DMNZ Engages Food Innovation Waikato for Premium Ingredient Production

Deer Milking NZ (DMNZ) has engaged the services of Food Innovation Waikato (FIW) to spray-dry its premium New Zealand Deer Milk into a shelf-stable, high-value powder—destined for use in nutraceuticals and functional health products around the world.

The state-of-the-art drying facility in Hamilton enables DMNZ to preserve the unique bioactive properties of deer milk, including its rich profile of peptides, A2 proteins, minerals, and immune-supporting nutrients, making it ideal for global health and wellness applications.

“Working with the team at Food Innovation Waikato has been a truly inspiring experience,” says Rebecca Davidson, Co-Founder and CEO of DMNZ. “Together, we’ve navigated the complexities of spray-drying this remarkable new ingredient—and their support and technical expertise has been invaluable as we scale for global markets.”

This collaboration marks an important step in DMNZ’s journey to commercialise deer milk as a next-generation functional ingredient, with applications across sleep, immune, gut, skin, and healthy ageing categories.

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