Case studies

How collaboration and big thinking can create global firsts

AgriSea is a Māori-owned family business based in Paeroa which specialises in the manufacture of seaweed products.

Circular bioeconomy propelled by the power of partnership

Ecogas operates New Zealand’s first commercial scale anaerobic digestion bioenergy plant near Reporoa, representing a milestone in the transition to a circular bioeconomy.

BPA’s support a catalyst for growth – Good Grub Agritech

Jessie Stanley’s no stranger to combining entrepreneurial thinking and business skills to help fuel her deep-rooted passion for saving the planet.

New Zealand King Salmon & Omega Plus

New Zealand King Salmon was looking for ways to convert its salmon by-products into higher value products, including the Omega Plus pet food range.

Ovāvo freeze-dried avocado powder

Leading Northland-based avocado grower Ovāvo was keen to convert its process grade fruit into an innovative new product with health and product application benefits.

Nature’s Flame wood pellet production

With the assistance of the BPA, forestry processing company Nature’s Flame worked with Scion to produce wood pellets from forestry by-products.