Plenty of Flavour, Plenty of Freshness, Plenty of Goodness!
Food Bay of Plenty works with industry to:
[1] build business capability and create commercial opportunities in the food sector;
[2] promote the exciting and rewarding careers available in the food industry; and
[3] position the Bay of Plenty as an innovative and sustainable food producing region.
The food and beverage sector in New Zealand is a dominant driver of the country's economic growth, contributing around 10% to New Zealand’s GDP. Export receipts alone total over $14 billion and there are more than 80,000 businesses in the sector nationally. The food and beverage industry employs one in five kiwis either directly or indirectly.
The Bay of Plenty food sector, one of the pacesetters in the country, is constantly expanding and employs more than 9,000 people. Historically, a major food bowl for New Zealand due to its exceptional growing climate, the region's traditional industries based around horticulture, agriculture, fishing and food processing are now at the forefront of the country's drive to deliver innovative meal solutions to meet growing world demand.
Join Food Bay of Plenty today to enhance your business opportunities and networks in the Bay of Plenty.