Make the 
future happen

Realising the full potential of New Zealand’s food and beverage industry for a better future through food.

Make the 
future happen

Realising the full potential of New Zealand’s food and beverage industry for a better future through food.

We are your destination
 for F&B industry innovation.

At NZFIN, ambition is more than just an idea – it’s a practical path forward. Our role is to help food and beverage businesses bridge the innovation gap and bring their products to market quickly with lower risk.

We are a coach – guiding businesses through the process, and a creator – providing the infrastructure, expertise, and support needed to make real progress.

This is NZFIN. Together, we realise ambition.

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Industry-focused, Government-supported

As a public-private partnership, NZFIN is a New Zealand Government initiative to better enable our food sector to add value and grow our export economy. Established in 2011, we are specialists in food and beverage innovation with extensive experience as a trusted industry partner and backed by an ever-strengthening Network and connections.

Our impact

From idea to impact, see how we’re shaping the New Zealand F&B Industry

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industry partners

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projects completed

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of de-risked investment in industry facilities

We are here to serve ambitious food businesses 
of all shapes and sizes.

We offer accessible solutions for businesses at every stage — whether you’re striving for small gains or chasing bold, game changing innovations. Our national network of Hubs has all the equipment and expertise you need for early-stage product development right through to getting it into customer hands.

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Startup
Starting a business can be an exhilarating yet exhausting journey.
Let us be your launching pad.
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Growth
Making good progress but could use support to take you to the next level? Let us get you there faster.
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Corporate
Navigating the ecosystem can be challenging even for established businesses. Let us be an extension of your team.
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International
An overseas innovator that would benefit from New Zealand’s innovation ecosystem? Let us be your landing pad.

We deliver services and support to commercialise innovation at pace.

We provide access to world-class facilities, trusted and cutting-edge technology, and a vast network of expertise to empower businesses to develop, refine, scale, and commercialise their innovations effectively.

We are your partners 
on the journey.

We provide access to a connected solution offering, providing practical, tailored, and hands-on support throughout the idea-to-market journey as an innovation partner. We connect businesses with a powerful network of partners, investors, and industry experts, both locally and globally.

Our collaborative approach ensures that businesses can scale their innovations and access new markets with the right support at every stage.

01. Scope
Need some activation for your inspiration?
02. Develop
Making a product to make a mark?
03. Validate
Does your
idea need infrastructure?
04. Launch
Ready to get real product
into the real world?
05. Scale
Need the volumes to get the value?

Our partners

Meet the businesses transforming ideas into reality with NZFIN.

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