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BuggyBix insect-based pet food range, on track to proving a commercial success

Feeding the growing population is one of the most pressing issues being addressed by global agrifood innovation – but it’s not only human nourishment that’s being investigated. Sydney entrepreneur Shaun Eislers has developed a pet food range using insects as the primary protein source, and is now working with AgriFutures growAG. to connect with investors, wholesalers and distributors.

  • Published

    Monday, 13 June 2022

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Alternative protein Aquaculture Beef cattle Cereal grains Cotton Cross industry Dairy Eggs Essential oils Forestry Fruits Game Honey bees Nuts Oilseeds Other rural industries Pasture, fodder & feed Pork Poultry Pulse grains Sugar Vegetables Wild catch fisheries
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Canberra Region Food Collaborative (CRFC)

The CFRC is an initiative of RDA ACT through its AgriFood Hub, establishing an integrated, sustainable, inclusive food system to …
  • Location

    Australian Capital Territory

  • Organisation type

    Other

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Next gen plant protein startup, The Leaf Protein Co. ready to scale pilot production

An innovative agrifood startup is set to shake up the alternative protein sector with a novel next gen plant protein. Using highly-specialised extraction technologies, The Leaf Protein Co. is turning the green leaf by-product of vegetable crops into a nutritious, ‘free from’ protein source for food manufacturers. Promoting biodiversity, reducing food waste, and diversifying farm incomes – The Leaf Protein Co. is now seeking investors to scale towards pilot production.   

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    The Leaf Protein Co.

  • Author

    Casey Dunn

  • Published

    Monday, 21 February 2022

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Multiple industries
Alternative protein Aquaculture Beef cattle Essential oils Fruits Nuts Other rural industries Pasture, fodder & feed Sugar Vegetables Wild catch fisheries
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James Cook University (JCU)

James Cook University (JCU) is a world-class university and offers internationally renowned teaching and research excellence that makes a difference. Our impressive calibre of teaching and research staff are passionate about passing their expertise on to the next generation and to assist with current and future challenges faced by industry and government. JCU contributes to Australian agrifood through new knowledge creation, R&D, teaching, investment, innovation and implementation of projects.
  • Location

    Queensland, Australia and Singapore

  • Organisation type

    Accelerator or Incubator, Public research organisation, Research service providers

Multiple industries
Alternative protein Beef cattle Cereal grains Cotton Dairy Essential oils Fruits Honey bees Nuts Oilseeds Pasture, fodder & feed Poultry Sugar Vegetables
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Monash University

Monash University is Australia’s largest and most international university. Combining world-leading education and research facilities, Monash falls in the …
  • Location

    Australia, Malaysia, Indonesia, China, India, Italy, United Kingdom

  • Organisation type

    Public research organisation

Multiple industries
Alternative protein Aquaculture Beef cattle Cereal grains Cotton Dairy Eggs Essential oils Forestry Fruits Honey bees Natural capital assets Nuts Oilseeds Other rural industries Pasture, fodder & feed Pork Poultry Pulse grains Sugar Vegetables
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Centre for Agriculture and the Bioeconomy (QUT)

The Centre for Agriculture and the Bioeconomy brings together QUT’s brightest minds in agriculture and bioeconomy research to help …
  • Location

    Global

  • Organisation type

    Public research organisation, Research service providers

Multiple industries
Alternative protein Aquaculture Beef cattle Cereal grains Cotton Cross industry Dairy Eggs Essential oils Forestry Fruits Game Honey bees Natural capital assets Nuts Oilseeds Other rural industries Pasture, fodder & feed Pork Poultry Pulse grains Sugar Vegetables Wild catch fisheries
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University of New South Wales (UNSW)

UNSW is a powerhouse of cutting-edge research, teaching and innovation. We are one of the top 100 universities in the world, …
  • Location

    Sydney, Canberra, Global

  • Organisation type

    Public research organisation

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Traceable and sustainable: The drivers behind Australia’s booming Kakadu plum market

Can agrifood tech innovation help to harness the rising value of Australia’s wild harvest Kakadu plum – and secure its place in the cosmetics industry? Well, WA sunscreen brand, We Are Feel Good Inc. has done just that – and consumer demand is growing.

 

Kakadu plum has earned its status as one of Australia’s key native species – offering huge market potential. Almost exclusively wild harvested, production of the in-demand superfood extends from Broome, right across the Top End of Australia and into Queensland.

  • Led by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Author

    Donné Restom

  • Published

    Wednesday, 17 March 2021

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