Future Food Systems

Welcome aboard to our latest addition to the #FFSCRC group of partners, seedPurity. A leading provider of applied seed technology to the forestry and vegetable seed industries in Australia and New Zealand, seedPurity will be collaborating with the University of New England (AU) and Costa, under the banner of Future Food Systems, to explore the potential of select insect species to fulfil pollination needs for various innovative, pollinator-dependent crops. #pollination #protectedcropping #futurefood  

Mapping Australia's tree crops. Craig Shephard, land-use mapping expert and senior researcher within the Applied Agricultural Remote Sensing Centre (AARSC) at University of New England (AU), showcases the Australian Tree Crop Map during his presentation at For Food’s Sake in Coffs Harbour, highlighting the types of crops that the map covers along with the aggregation of orchards and a brief overview of the platform.   To view the Australian Tree Crop Dashboard, visit: https://lnkd.in/g5W66A8v   This project is delivered through Hort Innovation and led by an expert team at UNE’s Applied Agricultural Remote Sensing Centre (AARSC) in collaboration with Future Food Systems. #treecrops #spatialmapping #citrus #macadamias #bananas #avocados

As the demand for free-range eggs continues to grow, understanding the causes behind losses during the production process has become increasingly important. In the following research paper, University of New England (AU) PhD student Yusuf Adewale Adejola, in collaboration with Dr Terence Zimazile Sibanda, Dr Isabelle Ruhnke, Johan Boshoff, Saluna Pokhrel and Assoc. Prof. Mitchell Welch investigate the risk of short-term free-range egg production losses, using data derived from a combination of sensing technologies and management activities. Discover the findings here: https://lnkd.in/g_h_JSa6 This research initiative is supported by #FFSCRC. #eggproduction #freerangeeggs #productivity Australian Eggs

Integrating food and health through molecular information. In the following video from For Food’s Sake Coffs Harbour, #FFSCRC Project Leader from the Australian National Phenome Centre, Dr Ruey-Leng Loo delves into her research relating to the development of a nutritional rating system to help consumers understand the nutritional value of extra virgin olive oil, with a focus on positive impacts to human health.   To learn more about Ruey-Leng Loo's research projects, visit: https://lnkd.in/g7j28w3m #nutrition #quality #science #research

Hot off the press. In the following research paper, UNSW Chemical Engineering PhD student, Miranda Yang, and the team of Dr Yong Wang, Dr Qianyu Ye, Brad Baker and Professor Cordelia Selomulya, investigate the effect of flavour solvents and surfactants on the encapsulation of raspberry flavour by spray drying and the subsequent storage stability. View the study here: https://lnkd.in/g3vx-mVp This research project is supported by Baker & Co Ingredients and Future Food Systems (#FFSCRC), and delivered by UNSW.

It was a pleasure to visit our partners, Western Sydney University, at the Hawkesbury Campus yesterday to meet with research personnel from the School of Science, to witness first-hand some of the world-class research taking place, with an emphasis on developing sustainable food systems.   Thanks to the Dean of Science, Professor Graciela Metternicht MAICD, and members for hosting us and for taking the time to showcase their research.   To discover more about #FFSCRC collaborations with Western Sydney University, visit: https://lnkd.in/gwQqKj-Q To learn more about exciting initiatives taking place within WSU School of Science, visit: https://lnkd.in/gNMfWSdG #research #foodscience #protectedcropping #agriculturalscience David Tissue, Brajesh Singh, Zhong-Hua Chen , John Hunt, Malik Hussain, Dr Sunil Panchal, Jay Bose, Li Li, Kingsley Kalu, MPH, Michelle Mak, Jinh He, Ryan McQuinn, Anali Azabdaftari, Mark Jones, Prof Vijay Jayasena, Nicole King, Michelle Davey. 

Catherine McDaid is the Food Quality Manager at SIFT - Sustainable Innovative Food Technology WA, situated within the grounds of Food Innovation Precinct Western Australia. Catherine discusses her career pathway from Ireland to Western Australia, technology use within the facility, her teachings to small business and learnings, and the importance of a reliable support network. To learn more about SIFT, visit: https://sift.au/ SIFT is a collaboration between the WA Government and Future Food Systems (#FFSCRC), delivered by Murdoch University. #foodmanufacturing #foodquality #foodproduction

Shaping tomorrow’s cities. Kezia Hsu is a third-year PhD student at the School of Built Environment at UNSW Sydney. Passionate about tech applications and data-driven analytics, her research focuses on volumetric urbanisation, 3D spatial analysis and modelling, urban analytics and simulation, and sustainable urban development. She is currently contributing to the Future Food Systems (FFS) project, Modelling a Sustainable Floor-Space Mix. Team FFS sat down with Kezia to explore her research role, expected outcomes, and future goals: https://lnkd.in/gbrti7gZ #dataanalytics #urbanisation #urbandevelopment Hoon Han | Chris Pettit

And we have lift off! In an exciting update, Mission MushVroom successfully launched this past Monday. Good luck to all. Flávia Fayet-Moore | FOODiQ Global

Explore the latest findings from an #FFSCRC collaborative project focused on optimising glasshouse energy management by investigating energy consumption under different shading, light-altering, and ventilation conditions. Discover more via the following link: https://lnkd.in/gKP9ZX36 This project is a collaboration between Western Sydney University, LLEAF Greenhouse Film Technology, Future Food Systems and Hort Innovation. #protectedcropping #smartfilms #energyefficiency #plantgrowth #NVPCC A/Prof. Christopher Cazzonelli David Tissue Zhong-Hua Chen