Food Innovation Australia Limited

10/06/2025

INVITATION ... As consumers, we all demand more from what we eat. The links between food – diet – health are overarching factors informing consumer purchase. This nexus is driving demand for food product innovation through precision fermentation, cultivated meats, plant-based products and much more.

Want to join us?

https://www.fial.com.au/rmit-food-health

22/04/2025

Our friends at the Australian Bureau of Statistics have again shared with us the latest important stats from the and sectors here in Australia ... starting with $85.7 billion of industry gross value-added equivalent to 3.2% of total GDP

Find out more > https://www.fial.com.au/blogs/post/latest-key-facts-about-the-food-and-agribusiness-sector

18/03/2025

What is the $A200 billion opportunity in 2030 for the Australian food and agribusiness sector?

https://www.fial.com.au/sharing-knowledge/capturing-the-prize

18/02/2025

Want to know more about the 19 opportunities that will unlock $200B in value for the food and agribusiness sector?

https://www.fial.com.au/sharing-knowledge/capturing-the-prize

05/02/2025

What do you think?

"Yes, energy prices are hurting the food sector. But burning more fossil fuels is not the answer"

https://theconversation.com/yes-energy-prices-are-hurting-the-food-sector-but-burning-more-fossil-fuels-is-not-the-answer-248996

30/01/2025

Fancy some inspiration? FIAL's Innovation Books have been popular over the years for that very reason ... Managing Director Mirjana Prica said that "each story is unique, capturing the journey of a company in addressing a challenge and how it found solutions or learnings to create impact for its business. We hope you connect with these stories as much as we did in establishing and supporting them in their journey to satisfying achievements."

Find out more > https://www.fial.com.au/sharing-knowledge/innovation-book-2022

19/01/2025

Have you heard of social glue? We mean the invisible threads and soft infrastructure that create community-driven interconnections between people within a region; to share tacit knowledge and develop deep personal linkages to build foundations for regional development and economic growth.

Find out more > https://www.fial.com.au/blogs/post/social-glue

19/12/2024

In today’s challenging environment, being adaptable is key to staying ahead. For many years, 亞洲素食展 Vegetarian Food Asia has been a pioneer in providing a premium business platform, allowing you to connect directly with industry leaders and key decision-makers to expand on your trade diversification plans.

In February 2025, Vegetarian Food Asia will make a grand return at HKCEC, with over 3,000 trade buyers to the show. Join us in seizing green business opportunities and promoting sustainable development within the industry.

https://en.vegfoodasiahk.com/exhibit-booth-enquriy

18/12/2024

Over the holidays, we are updating some of the FIAL Australian Food & Beverage Catalogue's scheduling capabilities and engaging buyers to select companies for their one-to-one secured meetings, planned for early in the new year (dates TBC).

https://www.fial.com.au/afbc

Don’t forget to update your profile and to add any new products or additional information which is critical for buyers in making their selection.

Here is the last chance to register your interest, we’re getting started with mainland China & Hong Kong buyers: https://zfrmz.com.au/Chu060nAz3aiSfnKPgwy

The Australian Food and Beverage Catalogue is an online platform connecting qualified international buyers with Australian export-ready food and beverage suppliers.

09/12/2024

Interesting article from Manufacturers Monthly on the opportunity manufacturing brings to Australia, but this is not 'new' news!

"The large slice of our economic pie comes from raw commodities, minerals extraction, and food production leaving value-adding activities of manufacturing behind. That value-add piece is Australia’s latent potential – and why we do not see more, medium- to large-size manufacturers in the higher ranks of IBISWorld Top 100. We simply do not invest enough in growing Australia’s manufacturing capability."

Recently, I penned a short article on Australian manufacturing and its latent potential. It correlated with the 10th anniversary of a foundational piece of research delivered by McKinsey & Company titled “Compete to Prosper”.

01/12/2024

AIFST CEO Fiona Fleming is this weeks guest on the Food & Drink Business podcast!

In this episode, ‘The Future of Food Science’, Fiona chats to Food & Drink Business editor Kim Berry about the role of the AIFST, the breadth of food science, key themes from the AIFST convention, emerging technologies through to supporting the next generation of food scientists!

Take a moment to tune into this great discussion offering valuable perspectives on food safety, attracting more food scientists to the industry, mentoring, the power of connections and importance of a National Food Plan to effectively collaborate.

👉 Listen to the episode here:
https://www.foodanddrinkbusiness.com.au/podcast/ep75-the-future-of-food-science