Listen to W2T team member Jack as he shares insights into his technology and its role within the Waste to Treasure programme.A great example of how innovative thinking can turn environmental challenges into high-value opportunities.
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Insights and Innovation at Scion Workshop with our Stakeholder Advisory Board
Just back from last week’s two-day workshop at Scion, where we met with our key stakeholders to exchange ideas, review progress, and discuss the path ahead. We had some really engaging discussions, learned a lot, and shared updates on our technical and impact developments. It’s always inspiring to see how collaboration across teams and partners… Continue reading Insights and Innovation at Scion Workshop with our Stakeholder Advisory Board
Professor conjures up new sustainable foods
Can unwanted fruit and byproducts from juice and wine be transformed into new sustainable foods?
That’s the question being investigated by a team led by University of Auckland Professor of Food Science Siew-Young Quek.
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Research collaborations awarded more than $7m from Catalyst programme
Congratulation to team members Siew-Young, Billy, Shan and Paul for securing new funding for a 2025 Catalyst: Strategic New Zealand–Singapore Research Programme, tackling challenges in sustainable food innovation.
This innovative project will transform fruit and agricultural residues into high-value, health-promoting food products using bacterial cellulose (BC) and mushroom-derived mycelium biomass (MB). The bio-fermented materials will be formulated into snack bars, beverages, and vegan meat alternatives.
The New Zealand lead is Professor Siew-Young Quek, Science, with co-PIs Professor Paul Kilmartin, Dr Shan Yi, Dr Rebecca Deed, and Dr Billy Yi Yang, and collaborators from Massey University and the Malaghan Institute.
Prof. Tripti Singh recognised by “Women Ambassador – Creating the Future of Wood Science” award
Our co-science leader Tripti has been recognised by The Society of Wood Science and Technology (SWST) for her contribution to wood science and her renowned research excellence. Congratulations from the whole team. This not only highlights Tripti’s contributions and leadership in the wood science sector but also helps to raise the profile of our research programme.