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Food and Agriculture Tech Landscape of Australia
1,865 Food and Agriculture Tech companies in Australia, in one picture: who is hiring, who is raising money, who founded them, where they are based, what the news is about and where the research is going. Updated August 2026.
1,865companies tracked
$1.1Bdisclosed funding
30hiring right now
127events · 24 months
47,205news articles · 12 months
Who leads Food and Agriculture Tech in Australia
Shows 1,865 Australian food and agriculture tech firms, highlighting the top hiring, best‑funded, and most‑covered companies, with 30 currently hiring and 124 having disclosed a funding round.
open roles
Hiring now
ranked by live open roles
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Coates Group9last posted Jun 2026
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Restoke3last posted Jul 2026
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Koko Black3last posted Jun 2026
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Spectrum Ecology3last posted Jan 2026
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ProAgni3last posted Apr 2026
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EatClub2last posted Jun 2026
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myvenue2last posted Jun 2026
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KRAVEiN2last posted Apr 2026
30 companies hiring · 1 posted in the last 30 days
disclosed funding
Most funded
disclosed totals, all rounds
- 01
Loam Bio$119.5MSeries B · Feb 2023
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Stacked Farm$96MSeries C · Jun 2023
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AgriWebb$65.2MSeries C · May 2024
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MILKRUN$62.3MSeries A · Jan 2022
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Ryzo$50MSeries B · Apr 2022
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me&u$38MSeries C · Dec 2022
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The Hassler Group$35.3MSeries D · Oct 2023
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Fresho$34.8MSeries B · Nov 2024
124 companies with disclosed rounds · $1.1B total
headcount
Largest teams
ranked by tracked headcount
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Noumi580tracked employees
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Send300tracked employees
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mr yum223tracked employees
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AWI140tracked employees
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Lumachain100tracked employees
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39 companies with headcount data
share of events
Share of voice
share of all tracked sector news events, 24 months
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Cauldron13.0%22 tracked events
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SwarmFarm Robotics7.1%12 tracked events
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RLF AgTech6.5%11 tracked events
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Number 8 bio5.3%9 tracked events
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169 tracked events across 43 companies
articles
In the news
Prism news coverage, last 12 months
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Atec Global37articles in the window
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Zetifi14articles in the window
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Nourish Ingredients8articles in the window
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FarmBot6articles in the window
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AgriDigital5articles in the window
22 of these companies drew sector coverage in the window
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How the Food and Agriculture Tech ecosystem in Australia grew, 2016–2025
Lists the number of companies founded each year from 2016 to 2025, noting the highest count of 135 in 2017 and a single new firm in 2025.
Companies founded / year
new Food and Agriculture Tech companies in Australia
20162025
peak 135 in 2017
Companies raising / year
with a disclosed round that year
20162025
peak 32 in 2022
Disclosed funding / year
sum of disclosed rounds (USD)
20162025
peak $301.7M in 2022
Where Food and Agriculture Tech companies in Australia are based
Ranks cities by the count of sector companies, with Sydney hosting 257 firms, Melbourne 243, Perth 105, Brisbane 95, and Adelaide 75.
