New Zealand optimises its natural conditions – fertile land, temperate climate, space to grow or graze – with experience, expertise, and safe, sustainable production to produce quality foods and beverages. The result is some of the best-tasting dairy, meat, seafood, fresh produce and wine the world has to offer. Food production and manufacturing is an integral part of New Zealand’s economy, comprising nearly half its total exports.
New Zealand is also at the forefront of future foods, with an innovation network driving the development of bioactives and functional foods that provide a positive effect on health beyond basic nutrition.