laboratories for food chemistry, food characterization, product development and human nutrition clinical studies. The facility is developing non-animal gelatine, dairy-based alcoholic desserts and methods for post-harvest and aqueous extraction of avocado oil. The research staff includes Marie Wong and Lara Matia-Merino.

Discusses arable farming research and development (R&D) in New Zealand. Source of funds of the Foundation for Arable Research which supports farming R&D; Benefits of the Crown Research Institutes to the food industry and trade; Challenges being faced by the arable industry in New Zealand according to according to Paul Tocker, chief executive of Crop & Food Research.

The article discusses New Zealand delegates' participation in an April 2014 meeting hosted by the Institution of Chemical Engineers' (IChemE) Food and Drink Special Interest Group in London, England, regarding challenges facing New Zealand's food industry.

A calendar of international events from November 1, 2010 to February 18, 2011 related to the food industry is presented including the International Dairy Federation (IDF) World Dairy Summit 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand, the European Federation of Food Science and Technology (EFFoST) Annual Meeting in Dublin, Ireland, and the Asian Institute of Technology 5th International Conference on Innovation in Food and Bio-Process Technology in Pathumthani, Thailand.

The article highlights Rabobank's Australia and New Zealand Agribusiness Review which showed that food retailers have capped off steady growth with the fastest rate of expansion in 20 months during April 2007. According to the review, the figure is up 8.2 percent year on year. The report also revealed that liquor, supermarkets, restaurants and cafes led the industry in growth.

The article looks at the challenges posed by Graeme Hart to the shareholders of Burns Philp, a food ingredient and consumer branded food manufacturer in New Zealand, where Hart has a controlling asset. As the company's share price declined from $1.18 to 95¢, the market is anticipating Hart's next move, as Hart has been known for his asset trading talent.

Reports on the assessment of Australia and New Zealand's beef supplies by Japanese agricultural officials.