Hub 01
Sydney
257 Food and Agriculture Tech companies
31% of the Food and Agriculture Tech companies across these hubs
257companies
$321.8Mdisclosed funding
5hiring now
Hub 02
Melbourne
243 Food and Agriculture Tech companies
29% of the Food and Agriculture Tech companies across these hubs
243companies
$140.4Mdisclosed funding
4hiring now
Hub 03
Perth
105 Food and Agriculture Tech companies
13% of the Food and Agriculture Tech companies across these hubs
105companies
$33.9Mdisclosed funding
Hub 04
Brisbane
95 Food and Agriculture Tech companies
11% of the Food and Agriculture Tech companies across these hubs
95companies
$43.7Mdisclosed funding
2hiring now
Hub 05
Adelaide
75 Food and Agriculture Tech companies
9% of the Food and Agriculture Tech companies across these hubs
75companies
$6Mdisclosed funding
1hiring now
Hub 06
Toowoomba
27 Food and Agriculture Tech companies
3% of the Food and Agriculture Tech companies across these hubs
27companies
$500kdisclosed funding
1hiring now
Hub 07
Gold Coast
20 Food and Agriculture Tech companies
2% of the Food and Agriculture Tech companies across these hubs
20companies
$96.5Mdisclosed funding
1hiring now
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Hub 08
Canberra
14 Food and Agriculture Tech companies
2% of the Food and Agriculture Tech companies across these hubs
14companies
$1.5Mdisclosed funding
The Food and Agriculture Tech market map of Australia: what these companies actually do
Breaks down product sub‑categories, showing enterprise tech (774 firms) and consumer digital (739) as the largest, and outlines common revenue models such as product e‑commerce (983) and subscriptions (695).
- Enterprise Tech774 companies · $716.9M raised · 20 hiring
- Consumer Digital739 companies · $404.1M raised · 8 hiring
- Agritech634 companies · $604.6M raised · 16 hiring
- B2B Agritech514 companies · $497.7M raised · 15 hiring
- B2C E-Commerce444 companies · $125.3M raised · 4 hiring
- Uber for Grocery Delivery382 companies · $109M raised · 3 hiring
- B2C Grocery Delivery382 companies · $109M raised · 3 hiring
- Enterprise Software307 companies · $306.5M raised · 9 hiring
- Smart Farming249 companies · $175M raised · 10 hiring
- Precision Farming180 companies · $84.3M raised · 7 hiring
- SaaS176 companies · $217.9M raised · 6 hiring
- Agriculture E-Commerce164 companies · $18.1M raised
Monetization
How Food and Agriculture Tech companies make money
How many companies earn revenue each way. Plenty use more than one model, so the counts add up to more than the sector.
E-Commerce - Product983
Subscription695
E-Commerce - Service456
Physical Commerce434
Commission on Transaction325
Advertising210
Fee-For-Service119
Sponsorship8
Funding, M&A and the deals moving Food and Agriculture Tech in Australia
Funding 48Capital 16M&A 16Leadership 15Announcement 8Earnings 7Assets 5Product 4Layoffs 2Regulatory 2
- FundingTwiggy Forrest-backed emissions agtech Rumin8 raises $4.3 million for Kiwi plans Startup Daily2026-03-26
- Fundingin 2024, it secured $9.5 million in Series A funding, as well as $4.3 million in funding from the federal government’s Industry Growth Program.2026-03-25
- M&AFood redistribution platform, Yume Food Australia, has been acquired by Procurement Australia, after the company went into liquidation last November.2026-03-17
- FundingAgricultural biotechnology company Number 8 Bio received $1,769,237 to expand manufacturing of BetterFeedPro, a feed supplement aimed at reducing methane emissions from livestock.2026-03-16
- FundingLiven has raised a seed round.2026-02-20
- M&AThe private equity firm, which specializes in sustainable food chain investing, is unloading holding company AgBiTech, a Fort Worth, Texas-based biological pesticide company that Paine Schwartz purchased back in 2015, to chemicals giant BASF Agricultural Solutions.2026-01-22
- M&AIts ready‑meal brand My Muscle Chef could also be positioned for a sale valued at approximately 500 million dollars.2025-11-26
- M&ARemsoft has expanded its forest intelligence portfolio with the acquisition of Australian forestry technology company LOGR.2025-11-08
- FundingOthers include SwarmFarm Robotics ($30 million), Orchard Robotics ($22 million), Saga Robotics ($11.2 million), and 4AG ($29 million).2025-10-13
- FundingATEC, a clean cooking technology provider, has raised USD 15.5 million in a round co‑led by Lightrock and Trirec, with participation from the Schneider Electric Energy Access Asia Fund.2025-09-25
Mergers and acquisitions
Deals from the last 24 months where a Food and Agriculture Tech company in Australia was the buyer or the one bought, newest first. “Undisclosed” means the price was never published — not that the deal was worth nothing.
