Becoming the agrifood capital of New ZealandMurray Wilson/ Fairfax NZ Mark Ward, Food HQ director and Massey director of business and engagement. As AgResearch chief executive Dr Tom Richardson said, the food science facility will be the "science epi-centre of FoodHQ". We are committed to ensuring Palmerston North is recognised as the Agrifood Capital of New Zealand. Alongside this, FoodHQ partners, and the regional Accelerate25 programme are focused on making it easier to attract new business in to region, amplifying and validating our agrifood capital of New Zealand positioning. If you are interested in finding out more, the second FoodHQ Manawatu AgriForum will be held on September 20 at the Manawatu Golf Club.

Source: Stuff August 16, 2016 22:28 UTC