About this Event
The ultimate celebration of innovation and excellence in New Zealand food and beverage!
For more than 30 years the New Zealand Food Awards have given food and beverage producers of our small nation the opportunity to showcase just how inspiring they can be. With themes of innovation, sustainability and excellence, and strong ties to Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University, the NZ Food Awards Quality Mark remains the pinnacle of excellence in Aotearoa New Zealand’s food and beverage industry.
Dress code: Black tie
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When: Friday 17 Oct 2025, 8:45am - ~ 12:00pm; breakfast 8:45 - 10:00am, tours leave at 10:00am and return to the Refectory.
Where: The Refectory, Refectory Drive, Massey Unversity
Tour options (limited seats):
Massey University's FoodPilot, Nutrition Lab & Human Nutrition Research Unit, Food Experience and Sensory Testing (Feast) lab — Food science, product innovation & consumer insight.
Whenua Haumanu project — New Zealand's most comprehensive programme on regenerative agriculture: a partnership between Massey University and the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) through the Sustainabl Food and Fibres Fund.
Te Utanganui Central New Zealand Distribution Hub — The freight, logistics, and distribution hub that cements the role of Palmerston North and Manawatū as an integral part of New Zealand’s national and international trade networks.
Fonterra and Plant & Food Research — World-class dairy & plant science R&D.
Ticket options include individual, tables of 10, and full event packages (gala dinner plus networking breakfast and tours - individual and tables).
Preferred accommodation providers in Palmerston North (special NZ Food Awards rates):
The Quest $260 One-Bedroom Apartment
Ph (06) 357 7676 or email [email protected] and specify that you are travelling for the NZ Food Awards.
Copthorne Hotel $185 Single, $195 Double
Enter the group code "NZFOOD25" to access the offer.
More details on our website
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Central Energy Trust Arena, 61 Pascal Street, Palmerston North, New Zealand
NZD 50.00 to NZD 2400.00
