Established in 2019 under the Australian Government’s Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) Program, the Future Food Systems CRC (FFS) is a federally funded, not-for-profit organisation driving collaboration across Australia’s agrifood sector. Bringing together leading universities, industry partners and government bodies at all levels, FFS delivers world-class research that is rapidly translated into industry-ready innovations addressing the complex challenges of Australian food systems and evolving consumer needs.
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Mission
Our mission is to foster collaboration within Australia’s agrifood sector, forging strong partnerships among government, industry and academia to lead the development of world-class food, smart, sustainable and globally competitive food systems. Together with our partners, we integrate cutting-edge science, technology and data-driven solutions to drive innovation, resilience and excellence across the agrifood value chain for generations to come.
Values
FFS is committed to excellence, innovation, collaboration, accountability, integrity, continuous learning and being mission-driven. These values guide our efforts to shape the future of Australia’s food systems.
Collaboration
FFS is a passionate advocate for fostering collaboration among key stakeholder groups within the agrifood value chain. At the heart of our mission is the belief that when FFS, research organisations, industry leaders and government bodies come together, they create a dynamic synergy that propels Australia’s food systems forward.