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Supplied Feed the Soul is an Italian-influenced authentic pasta making business in Christchurch, which uses 100 per cent New Zealand durum wheat. Italy is well known for its delicious pasta made from durum wheat, but soon Kiwis could be tucking into artisan pastas, pizza and bread made from wheat grown right here. Durum wheat, also known as pasta wheat, is a specialty wheat high in protein content which makes it easier to stretch. Now, the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is helping to evaluate the business case for locally grown durum wheat. MPI will contribute $100,000 through the S...

Press Release – Ministry For Primary Industries New Zealanders could be tucking into artisan pasta, pizza and bread made from durum wheat grown in the Wairarapa if a new project indicates there’s a market for it. The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is contributing $100,000 through its Sustainable … New Zealanders could be tucking into artisan pasta, pizza and bread made from durum wheat grown in the Wairarapa if a new project indicates there’s a market for it. The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is contributing $100,000 through its Sustainable Food and Fibre Futures fund ...

Project hopes to put a local twist on durum wheat 10 May, 2021 02:30 AM 3 minutes to read Foundation of Arable Research's general manager business operations, Ivan Lawrie. Photo / Supplied The Country Kiwis could be tucking into artisan pasta, pizza and bread made from durum wheat grown in the Wairarapa if a new project indicates there's a market for it. The project, led by the Foundation of Arable Research (FAR), will evaluate the opportunity for a grower-owned value chain to supply the demand for high-end durum wheat flour in New Zealand. The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) was contri...

Durum wheat project could spearhead regional specialty grains. A project that arose from Wairarapa’s pea weevil infestation could open up for growers a new high-earning, nutritious crop. It could also create a new commercial model for regional specialty grains that could borrow from the provenance-steeped marketing of wine and craft beer and ride the post-Covid buy-local wave. Pea weevils were detected in the lower North Island region in 2016, triggering a ban that was only lifted last year when the pest was confirmed eradicated. The pea is one of the higher-value crops grown in Wairara...

Durum wheat project could spearhead regional specialty grains. A project that arose from Wairarapa’s pea weevil infestation could open up for growers a new high-earning, nutritious crop. It could also create a new commercial model for regional specialty grains   Choose your best value subscription option here. Already have an account? Login Related news