Australia’s
food and agriculture tech industry,
in focus.

Food Safety and Hygiene

16.8% of this theme group

Researchers highlight gaps in safety standards, hygiene practices, and regulatory enforcement across the food supply chain.

Food safety (742) · Environmental health (169) · Food hygiene (65) · Hygiene (133)

Food Safety Regulations and Consumer Confidence

Exploring the Role of Food Safety Practices in Enhancing Sustainability within the Food Industry: A Comprehensive Analysis of Challenges, Op

Food Waste and Sustainability

16.1% of this theme group

Studies examine excessive waste, inefficient consumption patterns, and challenges to creating sustainable food systems.

Food waste (176) · Consumption (206) · Sustainability (250) · Food systems (250)

Progress towards Sustainable Utilisation and Management of Food Wastes in the Global Economy

Transforming food supply chains for sustainability

Food Security and Climate Impact

15.4% of this theme group

Works discuss how climate change threatens food availability and exacerbates insecurity for vulnerable populations.

Food security (803) · Food systems (338) · Food insecurity (145) · Agriculture (365)

Food Security and Climate Change: Differences in Impacts and Adaptation Strategies for Rural Communities in the Global South and North

Food Production, Availability, Agricultural Systems, and Food Security: A Detailed Review

Agricultural Productivity and Food Security

15.4% of this theme group

Analyses focus on low yields, resource constraints, and their implications for global food security.

Agriculture (583) · Production (354) · Agricultural productivity (106) · Food security (281)

Agricultural Production

STATUS AND DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES OF ORGANIC AGRICULTURE FARMS IN THE CONTEXT OF GLOBAL TRENDS

Food Processing Challenges

15.2% of this theme group

Papers address processing inefficiencies, quality control issues, and integration hurdles within modern food industries.

Food processing (441) · Food industry (188) · Food products (118) · Food science (115)

Advancing the Role of Food Processing for Improved Integration in Sustainable Food Chains

Emerging techniques for the processing of food to ensure higher food safety with enhanced food quality: a review

Mycotoxin and Contamination Risks

12.6% of this theme group

Research highlights health hazards from aflatoxins and other contaminants, emphasizing risk assessment needs.

Mycotoxin (127) · Aflatoxin (66) · Food safety (363) · Risk assessment (92)

Aflatoxins: A Global Concern for Food Safety, Human Health and Their Management

Food Contamination with Micro-plastics: Occurrences, Bioavailability,Human Vulnerability, and Prevention

Antibiotic Resistance in Food Chains

8.6% of this theme group

Studies reveal rising antimicrobial resistance in livestock and its spillover into the food supply.

Antibiotic resistance (105) · Salmonella (105) · Listeria monocytogenes (53) · Antimicrobial (65)

Antibiotic Use in Livestock and Residues in Food—A Public Health Threat: A Review

A Review of Current Bacterial Resistance to Antibiotics in Food Animals

Safety of Novel Food Technologies

20.7% of this theme group

Authors urge careful evaluation of emerging processing and packaging methods to protect consumer health.

Food safety (242) · Food processing (124) · Food industry (61) · Food products (67)

Food packaging and nanotechnology: safeguarding consumer health and safety

Perspectives on Novel Technologies of Processing and Monitoring the Safety and Quality of Prepared Food Products

Pesticide and Toxin Risk Assessment

18.1% of this theme group

Works stress the need for robust hazard evaluation of pesticide residues and aflatoxin exposure.

Risk assessment (125) · Hazard quotient (64) · Pesticide (84) · Aflatoxin (67)

Aflatoxins in food: Prevalence, health effects, and emerging trends in its mitigation—An updated review

Concentrations of DDT metabolites in different food items and public health risk in Africa regions: systematic review and metal analysis

Sustainable Agriculture Technology Risks

14.4% of this theme group

Research cautions about unintended consequences of ICT and high‑tech solutions for sustainable farming.

Production (173) · Agriculture (192) · Sustainability (136) · Sustainable agriculture (46)

Transition towards sustainability in agriculture and food systems: Role of information and communication technologies

Modern Agricultural Technologies for Sustainable Food Production: A Comprehensive Review of Technological Innovations and Their Impact on Gl

Pathogen and Hygiene Concerns

14.2% of this theme group

Papers highlight persistent Salmonella, Listeria, and hygiene lapses in food production environments.

Salmonella (116) · Listeria monocytogenes (85) · Antibiotic resistance (57) · Hygiene (56)

<em> Salmonella </em> spp. and antimicrobial residues in eggs from caged and cage-free systems in Colombia: labeling, production

Microbiological hazards and compliance of ready-to-eat foods at restaurants..

Food Security and Price Volatility

13.6% of this theme group

Analyses point to climate‑driven price shocks and their impact on access to nutritious food.