| Acquirer | Target | Deal value | Status | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| undisclosed | Completed | 2026-03-17 | ||
| undisclosed | Announced | 2026-01-28 | ||
| ROAM Agricultural | undisclosed | Completed | 2025-12-26 | |
| undisclosed | Announced | 2025-11-08 | ||
| undisclosed | Announced | 2025-08-07 | ||
| undisclosed | Announced | 2025-07-04 |
Who is listing, hiring leaders, launching and winning work
Provides details on specific events like leadership changes and product launches within the sector.
Leadership moves
7 tracked people moves · last 12 months
Product launches
tracked launches · last 12 months
Magic ValleyRogue Pet (Cultivated meat brand for dogs)Apr 2026
Umallclick-and-collect service (Service)Oct 2025
Regulatory & litigation
2 regulatory events · 1 tracked suits · 24 months
Earnings pulse
companies reporting results · last 24 months
4 companies reporting6 company-quarters tracked
Who is building Food and Agriculture Tech in Australia
Profiles 703 founders and CEOs across 557 firms, noting frequent alma maters (e.g., University of Cambridge, University of Sydney) and prior employers such as Boston Consulting Group and Bain.
Founders and chief executives12 of 703, from the best-funded companies on this page
Environmental Earth Sciences International, ex-Carbon Count, 3D Ag. University of Sydney BSc 1980, UNSW MSc 1985
repeat founder
Ex-Co-Founder pitchblak, Neighbour Flavour, Simply Borrowed · Monash University BS 2008
White Bay Brewery, ex-Riot Wine, ex-Kegstar, Melbourne Business School, 2009
Ex-CEO Clamms Seafood, Yabby Blue. Monash University 2000
Australian Plant Proteins, ex-Emue Technologies, ex-Ninetydays, Swinburne University of Technology, 1990
Co-Founder A Gentleman's Tonic, Ex- CEO foodora, Rocket Internet SE, Distill. University of Adelaide.
Bendee Farming, Westpac Business of Tommorow Program 2017
Orthocell, ex-CEO iCeutica, Dimerix Bioscience, Minter Ellison. The University of Western Australia LLB, MBA
Ex-Agritechnology, Bioproperties. Western Sydney University BSc 2001, University of Sydney PhD 2013
Where the founders studied
alma mater on record for 30 of 703 founders
University of Cambridge4
The University of Sydney4
Monash University3
University of Oxford2
Stanford University2
Harvard University2
RMIT University2
Cornell University2
Where they worked before
a previous employer on record for 8 of 703 founders
Boston Consulting Group2
Bain2
Apple1
Morgan Stanley1
Google1
Paypal1
Founders flagged as repeat founders
of 552 founders with a profile on this page
3
carry a repeat-founder flag
- flagged as repeat founders3
- no repeat-founder flag549
Women and men among the founders
first names matched for 653 of 703 founders
21%
of matched founders are women
- women135
- men518
Inferred from first names, using 119 million people who state their own gender: a first name counts only where at least 20 of them share it and at least 90% of those share the same gender. The other 50 founders go in neither column.
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Who funds Food and Agriculture Tech in Australia
Records 253 funding rounds since 2016 from 267 investors, with an average round size of $1.9 million.
| Investor · most active investors since 2016 | Rounds | Led | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artesian | 11 | 8 | Oct 2025 |
| Main Sequence | 11 | 4 | Mar 2026 |
| business.gov.au | 11 | — | Aug 2025 |
| Investible | 7 | 6 | Jan 2024 |
| Blackbird Ventures | 6 | 5 | Dec 2023 |
| Tenacious Ventures | 6 | 4 | Oct 2025 |
| Horizons Ventures | 6 | 2 | Mar 2026 |
| muru-D | 5 | 5 | Mar 2019 |
| THRIVE | 5 | 4 | Mar 2023 |
| Grok Ventures | 5 | 2 | Feb 2023 |
Stage mix · rounds since 2016
Seed & Angel136
Series A–B64
Series C+ / PE8
Grants, debt & other45
The typical round is $1.9M — half were bigger, half smaller.
