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Econoliser knife sanitiser unit - Industry extension logo
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Econoliser knife sanitiser unit - Industry extension

Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC)

In September 2024, AMPC released a public report titled “The Econoliser – Industry Trial and Techno-Economic Tool,” which demonstrated that the Econoliser Knife Steriliser Unit (KSU) as a suitable alternative to constant flow KSUs which consume unreasonable quantities of water (3 to 7 L/min) by design. The trial validated over...

7 May 2025 - 5 Jul 2027

New South Wales, Australia

NRG-ONE

Australian Red Meat STEM Demonstration and Training Boxes (Stage 1) logo
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Australian Red Meat STEM Demonstration and Training Boxes (Stage 1)

Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC)

At the recent AMPC WHS Spotlight event, the dinner guest speaker, Kate Munari, stated that at the age of 16, she had no idea of a career path for herself. At a pivotal point in her life, the Australian Defence Force presented at her school in Northern Sydney, and she...

26 Sep 2025 - 3 Jul 2028

New South Wales, Australia

JBS Australia Pty Limited

Ultrasonic Knife Commercialisation Development by Southern Engineering Solutions NZ logo
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Ultrasonic Knife Commercialisation Development by Southern Engineering Solutions NZ

Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC)

This project aims to further develop the prototype Ultrasonic Knife (USK) developed by Ag Research NZ and the MIA (Meat Industry Association) Innovation Ltd into a commercial model ready to sell to the market both within Australia and NZ initially, with potential to sell into the wider world market. The...

4 Sep 2025 - 30 Nov 2026

New South Wales, Australia

Southern Engineering Solutions Ltd (New Zealand)

QR Helmets (Adelaide Uni) – Module 1 PoC logo
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QR Helmets (Adelaide Uni) – Module 1 PoC

Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC)

Problem: Despite having a strong commitment to worker health and safety, red meat processors face challenges in continuously and proactively monitoring the wellbeing of operational staff in dynamic processing environments. Existing systems lack the integration of real-time, wearable-based data to inform timely safety interventions. Solution: To address this, JBS has...

28 Aug 2025 - 6 Jul 2026

New South Wales, Australia

JBS Australia Pty Limited

Feasibility of Collagen peptide-based wound healing applications logo
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Feasibility of Collagen peptide-based wound healing applications

Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC)

Collagen-based wound dressings have limitations in healing speed, biocompatibility, and sustainability. While they offer moisture retention and protection, they don't fully address inflammation or tissue regeneration. This project aims to improve collagen dressings by integrating enzymatically derived peptides from enriched Type III collagen to enhance tissue regeneration and reduce inflammation....

9 May 2025 - 20 Oct 2025

New South Wales, Australia

Bioeconomy Science Institute : AgResearch Limited

Assessing the value of keratin extracted from skins and hides logo
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Assessing the value of keratin extracted from skins and hides

Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC)

The leather industry has declined due to increased consumer demand for synthetic alternatives. There is an opportunity for value addition from keratin from hair and collagen from hides. This project will explore applications for these proteins in food, feed, fertilisers and biofilms for use in products like nappies. In order...

14 Apr 2025 - 9 Apr 2026

New South Wales, Australia

Commonwealth Scientific & Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)

Collagen Peptide Production from Bovine Bone logo
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Collagen Peptide Production from Bovine Bone

Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC)

A number of low value products are produced at beef processing plants, such as bone chips. Increasing the value of bone chips will improve the profitability and competitiveness of our beef processors. Current extraction methods often have low yields and involve high chemical usage, increasing costs and environmental concerns. This...

1 Jun 2025 - 30 Oct 2026

New South Wales, Australia

Meat & Livestock Australia Limited (MLA)

Developing petfood products from bovine pleura logo
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Developing petfood products from bovine pleura

Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC)

Pleura impacts eating quality of meat cuts derived from the rib section. The pleura will not render during cooking and becomes quite tough regardless of the duration of cook, potentially eroding the value and reputation of red meat particularly for older larger animals. AMPC Project 2024-1109 demonstrated that the pleura...

1 Aug 2025 - 21 Nov 2025

New South Wales, Australia

Commonwealth Scientific & Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)

Inkjet Bag Printing to improve batching and fabrication floor yield through improved data logo
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Inkjet Bag Printing to improve batching and fabrication floor yield through improved data

Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC)

This project aims to address critical challenges in the boning room of meat processing facilities, focusing on improving batch (product grouping) tracking and maximising revenue through accurate product grouping. Over the past 18 months, with practice changes, batching accuracy has been reduced from over 100% to an average of under...

5 Jun 2025 - 20 Apr 2026

New South Wales, Australia

JBS Australia Pty Limited

Assessing the significance of premature spoilage in Australian vacuum-packed beef and lamb supply chains logo
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Assessing the significance of premature spoilage in Australian vacuum-packed beef and lamb supply chains

Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC)

Despite the recognised high quality of Australian beef and lamb, challenges still exist in ensuring the long shelf-life of vacuum-packed products due to unforeseen premature spoilage. This can lead to customer dissatisfaction and financial claims against exporters/processors. To this end, the proposed project aims to assess the extent and cost...

8 Jul 2025 - 12 Dec 2025

New South Wales, Australia

University of Tasmania (UTAS)