Food security (322) · Agriculture (159) · Food prices (33) · Food insecurity (41)

Climate-resilient development: An approach to sustainable food production in sub-Saharan Africa

Zero Hunger by 2030 – Are we on track? Climate variability and change impacts on food security in Africa

Shelf‑Life and Storage Limitations

12.2% of this theme group

Studies examine degradation, oxidation, and moisture challenges that shorten product freshness.

Shelf life (84) · Cold storage (23) · Lipid oxidation (25) · Moisture (29)

Advances in Edible Coatings for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables: A Review

Effects of pretreatments on quality attributes of long-term deep frozen storage of vegetables: a review

Enzyme and Additive Safety

6.7% of this theme group

Research evaluates health implications of novel enzymes and feed additives used in food processing.

Enzyme (61) · Food additive (67) · Strain (41) · Feed additive (33)

Safety evaluation of the food enzyme α‐galactosidase from the genetically modified Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain CBS 615.94

Safety evaluation of the food enzyme α‐amylase from the non‐genetically modified Aspergillus sp. strain AR‐SHFA‐109

Integrated Food‑System Resilience

18.6% of this theme group

Opportunities focus on strengthening supply chains to ensure safe, secure, and sustainable food delivery.

Food safety (342) · Supply chain (118) · Food systems (122) · Food security (172)

The food systems approach: sustainable solutions for a sufficient supply of healthy food

Improving quality standards of purchase policy and sustainable staple food safety

Functional Ingredients from By‑Products

17.9% of this theme group

Papers explore converting waste streams into health‑promoting functional foods and novel ingredients.

Functional food (124) · Ingredient (124) · Health benefits (104) · Raw material (131)

USING NOVEL EXTRACTS FROM CARROT RESIDUES AND BY-PRODUCTS IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF VALUABLE FUNCTIONAL FOODS

KIWIFRUIT: A REVIEW ON NUTRITIONAL COMPOSITION AND ITS ASSOCIATED HEALTH BENEFITS, MEDICINAL IMPORTANCES, AND ADVANCEMENT OF FOOD TECHNOLOGY

Sustainable Agricultural Innovations

15.6% of this theme group

Research highlights practices that boost productivity while reducing environmental footprints.

Agriculture (522) · Food security (316) · Production (310) · Sustainable agriculture (138)

Selective agricultural and environmental practices to sustain food production and mitigate climate change

Energy-Efficient Innovations in Agricultural and Food Systems: A Systematic Review of Productivity and Sustainability Outcomes and Adoption

Nanotech for Processing and Packaging

13.8% of this theme group

Studies present nanotechnology applications that improve preservation, safety, and packaging efficiency.

Food processing (371) · Food industry (208) · Food packaging (117) · Production (148)

Application of nanotechnology in food: processing, preservation, packaging and safety assessment

Nanotechnology in Food Industry; Advances in Food processing, Packaging and Food Safety

Advanced Biosensing for Food Safety

11.9% of this theme group

Works develop sensitive detection methods to identify pathogens and contaminants rapidly.

Food safety (318) · Detection limit (66) · Biosensor (41) · Fluorescence (32)

Optical sensing for real-time detection of food-borne pathogens in fresh produce using machine learning

Chemical probe as specific detector of porcine protein or peptide in meat and meat-based products: Potential applications, challenges, and t

Natural Antioxidants for Shelf Life

11.3% of this theme group

Research investigates plant‑derived antioxidants to extend freshness and reduce spoilage.

Shelf life (345) · Preservative (108) · Food preservation (88)

Harnessing Natural Antioxidants for Enhancing Food Shelf Life: Exploring Sources and Applications in the Food Industry

Incorporation of Natural Antioxidants into Biodegradable Food Packaging: Enhancing Food Quality and Shelf Life

Probiotic and Antimicrobial Strategies

10.9% of this theme group

Papers examine beneficial microbes and natural antimicrobials to enhance safety and longevity of food products.

Antimicrobial (175) · Probiotic (77) · Bacteria (55) · Listeria monocytogenes (58)

Natural Anti-Microbials for Enhanced Microbial Safety and Shelf-Life of Processed Packaged Meat

Microbial Contamination of Food: Probiotics and Postbiotics as Potential Biopreservatives

Sydney

30.7% across the displayed hubs

5 companies hiring · $321.8M disclosed funding

Melbourne

29.1% across the displayed hubs

4 companies hiring · $140.4M disclosed funding

Perth

12.6% across the displayed hubs

0 companies hiring · $33.9M disclosed funding

Brisbane

11.4% across the displayed hubs

2 companies hiring · $43.7M disclosed funding

Adelaide

9.0% across the displayed hubs

1 companies hiring · $6.0M disclosed funding

Toowoomba

3.2% across the displayed hubs

1 companies hiring · $500.0K disclosed funding

Gold Coast

2.4% across the displayed hubs

1 companies hiring · $96.5M disclosed funding

Canberra

1.7% across the displayed hubs

0 companies hiring · $1.5M disclosed funding