This report showcases how biotechnologies are increasingly being applied across food supply chains, provide value-added opportunities in traditional agriculture and develop new food production systems. The report positions emerging biotechnologies and biomanufacturing as Australia’s best and under-appreciated opportunity to strengthen food security and national resilience, while also opening up substantial economic opportunities.

This white paper provides an in-depth analysis of Australia’s emerging precision fermentation sector, showcasing the country’s value proposition in producing precision-fermented ingredients. It highlights the progress the sector has made so far, and positions Australia as an attractive destination for the commercialisation and scale of precision-fermented ingredients.