Food

Perth agritech startup, SWAN Systems’ innovative approach to water management has received global recognition as Rabobank’s FoodBytes! Pitch 2020 agtech winner.

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.

A combination of rich natural resources, forward-thinking farmers and a fast-growing entrepreneurial community makes Iowa the perfect fit for Australian agritech entrepreneurs looking to develop technologies in the US market.

When slapped with steep overseas tariffs, Phillipa and Skeet Lawson scouted new markets for their premium red lentils. The Farmers2Founders accelerator program helped refine their offering, now a multi-faceted paddock to plate business, The Pinnaroo Farmer.

Studies consistently show dieters rarely maintain their weight loss and often regain it with interest. With obesity and diabetes now the cause of many chronic health conditions, what’s the solution? Food Futurist, Tony Hunter shares his views.

A new realm of automation and robotic technologies is upon us, where food is fast-tracked from harvest to supermarket with precision and care. Here we take a look at what’s in store for the agrifood sector.