6 | Delivering trust in the supply chain Oritain staff celebrate winning the Grand Supreme Business Excellence and Excellence in Science & Technology’ Awards. Grand Business South Awards: Oritain Global NZ T T Russell Fredric REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Headquartered in Dunedin, Oritain is leading the way in proving the origin of its clients’ valuable exports and has gained national and global recognition for its science-based work. The company was founded in 2008 by Dr Helen Darling and Prof Russell Frew who are world-leading experts in analytical chemistry. Professor Frew remains heavily involved in the business locally as well consulting internationally, including to the United Nations. Oritain Asia Pacific Head of Commercial, Grant Harrex, says Oritain’s origin and vision is an amazing story of a highly innovative company that focuses on delivering trust in the supply chain. “It was clearly evident that there was an opportunity to take [the research] beyond the university environment out into more the global sphere and into a commercial environment,” Grant says. Oritain has experienced massive growth, having mushroomed from a staff of 32 two years ago to employing 160 in five countries, of which 83 work in Dunedin. Last November at the Grand Business South Awards, Oritain was the winner of the Grand Supreme Business Excellence and Excellence in Science & Technology’ Awards. This was soon followed by the Supreme Award at the 2022 AmCham-DHL Express Success & Innovations Awards. “Our global footprint and reputation is growing which is gratifying and an acknowledgment of the talent and hard work from the team in Dunedin and our multiple offices worldwide.” To verify the origin of products, such as those produced from agriculture and horticulture, Oritain uses unique scientific methods that combines forensic science, including trace element and isotope analysis, to obtain a geochemical profile which detects naturally occurring elements in a product or raw material. The profile can include soil composition, climate, altitude, precipitation and other environmental factors to reveal the details of a product’s origin, known as the ‘origin fingerprint’. Once this fingerprint has been created, it can be used to audit products at any point in the supply chain anywhere in the world to clearly differentiate the legitimate from the fraudulent. “With the New Zealand story being one of sustainability and best practice farming, and having an outstanding rural environment, being able to then authenticate that story around the globe, that’s quite powerful for our rural sector.” “We are proud to be helping our New Zealand partners across meat, wool, dairy, honey, wine, aquaculture and horticulture and evolving sectors.” In a further coup, Oritain’s work, and mission has caught the attention of former Prime Minister Sir John Key, resulting in him agreeing to take up the offer of a directorship from the start of this year. “He was fascinated by our story. We are absolutely excited to have him on board. We will take a lot of advantage from his knowledge of global markets and there’s a lot that we can learn from him.” “What we do helps to secure export markets for the rural sector. It helps to protect them from fraud, and fraud is a lot more prevalent in international markets than what people realise.” Another area Oritain works in is helping companies manage the increasing regulation being imposed internationally. In a world that’s demanding sustainable practices and ethical supply chains, with focus on ESG by investors and directors, Oritain is in a unique position to authenticate and provide the transparency required. Oritain’s solution provides the traceability evidence to satisfy the needs of regulators and most importantly, end consumers. “Trust is ingrained in everything we do. From our heritage to our science and brand vision, the team we work with, our relationships with our clients, trust is integral.” Grant says. “With growth we are increasing our services and global reach. That’s exciting – watch this space.” 107 Gordon Rd, Mosgiel | 03 489 3915 | info@bcsystems.co.nz Proudly providing Oritain Global with cloud services and NZ IT support. We wish them congratulations on their outstanding growth and development. PACK SEND ® Anything. Anywhere. After an Economy, Premium or Business Courier? PACK & SEND Dunedin is proud to support Oritain Global NZ Ltd • We Send Virtually Anywhere - Locally & Internationally • Urgent, Overnight and Budget Services • No shipment too large or small (03) 474 9503 | dunedincity@packsend.co.nz | www.packsend.co.nz
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