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| 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 |
| The $400,000 National Food Waste Strategy Feasibility Study was funded by the federal government’s Food and Agribusiness Growth Centre(FIAL) as a follow-up to FIAL’s Roadmap for Reducing Australia’s Food Waste by Half by 2030. The study looked at the nature, scale, causes and impacts of food loss and waste across Australia, identifying ‘hot spots’ for waste and environmental impacts as well as testing and costing scenarios. The study’s authors conclude that the government’s target to halve food waste nationally by 2030 is achievable, provided this effort is industry-led and backed by a ‘supportive policy framework’. | https://workdrive.zohopublic.com.au/external/06152b9ff5971843391f39fc4d32a847e56fb907c167a4a645887b0a4bc43000 |
| This original paper from consultant town planner and author of Rethinking the City, Dr Steven Liaros, explores how circular economy (CE) debates might contribute to, and support, the changes needed for a sustainable future. | https://doi.org/10.1007/s43615-021-00082-5 |
| This White Paper details the challenges faced by the cellular agriculture industry and makes three key recommendations Cellular Agriculture Australia believes would enable the industry to reach its full potential and become globally competitive. In summary, they are: growing the pool of Australian graduates skilled in relevant areas (biomedical engineering, food science, agricultural science and synthetic biology); adding cross-disciplinary expertise from biotechnology, agriculture and food science, and from industry, to Australia's cellular agriculture research; and establishing at-scale manufacturing capabilities and infrastructure, including publicly-funded facilities, to support viable commercialisation of the industry. | https://cellularagricultureaustralia.org/advocacy/ |
| Emerging technologies and innovations – from food-sensing and precision agriculture to personalised nutrition – offer opportunities to transform food systems, yet adoption has been slow. This World Economic Forum session explores key learnings from country-based innovation hubs across regions that could help accelerate this transformation. | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSsAOXG6ffc |
| The Australian agrifood sector’s willingness to innovate and add-value are key ingredients for success, as exemplified by the 50 innovations profiled in the 2021 edition of FIAL's annual Australian Food and Agribusiness Innovations compendium. | |
| 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 |
| This original paper from consultant town planner and author of Rethinking the City, Steven Liaros explores how circular economy (CE) debates might contribute to, and support, the changes needed for a sustainable future. | https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs43615-021-00082-5 |
| Australian Native Food and Botanicals (ANFAB), previously operating as ANFIL - Australia Native Food Industry Limited, is the peak national body representing the interests of this rapidly growing sector. ANFAB worked with industry, federal and state governments, and other organisations to determine and prioritise the R&D and market development strategies required to progress the industry, as detailed in this document. The vision? To transform Australia’s native foods and botanicals sector into a globally successful national industry that is culturally inclusive, sustainable, ethical, agile and profitable. | https://anfab.org.au/edit/documents/ANFAB%20Strategic%20Plan%202019-2022%20web.pdf |
| This document was initially prepared by the Global Alliance for the Future of Food ‘to stimulate an understanding of critical issues related to food systems reform, inform individual member foundations, and guide Global Alliance collective action’. The Alliance has made it publicly available to inspire discussion about sustainable food systems reform. | https://futureoffood.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/GA_C2A_JUN2021.pdf |
| This report published by a task group of the SFS Programme including the Swiss Government, CIHEAM, FAO, IFOAM - Organics, INRAE, Nestlé, UNEP, UN Nutrition and USDA, aims to ‘promote a common understanding of key approaches, concepts and terms related to sustainable food systems among a broad range of stakeholders, globally, as a ‘foundation for joint problem-solving’. | https://www.oneplanetnetwork.org/sustainable-food-systems/towards-common-understanding-sustainable-food-systems-key-approaches |
| The SFS Programme is a multi-stakeholder partnership focused on catalysing more sustainable patterns of food consumption and production. Its partners collaborate on initiatives ranging from normative, advocacy and policy support activities to research and development projects and implementation activities that address our food systems challenges. | https://www.oneplanetnetwork.org/sustainable-food-system |
| This papers compares the stomatal responses of Capsicum plants grown hydroponically under control glass (70% diffuse light) or the smart glass (SG) film ULR-80, which blocked >50% of short-wave radiation and ~9% of photosynthetically active radiation (PAR). | https://www.futurefoodsystems.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Zhao-et-al-2021-JXB-smart-glass-stomatal-sensitivity.pdf |
| This paper reviews the studies on advanced greenhouse cover materials with variable light transmittance, the effects of which on leaf photosynthesis, physiology, and yield. It also provides insights into the potential key biological processes of crops responding to these light changes, specifically light receptors, signal transduction, nutrient biosynthesis pathways during fruit development and ripening. | https://www.futurefoodsystems.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/He-et-al-2021_Article_Light-alteringCoverMaterialsAn.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 |
| In 20 years, will we swap beef for crickets, 3-D print food or grow leafy greens on vertical farms in our cities? And what will changes in our diet mean for Australia’s agrifood sector? CSIRO’s Kate Langford looks at the trends and reports on key trends in food production and consumer dietary preferences. | https://ecos.csiro.au/food-trends-of-the-future/ |
| 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 |
