Experience an exclusive FaBA industry tour and Innovation & Product Development Workshop designed for food and beverage manufacturers.

Continue your innovation journey with an exclusive behind-the-scenes visit to the Food & Beverage Accelerator (FaBA) at The University of Queensland.

Delivered on behalf of the Queensland Manufacturing Hubs in partnership with the University of Queensland’s Food & Beverage Accelerator (FaBA), and supported by the Food and Agribusiness Network (FAN), this half-day industry experience is the second event in the Food Innovation Partnership Series for food and beverage manufacturers across the Hub region.

Queensland food manufacturers operate in an increasingly competitive environment where innovation, product differentiation and technical capability are essential for growth.

This exclusive experience provides direct access to world-class research facilities, advanced food manufacturing technologies and product development expertise to help businesses innovate and remain competitive.

Whether you’re developing a new product, improving an existing one or looking to accelerate innovation within your business, this event will showcase the expertise, technologies and collaborative opportunities available to support your growth.

What You’ll Experience

• Guided tour of FaBA’s research and innovation facilities
• Showcase of advanced food manufacturing technologies
• Insights into research, product development and commercialisation
• Interactive Innovation & Product Development workshop covering: Product ideation, Market research, Feasibility assessment, Prototype development, Commercialisation pathways

Who Should Attend

This session is designed for:

• Food & Beverage manufacturers
• Product developers
• Manufacturing, Production and or Operations managers
• Quality and food safety personnel
• Business owners
• Manufacturers / Entrepreneurs looking to develop food products

Participants will also learn about the next stage of the program post the tour, including:

• a practical technical capability program to be offered locally on the Sunshine Coast focused on food preservation, process control and validation—critical disciplines that improve product quality, extend shelf life, ensure food safety, reduce waste, achieve regulatory compliance and support successful product commercialisation.

Event Details

Location: Food & Beverage Accelerator (FaBA), The University of Queensland, St Lucia

Duration: Half-day – 9am to 2pm

Cost: $15 pp (Registration required)

Please note: If you reside outside the Sunshine Coast region you are more than welcome to attend and participate. We would love to have you join us.

About the Food Innovation Partnership

The Food Innovation Partnership is a collaborative initiative between the Sunshine Coast Queensland Manufacturing Hub and the University of Queensland’s Food and Beverage Accelerator (FaBA) on behalf of the Queensland Manufacturing Hubs.

The partnership provides a structured capability pathway for regional manufacturers through a three tied progressive strategy:

Tier 1 – Lunch & Learn (MS Teams – Virtual)

Tier 2 – Industry Tour and Innovation Workshop at FaBA (UQ – St Lucia)

Tier 3 – 4 days over 4 weeks Technical Capability Program covering: Food Preservation Principles, Process Control, Validation & has a Practical Application

Please register for the Tier 3 event on Eventbrite, these are are separate events to register for.

For further information on any of our programs, events or workshops please reach out to: Melissa Neumann – Queensland Manufacturing Hubs – PCDO

M: 0455 102 070 | E: melissa.neumann@nrmmrrd.gld.gov.au