We are delighted to announce the key dates for the 2025 New Zealand Health & Nutraceuticals Awards — a premier platform celebrating innovation, excellence, and sustainability across the health and wellness industry. From global enterprises to boutique producers, ingredient suppliers to primary sector innovators, and leading research institutions to emerging start-ups, we invite all members of the health and nutraceuticals ecosystem to participate.

This awards program is more than just a recognition ceremony — it’s a strategic gathering of industry leaders, scientists, formulators, and brand visionaries. Entrants will gain direct access to valuable networking opportunities, cross-sector partnerships, and insight into emerging market trends. Finalists and winners will benefit from elevated brand visibility, expert feedback from a distinguished panel of judges, and new channels for commercial and scientific collaboration.

Join us in shaping the future of health and nutrition.

The New Zealand Health & Nutraceuticals Awards is an annual initiative dedicated to fostering innovation, excellence, and sustainable development across the entire health and wellness supply chain. Strategically conceived and hosted by New Zealand Food Research Laboratories Limited (NZFRL), the Awards are designed to spotlight the most pioneering achievements in functional ingredients, consumer health products, advanced formulation, and scientific research.

NZFRL is committed to driving forward the future of the health and nutraceuticals industry by connecting science with enterprise. Through this Awards platform, we provide a stage for ingredient suppliers, manufacturers, researchers, brand owners, and primary producers to showcase their most cutting-edge innovations — while also honouring the people, ideas, and collaborative spirit that fuel their success.

 1. Innovation as Impact

At the core of the health and nutraceuticals industry is the power to transform ideas into real-world solutions. This award platform celebrates boundary-pushing formulations, technologies, and models that redefine industry standards.

2. Sustainability in Action

We champion ingredients, products, and practices that prioritize environmental responsibility and resource efficiency. Sustainability is not just a trend — it's a core requirement for long-term global wellness.

3. Science-Driven Excellence

Every breakthrough begins with evidence. We honour research-backed development and encourage scientific rigor as the foundation of credible health and nutrition innovation.

4. Connected by Collaboration

True progress comes from collective effort. This event fosters meaningful networking across the supply chain — from primary producers and scientists to brand builders and investors.

5. Harmony in Health

We believe in advancing human, animal, and environmental health in unison. The future of wellness is one that respects and integrates all life systems.

6. Global Outlook, Local Roots

While grounded in New Zealand’s unique strengths, our awards are globally minded. We welcome international perspectives and recognise innovations with cross-border relevance and impact. 

About the Awards

Scope of the Event: The awards cover the full spectrum of the health and nutraceuticals industry worldwide— from primary production and raw ingredient innovation to advanced formulation, product development, scientific research, and commercialization.

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Judging Criteria

Entries will be evaluated based on innovation, scientific credibility, sustainability, market relevance, and overall impact. Judging will be conducted by a panel of industry experts, with select categories incorporating public or peer voting to reflect broader industry recognition.

How to Participate

Participants are invited to select the award categories most relevant to their organization or product. Entry is completed by following the submission guidelines and evaluation process outlined for each category.

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