Riddet Institute

Name: Riddet Institute
Address: Massey University, Tennent Drive, Palmerston North, 4474, NZ
Telephone: +6469517295

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The Riddet Institute is a premier national centre for fundamental and strategic scientific research

30/08/2026

Riddet Institute alumna Dr Summer Rangimaarie Wright was featured on Rural Delivery recently, sharing insights from her PhD research into Māori place branding in future foods research.

Dr Wright's thesis made the Dean's List of Excellent Theses at Massey University - Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa, and she is an outstanding communicator, winning awards during her postgraduate studies.

Watch the episode here: https://lnkd.in/eBzJfxNh

Read more: https://lnkd.in/eHjqa3ND

28/08/2026

Earlier this month, Riddet Institute doctoral researcher Yuan Wang presented at the Singapore International Food Forum.

Yuan (University of Auckland) is working on creating a plant-protein scaffolding for cell-based meat production. These scaffolds are used for the growth and maturation of bovine satellite cells in laboratory grown meat.

Yuan says the research addresses a core bottleneck in cell-based meat production – providing scalable, food-grade scaffolds that support muscle cell maturation. Developing these scaffolds is a crucial step towards affordable, animal-free meat.

Read more: https://lnkd.in/eHrvXBgv

26/08/2026

Congratulations to Dr Chengyi George Yang (centre) on his graduation from the University of Otago!

Dr Yang's PhD focused on developing strategies to create new structured plant protein foods with more appealing texture using 3D printing technology. He is now working as a research fellow at the University of Otago.

Pictured below with two of his supervisors Assoc Prof Mei Peng and Prof Indrawati Oey.

25/08/2026

Postgraduate researcher Peter Prendergast's research has identified the differences in intestinal bacteria between those with coeliac disease and those without.

This discovery could lead to new ways of preventing or treating a disease that affects more than 1 in 82 people in Canterbury, New Zealand, and up to 3% of people worldwide.

Read more: https://riddet.ac.nz/news-events-heading?view=article&id=775&catid=8

13/08/2026

🚨 Fully funded Master's Scholarship - Measuring Consumer response to Dairy and Plant-based products 🚨

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a fully funded Master's project in the Sensory & Consumer Science Team at the Bioeconomy Science Institute. The project is in collaboration with Feast@Massey and the Riddet Institute, and will be based in Auckland, New Zealand.

For more information, check out the job ad below.

04/06/2026

Talamonū atu ki hoʻo lavameʻa to graduate Tau Tohi! 🎓

Tau recently completed his Masters with the Riddet Institute and Fonterra. We look forward to seeing what you get up to next!

07/05/2026

Congratulations to Dr Vitor Geniselli da Silva, who graduated this week from Massey University - Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa with his PhD! 🎓🎉

Dr Geniselli da Silva's research explored foods that optimise the infant colonic microbiome for lifelong health and wellbeing. Read more about Dr Geniselli da Silva's findings here: https://riddet.ac.nz/?view=article&id=665:could-everyday-foods-shape-a-healthier-gut-in-babies&catid=8&highlight=WyJ2aXRvciJd

21/04/2026

PhD Opportunity | Precision Fermentation & Sustainable Proteins

We're looking for a researcher to help shape the future of precision fermentation!

Based at the Riddet Institute in Palmerston North, New Zealand, this funded PhD will combine strain engineering, adaptive labratory evolution, and fermentation within a highly collaborative, internationally recognised research environment. You will be part of an active and supportive postgraduate community, working with leading scientists in their fields.

If you're interested in contributing to sustainable food and bioeconomy innovation, and have a background in biotech, microbiology, molecular biology or related fields, we want to hear from you.

For more information and to apply, see: https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/new-zealand-precision-fermentation-from-local-bioresources-to-high-value-proteins/?p196338

16/04/2026

Associate Professor Alejandra Acevedo Fani and Distinguished Professor Harjinder Singh have just released a new book on dairy alternatives.

Alternative Dairy Products and Technologies comprehensively compile the state of the art in alternative dairy science research and innovations, including processing, sensory qualities, and nutritional value in comparison to dairy milk. The book also looks ahead to new and emerging biotechnologies, such as molecular farming and precision fermentation, that promise to create near-identical products to animal derived dairy.

Read more or purchase the book here: https://lnkd.in/e8Ux2Bey

15/04/2026

Are you a postdoctoral researcher looking for your next role in precision fermentation?

We have an exciting opportunity for an expert in precision fermentation of metabolites to contribute to cutting-edge research at the interface of biotechnology and sustainable bio-based production. If you have demonstrated experience in metabolic pathway engineering, transmembrane protein expression, and functional characterisation, this could be the role for you.

For more information, and to apply, see here: https://massey.t1cloud.com/T1Default/CiAnywhere/Web/MASSEY/OrganisationManagement/ApplicationWizard?f=%24ORG.REC.EXAPN.WIZ&suite=CES&token=a1f346a3-86ac-48fa-96f1-f29956505224&G=dbc07745-a8e2-42d9-a923-91d725768d20

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+6469517295

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http://www.riddet.ac.nz/

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