The Food Futures National Research Flagship, a CSIRO initiative, has been established to improve the international competitiveness of Australia’s agrifood sector by applying frontier technologies to high-potential industries. Food Futures is one of six National Research Flagships established by CSIRO to focus Australia’s significant scientific resources on issues of national importance. Read more.

Flagship Advisory Committee

The FAC will provide strategic guidance and advice on key Flagship research activities and assist in identifying opportunities for portfolio additions and feedback relating to its future directions. Read more.
 

The good oil on health

Using sophisticated gene technologies, Food Futures Advanced Genetics project is exploring ways to increase the availability of nutritionally significant omega-3 fatty acids by developing novel plant sources. Read more.

From vine to palate

Flavour and aroma are difficult properties to measure in food products, particularly in the vast array of wine varieties produced in Australia. Grape berries and subsequent wine products have hundreds of compounds that contribute to their flavour and aroma. The Food Futures Flagship grape and wine research program is investigating these flavour compounds and the use of technologies to measure them. Read more.

Advancing Australian aquaculture breeds

Australia’s dynamic and diverse aquaculture industry extends across tropical, subtropical and temperate environments. Five species contribute 92% of the total gross value of the industry. The Food Futures Flagship is partnering with industry and other Australian research agencies to triple its value.  Read more.

Cybernose – Advances in Olfactory Biosensor Technology

Cybernose is a key initiative of the Food Futures Flagship and CSIRO’s Biosensor Technologies. This project is developing new ways to quantify the volatile organic compounds which give rise to the flavour and aroma of food. These compounds are important quality determinants and may also be used as proxies for a range of non-volatile chemical changes in food. Read more.

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From the Director

Flagship Advisory Committee

The good oil on health

From vine to palate

Advancing Australian aquaculture breeds

Cybernose – Advances in Olfactory Biosensor Technology

MEET THE SCIENTIST:

Four years experience as a navigation officer with the UK Royal Fleet Auxiliary seems an appropriate training ground for dealing with the shifting sands of science management.  Meet Nigel Preston.

The Food Futures Flagship is a CSIRO initiative and part of the National Research Flagships program that aims to deliver scientific solutions to advance Australia's most important national objectives. One of the largest scientific initiatives ever mounted in Australia, it aligns closely with the Federal Government's National Research Priorities. The initiative brings together our national research resources to deliver breakthroughs in fields ranging from healthcare to light metals and the environment.

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