First Dragon’s Den Winner for NZ Red Meat
Breakthrough Innovation in NZ Red Meat Processing
Renyu Zhang, a senior scientist at AgResearch, has been crowned the first-ever winner of New Zealand’s Dragon’s Den-style competition focused on red meat innovation. The contest was designed to inspire cutting-edge ideas that could transform the New Zealand red meat processing industry.
A Vision for the Future of Meat Processing
Zhang’s winning concept impressed judges with its potential to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and product quality across the red meat sector. The initiative, backed by industry leaders, aimed to uncover practical solutions that could be implemented within existing processing frameworks.
Industry Support and Collaboration
The competition was part of a broader effort to foster innovation in New Zealand’s meat industry, encouraging collaboration between scientists, entrepreneurs, and processors. By spotlighting fresh ideas, the challenge seeks to ensure the sector remains globally competitive and environmentally responsible.
Original story: NZ Herald
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