Food Innovation Hub

The Food Innovation Hub is a place that brings researchers and industry together to collaborate on the translation of knowledge and skills into sustainable, and health-focused food solutions for a more resilient and regenerative Australasian food system.

Pillars we work across

Create knowledge

Develop knowledge and technology that enables more sustainable and health‑promoting ingredients and foods for long‑term wellbeing.

Build capabilities

Build the skills of current and future generations of food and nutrition professionals to apply knowledge and technology to develop value‑adding products, processes, and services for industry.

Translation of research and technology

Collaborate across food ecosystems to identify opportunities and apply knowledge, technology, and skills to deliver high‑impact translational research for industry and community.

Research priorities

DNA strand composed of fruits, nuts and leaves.

Health and wellness foods for longevity

Health‑conscious consumers are driving demand for personalised, technology‑enabled preventive foods with functional benefits beyond basic nutrition.

Wheat field with digital graphics overlay illustrating agricultural technology and innovation.

Food security – sustainable, resilient supply chains

Ensure consistent access for all people to sufficient, safe, and functionally nutritious food produced and delivered through a resilient, productive, and sustainable food system.

3D printer creating a cake topped with berries.

Value addition production

Transform raw materials and commodities into high‑value, functional ingredients and foods using advanced engineering and processing technologies, while reducing food loss and waste, strengthening quality control, and ensuring consistent production and supply.

Variety of healthy foods arranged in the shape of a glowing lightbulb.

Connect with us

Let’s collaborate on foods for longevity.

Email us at foodhub@rmit.edu.au

Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.

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