Policy & Advocacy
Research & Infrastructure
Our interventions aim to unlock access to: public and private funding and investment, pilot and commercial infrastructure, and research in targeted areas.
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Submission: Strategic Examination of R&D
Submission: Strategic Examination of R&D
We spotlight key R&D barriers holding back Australia’s cell ag industry in our submission to DISR.
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Position Statement: National Research Infrastructure Roadmap 2026
Position Statement: National Research Infrastructure Roadmap 2026
We advocate for cellular agriculture, and biomanufacturing more broadly, to be key inclusions in the 2026 National Infrastructure Roadmap.
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Article: From Coal to Cultivated - Why Biomanufacturing is Australia's Next Big Opportunity
Article: From Coal to Cultivated - Why Biomanufacturing is Australia's Next Big Opportunity
In this opinion piece, we dive into why Australia has the opportunity to be a global leader in the biomanufacturing of food products.
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White paper: Producing food through precision fermentation - The opportunity for Australia
White paper: Producing food through precision fermentation - The opportunity for Australia
This white paper outlines Australia's potential in producing precision-fermented ingredients, as well as key challenges and policy recommendations.
Submission: Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Submission: Food & Beverage Manufacturing
We advocated for several policy, regulatory, and infrastructure changes in our submission to a food & beverage manufacturing inquiry.
White Paper: An opportunity to Diversify Australia's Food System
White Paper: An opportunity to Diversify Australia's Food System
Our seminal white paper outlines the need for public investment and support across three key areas if cellular agriculture is to thrive in Australia.
Submission: National Science and Research Priorities
Submission: National Science and Research Priorities
We handed in a submission on the revitalisation of Australia’s National Science and Research Priorities.
Submission: National Reconstruction Fund
Submission: National Reconstruction Fund
We submitted a collective response to the Australian Government’s National Reconstruction Fund (NRF) consultation paper.
Regulation
We work to ensure that companies targeting the Australian market have access to a regulatory framework that is conducive to new and emerging food technologies and products, as well as fit-for-purpose import and export requirements.
Industry working group on regulation
Industry working group on regulation
We have created an industry working group to focus on the regulation of cellular agriculture products in Australia.
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Food safety regulation
Food safety regulation
Leverage our resources to streamline your food safety regulation process for cellular agriculture products in Australia.
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Regulatory Coordination
Regulatory Coordination
Our efforts to build a harmonised regulatory regime for cellular agriculture products across the Asia-Pacific region.
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Submission: A1269 cultured quail CFS2
Submission: A1269 cultured quail CFS2
Together with the Alternative Proteins Council and Food Frontier, we made a joint submission to FSANZ's second consultation on Vow's cultured quail.
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Submission: Gene Technology Amendment Bill
Submission: Gene Technology Amendment Bill
Our submission to the Department of Health & Aged Care's consultation regarding its draft Gene Technology Amendment Bill.
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Submission: FSANZ cost recovery implementation statement
Submission: FSANZ cost recovery implementation statement
Our submissions to FSANZ's consultation regarding its proposed cost increases for food safety assessment applications.
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Submission: P1055 definitions for gene technology
Submission: P1055 definitions for gene technology
Our submission to FSANZ's public consultation regarding its proposal to create a new definition for 'foods produced using gene technology.'
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Submission: Export assurance reform for non-prescribed goods
Submission: Export assurance reform for non-prescribed goods
Our submission to the Australian Government's public consultation regarding export assurance of non-prescribed goods (NPGs).
Submission Factsheet: FSANZ Act Review
Submission Factsheet: FSANZ Act Review
Summary of our submission to the FSANZ Act Review consultation.
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Submission: Inquiry into Free Trade Agreements
Submission: Inquiry into Free Trade Agreements
Our submission to the Australian Government's inquiry into understanding the utilisation of benefits under Free Trade Agreements.
Submission: A1269 cultured quail CFS1
Submission: A1269 cultured quail CFS1
Our submission to FSANZ on Vow's landmark application seeking approval of its cultured quail as a novel food.
Communication & Awareness
Familiarity & Trust
Our interventions will improve access to consumer research and support a clear and consistent approach to building familiarity and trust.
Research project: The mediating role of perceived benefits and risks in acceptance of cell ag
Research project: The mediating role of perceived benefits and risks in acceptance of cell ag
This research uncovers how trust is linked to the consumer acceptance of cellular agriculture products in Australia.
Research project: Developing a taxonomy of cellular agriculture contrarian claims
Research project: Developing a taxonomy of cellular agriculture contrarian claims
An investigation of the landscape of misinformation and contrarian claims relating to cellular agriculture.
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Research: Fact-based environmental messaging did not influence Australians' attitudes and intentions towards cultivated seafood
Research: Fact-based environmental messaging did not influence Australians' attitudes and intentions towards cultivated seafood
The first peer-reviewed investigation of consumer perceptions towards cultivated seafood.
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Precision Fermentation Communication Guide
Precision Fermentation Communication Guide
A set of nomenclature, descriptions and FAQs for use by the APAC precision fermentation ecosystem.
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Research: Short-term flavour benefits and consumer acceptance of cultivated meat
Research: Short-term flavour benefits and consumer acceptance of cultivated meat
This research explores how short-term flavour benefits impact consumer acceptance and taste perceptions of cultivated meat in Australia
Research: Identifying Australian consumer perceptions of meat products
Research: Identifying Australian consumer perceptions of meat products
This study identifies Australian consumer perceptions and preferences toward traditional meat and cultivated meat products.
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Language Guide - Cellular Agriculture in Australia (V3)
Language Guide - Cellular Agriculture in Australia (V3)
Sets out a series of nomenclature, descriptions and communication tips for use by the Australian cellular agriculture ecosystem.
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Media Guide - Cellular Agriculture
Media Guide - Cellular Agriculture
A communication guide for journalists and media professionals reporting on cellular agriculture.
Insight: The need for Australian social science research into cultivated meat & precision fermentation
Insight: The need for Australian social science research into cultivated meat & precision fermentation
We explore the urgent need for research into perceptions, attitudes and acceptance toward cultivated meat and precision fermentation in Australia.
Accountability & Impact
In line with the industry’s development, we will take a leadership role to facilitate a common and effective approach to measuring, reporting and communication relating to impact and ESG.
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Addressing impact metrics & claims at AltProteins 24
Addressing impact metrics & claims at AltProteins 24
Key takeaways from our workshop on impact metrics and claims at Food Frontier's AltProteins 24.
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Report: Impact claims and metrics - Considerations for the cellular agriculture industry
Report: Impact claims and metrics - Considerations for the cellular agriculture industry
This report highlights key considerations for the industry concerning the measurement, reporting, and communication of its impact.
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