FIAL's Celebrating Australian Food and Agribusiness Innovations

On 25 May 2017, Food Innovation Australia Limited (FIAL) launched the second edition of Celebrating Australian Food and Agribusiness Innovations at the Australian Food & Grocery Council’s annual conference in Brisbane.

Chosen by an expert panel of judges from industry, academia and research, the book showcases 50 diverse innovations from across Australia’s food and agribusiness industry.

The innovations come from micro businesses to multinationals, and encompass the whole food and agribusiness value chain. They are aligned to one of seven global megatrends, as identified by the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), that are shaping the world and future trends.

These include an ageing global population; a rapidly evolving digital economy; consumer demand for products that are highly personalised and aligned to their values; an increasing focus on health and environmental concerns; and the continuing growth of Asian economies and their insatiable appetite for quality food and beverage products.

From new varieties of wheat and novel ingredients to revolutionary packaging formats and alternative processing methods, the articles in the book aim to inspire future collaboration and innovation to ensure the industry remains competitive in local and global markets.

CSIRO Agriculture & Food Director John Manners said, “A vibrant food and agribusiness sector will use innovative thinking across the value chain to drive sustainable growth and profitability.”