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Close-up of a gourmet cheeseburger stacked with fresh veggies and served with fries.

Have Australians lost their appetite for plant-based alt-meats and dairy?

In Sydney alone, more than 10 up-market plant-based restaurants have shut up shop in the past three years.
Woman contemplating new business ideas

CSIRO calls on farm and food industry innovators to hone their R&D skills

The free, eight-week online program clarifies SMEs’ early ideas in such a way that they can develop clear R&D plans.

Australia’s food future: Science, sustainability and a strategic pathway

While Australia currently feeds more than 70 million people domestically and abroad, the industry cannot afford to fall ...

Kimberly-Clark, CSIRO pioneer Australian-first nappy recycling trial

Organic materials in used Huggies nappies are converted into nutrient-rich compost while capturing and using bioenergy i...

Covid-19 has changed the eating habits of Australians

The advent of the coronavirus outbreak has caused a marked shift in the eating habits of Australian consumers.

Egg industry report indicates progress on environment and hen welfare

Egg industry lowers environmental footprint through better genetics, improved farm management, solar power and waste man...

Australians view egg farms as better for the environment

CSIRO report finds Aussies are more trustful of the egg industry.

This Week in FMCG

Catch up on the top stories in FMCG this week.

Grain of truth app to help farmers

CSIRO's new, free, smartphone app to help make crop and paddock management calls.

The science of taste

Why consumers choose fries over broccoli.

What will consumers gain from research into complementary medicines?

Multi-million dollar research collaboration raises questions.