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Food and beverage

Quick facts

  • Food & Beverage exports account for half of New Zealand's total merchandise exports
  • The Auckland region has approximately 600 Food and Beverage manufacturing businesses - the highest regional concentration in New Zealand
  • China is one of New Zealand's fastest growing export markets
  • Auckland regional Food & Beverage manufacturing firms earn approximately $1.5 billion annually

Home to the largest concentration of food and beverage processing enterprises in New Zealand, the industry in the Auckland region is comprehensive and makes a significant contribution to the Auckland regional economy.

Auckland has a particular focus on production, packaging and distribution for local and export markets. The industry maintains its advantage through leadership in design of manufacture, processing and packaging systems. Research and development is also central to Auckland's offer with advances in food production and new product development occuring here. Auckland also offers specialised tertiary (college) education opportunities.

These strengths have gained the attention of numerous global food and beverage companies, which locate and invest in Auckland such as Frucor, Danone and Montana. Superb logistical operations support their export endeavours.

New Zealand's reputation for quality raw materials and added-value innovation ensures that the food and beverage industry will continue to be a flagship industry. In Auckland it is possible to see the full range of this industry from raw produce to sophisticated products, food science and technological innovation.

Our partners

  • New Zealand Trade and Enterprise
  • Ministry of Economic Development

Research

Food and Beverage Sector Engagement Strategy
(267.2 KB PDF )
New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, 2005-06
Food & Beverage Report - October 2009
(936.1 KB PDF )
Food & Beverage Report - October 2009
Level of value-added products in New Zealand food and beverage exports
(230.2 KB PDF )
Institute of Food, Nutrition and Human Health - A study into the level of value-added products in New Zealand food and beverage exports by Prof Ray Winger - 2005 update.

Innovation in Food and Beverage

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Auckland Food and Beverage

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The Auckland region has the largest concentration of food and beverage processing enterprises in New Zealand

Contact

Debra Howlett

PH: +64 9 366 2000 ext 8631

debra.howlett@aucklandplus.com

 


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