FFS hosts successful Summit: For Food’s Sake – fostering collaboration and innovation in WA’s agrifood sectorThe 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 delve into the critical role of collaboration in driving innovation. Prof. Len Collard, an Indigenous…
Meet W. Alexander Donald: Chemical analysis & mass spectrometry expertScientia A/Prof. Donald's love of mass spectrometry took him from UC Berkeley to UNSW; where his research includes leading an exciting FFS project with All G Foods.
Foundations laid for manufacturing CE construction materialsA UNSW-EcoMag project team is exploring cost-effective ways to turn agricultural and industrial waste into low-carbon plasterboard and cladding.
Plans for NT food manufacturing plant revealedA Charles Darwin University research group reveals what's needed for Northern Australia to build its own food manufacturing capabilities.
Food Innovation Precinct Western Australia launchesOn Friday 24 February, the multi-million-dollar Food Innovation Precinct Western Australia, aka Mereny Bidi Boodja, was formally opened at Peel Business Park in the state’s south-west.
Energy-efficiency funding still available for F&B firms under the EEC ProgramAustralian food and beverage manufacturers: apply by 18 February 2022 for grants of up to $25,000 to boost energy-efficiency and adopt new energy technologies under the latest round of the federal government’s Energy Efficient Communities program.
Federal government pledges $19.1m to help F&B manufacturers go greenerGrants of up to $25,000 are available to assist food and beverage manufacturing SMEs in improving their energy-efficiency under the latest round of the Australian Government’s Energy Efficient Communities program.
WA Future Food Network grows from Southern DirtWestern Australia's new agrifood network aims to ‘connect, inspire and educate’ local food producers and manufacturers to drive the development of a progressive, sustainable agrifood sector for the state.
Peter Schutz wins AIFST President’s AwardCRC Board member Peter Schutz OAM has netted the 2021 Australian Institute of Food Science & Technology President’s Award for his outstanding contribution to the Australian food industry.
Sanitarium teams with UNSW scientists to optimise grain-drying operationIn a project starting mid-February 2022, UNSW scientists will work with Sanitarium to develop protocols for optimising the firm's Weet-Bix grain-drying process.
Federation University launches Sustainable Food Systems courseGippsland-based Federation University has launched a three-year Bachelor of Sustainable Food Systems course that gives participants the practical and theoretical skills they’ll need to deliver safe, nutritious and sustainable food into local and global markets.
Could decentralised agrifood clusters be key to sustainable food systems?In this thought-provoking paper, Sydney academic and urban planner Steven Liaros contends that 'the transition to a fully circular economy will require a paradigm shift ... away from large-scale industrial agriculture to a decentralised network of circular food systems'.
Food and beverage manufacturers get MMI funds to modernise and scale upMMI Round 2 grant recipients in the food and beverage manufacturing sector include a pie-bakery keen to expand production, a recycled-packaging manufacturer, a soon-to-be-greener brewery, a supplier of beekeeping systems, and a business looking to install new freeze-drying and processing equipment and technology.
UNSW spray dryer produces perfectly dry, 99.8% pure magnesium citrateIn an initial trial in the UNSW-EcoMag project, chemical engineers at UNSW were able to produce very high-purity Mg citrate using their state-of-the-art spray dryer. It's a first, successful step towards EcoMag's goal of scaling up to commercial production using the new process.
Tonight, I’ll be having cultivated meat with a side saladThe idea of ordering slaughter-free authentic meat is becoming a reality, says Professor Johannes le Coutre, a food scientist from UNSW Sydney's School of Chemical Engineering.
Federal government launches $1.38m food & beverage grants initiative and industry-led sector road mapThe federal government has opened grant applications to food and beverage manufacturers under its $1.3b Modern Manufacturing Initiative. But act fast: the application window closes at COB 27 April.
Project Zero30: can Armidale LGA go carbon-neutral in under nine years?A shared vision for a carbon-neutral Armidale region will soon become reality, thanks to a new partnership between the University of New England, Armidale Regional Council, Business New England and an engaged local community.
Meet Sami Kara: advanced manufacturing expertFor UNSW’s Professor Sami Kara, sustainable manufacturing is a key to future prosperity and a cleaner, greener planet. Scientica Education Fellow and Director of Vertically Integrated Projects in the University of New South Wales’ Faculty of Engineering, Sami isn’t one to silo himself away in an academic ‘ivory tower’. He’s spent more than half his working life…
