Nadia Lim is a beloved New Zealand chef, entrepreneur, author, and nutrition advocate whose influence spans food, media, and social change. Best known as the co-founder of My Food Bag, a leading meal kit delivery company, and winner of MasterChef NZ, Nadia blends culinary creativity with a deep commitment to health and sustainability.
A qualified dietitian with a background in public health, Lim has always seen food as a tool for wellbeing. She has authored multiple bestselling cookbooks, hosted popular TV series, and become a household name across Aotearoa for her vibrant personality and inclusive food philosophy. Her recipes champion local ingredients, balance, and affordability - designed to nourish families without sacrificing flavor.
With My Food Bag, Lim helped disrupt the food retail industry by delivering nutritious, easy-to-cook meals directly to consumers, encouraging home cooking while supporting local producers. The company became one of New Zealand’s most successful startups and listed publicly on the NZX in 2021.
Lim is also a social entrepreneur. She co-founded Farmed by Good on her Central Otago property, an initiative that teaches sustainable food production, farm-to-table practices, and ethical farming. Her mission: to reconnect people with where their food comes from.
As a speaker, Nadia shares powerful insights on entrepreneurship, leadership, health, and purpose-driven business. She speaks from the heart about values-based decision-making, authenticity in branding, and the importance of staying grounded while growing a public profile.
Whether she's cooking, planting, speaking, or building companies, Nadia Lim lives by the principle that good food can change lives.
Languages: English
Country: New Zealand
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