We believe that cellular agriculture can play a critical role in diversifying food production, strengthening food security and helping to meet growing global demand for protein and other products in a sustainable way.
We work across Australia’s entire cellular agriculture sector, convening conversations to identify and work on common, non-competitive priorities. We are inclusive and participatory in our approach and engage with a broad range of stakeholders on key thematic areas.
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Expanding on the foundation of our 2023 Language Guide, we launched our Precision Fermentation Communication Guide in collaboration with GFI APAC and consultation with over a dozen industry leaders.
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Published a white paper Producing Food through Precision Fermentation - The Opportunity for Australia
CAA’s Advisory Committee formed with three inaugural members: Glen Neal, Dr Anna Barlow, and Dr James Ryall.
Welcomed Paul Oosting as CAA’s new Board Chair, replacing CAA Founder Bianca Le
Entered into a strategic partnership with the Good Food Institute (GFI) APAC
Grantmaking organisation Open Philanthropy began supporting our work in Policy & Advocacy.
Release of our Regulation Resource Hub marks the completion of our 'Beacon for Regulation in Australia' project.
Key Terms & Language industry consultation completed and Language Guide released.
Seed grant program concludes with six open source research projects showcased at our final presentation day.
We confirm our three inaugural corporate sponsors, All G Foods, Eden Brew and Noumi.
Curated and co-hosted Australia's first dedicated conference to cellular agriculture, the CellAg Summit.
Hosted a cross-sectoral workshop on food safety regulation and subsequently launched our Industry Working Group (Regulation).
Hosted six cross-sectoral workshops with leaders from across the sector
First white paper ‘Cellular Agriculture - An Opportunity to Diversify Australia’s Food System’ released
Online course ‘An Introduction to Cellular Agriculture’ launched.
Sam Perkins appointed as CEO
Bianca Le transitioned from Founder to Board Chair, and Joanne Tunna appointed as interim General Manager
Made our second hire — Joanne Tunna as Operations Manager
CAA founded by Bianca Le
Expanding on the foundation of our 2023 Language Guide, we launched our Precision Fermentation Communication Guide in collaboration with GFI APAC and consultation with over a dozen industry leaders.
Published a white paper Producing Food through Precision Fermentation - The Opportunity for Australia
CAA’s Advisory Committee formed with three inaugural members: Glen Neal, Dr Anna Barlow, and Dr James Ryall.
Welcomed Paul Oosting as CAA’s new Board Chair, replacing CAA Founder Bianca Le
Entered into a strategic partnership with the Good Food Institute (GFI) APAC
Grantmaking organisation Open Philanthropy began supporting our work in Policy & Advocacy.
Release of our Regulation Resource Hub marks the completion of our 'Beacon for Regulation in Australia' project.
Key Terms & Language industry consultation completed and Language Guide released.
Seed grant program concludes with six open source research projects showcased at our final presentation day.
We confirm our three inaugural corporate sponsors, All G Foods, Eden Brew and Noumi.
Curated and co-hosted Australia's first dedicated conference to cellular agriculture, the CellAg Summit.
Hosted a cross-sectoral workshop on food safety regulation and subsequently launched our Industry Working Group (Regulation).
Hosted six cross-sectoral workshops with leaders from across the sector
First white paper ‘Cellular Agriculture - An Opportunity to Diversify Australia’s Food System’ released
Online course ‘An Introduction to Cellular Agriculture’ launched.
Sam Perkins appointed as CEO
Bianca Le transitioned from Founder to Board Chair, and Joanne Tunna appointed as interim General Manager
Made our second hire — Joanne Tunna as Operations Manager
CAA founded by Bianca Le
Sustainable, accessible and ethical food for all.
We are building the ecosystem to position Australia as a leader in cellular agriculture and to enable its impact potential.
We focus on meaningful outcomes and hold ourselves accountable for the impact of our work.
We proactively seek to understand the evolving needs of the sector and are open to adapting our work to meet these needs.
Our work is not about us as individuals, it's about the work we do and our collective impact.
We consciously and actively create accessible and inclusive spaces for individuals and organisations across the sector.
We are comfortable being our authentic selves as an organisation and support our people to be the same.
Our decision making is informed by an objective evidence-base.