Resources
This page brings together trusted, publicly available resources to help businesses navigate product development, funding, exporting and sustainability. These links are provided as a starting point for finding information and understanding what support exists across the wider system.
Product development and commercialisation
Food Innovation Network – new product development guide
This guide outlines the key stages involved in developing and launching a new food product in New Zealand, from early concept through to market readiness. It provides a practical overview of the process and common considerations along the way.
Kitmap – research infrastructure in New Zealand
Kitmap is an online directory of research infrastructure across New Zealand’s government research organisations. It helps businesses understand what facilities, equipment and capabilities exist nationally and where they are located.
Virtual pilot plant network
This register brings together information on pilot plant and scale-up facilities available across New Zealand. It supports businesses looking to test, trial or refine processing technologies before moving to commercial scale.
Export
MPI – exporting innovative food and fibre products
This MPI resource brings together information on regulatory pathways, approvals and support relevant to businesses developing innovative food and fibre products for export. It is a useful starting point for understanding export requirements.
New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE)
NZTE provides guides, tools and market information to help New Zealand businesses prepare for export, enter new markets and grow internationally. Resources cover export readiness, market selection and international expansion.
Funding and business support
AGMARDT – agribusiness innovation funding
AGMARDT provides funding programmes that support research, innovation and commercialisation across the food and agribusiness sectors. Funding is typically aimed at early-stage or exploratory projects.
Primary Sector Growth Fund (MPI)
The Primary Sector Growth Fund supports projects that lift productivity, sustainability and value across the primary sector. MPI provides information on the fund’s objectives, eligibility and investment focus.
Callaghan Innovation – ecosystem resources
Callaghan Innovation’s ecosystem resources bring together information on research, development and innovation programmes available to New Zealand businesses. The content is designed to help businesses understand available pathways and support.
The Aotearoa Circle – sustainability funding map
This resource maps funding and finance options that support climate mitigation and sustainability initiatives in Aotearoa. It helps organisations find out where capital and support may be available for sustainability-focused projects.
Aotearoa Horticulture Action Plan – map of sources of funding and support
An interactive diagram linking the horticulture industry with the funding and expertise to help grow their business and the horticulure sector in line with the goals of the Aotearoa Horticulture Action Plan
Hastings District Council – waste minimisation fund
Hastings District Council provides a waste minimisation fund to support local projects that reduce waste and improve resource efficiency. Information is available on eligibility and application processes.
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Sustainability and food waste reduction
Kai Commitment – food waste reduction resources
Kai Commitment provides tools and guidance to support food businesses to measure, manage and reduce food waste. Resources focus on practical approaches and best practice across food operations.
Aotearoa Food Rescue Alliance – food donor guide
This guide provides practical information for businesses donating surplus food, including food safety, legal and operational considerations. It supports safe and responsible food donation in New Zealand.
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