The biggest Food and Agriculture Tech funding rounds in Australia
Highlights the largest disclosed round—Loam Bio’s $72.6 million Series B—and lists ten other large recent rounds.
| Company | Round | Size | When | Backers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series B | $72.6M | Feb 2023 | Lowercarbon Capital, Wollemi, Horizons Ventures +5 more | |
| Series C | $56M | Jul 2022 | Magnetar, Stratos, Tribeca Investment Partners +1 more | |
| Series A | $54M | Jan 2022 | Tiger Global Management, AirTree, Skip Capital +1 more | |
| Series B | $50M | Apr 2022 | — | |
| Series C | $40M | Jun 2023 | Magnetar, Tribeca Investment Partners, Stratoscapital +2 more | |
| Series C | $34.8M | Apr 2021 | Bunge | |
| Series B | $30M | Jan 2021 | Telus, Wheatsheaf Group, CEFC | |
| Series C | $30M | Dec 2022 | Acorn Capital | |
| Series A | $30M | Oct 2021 | Main Sequence, Horizons Ventures, CEFC +6 more | |
| Series D | $22.3M | Nov 2021 | — |
Venture round sizes · 2023–2025
<$1M7
$1–10M28
$10–50M11
$50–250M1
>$250M0
47 venture rounds with a disclosed amount in the window.
Fresh cheques · last 6 months
Series A$3MMar 2026
What the news says about Food and Agriculture Tech in Australia
Counts 47,205 news articles in the last year, covering topics like product launches, executive changes, and sports events, with frequent mentions of beef cattle and delivery drones.
News volume
Food and Agriculture Tech coverage across Australia · articles per quarter
2021Q22026Q1
peak 19,659 in 2025Q1 · 47,205 articles in the last 12 tracked months
Tone of coverage
share of articles by dominant sentiment (positive / neutral / negative)
202120232025
Positive-tone share moved 71% → 74%, negative 28% → 25% across 2021–2025.
What the coverage is about
The subjects that dominate Food and Agriculture Tech news in Australia. The arrow shows whether each one is being written about more or less than a year ago.
- Formula one championships5,208▼-49%
- International sports competitions2,720→+6%
- New product launches and innovations2,273▲+60%
- Executive leadership changes and appointments2,183→-0%
- College athletics news2,064▲+58%
- Strategic partnerships and collaborations1,920▲+25%
- Championship event highlights1,730▼-12%
- Horse racing betting tips1,643▼-60%
- Company expansions and new market entries1,497▲+136%
- Sports broadcast rights updates1,395▲+37%
Most-covered companies · last 12 months
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22 Food and Agriculture Tech companies here were named in the news over this period.
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Momentum
The words getting louder — and quieter
Which terms are showing up in more stories than a year ago, and which are fading. The percentage is the change in how many articles mention them.
beef cattle+67%business drone solutions+1655%delivery drone+1279%parcel delivery drone+1279%cargo drone+1271%stocker cattle+50%beef nutrition+94%commodity export strategies+50%college playoffs+48%cattle fattening+57%
f1 world championship-50%f1 championship-48%f1 grand prix-36%poultry health-78%test cricket-51%
The pressures the press keeps returning to
Three recurring angles in Australia Food and Agriculture Tech coverage, and whether each is getting more attention year on year (through 2025).
Regulatory Risk ▲ rising
67,916 articles touch this dimension · 32.4% critical tone
20212025
signals: f1 world championship, f1 championship, f1 grand prix
Funding Momentum ▲ rising
17,024 articles touch this dimension · 28.1% critical tone
20212025
signals: agricultural venture capital, agtech startup funding, agri-investment funds
Growth ▲ rising
28,498 articles touch this dimension · 18.5% critical tone
20212025
signals: cereal growth stage management, parcel delivery drone, delivery drone
What Food and Agriculture Tech research is working on
Indexes 53,152 academic papers, categorizing 14,446 on common problems, 3,612 on cautions, and 18,713 on opportunities.
