Linnaeus is a world-class, state-of-the-art laboratory, with a team of highly trained professionals providing clients with a broad range of diagnostic testing and R&D activities in the areas of plant and soil health, and water, air and food quality.

Based in Gisborne, Linnaeus was established in 1999 to conduct Riversun’s grapevine virus testing and in-house R&D work. Drawn from around the world, the Linnaeus team have grown from three to thirteen very talented staff providing the local farming, horticulture, forestry and fishing industries with access to a comprehensive range of environmental testing