Future of Food 2021
Encompassing conference, expo and extension activities, this two-day event, in which the CRC is a gold sponsor, explores opportunities for Australian producers in innovating, collaborating, clustering and value-adding.
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Future Food Systems eNews issue # 14 – May 2021
From the CEO This month has seen changes and additions to the CRC executive team. Distinguished Professor David Tissue has taken over from Professor Ian Anderson as the Lead for Research Program 2 – see his profile below. Dr Maria Chandra-Hioe has joined as Research Project Coordinator. Maria, a food […]
Food Innovation Precinct WA to drive growth in premium value-added foods
Construction has begun on WAFIP, which will include an advanced food-manufacturing facility and food science, processing and educational facilities. The CRC will work with its WA partners to deliver R&D services within the precinct.
New WA Food Innovation Precinct to drive growth of high-quality value-added food products in Australia’s West
Construction of the Western Australian Food Innovation Precinct has commenced, with an official ‘turning of the sod’ ceremony held on site on the morning of Thursday 20 May, and an industry launch of the precinct and accompanying Enterprise Support Program at the adjacent Bushfire Centre of Excellence in the afternoon.
Future Food Systems eNews issue # 10 – January 2021
From the CEO 2021 begins with renewed global commitment to innovation across food systems and significant growth opportunities for our industry partners. Some of the world’s biggest investors are throwing their weight behind the future foods megatrend – see, for example, this CNBC story about how to ‘ride the boom’. […]
Australia ripe for a regional renaissance, says NFF
The time is right for a coordinated effort to bolster resilience in our regions and invest in their strengths, contends the National Farmers’ Federation, which released its Regionalisation Agenda paper this week.
FFS hosts successful Summit: For Food’s Sake – fostering collaboration and innovation in WA’s agrifood sector
The recent For Food’s Sake Summit hosted by Future Food Systems at Murdoch University, Perth, was a testament to the vibrancy and potential of Western Australia’s agrifood industry. Supported by Murdoch University, the event convened stakeholders from diverse sectors to […]
Future Food Systems eNews issue # 20 – November 2021
This month, we update you on the outcomes of our ‘Coffs food innovation ecosystem’ project, the release of Peel’s roadmap for Western Australia’s food and beverage businesses and the nutritional database The George Institute is developing for Food Standards ANZ. Please join us online for our annual Research Showcase this […]
Specialised agrifood clusters: theory and practice
In this useful report, QUT’s Randall McHugh explores the pros and cons of specialist industry clusters, and examines the potential benefits to our agrifood sector of clustering in locations well suited to agrifood operations..