How this field talks about itself
Food and Agriculture Tech papers (gold) against all published research (grey)
Promising29.6% · 36.9%0.8×
Descriptive28.0% · 17.7%1.6×
Problem-identifying25.9% · 9.7%2.7×
Cautionary6.8% · 4.6%1.5×
Breakthrough5.6% · 26.4%0.2×
Comparative2.8% · 3.8%0.7×
How the work is done
Empirical54.7%
Reviews25.0%
Methods-led11.4%
Position pieces8.5%
Theoretical0.5%
How the research reads
81% positive · 5% neutral · 14% negative, across 53,152 papers.
The institutions behind the field
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ranked by how often their work is cited
Researchers who shaped it
European Food Safety Authority · Carlos Augusto Monteiro · Da‐Wen Sun · Renata Bertazzi Levy · Geoffrey Cannon · European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) · Michael P. Doyle · Declan Bolton
The most-cited breakthroughs
- Blockchain-Based Soybean Traceability in Agricultural Supply Chain · 675 cites
- Development of a Paper-Based Analytical Device for Colorimetric Detection of Select Foodborne Pathogens · 460 cites
- Deep-based Ingredient Recognition for Cooking Recipe Retrieval · 399 cites
- A Review on 3D Printing for Customized Food Fabrication · 391 cites
- Practical Value of Food Pathogen Traceability through Building a Whole-Genome Sequencing Network and Database · 381 cites
Common problems researchers identify12,685 papers · 7 recurring themes
Problems · theme 01
Food Safety and Hygiene
1,006 papers · 16.8% of this block
▼ -42% share2022→2025 share of research on this subject
Researchers highlight gaps in safety standards, hygiene practices, and regulatory enforcement across the food supply chain.
Food safety · Environmental health · Food hygiene · Hygiene
“Food Safety Regulations and Consumer Confidence”
1006 of these papers raise it as a problem
Problems · theme 02
Food Waste and Sustainability
964 papers · 16.1% of this block
▲ +55% share2022→2025 share of research on this subject
Studies examine excessive waste, inefficient consumption patterns, and challenges to creating sustainable food systems.
Food waste · Consumption · Sustainability · Food systems
“Progress towards Sustainable Utilisation and Management of Food Wastes in the Global Economy”
964 of these papers raise it as a problem
Problems · theme 03
Food Security and Climate Impact
923 papers · 15.4% of this block
▲ +22% share2022→2025 share of research on this subject
Works discuss how climate change threatens food availability and exacerbates insecurity for vulnerable populations.
Food security · Food systems · Food insecurity · Agriculture
“Food Security and Climate Change: Differences in Impacts and Adaptation Strategies for Rural Communities in the Global South and North”
923 of these papers raise it as a problem
Problems · theme 04
Agricultural Productivity and Food Security
922 papers · 15.4% of this block
→ -2% share2022→2025 share of research on this subject
Analyses focus on low yields, resource constraints, and their implications for global food security.
Agriculture · Production · Agricultural productivity · Food security
“Agricultural Production”
922 of these papers raise it as a problem
Problems · theme 05
Food Processing Challenges
913 papers · 15.2% of this block
▲ +2% share2022→2025 share of research on this subject
Papers address processing inefficiencies, quality control issues, and integration hurdles within modern food industries.
Food processing · Food industry · Food products · Food science
“Advancing the Role of Food Processing for Improved Integration in Sustainable Food Chains”
913 of these papers raise it as a problem
Problems · theme 06
Mycotoxin and Contamination Risks
754 papers · 12.6% of this block
▲ +10% share2022→2025 share of research on this subject
Research highlights health hazards from aflatoxins and other contaminants, emphasizing risk assessment needs.
