• The Riddet Institute is a premier national centre for fundamental and strategic scientific research in food. Its area of expertise is at the intersection of food material science, novel food processing, gastrointestinal biology and human nutrition.
  • The Riddet Institute is a premier national centre for fundamental and strategic scientific research in food. Its area of expertise is at the intersection of food material science, novel food processing, gastrointestinal biology and human nutrition.
  • The Riddet Institute is a premier national centre for fundamental and strategic scientific research in food. Its area of expertise is at the intersection of food material science, novel food processing, gastrointestinal biology and human nutrition.
Established in 2003 and awarded Centre of Research Excellence (CoRE ) status by the New Zealand Government in 2007, the Riddet Institute provides a unique intellectual environment using a multi-disciplinary scientific approach and integrating New Zealand’s expertise across multiple organisations. The Institute is internationally acclaimed and led by scientists of international renown. The Riddet Institute’s environment for discovery and learning is fertile ground for building research capacity. Its students of today will be the leaders of a prosperous food industry in the future, one that has the ability to develop innovative, healthier foods.
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Our Vision

The Riddet Institute will be the world’s top institute in discovery-led research at the frontier of food materials science, nutrition and health, developing knowledge and skills for a vibrant food sector in Aotearoa New Zealand and helping to address the challenges facing the global food sector.

Our Values

The Riddet Institute:

  • strives for excellence in all activities and endeavours;
  • operates ethically and with integrity;
  • is collaborative and inclusive, sharing knowledge and resources for mutual benefit;
  • is committed to its responsibilities under Te Tiriti;

  • embraces equity and diversity;
  • pursues research and training that supports both commercial and public good outcomes;
  • creates an enduring global network of scientists to facilitate knowledge transfer across disciplinary boundaries

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