Organization:Plant & Food Research
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| Formed | 2008 |
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| Headquarters | 120 Mt Albert Road, Sandringham, Auckland |
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| Website | https://plantandfood.co.nz |
Plant & Food Research (Māori: Rangahau Ahumāra Kai) is a New Zealand Crown Research Institute (CRI). Its purpose is to enhance the value and productivity of New Zealand's horticultural, arable, seafood and food & beverage industries. The interests of the institute are based in horticulture, arable and seafood research, specifically in the areas of sustainable production, bioprotection, elite genetics & intelligent breeding, food and health science and biomaterials.[1][2]
The institute was formed on 1 December 2008 by merging existing CRIs HortResearch and Crop and Food Research.[3] Plant & Food has over 900 staff based at sites throughout New Zealand as well as science and business development staff working in the United States, Europe, Asia and Australia.
History
On 1 October 2021, Plant & Food Research commenced an even joint venture with Zespri: the Kiwifruit Breeding Centre.[4][5][6] The research and development centre, based in Te Puke and also operating out of Kerikeri, Motueka and Mt Albert,[7] is focused on improving kiwifruit breeding and cultivation. The initial aims are to develop kiwifruit varieties that are healthier, better tasting, and more sustainable for the environment.[6] Matt Glenn is the inaugural CEO of the centre.[5]
Notable staff
- Trish Fraser, soil scientist
- Ian Warrington, horticultural scientist and science administrator
References
- ↑ "The New Zealand Institute for Plant & Food Research Ltd". The Treasury. 23 September 2015. http://www.treasury.govt.nz/statesector/commercial/portfolio/bytype/cris/new-zealand-institute-plant-food-research.
- ↑ "Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited, New Zealand". Directory of Official Information. Ministry of Justice. 2013. http://www.justice.govt.nz/publications/global-publications/d/directory-of-official-information-2013/alphabetical-list-of-entries/i/institute-for-plant-and-food-research-limited-new-zealand.
- ↑ Mapp, Wayne (1 December 2008). "Minister welcomes new Crown Research Institute" (Press release).
- ↑ "New Kiwifruit Breeding Centre driving greater innovation to commence in 2021" (in en-nz). 12 August 2021. https://www.plantandfood.com/en-nz/article/new-kiwifruit-breeding-centre-driving-greater-innovation-to-commence-in-2021.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Dr Matt Glenn named inaugural Kiwifruit Breeding Centre CEO" (in en-nz). 31 August 2021. https://www.zespri.com/en-NZ/newsroomdetail/Kiwifruit-Breeding-Centre-CEO.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Burry, Maja (2 December 2020). "Zespri aiming for Crown research partnership to develop new kiwifruit varieties". RNZ. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/country/431959/zespri-aiming-for-crown-research-partnership-to-develop-new-kiwifruit-varieties.
- ↑ "New kiwifruit breeding centre confirmed for Bay of Plenty". Bay of Plenty Times. 12 August 2021. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/bay-of-plenty-times/news/new-kiwifruit-breeding-centre-confirmed-for-bay-of-plenty/NY2UZBKKRWED6TGX5Y7QDBBHOA/.
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