Our work is strengthened through shared support and collaboration.
This page acknowledges the organisations and partners who help sustain food safety culture research through funding, collaboration, and shared commitment to safer food systems.
Those Who Support the Work
Our work is made possible through the support of organisations and partners who share a genuine interest in strengthening food safety practice. They can contribute in many ways, including collaboration, funding, knowledge exchange, and industry engagement. Their involvement helps create the environment in which food safety culture research can develop and make a meaningful difference in practice.
Together, these organisations represent different parts of the food system, including industry, assurance, research, and public service. By working alongside us, they support practice-led inquiry, encourage collaboration across sectors, and help turn research insights into practical improvements in everyday food safety.
The New Zealand Food Safety Science & Research Centre is a partnership between industry, government, Māori and nine research organisations. The Centre serves as the national focal point for food safety science, supporting research, capability development, and collaboration to ensure safe food for all consumers.
AsureQuality delivers trusted food assurance services. With 150 years’ experience, we help New Zealand’s food and primary producers meet regulatory and retailer standards, access key markets, and build consumer confidence. Our labs offer comprehensive microbiological and chemical testing for food release, as well as forensics and surveillance testing for contaminants. We provide independent auditing services across horticulture, food and dairy manufacturing programmes, and offer NZQA-accredited training for the food industry.
We are always looking to expand our network!
So if your organisation is interested in becoming a Food Safety Culture Lab supporter, please contact us:Industry Co-Design & Network
Aotearoa Food Safety Culture Champions
This forthcoming national network will be our Lab’s primary bridge to the New Zealand food industry. Rather than a one-way information stream, we view this network as a collaborative engine where research meets real-world practice.
Co-Innovation: We use the network as a source of inspiration to co-develop research projects that solve actual industry "pain points".
Peer-to-Peer Knowledge: The network is designed to reduce professional isolation for those tasked with cultural change, providing a space to share challenges and co-create "what works" solutions.
A National Hub: Once launched, the network will be hosted on the NZFSSRC platform and will feature New Zealand-specific case studies and practical tools developed by our research group.
An initiative of the University of Otago, in partnership with NZFSSRC and Food Surety Limited.