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We are a federally funded Not-for-Profit organisation key to leading collaborations with Australian universities, the agrifood sector and other government bodies to deliver world-leading research that is rapidly translated into industry-ready innovations.

Showcasing and celebrating cutting-edge environmental and conservation research.At last week’s Environmental and Conserv...
18/06/2026

Showcasing and celebrating cutting-edge environmental and conservation research.

At last week’s Environmental and Conservation Sciences (ECS) Research Showcase at Murdoch University, three FFS-supported PhD candidates, Md. Tahmeed Hossain, Ganjar Saefurahman and Abdulrhman Shaker were provided with the opportunity to share their research with their academic peers.

Under the lead supervision of renowned algal technical specialist, Professor Navid Moheimani, the three students promoted each of their projects:

- Tahmeed’s doctoral research focuses on the cultivation and optimisation of a newly isolated alkaliphilic cyanobacterium, Sodalinema sp., for product development.

- Ganjar’s doctoral thesis is developing a biorefinery approach of a locally isolated halotolerant microalgal species for high-value functional metabolites.

- Abdulrhman’s research is developing new ways to use microalgae biomass grown in wastewater for both food and sustainable packaging

Congratulations to Tahmeed, Ganjar and Abdulrhman on showcasing their innovative research and contributing to the next generation of sustainable environmental solutions.



Image (L-R): Ganjar, Tahmeed and Abdulrhman

Murdoch University

17/06/2026

Delivering results in the field of IoT. FFS Project Leader, Wen Hu, is a professor at the School of Computer Science and Engineering at UNSW. Much of his research career has focused on the novel applications, low-power communications, security and compressive sensing in sensor network systems and Internet of Things (IoT).

Wen is taking the next step forward in his relationship with industry partner Vertical Patch, building on their previous work in automated crop monitoring and IoT for indoor cropping, by advancing a new initiative focused on growing basil and strawberries in a technologised shipping container known as the Grow Pod, based at UNSW Sydney.

In the following video, Wen shares how smart technology is helping optimise crop yields while cutting energy use and e-waste in this latest project.

It was fantastic to have Adam Wilson of Great Southern Truffles and Silverplace pay us a visit in Sydney yesterday. Adam...
16/06/2026

It was fantastic to have Adam Wilson of Great Southern Truffles and Silverplace pay us a visit in Sydney yesterday.

Adam is an Western Australian food entrepreneur who turned a passion for into one of Australia’s leading truffle businesses through decades of , persistence and industry leadership.

An partner, we chatted with Adam about all things truffles, discussing our collaborative project ‘Expanding Australia’s truffle industry’ and much more.

Keep an eye on the full video, to be released in the next few weeks.



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PARTNER ANNOUNCEMENT: We’re thrilled to share that Western Sydney University's Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment ...
16/06/2026

PARTNER ANNOUNCEMENT: We’re thrilled to share that Western Sydney University's Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment will be a Gold Partner for this year’s For Food’s Sake, to be held in Sydney from 1-3 September.

Our partnership with Western Sydney University, particularly through the Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment (HIE), dates back to the inception of Future Food Systems in 2019.

A research institution driven by real-world impact, Western Sydney University is dedicated to excellence in both research and practical outcomes. The HIE’s pioneering work delivers innovative solutions for protecting the environment, preserving biodiversity, ensuring food security, and promoting the sustainable use of natural resources.

We look forward to collaborating with the team at the HIE to deliver another impactful For Food’s Sake, an event that will showcase leading researchers, cutting-edge technologies and transformative innovations shaping the future of food.

To register your interest for this year’s event, visit: https://www.forfoodssake.com.au/



Western Sydney U - Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment

Congratulations to Dr Gareema Pandey on her recent graduation from Western Sydney University. Supervised by Dr Richard T...
14/06/2026

Congratulations to Dr Gareema Pandey on her recent graduation from Western Sydney University. Supervised by Dr Richard Thomas, Gareema's research contributed to an -funded research initiative focused on optimising blueberry fruit nutritional quality through the application of controlled light spectra and mild stress treatments within polytunnel systems.

The project’s core objective was to investigate how photo-selective and polymer-based covers influence the light environment, plant physiological responses, yield, and the accumulation of key bioactive compounds, including anthocyanins and polyphenols. By systematically evaluating these factors, the research team's aim was to develop practical and scalable strategies that enhance fruit nutritional quality, while maintaining productivity and supporting grower viability.

