Transforming food waste into lifesaving meals: Inside our Food Pilot Plant

Our Food Pilot Plant at the Health and Food Sciences Precinct at Coopers Plains is Queensland’s premier facility for food innovation, enabling businesses to grow and scale up.

This cutting-edge facility, equipped with world-class laboratories and led by top food scientists, supports not-for-profit organisations and food companies to transition from small-scale operations to large-scale production. It also enables breakthroughs in food security, sustainability and nutrition.

The facility offers not just space and technology, but a comprehensive environment where businesses can pilot new ideas and innovate to grow. From prototype testing to fullscale manufacturing, the Food Pilot Plant enables businesses to transition from the development phase to mass production with greater efficiency and reduced risk.

create nutritious, shelf-stable meals made from 95% rescued food,” Trish said.

“These meals are produced without the need for refrigeration and are designed to reach communities experiencing food insecurity, remote areas and those affected by natural disasters.”

Fareshare Executive Director Fiona Maxwell said this collaboration has allowed Fareshare to scale up and support more people experiencing food insecurities.