Plant-based industry hits back at Shane Jones’s red meat tirade

Plant-based food producers ‘stigmatise and demonise’ traditional agriculture, according to Jones, but those working in the new industry say it should be seen as an opportunity, not a threat.  NZ First minister Shane Jones’ suggestion that plant-based food must be “stopped in its tracks” has been labelled concerning, negligent and anti-competitive by proponents of the … Read more

Mint Innovation is making e-waste less wasteful

Every week on The Primer we ask a local business or product to introduce themselves in eight simple takes. This week we talk to Dr Will Barker, CEO of biotech startup Mint Innovation which recovers valuable metals from electronic waste. ONE: How did Mint Innovation start and what was the inspiration behind it? Mint was founded in … Read more