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Food technologists - experts on call

The South Australian Food Centre, based at the Regency International Centre TAFE SA, is a valuable resource for food businesses wanting to innovate, develop and strategically grow.

Whether your business needs advice on market research, development or intelligence, business development or capability advice or technical know-how, the SA Food Centre can help.

A range of experts are on hand – including the expertise of food technologists -  to help South Australian food businesses evolve into dynamic drivers for the future.

They have a focus on helping with value chain development, innovation and market development, and developing the capabilities of your food business to improve business performance and assist you to be more successful in the market.

Experts at the ready

Andrew Barber, Principal Food Technologist and a Senior Food Technologist, are just two of the experts available to help.
 
With broad experience in the food science sector, they can help “join the dots” if businesses identify problem with packaging, shelf-life, product development, food safety and export options.

“On many occasions we have businesses making contact just to talk about they type of problems they are facing, but not really knowing what to do about them,” Andrew said.

“Once we have assessed the issues, we can point them in the right direction or take some specific action to fix the problem.”

Technical advice

Andrew said the SA Food Centre was a great source of information, particularly for businesses trying to identify ways to improve their products, access new markets and expand their potential.

While some businesses need advice on packaging and processing, others need scientific assistance on labelling, nutrition information and flavour balances.

“There is not much benefit in having a great product if it can’t sit on a shelf or be exported to key markets, so we can assist in some of the technical know-how and help businesses develop their specific product development,” he said.

Workshops for industry are excellent tools for businesses accessing the SA Food Centre. Andrew said that several sessions have already been held, with a specific focus on seafood packaging, post-harvest handling, market trends and technological advances.

Visit www.sardi.sa.gov.au/foodinnovation for more.