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Key facts
Counted staff
70
self-reported 51–200 band
Founded
2003
23 years
Legal entities
None matched
Office countries
1
1 address
Funding rounds
None on record
Company type
Educational
self-reported
Description
The Riddet Institute is a national Centre of Research Excellence (CoRE) which focuses on world-class food and nutritional sciences, in collaboration with international research and higher education organisations.
The Riddet Institute was established in 2003, being awarded CoRE status by the New Zealand government in 2008, and has strong partnerships with Massey University (its host institution), University of Otago, University of Auckland, Plant & Food Research and AgResearch, as well as other international academic networks. The Riddet Institute’s core values include excellent science which creates outstanding research, world-class education which generates tomorrow’s agri-food thought leaders, and a commitment to future-proofing New Zealand’s food industries. Our strategic priorities are:
- A critical mass in food science and related disciplines showcasing New Zealand science excellence
- An enhanced capacity for food research and food innovation in the New Zealand agri-food sector
- Leading postgraduate scholars and postdoctoral fellows
- Innovation in the New Zealand food industry
- A world-leading, informed and engaged agri-food sector in New Zealand
- Improved economic, educational and health outcomes for Māori
- Contribution towards the prevention and management of lifestyle diseases
The Riddet Institute community comprises Principal Investigators, Associate Investigators, Affiliated Researchers, Post-Doctoral Fellows and PhD and Masters Students. Our Principal Investigators have published on overage >200 peer reviewed papers each and 75% of our publications are in the top quartile for Impact Factor of journals. Our top quality students come from all over the world and, following their studies, they are readily sought for positions in industry and academia in New Zealand, as well as internationally. The Riddet Institute regularly scores within the top 1% of comparable organisations nationally and internationally. It is a world-class science institution.
Specialties
All 3 specialties
- Research Excellence in the Field of Food Science
- Future-proofing New Zealand's Food Industries
- Creating Tomorrow's Thought Leaders from Top-Quality Students
Locations
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Show as table · Offices in 1 country
| Countries | 1 |
|---|---|
| Primary country | NZ |
All codes: NZ
Addresses
- NZRiddet Institute; Palmerston North, Manawatu 4474Primary
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People & contacts
4 employee profiles on record · names withheld.
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FAQ
How many people work at Riddet Institute?
70 counted staff profiles at January 2026, inside the self-reported 51–200 band.
Where does Riddet Institute have offices?
One address on record, New Zealand only. Primary: Riddet Institute, Palmerston North, Manawatu 4474.
Has Riddet Institute raised funding?
None linked to this brand.
What does Riddet Institute list as its specialties?
Three tags on the brand's own list.
Which companies are listed alongside Riddet Institute?
Five peer profiles on record: ANDFOODS and Fonterra.