New Zealand’s
food and agriculture tech industry,
in focus.

Food Safety and Hygiene

16.8% of this theme group

Researchers highlight gaps in safety standards, hygiene practices, and regulatory enforcement across the food supply chain.

Food safety (742) · Environmental health (169) · Food hygiene (65) · Hygiene (133)

Food Safety Regulations and Consumer Confidence

Exploring the Role of Food Safety Practices in Enhancing Sustainability within the Food Industry: A Comprehensive Analysis of Challenges, Op

Food Waste and Sustainability

16.1% of this theme group

Studies examine the scale of waste, its environmental impact, and challenges in creating circular food systems.

Food waste (176) · Consumption (206) · Sustainability (250) · Food systems (250)

Progress towards Sustainable Utilisation and Management of Food Wastes in the Global Economy

Transforming food supply chains for sustainability

Food Security and Climate Risks

15.4% of this theme group

Analyses focus on how climate change threatens access to nutritious food and exacerbates insecurity worldwide.

Food security (803) · Food systems (338) · Food insecurity (145) · Agriculture (365)

Food Security and Climate Change: Differences in Impacts and Adaptation Strategies for Rural Communities in the Global South and North

Food Production, Availability, Agricultural Systems, and Food Security: A Detailed Review

Agricultural Productivity and Food Security

15.4% of this theme group

Papers discuss productivity shortfalls, resource constraints, and their implications for feeding growing populations.

Agriculture (583) · Production (354) · Agricultural productivity (106) · Food security (281)

Agricultural Production

STATUS AND DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES OF ORGANIC AGRICULTURE FARMS IN THE CONTEXT OF GLOBAL TRENDS

Processing Techniques and Product Quality

15.2% of this theme group

Research points to limitations in current processing methods that affect safety, quality, and sustainability of food products.

Food processing (441) · Food industry (188) · Food products (118) · Food science (115)

Advancing the Role of Food Processing for Improved Integration in Sustainable Food Chains

Emerging techniques for the processing of food to ensure higher food safety with enhanced food quality: a review

Mycotoxins and Contamination Risks

12.6% of this theme group

Investigations reveal widespread toxin presence, health hazards, and difficulties in effective risk assessment.

Mycotoxin (127) · Aflatoxin (66) · Food safety (363) · Risk assessment (92)

Aflatoxins: A Global Concern for Food Safety, Human Health and Their Management

Food Contamination with Micro-plastics: Occurrences, Bioavailability,Human Vulnerability, and Prevention

Antibiotic Resistance in Food Animals

8.6% of this theme group

Studies document rising resistance, residue contamination, and the public‑health threats posed by antimicrobial use in livestock.

Antibiotic resistance (105) · Salmonella (105) · Listeria monocytogenes (53) · Antimicrobial (65)

Antibiotic Use in Livestock and Residues in Food—A Public Health Threat: A Review

A Review of Current Bacterial Resistance to Antibiotics in Food Animals

Safety of Emerging Processing Technologies

20.7% of this theme group

Authors urge careful evaluation of novel processing and packaging methods to avoid unintended health impacts.

Food safety (242) · Food processing (124) · Food industry (61) · Food products (67)

Food packaging and nanotechnology: safeguarding consumer health and safety

Perspectives on Novel Technologies of Processing and Monitoring the Safety and Quality of Prepared Food Products

Pesticide and Toxin Risk Assessment

18.1% of this theme group

Research stresses the need for robust assessment frameworks to manage pesticide residues and aflatoxin exposure.

Risk assessment (125) · Hazard quotient (64) · Pesticide (84) · Aflatoxin (67)

Aflatoxins in food: Prevalence, health effects, and emerging trends in its mitigation—An updated review

Concentrations of DDT metabolites in different food items and public health risk in Africa regions: systematic review and metal analysis

Sustainable Agriculture Technology Limits

14.4% of this theme group

Analyses caution that high‑tech solutions may fall short of delivering true sustainability without proper integration.

Production (173) · Agriculture (192) · Sustainability (136) · Sustainable agriculture (46)

Transition towards sustainability in agriculture and food systems: Role of information and communication technologies

Modern Agricultural Technologies for Sustainable Food Production: A Comprehensive Review of Technological Innovations and Their Impact on Gl

Pathogen Control and Hygiene Practices

14.2% of this theme group

Papers highlight persistent microbial hazards and the importance of stringent hygiene in production and retail settings.

Salmonella (116) · Listeria monocytogenes (85) · Antibiotic resistance (57) · Hygiene (56)

<em> Salmonella </em> spp. and antimicrobial residues in eggs from caged and cage-free systems in Colombia: labeling, production

Microbiological hazards and compliance of ready-to-eat foods at restaurants..

Food Security under Climate Variability

13.6% of this theme group

Studies warn that climate volatility threatens price stability and access to nutritious food in vulnerable regions.

