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Inulin, a polysaccharide characterized by a β-2,1 fructosyl-fructose structure terminating in a glucosyl moiety, is naturally present in plant roots and tubers. Current methods provide average degrees of polymerization (DP) but lack information on the distribution and absolute concentration of each DP.https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0963996924003466
This review highlights how interventions such as light-emitting diodes (LEDs), photo-selective films, and exposure of plants to mild stresses, alongside developing new varieties with desired traits, could be used to optimise the nutritional quality, particularly the content of polyphenols, of blueberry grown under covers.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/12/4/810
This report was authored by Maria Veronica Chandra-Hioe with contributions from Merran White.https://files.futurefoodsystems.com.au/New-product-development.pdf
This report reviews current best practices and technology for protected cropping facilities and explores research trends in the sector as first steps towards advancing the technological capabilities of Australia’s indoor horticultural industry and delivering solutions that meet Southern Hemisphere industry-specific needs.https://files.futurefoodsystems.com.au/P2-006-Next-generation-protected-cropping-facilities.pdf
Although currently not commercially available, Australian native rice has potential as a high-nutrient, culturally identified food. https://www.cdu.edu.au/riel/research/australian-native-rice-commercialisation
PCA’s Nicky Mann, 2014 Nuffield Farming Scholar, used her bursary to study indoor berry production across the world. She came back with numerous insights and suggestions for targeted R&D.https://nickymannnuffield2014.files.wordpress.com/2016/01/berries-nicky-mann-soilless-australia-vol-4-2015-summer-edition.pdf
Information on the four subsectors listed above are available to download free of charge as four separate pdf documents.https://www.horticulture.com.au/growers/help-your-business-grow/research-reports-publications-fact-sheets-and-more/grower-resources/ha18002-assets/australian-horticulture-statistics-handbook/?__FormGuid=a2cd5e51-ecbe-4c53-ae51-a870fc5dfc75&__FormLanguage=en&__FormSubmissionId=d908e1b3-b47f-4ce8-8721-ed61872620d9
Current technologies and target cropshttps://www.futurefoodsystems.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/P2-004-Protected-cropping.pdf
Precise phenotyping for improved quality and protected cropping managementhttps://www.futurefoodsystems.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/P2-005-Smart-crop-monitoring.pdf
An array of new products formulated to mimic beef, chicken and pork, use plant protein – typically, extracts from soy or pea – as their base ingredientshttps://www.gfi.org/files/PBMap.pdf
In this recent report, McKinsey & Co. survey future opportunities and likely market share for the array of alternative proteins on the market and in development.https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/agriculture/our-insights/alternative-proteins-the-race-for-market-share-is-on
The expanding plant-based protein industry could unlock opportunities for Australian agrifood producers, contends this February 2020 report.https://www.agrifutures.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/20-001.pdf
This 2019 consumer survey examines the factors driving an expected rise in demand for plant-based foods and alternative proteins across Australia in coming years.https://www.foodfrontier.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Hungry-For-Plant-Based-Australian-Consumer-Insights-Oct-2019.pdf
Could Australia double the number of people it feeds by 2061? The Conversation says yes, provided we adopt three strategies: increase productivity, reduce food waste and eat more sustainably.https://theconversation.com/how-many-people-can-australia-feed-76460
The global adoption of healthy diets from sustainable food systems would safeguard our planet and improve the health of billions, argues the EAT-Lancet Commission in this compelling report.https://www.futurefoodsystems.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/EAT-Lancet_Commission_Summary_Report.pdf
This report from the Food and Agribusiness Growth Centre, FIAL, identifies 19 opportunities that could boost the value-addition capability of Australia's agrifood sector to $200b+ p.a. by 2030.https://workdrive.zohopublic.com.au/file/qx5769e1e310483ee4389b5d9f6cc55e768fe
This lively panel discussion about actual and potential alternative sources of protein formed part of the EAT Stockholm Food Forum 2019.https://youtu.be/HVJQlbIsWNU
Light‐limited photosynthesis under energy‐saving film decreases eggplant yieldhttps://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/action/doSearch?AllField=Light%E2%80%90limited+photosynthesis+under+energy%E2%80%90saving+film+decreases+eggplant+yield
SPHERE: Working together for good health and wellbeinghttps://www.futurefoodsystems.com.au/maridulu-budyari-gumal-sphere-bridging-the-health-care-gap-for-indigenous-australians/
FIAL's Overview of 16 Opportunities for Australian Food & Agribusinesseshttps://workdrive.zohopublic.com.au/file/qx576efd5c081863f404dabcd888b8f5e8121