To learn more about Gareema and her research, visit: https://www.futurefoodsystems.com.au/take-5-w-gareema-pandey/

Image (L-R): Dr Maria Veronica Chandra Hioe ( ), Dr Gareema Pandey and Dr Richard Thomas.

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We’re less than three months away from For Food’s Sake – your ultimate opportunity to connect with key decision-makers, ...
11/06/2026

We’re less than three months away from For Food’s Sake – your ultimate opportunity to connect with key decision-makers, industry leaders and researchers.

Featuring speakers from top research institutions UNSW, The George Institute for Global Health, Western Sydney University and QUT (Queensland University of Technology), along with industry organisations Bega Cheese and Sanitarium Health Food Company AU. The event will also feature keynote speaker Dr Flávia Fayet-Moore from FOODiQ Global, an award-winning nutrition scientist, space nutritionist and international keynote speaker redefining how audiences think about the future of food and human health.

To view the latest For Food’s Sake Program with speakers, visit: https://www.forfoodssake.com.au/

Held from 1–3 September, this year’s event will include a two-day Summit at the Roundhouse in Kensington, a Gala Dinner at 6HEAD, Research Showcase, side tours, workshops and an exhibition zone where partners can showcase their products, technologies and services.



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Satellite remote sensor specialist, Dr Muhammad Moshiur Rahman, is a research scientist and Senior Research Fellow withi...
11/06/2026

Satellite remote sensor specialist, Dr Muhammad Moshiur Rahman, is a research scientist and Senior Research Fellow within UNE's Applied Agricultural Remote Sensing Centre (AARSC).

With more than 10 years’ experience in precision agricultural technologies, Moshiur has been involved in a number of industry funded projects, where he has developed prediction models for different agricultural and horticultural crops. His research fields include Satellite Image Processing, Machine Learning, Pattern recognition, Computer Modelling, and their applications to address relevant industry problems such as crop growth monitoring, yield prediction and overall improved adoption of precision agricultural technologies.

Moshiur is currently leading the FFS-supported project titled, ‘Multi-scale sugarcane yield prediction through satellite remote sensing, climate variability, and advanced machine learning’ - a collaboration with Sunshine Sugar, CANEGROWERS Australia and Farmacist Pty Ltd, led by AARSC.

To learn more about this project, visit: https://www.futurefoodsystems.com.au/project/multi-scale-sugarcane-yield-prediction-through-satellite-remote-sensing-climate-variability-and-advanced-machine-learning

University of New England, AU UNE Agriculture

Four days of insights and creating new connections with the fresh produce industry. Project Leaders, Dist. Prof. David...
09/06/2026

Four days of insights and creating new connections with the fresh produce industry. Project Leaders, Dist. Prof. David Tissue (Western Sydney U - Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment) and Prof. Zhong-Hua Chen (Adelaide University) were out and about in Adelaide last week, attending Australia and New Zealand’s premier horticulture event – Hort Connections.

Established in 2017 through the partnership of AUSVEG and the International Fresh Produce Association A-NZ (IFPA A -NZ), Hort Connections has grown into the largest horticulture conference and trade show in Australasia. Bringing together growers, supply chain partners, retailers, researchers and industry decision-makers from around the world.

Throughout the event, David and Zhong-Hua engaged in productive discussions with growers, company leaders, and industry stakeholders, strengthening connections across the horticulture sector. They also toured industry facilities and attended plenary sessions that highlighted some of the latest innovations and emerging technologies.

Developing colorimetric sensors for real-time food quality monitoring. It was great to hear from Prof. Rona Chandrawati ...
08/06/2026

Developing colorimetric sensors for real-time food quality monitoring. It was great to hear from Prof. Rona Chandrawati from UNSW Chemical Engineering last Friday, sharing amazing insights on camera into her research into colorimetric nanosensors for food safety, disease diagnosis and environmental monitoring.

An FFS Project Leader, Rona heads the Nanotechnology for Food and Medicine (NanoFAM) Laboratory and is Co-Director of the Australian Centre for NanoMedicine (ACN).

Keep a close eye on our social media channels for our upcoming video.

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