Food and beverage

Home to the largest concentration of food and beverage processing enterprises in New Zealand, the industry in the Auckland region is comprehensive.

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, New Zealand’s lead economic development agency

Research

Food and Beverage Sector Engagement Strategy
(267.2 KB PDF )

New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, 2005-06

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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