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Investor Report Industrial Hemp Sector New Zealand ’ s New Export Opportunity 2020
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“ Midlands is the premier Hemp seed production company in the southern hemisphere , and a manufacturer of high quality Hemp seed foods including the New Hemisphere product range ” Andrew Davidson and Nigel Hosking , Midlands Seed , Ashburton .
“ We are developing a series of products across the FMCG market that will utilize NZ grown hemp to address the health concerns faced by our people and planet ” Brad , Brendon , Michael , Brothers Green Group of Companies , Christchurch
NZ Yarn Ltd manufactures and markets high quality yarns for the carpet industry throughout the world . Colin McKenzie , Christchurch .
We grow hemp as a mid-row cover crop in vineyards . Adding bio-diversity to the grape microclimate and health to the soil ” Kirsty Harkness , VinHemp , Marlborough .
The God-father of NZ Hemp - Mack Mcintosh , founded Hempseed Holdings Ltd to develop hemp cultivars , based on the Aotearoa 1 breeders selection . He pioneered hempseed food products , soaps and balms in the 1990 ’ s and set up the NZHIA in 1997 .
“ In 2018 after much discussion and research we decided we wanted to venture into the Hemp industry because we loved the idea of growing a crop that was widely beneficial for people ’ s health ” Blair and Jodie Trestle , Southland .
“ We believe that making non-psychoactive hemp products available to New Zealanders can lead to better health outcomes for our country by reducing health costs through a more sensible cost-effective natural health alternative ” Lisa , Tarryn and Nick , NZ Hempress , Christchurch .
We wanted to do something that ticks all the boxes a healthy product , no need to exploit animals and environmentally sustainable ” Sarah and Aaron , Larry ’ s Gold , West Coast .