The demand for fresh foods, processed foods and food ingredients in Asian markets is projected to double by 2050. This presents a significant opportunity for Australia’s food and agribusiness sector.
Our capabilities in food engineering, food science, digital manufacturing and supply chain innovation deliver sustainable impact to both small and medium-sized enterprises and the larger corporations we work with.
We provide a key competitive advantage by assisting businesses from initial product and process development through to translation and scale-up at factory sites. Such technical innovation can be highly effective in reducing costs, value-adding and building a stronger competitive position in the global market.
Our program helps food manufacturers:
- Access food science and engineering skills from a wide range of specialist areas
- Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement, innovation and new product development
- Develop new or improved ‘clean label’ foods, as well as new protein sources, through formulation, processing and scale-up stages
- Apply digital sensing and data analytics to reduce process bottlenecks and optimise supply chain or manufacturing performance
- Develop solutions to waste management and sustainability challenges.
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Our research helps the food industry gain a competitive advantage in a dynamic global market. We provide innovative and sustainable solutions across the entire supply chain – product development, manufacture, processing, markets and analysis.
ARC hubs
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Dairy Innovation Hub
The ARC Dairy Innovation Hub seeks to address some of the major research and technical challenges identified as constraints to business growth and productivity in the dairy manufacturing sector. It is co-funded by Dairy Australia, Lion Dairy & Drinks, Warrnambool Cheese and Butter, Murray Goulburn and Bega Cheese.
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Food Value Chain Hub
The Food Value Chain Hub is a supported initiative delivering inter-disciplinary research to unlock a significant market opportunity for exporting premium Australian products. It is co-funded by Mondelez.
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- Professor Sally Gras
Program Leader, Food and Agribusiness
Team members
Dr Martin Palmer, Enterprise Fellow, Chemical Engineering
Prof Sandra Kentish, Head of School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering
Assoc Prof Greg Martin, Associate Professor, Chemical Engineering
Prof Amanda Ellis, Head of Department of Chemical Engineering
Prof Marcello La Rosa, Computing and Information Systems
Prof Ray Dagastine, Deputy Head of Department of Chemical Engineering
Dr Anthony Stickland, Chemical Engineering
Prof Greg Qiao, Chemical Engineering
Assoc Prof Sherah Kurnia, Computing and Information Systems
Dr Brian Pang, Research, Innovation and Commercial Engagement
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We are client-focussed and collaborative – we work side-by-side with your leaders, engineers and technicians to develop solutions to your challenges.
From multi-partner research to technical training and internships, get in contact with us about:
- Emerging technologies
- Developing technology strategies
- Technical training
- Engineering customised solutions
- Creating a talent pipeline through student engagement
- Leveraging our state-of-the-art research facilities
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Media enquiries
Rachel Sheldon
E: rachel.sheldon@unimelb.edu.au