Realising the full potential of New Zealand’s food and beverage industry for a better future through food.
Realising the full potential of New Zealand’s food and beverage industry for a better future through food.
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.
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.
From idea to impact, see how we’re shaping the New Zealand F&B Industry
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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.
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 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.
Meet the businesses transforming ideas into reality with NZFIN.