Mycotoxin · Aflatoxin · Food safety · Risk assessment
“Aflatoxins: A Global Concern for Food Safety, Human Health and Their Management”
754 of these papers raise it as a problem
Problems · theme 07
Antibiotic Resistance in Food Chains
518 papers · 8.6% of this block
▲ +6% share2022→2025 share of research on this subject
Studies reveal rising antimicrobial resistance in livestock and its spillover into the food supply.
Antibiotic resistance · Salmonella · Listeria monocytogenes · Antimicrobial
“Antibiotic Use in Livestock and Residues in Food—A Public Health Threat: A Review”
518 of these papers raise it as a problem
Cautions3,209 papers · 7 recurring themes
Cautions · theme 01
Safety of Novel Food Technologies
665 papers · 20.7% of this block
▲ +6% share2022→2025 share of research on this subject
Authors urge careful evaluation of emerging processing and packaging methods to protect consumer health.
Food safety · Food processing · Food industry · Food products
“Food packaging and nanotechnology: safeguarding consumer health and safety”
665 of these papers raise it as a problem
Cautions · theme 02
Pesticide and Toxin Risk Assessment
582 papers · 18.1% of this block
▲ +9% share2022→2025 share of research on this subject
Works stress the need for robust hazard evaluation of pesticide residues and aflatoxin exposure.
Risk assessment · Hazard quotient · Pesticide · Aflatoxin
“Aflatoxins in food: Prevalence, health effects, and emerging trends in its mitigation—An updated review”
582 of these papers raise it as a problem
Cautions · theme 03
Sustainable Agriculture Technology Risks
462 papers · 14.4% of this block
▲ +4% share2022→2025 share of research on this subject
Research cautions about unintended consequences of ICT and high‑tech solutions for sustainable farming.
Production · Agriculture · Sustainability · Sustainable agriculture
“Transition towards sustainability in agriculture and food systems: Role of information and communication technologies”
462 of these papers raise it as a problem
Cautions · theme 04
Pathogen and Hygiene Concerns
456 papers · 14.2% of this block
▲ +6% share2022→2025 share of research on this subject
Papers highlight persistent Salmonella, Listeria, and hygiene lapses in food production environments.
Salmonella · Listeria monocytogenes · Antibiotic resistance · Hygiene
“<em> Salmonella </em> spp. and antimicrobial residues in eggs from caged and cage-free systems in Colombia: labeling, production”
456 of these papers raise it as a problem
Cautions · theme 05
Food Security and Price Volatility
436 papers · 13.6% of this block
→ +2% share2022→2025 share of research on this subject
Analyses point to climate‑driven price shocks and their impact on access to nutritious food.
Food security · Agriculture · Food prices · Food insecurity
“Climate-resilient development: An approach to sustainable food production in sub-Saharan Africa”
436 of these papers raise it as a problem
Cautions · theme 06
Shelf‑Life and Storage Limitations
392 papers · 12.2% of this block
▼ -7% share2022→2025 share of research on this subject
Studies examine degradation, oxidation, and moisture challenges that shorten product freshness.
Shelf life · Cold storage · Lipid oxidation · Moisture
“Advances in Edible Coatings for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables: A Review”
392 of these papers raise it as a problem
Cautions · theme 07
Enzyme and Additive Safety
216 papers · 6.7% of this block
▼ -30% share2022→2025 share of research on this subject
Research evaluates health implications of novel enzymes and feed additives used in food processing.
Enzyme · Food additive · Strain · Feed additive
“Safety evaluation of the food enzyme α‐galactosidase from the genetically modified Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain CBS 615.94”
216 of these papers raise it as a problem
Opportunities16,443 papers · 7 recurring themes
Opportunities · theme 01
Integrated Food‑System Resilience
1,114 papers · 18.6% of this block
▲ +11% share2022→2025 share of research on this subject
Opportunities focus on strengthening supply chains to ensure safe, secure, and sustainable food delivery.
