The business and science alliance turning waste into profits

The business and science alliance turning waste into profits
Northland avocado grower Ovāvo is adding new value to its lesser-grade product. (Image: Supplied)
Greg Hurrell
New Zealand primary industry businesses wanting to spin straw into gold can always ask the Bioresource Processing Alliance to find a solution.The Bioresource Processing Alliance (BPA) funds research to turn by-products into higher-value commodities with the help of several NZ research institutes.It’s effectively a way for businesses with a good idea to outsource their research and development to those with the time and expertise to develop them.BPA is now a finalist for the Science NZ Awards 2025 in March and is one of eight organisations...

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