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 Thursday from 12.30pm AEDT – and spread the word via your channels. Also, please note the survey and consultation process regarding the exciting NSW government proposal to establish a smart freight and cold chain facility on the boundary of the new Western Sydney airport.
Showcasing CRC collaborations to advance smart food-system solutions
Thu 2 Dec, 12.30-3.10pm AEDT
Our annual showcase features a cross-section of exciting collaborations under the CRC, presented by our industry partners and research experts. We hope you can join us.” Read more
Coffs food innovation ecosystem project takeaways
The ‘Coffs Food Innovation Ecosystem’ project has proposed four pathways to help the region’s agrifood businesses transition to a new state of production marked by greater output and higher-value products. “Coffs Harbour region holds great potential for further growth,” project lead, Dr Ozgur Dedehayir, reports. “We suggest that a purposefully designed and established ‘food innovation and logistic precinct’ could help alleviate some of the growth limitations enforced by legacy systems.” NSW Farmers’ Coffs Harbour branch chair Paul Shoker, who was involved in the project consultation process, says the region must leverage its existing logistics assets and food diversity: “If we are to reach our target of the $30 billion ag sector by 2030 in NSW, we need to be looking at pathways like regional food hubs and value-adding.” Read more
Featured
Have your say on airfreight at Western Sydney International Airport
Western City Parklands Authority (WCPA) is seeking stakeholder input on its concept for a streamlined Integrated Logistics Hub Airfreight Interface at the new Western Sydney International Airport. Submit your RFI via online survey by 8 December. Read more
New registration process for exporting to China
The Federal Government has announced new food labelling requirements and a new registration process for food processing and storage facilities handling products for export to China. The changes come into effect from 1 January 2022. Read more
Sunshine Coast food-industry cluster nets MMI manufacturing grant
Among the food and beverage firms sharing $33+m under the federal government’s MMI’S Translation and Integration streams is FAN food-cluster member Turbine Sunshine Coast, Turbine plans to use its $8.7m grant to establish a large-scale contract manufacturing and R&D precinct at Sunshine Coast Airport. Read more
InProfile
Meet Ozgur Dedehayir: Innovation ecosystems expert
Queensland University of Technology’s Ozgur Dedehayir researches the strategic implications of technological evolution and disruptive innovations, and their impacts on society. Most recently, he’s been focused on food innovation ecosystems. “I consider myself fortunate to be researching a topic I’m passionate about,” he says. “My work is like a hobby.” Read more
Partner news
FSANZ, The George Institute to develop new nutritional database
The George Institute for Global Health is working with Food Standards Australia & New Zealand to help shoppers make healthier food choices. Read more
Peel releases roadmap for WA food and beverage producers
Peel Development Commission’s roadmap shows the region’s producers how best to capitalise on market opportunities at home and abroad. Read more
Hort Innovation Masterclass in Horticultural Business 2022
The Horticulture Innovation Australia-backed University of Tasmania course is now in its fifth year. Apply now to join next year’s cohort. Read more
CRC-NA partners in world-first alt-sugarcane processing pilot
The CRC for Developing Northern Australia has partnered with Mackay-based Townsend Industries to establish a pilot facility to test a new sugarcane processing system that will deliver various high-value products. Read more
Sven Rogge becomes Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research) at UNSW
New PVCR, Scientia Professor Sven Rogge brings a wealth of experience in furthering the strategic priorities of research to his new role. Read more
Events
FIAL-AIFST Food Safety Governance
Tue 22 February 2022, 2-4.30pm AEDT
An online workshop for food-industry leaders to explore Australia’s food-safety regulation, risk frameworks, and tools for monitoring and verifying food safety system performance. Read more
Transforming food systems for better nutrition, health, and prosperity for all
Mon 6 December 2021, 7-8.30pm AEDT
A UN-hosted event ‘to heighten global awareness, momentum and actions toward delivering on the promise of the UN Decade of Action on Nutrition and 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development’. Read more
Sustainable Landscapes and Commodities Forum
Tue 30 Nov-Thu 2 December 2021, 11pm-2am AEDT (Day 1), 6pm-2am AEDT (Days 2 & 3)
A global forum about how supply-chain stakeholders can best deliver on sustainability targets. Read more
AltProteins 22
Wed 16 February 2022, Melbourne
A one-day event focused on recent developments in the alt-proteins sector and issues likely to shape the sector’s future across Australia and New Zealand. To be held in person at W Melbourne. Read more
Traceability Learning Journeys webinar
7 December 2021, 2-3pm AEDT, online
GS1’s Traceability Learning Journeys report is the outcome of discussions with 20+ WA food and beverage firms about implementing better traceability systems. In this free webinar, hear about local firms’ traceability journeys. Read more