Food security (322) · Agriculture (159) · Food prices (33) · Food insecurity (41)

Climate-resilient development: An approach to sustainable food production in sub-Saharan Africa

Zero Hunger by 2030 – Are we on track? Climate variability and change impacts on food security in Africa

Shelf‑Life Extension Challenges

12.2% of this theme group

Research points to difficulties in preserving quality during storage, especially regarding oxidation and moisture control.

Shelf life (84) · Cold storage (23) · Lipid oxidation (25) · Moisture (29)

Advances in Edible Coatings for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables: A Review

Effects of pretreatments on quality attributes of long-term deep frozen storage of vegetables: a review

Safety of Food Enzymes and Additives

6.7% of this theme group

Authors call for thorough safety evaluations of enzymes and additives derived from both genetically modified and conventional strains.

Enzyme (61) · Food additive (67) · Strain (41) · Feed additive (33)

Safety evaluation of the food enzyme α‐galactosidase from the genetically modified Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain CBS 615.94

Safety evaluation of the food enzyme α‐amylase from the non‐genetically modified Aspergillus sp. strain AR‐SHFA‐109

Integrated Food‑System Resilience

18.6% of this theme group

Opportunities focus on linking safety, supply chains, and security to build more robust, sustainable food networks.

Food safety (342) · Supply chain (118) · Food systems (122) · Food security (172)

The food systems approach: sustainable solutions for a sufficient supply of healthy food

Improving quality standards of purchase policy and sustainable staple food safety

Functional Ingredients from By‑Products

17.9% of this theme group

Research explores converting waste streams into health‑promoting ingredients for novel functional foods.

Functional food (124) · Ingredient (124) · Health benefits (104) · Raw material (131)

USING NOVEL EXTRACTS FROM CARROT RESIDUES AND BY-PRODUCTS IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF VALUABLE FUNCTIONAL FOODS

KIWIFRUIT: A REVIEW ON NUTRITIONAL COMPOSITION AND ITS ASSOCIATED HEALTH BENEFITS, MEDICINAL IMPORTANCES, AND ADVANCEMENT OF FOOD TECHNOLOGY

Sustainable Production Practices

15.6% of this theme group

Studies identify climate‑smart farming and efficient resource use as pathways to maintain output while reducing impact.

Agriculture (522) · Food security (316) · Production (310) · Sustainable agriculture (138)

Selective agricultural and environmental practices to sustain food production and mitigate climate change

Energy-Efficient Innovations in Agricultural and Food Systems: A Systematic Review of Productivity and Sustainability Outcomes and Adoption

Nanotechnology in Food Processing

13.8% of this theme group

Papers highlight nanotech applications that can improve preservation, packaging, and safety monitoring.

Food processing (371) · Food industry (208) · Food packaging (117) · Production (148)

Application of nanotechnology in food: processing, preservation, packaging and safety assessment

Nanotechnology in Food Industry; Advances in Food processing, Packaging and Food Safety

Advanced Biosensing for Contaminant Detection

11.9% of this theme group

Research showcases sensitive optical and chemical sensors that enable rapid detection of pathogens and residues.

Food safety (318) · Detection limit (66) · Biosensor (41) · Fluorescence (32)

Optical sensing for real-time detection of food-borne pathogens in fresh produce using machine learning

Chemical probe as specific detector of porcine protein or peptide in meat and meat-based products: Potential applications, challenges, and t

Natural Antioxidants for Shelf‑Life Extension

11.3% of this theme group

Investigations demonstrate how plant‑derived antioxidants can prolong freshness and enhance packaging performance.

Shelf life (345) · Postharvest (125) · Preservative (108) · Food preservation (88)

Harnessing Natural Antioxidants for Enhancing Food Shelf Life: Exploring Sources and Applications in the Food Industry

Incorporation of Natural Antioxidants into Biodegradable Food Packaging: Enhancing Food Quality and Shelf Life

Probiotic and Antimicrobial Biopreservatives

10.9% of this theme group

Studies reveal the potential of beneficial microbes and natural antimicrobials to improve safety and longevity of foods.

Antimicrobial (175) · Probiotic (77) · Bacteria (55) · Listeria monocytogenes (58)

Natural Anti-Microbials for Enhanced Microbial Safety and Shelf-Life of Processed Packaged Meat

Microbial Contamination of Food: Probiotics and Postbiotics as Potential Biopreservatives

Auckland

47.2% across the displayed hubs

3 companies hiring · $430.4M disclosed funding

Christchurch

16.8% across the displayed hubs

1 companies hiring · $36.4M disclosed funding

Wellington

11.9% across the displayed hubs

0 companies hiring · $20.0M disclosed funding

Hamilton

9.1% across the displayed hubs

0 companies hiring · $0 disclosed funding

Tauranga

4.5% across the displayed hubs

1 companies hiring · $10.0M disclosed funding

Nelson

3.7% across the displayed hubs

0 companies hiring · $0 disclosed funding

Queenstown

3.4% across the displayed hubs

1 companies hiring · $3.5M disclosed funding

Dunedin

3.4% across the displayed hubs

0 companies hiring · $2.5M disclosed funding