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In the pastures of Hunt Farm, a quiet revolution is taking place. One that blends environmental stewardship with economic savvy.

With nearly 10 years of experience, Section Manager for Water Microbiology, Ester Woollaston is passionate about public health and leads a busy lab. Learn more about Ester and her time at Hill Labs.

Following our recent acquisitions of Food and Health Standards (FHS) and Auditing Solutions (AS), we’re excited to announce the next step in our growth journey: the acquisition of Food Safety Quality Solutions NZ (FSQSNZ Limited). This move, part of our joint venture with Sam Brooks, brings a trusted MPI-recognised agency into our fold, with over five years of combined experience in food safety and compliance. 

With decades of experience in analytical services, we’re excited to share that Hill Labs is expanding its genomic capabilities. We can now offer Whole Genome Sequencing in-house, giving you a complete end-to-end service, from pathogen testing and detection right through to confirmation and now, sequencing.

Over the years most of the steady growth of our company has been ‘organic’ growth, with only a small number of acquisitions punctuating our history.  In recent years, however, we have been conducting more small acquisitions, and have enjoyed the challenge of planning and managing the transfer of ownership and operations into our business. 

Hair follicle testing is one of the most reliable ways to detect long-term substance use, and we’re excited to announce that Hill Labs now offers this testing for drugs and alcohol. Unlike urine or blood tests, which typically cover a short window, hair testing can provide insight into substance use over several months. This makes it especially valuable in employment screening, legal cases, and safety-sensitive industries.