http://www.quantec.co.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.quantec.co.nz en-us Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:01:00 +1300 Rocketspark http://www.quantec.co.nz/blog/post/147673/quantec-are-proud-winners-of-the-2025-natural-health-products-fernmark-license-growth-award/ This prestigious award celebrates Quantec's commitment to demonstrating the health supporting benefits of IDP through extensive scientific research and clinical studies. This enhances the brand's visibility and validates its positive impact on supporting wellness for consumers. Located in Hamilton, Quantec develops bioactive whey protein ingredients sourced from pasture-fed cows milk.... Tue, 24 Jun 2025 13:18:25 +1200 http://www.quantec.co.nz/blog/#post147673 http://www.quantec.co.nz/blog/post/112826/latest-idp-human-clinical-study-shows-positive-effect-on-immune-response/ The first day of the XVI International Conference on Lactoferrin held in Rome... Fri, 08 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.quantec.co.nz/blog/#post112826 http://www.quantec.co.nz/blog/post/86037/could-cows-milk-help-in-the-fight-against-covid-19/ Research commissioned by New Zealand company Quantec has found that its patented New Zealand milk-derived ingredient IDP® (Immune Defense Proteins) is effective at protecting cells against COVID-19.The research, completed by an independent US laboratory, shows IDP® has the ability to protect cells from COVID-19, but it may also reduce the severity of COVID-19 symptoms, a key concern particularly for sufferers of ‘long COVID.’CEO of Quantec, Raewyn McPhillips, says these results suggest tha... Thu, 11 Mar 2021 12:10:37 +1300 http://www.quantec.co.nz/blog/#post86037 http://www.quantec.co.nz/blog/post/86036/research-shows-patented-milk-derived-ingredient-idp-effective-against-influenza-virus/ Research commissioned by New Zealand company Quantec, and completed by an independent US laboratory, has found that its patented milk-derived ingredient IDP® (Immune Defense Proteins) is effective against influenza virus species.At a time when there is an intense global focus on viruses, Quantec commissioned the independent in vitro study to see if IDP® had antiviral activity, and if so whether its formulation, which contains over 50 bioactive proteins, provides greater antiviral activity... Wed, 23 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.quantec.co.nz/blog/#post86036 http://www.quantec.co.nz/blog/post/86035/Quantec-eyes-global-expansion-into-health-and-wellness-industry-with-new-appointment/ Waikato-based Quantec continues to grow its business with the appointment of a new General Manager of Marketing and Sales, John Dawson. Mr Dawson brings over 30 years’ experience to the company, having held significant sales and marketing roles in the packaging industry working with the food and dairy sectors. “Throughout my career, I’ve always had a close association with the dairy industry,” says Mr Dawson. “My most recent role was as Global Marketing Director (Dairy) for packaging s... Tue, 16 Jun 2020 12:14:38 +1200 http://www.quantec.co.nz/blog/#post86035 http://www.quantec.co.nz/blog/post/86034/New-study-gets-Government-funding-to-investigate-digestive-benefits-of-IDP/ New research has secured Government funding to investigate whether IDP® could help boost the digestive health benefits of food and beverage (F&B) products. The Palmerston North-based research team, led by Dr Dulantha Ulluwishewa from AgResearch Ltd, has received a $100,000 investment from the High-Value Nutrition (HVN) National Science Challenge and Quantec. HVN is the New Zealand National Science Challenge funded by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. Its mission is to grow t... Fri, 01 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.quantec.co.nz/blog/#post86034 http://www.quantec.co.nz/blog/post/86032/Waikato-biotech-company-earns-Supreme-and-Innovation-awards-at-industry-event/ Hamilton dairy biotech company Quantec was recognised for its innovation at the annual Natural Health Products NZ awards held in Hamilton last night (note: 27 March).  The company took out the Supreme Award, which it also received at the industry’s 2018 awards event.  Quantec was also awarded the Cawthron Institute Innovation Award. The Natural Health Products NZ awards recognise the success of New Zealand companies developing, manufacturing and exporting natural products, functional... Wed, 27 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.quantec.co.nz/blog/#post86032 http://www.quantec.co.nz/blog/post/86031/Inaugural-CEO-to-guide-further-growth-for-Quantec/ Hamilton dairy biotechnology company Quantec has appointed its first CEO, Raewyn McPhillips, to lead its next phase of growth. Ms McPhillips’ appointment as CEO, beginning late November, will enable managing director and co-founder Dr Rod Claycomb to focus on R&D growth opportunities to further Quantec’s expansion in its key overseas markets, including China and Latin America. Established in 2009, Quantec specialises in extracting high-value bioactives from natural ingredients which are dev... Tue, 30 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.quantec.co.nz/blog/#post86031 http://www.quantec.co.nz/blog/post/86029/Quantec-wins-supreme-award-at-Natural-Health-Products-NZ-annual-awards/ Hamilton dairy biotech company, Quantec, won the Supreme Award at last week’s Natural Health Products NZ annual awards in Nelson.  The event recognised the successes of New Zealand companies developing, manufacturing and exporting natural products, functional foods, complementary medicines, cosmeceuticals, and nutraceuticals industries. The Supreme Award acknowledged Quantec as the best overall entrant across the four awards categories open at this year’s event. Quantec CEO, Dr Rod Cla... Wed, 28 Mar 2018 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.quantec.co.nz/blog/#post86029