Food safety · Supply chain · Food systems · Food security
“The food systems approach: sustainable solutions for a sufficient supply of healthy food”
Opportunities · theme 02
Functional Ingredients from By‑Products
1,077 papers · 17.9% of this block
▲ +17% share2022→2025 share of research on this subject
Papers explore converting waste streams into health‑promoting functional foods and novel ingredients.
Functional food · Ingredient · Health benefits · Raw material
“USING NOVEL EXTRACTS FROM CARROT RESIDUES AND BY-PRODUCTS IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF VALUABLE FUNCTIONAL FOODS”
Opportunities · theme 03
Sustainable Agricultural Innovations
934 papers · 15.6% of this block
→ +1% share2022→2025 share of research on this subject
Research highlights practices that boost productivity while reducing environmental footprints.
Agriculture · Food security · Production · Sustainable agriculture
“Selective agricultural and environmental practices to sustain food production and mitigate climate change”
Opportunities · theme 04
Nanotech for Processing and Packaging
825 papers · 13.8% of this block
→ +2% share2022→2025 share of research on this subject
Studies present nanotechnology applications that improve preservation, safety, and packaging efficiency.
Food processing · Food industry · Food packaging · Production
“Application of nanotechnology in food: processing, preservation, packaging and safety assessment”
Opportunities · theme 05
Advanced Biosensing for Food Safety
715 papers · 11.9% of this block
▲ +13% share2022→2025 share of research on this subject
Works develop sensitive detection methods to identify pathogens and contaminants rapidly.
Food safety · Detection limit · Biosensor · Fluorescence
“Optical sensing for real-time detection of food-borne pathogens in fresh produce using machine learning”
Opportunities · theme 06
Natural Antioxidants for Shelf Life
680 papers · 11.3% of this block
▼ -12% share2022→2025 share of research on this subject
Research investigates plant‑derived antioxidants to extend freshness and reduce spoilage.
Shelf life · Preservative · Food preservation
“Harnessing Natural Antioxidants for Enhancing Food Shelf Life: Exploring Sources and Applications in the Food Industry”
Opportunities · theme 07
Probiotic and Antimicrobial Strategies
655 papers · 10.9% of this block
▼ -10% share2022→2025 share of research on this subject
Papers examine beneficial microbes and natural antimicrobials to enhance safety and longevity of food products.
Antimicrobial · Probiotic · Bacteria · Listeria monocytogenes
“Natural Anti-Microbials for Enhanced Microbial Safety and Shelf-Life of Processed Packaged Meat”
Which of these themes are growing fastest
Tracks the changing share of research themes worldwide from 2022 to 2025.
Problems
how much more (or less) of the world’s research on this subject each theme took up, 2022→2025
gaining sharelosing share
Food Waste and Sustainability▲+55%
Food Security and Climate Impact▲+22%
Mycotoxin and Contamination Risks▲+10%
Antibiotic Resistance in Food Chains▲+6%
Food Processing Challenges▲+2%
Agricultural Productivity and Food Security▼-2%
Food Safety and Hygiene▼-42%
Cautions
how much more (or less) of the world’s research on this subject each theme took up, 2022→2025
gaining sharelosing share
Pesticide and Toxin Risk Assessment▲+9%
Pathogen and Hygiene Concerns▲+6%
Safety of Novel Food Technologies▲+6%
Sustainable Agriculture Technology Risks▲+4%
Food Security and Price Volatility▲+2%
Shelf‑Life and Storage Limitations▼-7%
Enzyme and Additive Safety▼-30%
Opportunities
how much more (or less) of the world’s research on this subject each theme took up, 2022→2025
gaining sharelosing share
Functional Ingredients from By‑Products▲+17%
Advanced Biosensing for Food Safety▲+13%
Integrated Food‑System Resilience▲+11%
Nanotech for Processing and Packaging▲+2%
Sustainable Agricultural Innovations▲+1%
Probiotic and Antimicrobial Strategies▼-10%
Natural Antioxidants for Shelf Life▼-12%
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