Securing Australia’s Food Future through Protected Cropping Innovation

Professor Tony Bacic, Director, La Trobe Institute for Sustainable Agriculture and Food (LISAF) Australia’s protected cropping sector is entering a transformative new era, one driven by technological innovation, sustainability, and a growing imperative to secure reliable, high-quality food and...

Patagonia Provisions & Deschutes Brewery release organic non-alcoholic IPA, beer brewed with Kernza perennial grain

Patagonia Provisions Non-Alcoholic Organic IPA brings notes of grapefruit and orange zest, supported by pine and a gentle floral lift to satisfy that thirst Patagonia Provisions and Deschutes Brewery announce the expansion of their joint, USDA Organic beer line with the release of Patagonia...

Harnessing Quantum AI for Greener Minds and Healthier Futures

Professor Rajib Rana, University of Southern Queensland As climate change and mental health challenges increasingly affect young generations, the intersection of technology, sustainability, and education has never been more critical. The University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ), in collaboratio...

Toll announces next phase of $67Mn electric vehicles program with CCEP

Launched across Toll’s network, 12 Volvo FM battery electric rigids will replace existing diesel vehicles in CCEP’s national delivery network     Toll Group announced the next phase of its $67 million investment in sustainable transport solutions across Australia, with the deployment of ...

How Saveggy’s Minimalist Coating Could Transform Europe’s Produce Supply Chain

Arash Fayyazi, Chief Technology Officer, Saveggy As the EU prepares to enforce its ban on single-use plastics for fresh produce, the food industry faces mounting pressure to find sustainable alternatives that don’t compromise shelf life or quality. Swedish startup Saveggy has emerged as a fron...

 Pluri’s Cell-Based Coffee Revolution Begins in Chiapas

Ami Herman, CEO of Coffeesai The global coffee industry is confronting rising challenges from climate change and shrinking farmland, to soaring consumer demand. To address these pressures, biotechnology company Pluri has entered the cell-based coffee sector through its subsidiary Coffeesai, whic...

La Trobe University launches $27Mn Protected Cropping Hub to boost sustainable, high-quality food production

This five-year collaboration involves three research institutions, six industry partners, and the Australian Government La Trobe University has officially launched the Australian Research Council (ARC) Industrial Transformation Research Hub for Protected Cropping (PC Hub). This significant natio...

FaBA partners with SeaStock to boost algae-based ingredient innovation

The project, titled “Extraction and characterisation of techno-functional ingredients from Australian seaweed” Australia’s Food and Beverage Accelerator has invested in SeaStock Pty Ltd to accelerate the commercialisation of clean-label ingredient innovation. SeaStock is a leading globa...

PepsiCo’s climate resilience platform 2.0 boosts global farm sustainability

This evolution has been made possible through PepsiCo's leadership and co-funding from the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR), which contributed $1 million in recognition of the platform's potential for greater impact PepsiCo, in collaboration with the Alliance of Biovers...

From Ocean Waste to Sustainable Nutrition: Inside EU’s MARMADE Project

Sauro Vittori, Project Coordinator of MARMADE As the global demand for sustainable nutrition intensifies, scientists are increasingly turning to the oceans for answers. The EU-funded MARMADE project, coordinated by the University of Camerino (Italy), is pioneering new ways to transform marine bi...

QUT signs MOU with Japan Bioindustry Association to advance bioindustries

This includes the QUT Pioneer BioPilot, based in Mackay, which has recently undergone a $18 million upgrade, transforming it into Australia’s leading pilot-scale fermentation facility QUT has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Japan Bioindustry Association (JBA) to strengthen ...

Julius Meinl introduces industrially compostable capsules

The capsule launch debuts with Danube Delight – one of three blends in the range – offering a rich, intense flavour where a dark chocolate base meets spicy notes of nutmeg Premium coffee brand Julius Meinl has expanded its double-certified The Originals Bio Fairtrade line for the...

Quantum leap to tackle Australian food security and student wellbeing

Food Ladder partners with CSIRO and the University of Southern Queensland to pioneer Australian research Food Ladder, an Australian not-for-profit combating food insecurity through school-based greenhouse programs, has announced a partnership with CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, an...

Norwegian model leads way in sustainable seafood and zero-waste innovation

A growing body of research underscores the global shift toward responsible consumption The Norwegian Seafood Management Model has been the backbone of both the country’s fisheries and aquaculture sectors for nearly five decades, ensuring that ocean resources are responsibly managed while suppo...

South Australia now tomato virus free

More than 200,000 samples have been tested across 109 properties, providing strong evidence that the virus is no longer present in South Australia South Australia is now free of tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV), paving the way for impacted growers to return to full trade rights across th...

Inside Agilent’s Strategy to Make India Global Benchmark in Food Testing

Nandakumar Kalathil, Country General Manager, Agilent Technologies India As India strengthens its position as a global leader in agricultural exports, ensuring food safety and regulatory compliance has never been more critical. To address these challenges, Agilent Technologies has expanded its s...

Nestlé and the World Farmers' Organisation partner to advance resilient food systems

The two organisations will collaborate to understand farmers' challenges, to promote awareness of regenerative agriculture, to strengthen farmers' capacities, and to co-develop viable farming models that can also inspire and attract the next generation of farmers Through a new, first-of-its-kind...

Fonterra and BioLumic partner to bring light-activated seed traits to New Zealand dairy

The partnership will deliver light-activated traits designed to improve the productivity and resilience of ryegrass BioLumic, a pioneer in seed trait innovation, has entered a multi-year partnership with global dairy co-op Fonterra to develop a new category of seed traits for pasture-based dairy...

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