| Outlines the findings of NSW Government Department of Primary Industry (DPI) research into protected-cropping, covering everything from optimal irrigation regimes in hydroponic crops to implementing integrated pest and disease management in greenhouses. | https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/agriculture/horticulture/greenhouse |
| This report was compiled by the leading industry body for Australia’s food and grocery manufacturing sector, with economic analysis from Warren Hogan of EQ Economics. The report provides in-depth analysis of the sector, identifying opportunities and vulnerabilities. It outlines the investment and policy decisions required to ensure the sector thrives, at home and in export markets. The report includes recommendations on long-term industry strategy, investment incentives, workforce skills, regulatory reform, digital labelling, retailer-supplier relationships and export growth strategy. | https://www.afgc.org.au/industry-resources/sustaining-australia-food-and-grocery-manufacturing-2030 |
| Global non-profit group the Good Food Institute’s research grants and database gives interested parties access to the latest research in plant-based and cell-cultured alternative proteins, and to an array of research grant funding opportunities. | https://gfi.org/researchgrants |
| GFI’s latest annual report looks at achievements and milestones in the plant-based foods space from across the globe over 2020. The UK-based Good Food Institute (GFI) engages companies across the supply chain, from start-ups to conventional meat firms, food businesses, major restaurant chains and retailers, as well as scientists, policymakers, investors and entrepreneurs. | https://gfi.org/resource/year-in-review-2020/?utm_source=PBI&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=2020-Year-In-Review |
| A report from the UK’s National Centre for Universities and Business (NCUB) highlighting university and business partnerships formed to help Britain acquire the capability to produce enough nutritious food, sustainably, to feed future generations. | https://www.ncub.co.uk/index.php?option=com_docman&view=download&alias=514-food-for-the-future-report&category_slug=reports&Itemid=2728 |
| This report covers the story of Australia’s plant-based meat sector over the 2020 Financial Year. | https://www.foodfrontier.org/wp-content/uploads/dlm_uploads/2021/03/Food-Frontier-2020-State-of-the-Industry-1.pdf#gf_2 |
| A series of practical, informational videos from Protected Cropping Australia, the main industry body for Australia’s protected cropping operators, large and small. Topics covered include: Layout & Planning, Greenhouse Set-Up, Irrigation, Nutrient Management, Cleaning and Sanitation and Pests & Diseases. | https://protectedcropping.net.au/protected-cropping-toolkit/ |
| An array of useful information for growers from the peak industry body for Australia’s horticulture sector, an estimated 30 per cent of which consists of low-, medium- and high-tech commercial protected-cropping operations that range from major growers to boutique operations located across all states and territories. PC operators grow a broad variety of fruits and vegetables including blueberries, strawberries, rubus (raspberries, blackberries), tomatoes, melons, cucumbers, capsicum, salad (including Asian) greens, herbs, chillies, eggplant and more. | https://www.horticulture.com.au/growers/help-your-business-grow/research-reports-publications-fact-sheets-and-more/ |
| Current technologies and target crops | https://www.futurefoodsystems.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/P2-004-Protected-cropping.pdf |
| Precise phenotyping for improved quality and protected cropping management | https://www.futurefoodsystems.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/P2-005-Smart-crop-monitoring.pdf |
| This chapter, part of OECD publication Digital Opportunities for Better Agricultural Policies, published September 2019, details recent advances in digital technologies and analyses key drivers of digitalisation in the agriculture sector. | https://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/sites/367ac383-en/index.html?itemId=/content/component/367ac383-en |
| An array of new products formulated to mimic beef, chicken and pork, use plant protein – typically, extracts from soy or pea – as their base ingredients | https://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 |
| FIAL's SCP roadmap details the inputs and outputs needed to achieve its vision for Australia's food and agribusiness sector. | https://workdrive.zohopublic.com.au/file/qx576aa074c29082145fbbb013d4ca0cbd906 |
| 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 CSIRO publication outlines the way forward for Australia’s clean hydrogen industry, and looks at our potential to develop an economically sustainable domestic and export hydrogen industry. | https://www.futurefoodsystems.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/18-00314_EN_NationalHydrogenRoadmap_ExecutiveSummary_WEB_180815.pdf |
| According to this 2019 Barclays report, alternative proteins could capture 10 per cent of the global meat market by 2030 and be worth a cool US$85 billion. | https://eu16.salesforce.com/sfc/p/#1t000000wCuV/a/1t000000Xg33/q3Bm_z_oiIm8K7s4mnGLApU.WpmqvU6rEsBaiqGRob4 |
| 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 |
| In this short and pithy video, four experts from global marketing company McKinsey share their views and forecasts about the evolving meat and protein market. | https://youtu.be/gyDFrFOFLx4 |
| 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 |
| This comprehensive report gives an overview of the circular economy concept, discussing recent research and developments in the circular-economy space and challenges to its implementation. | https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/publications/research-papers/download/36-research-papers/13880-the-circular-economy-an-explainer |
| SPHERE: Working together for good health and wellbeing | https://www.futurefoodsystems.com.au/maridulu-budyari-gumal-sphere-bridging-the-health-care-gap-for-indigenous-australians/ |
| US academic and thought leader Michael E Porter's model explaining why particular industries in particular nations or localities become stars on the global stage. | https://www.futurefoodsystems.com.au/michael-porters-diamond-model-how-national-industries-get-the-edge-globally/ |
| FIAL's Overview of 16 Opportunities for Australian Food & Agribusinesses | https://workdrive.zohopublic.com.au/file/qx576efd5c081863f404dabcd888b8f5e8121 |
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