Food: Australia’s hidden superpower for industrial collaboration and national renewalWhen we think about the big levers for Australia’s future prosperity, we often talk about minerals, energy, defence, or digital technology. Yet beneath all these sits something far more fundamental: food. It is not just our oldest industry; it is our most enduring human need. Food anchors communities, supports thousands of businesses, underpins health, attracts…
FFS Research & Commercialisation Director elected to American food instituteProf. Cordelia Selomulya, FFS Research & Commercialisation Director and UNSW professor, has been recognised for her research and leadership in powdered food ingredients.
Embarking on the journey of economic ecosystems: Paving the way for agrifood prosperityAustralia’s agrifood sector is witnessing the dawn of a powerful solution aimed at dismantling barriers and propelling businesses towards success: economic ecosystems.
Q&A: Nicole McNaughton on cluster gains and growing painsThe CEO of South East Queensland-based Food & Agribusiness Network talks about inspiring, growing and sustaining an agrifood industry cluster in regional Australia.
Nurturing growth: Dr James Krahe’s vision for thriving agrifood clustersFuture Food Systems CEO James Krahe, a cluster establishment expert formerly with FIAL, gives his top tips into what clusters should strive for and avoid if they're to succeed long-term.
Future Food Systems – Collaborating to foster agrifood clusters across Australia Collaborative Future Food Systems projects and initiatives are providing powerful tools to help establish and promote successful, sustainable regional agrifood clusters in areas of comparative advantage across Australia.
Melville Park farm: a value-adding storyDavid Doepel and wife Barbara Connell are co-custodians of historic Melville Park Farm, where they’re collaborating with researchers and local businesses to add value to primary produce.
Future foods facility to fast-track new product development in WAMurdoch University is the first Western Australian university to partner with the state government in a new commercial food factory that will help food and beverage businesses develop value-added food products for local consumption and global export. The Sustainable Innovative Food Technologies (SIFT) Centre – the result of a WA Government partnership with Future Food…
For Food’s Sake Summit tours: SIFT opening and Melville Park farmGuests who joined our recent day tours of the new SIFT facility at FIPWA and Melville Park farm glimpsed the collaborative future of food innovation and value-adding in WA
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…
evokeAG 2024 takeaways: Sideline eventsThis year's evokeAG conference was a mix of plenary and panel sessions. with sessions covering the spectrum of hot topics in ag-tech, from AI to indigenous IP.
evokeAG 2024 takeaways: Conference sessionsThis year's evokeAG conference was a mix of plenary and panel sessions. with sessions covering the spectrum of hot topics in ag-tech, from AI to indigenous IP.
Victualis 2 highlights ACT’s food resilience challenges – and the power of collaborationHosted by FFS partner RDA ACT, the Victualis 2 dinner brought together key players in the region’s agrifood sector for an info-packed evening focused on sustainable, resilient urban food systems.
Coffs Harbour’s collaborative spirit shines at the launch of CALLIn the picturesque coastal city of Coffs Harbour, the collaborative spirit was in full swing as the Coffs Agrifood Living Lab (CALL) launched at Yarrila Place on October 25
Planet-friendly F&B packaging projects unwrappedIndustry partner FP Paradigm is teaming with UNSW scientists in a series of projects that aim to develop food and beverage packaging that is smarter, safer and more sustainable.
‘Living Lab’ to drive value-adding innovation in Coffs Harbour’s agrifood sectorA new Future Food Systems project will establish Australia’s first food-focused ‘Living Lab’ to foster creative collaboration among stakeholders in Coffs’ agrifood ecosystem, including co-designing the concept for a dedicated food innovation and logistics precinct for the region.
PhD progress report: Gehan Abdelghany, ‘Commercialising native rice’ projectDarwin-based FFS PhD scholar Gehan Abdelghany's research is contributing valuable agronomic information to the FFS-backed ‘Commercialising native rice’ project.
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.
FFS joins forces with FAN Thriving Sunshine Coast industry cluster Food and Agribusiness Network (FAN) has become a core participant in FFS.
