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Farm Gate to Plate – Preliminary study

Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

The main objective of this project was to develop a preliminary business case for a retail-ready, red meat program in China. This involved a commercial model for frozen-thawed products along the value chain, new innovative concepts, as well as developing food safety and traceability protocols for the frozen-thawed model.

15 Apr 2019 - 21 Dec 2020

New South Wales, Australia

Argyle Foods Group Pty Ltd

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3D Printed Meat Demonstration

Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

This project investigated Cryo Lithography (frozen liquid) with 3D Printing to develop proof of concept meat products. Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) has recently evaluated 3D Printed foods as a potential high valued opportunity to grow demand for red meat and is actively seeking partners to further the research and...

10 Mar 2018 - 1 Aug 2018

New South Wales, Australia

Thricor Pty Limited

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An investigation into improving the productivity

Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

This project aims to determine the impact of removing the intact mid-section from hot boned carcases and subsequent chilling, and whether this would result in improved product tenderness compared to completely hot boned primals. The project will deliver a better understanding of how to improve boning eating quality.

30 Mar 2018 - 30 Sep 2018

New South Wales, Australia

Murdoch University

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Development of Integrity system to connect producer to consumer

Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

This project will work with a beef supply chain and a lamb supply chain to scope the development of an encrypted supply chain that connects the producer to the end consumer. The expected outcome of the project will be a value proposition for commercialisation of traceable beef and lamb value...

20 Apr 2018 - 19 Apr 2019

New South Wales, Australia

Greenleaf Enterprises

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Comparison of traditional and artificial meat production

Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

The purpose of this project is to understand the environmental, supply and demand(value) impact of artificial meat production on traditional red meat and by-products production in Australia. A lifecycle assessment of artificial meat production pathways versus traditional red meat production systems will be investigated.

1 Jun 2018 - 21 Jun 2021

New South Wales, Australia

The University of Queensland (UQ)

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Concept Development of a Meat Pie for Dysphagia

Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

The overarching aim of this project was to develop and test a concept meat pie that looks and tastes like the real thing and is appealing to people who suffer from dysphagia.

25 May 2019 - 30 Oct 2020

New South Wales, Australia

Textured Concept Foods Pty Ltd

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Stage 2 Upscaling 3D Printed Meat Floss

Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

This project had two main objectives; to design and build a 3D printing machine with capacity to work with several tonnes of meat at a time, and to explore the size, opportunities and acceptance of the 3D-printed meat market.

30 Oct 2018 - 14 Aug 2019

New South Wales, Australia

RS3DPrint LLC

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Pet Food (Insights2Innovation) Review

Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

The pet food category is rapidly shifting due to changes in consumer expectations and global trends. This project identified new opportunities for the red meat industry to capture value currently lost to multinational pet food manufacturers.

14 Apr 2019 - 26 Dec 2019

New South Wales, Australia

Greenleaf Enterprises

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Preliminary evaluation of grab and go red meat products

Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

This project considered the desirability of a 'grab-and-go' red meat product to consumers and supply chain stakeholders in Australia, as well as the feasibility of increasing the value of red meat products. The hot fridge technology and its application to the red meat industry is quite revolutionary and has a...

15 Apr 2019 - 21 Dec 2019

New South Wales, Australia

Greenleaf Enterprises

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Preliminary evaluation of Flavourless Smoke

Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

This project tests the value proposition(s) for the inclusion of flavourless smoke with Australian sheep meat; a technology that is able to enhance and maintain colour stability for up to 25 days post retail pack, and extend the shelf life by up to 20%.

30 May 2019 - 15 Jun 2021

New South Wales, Australia

Market Synergy Pty Ltd

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Farm Gate to Plate – Preliminary study

3D Printed Meat Demonstration

An investigation into improving the productivity

Development of Integrity system to connect producer to consumer

Comparison of traditional and artificial meat production

Concept Development of a Meat Pie for Dysphagia

Stage 2 Upscaling 3D Printed Meat Floss

Pet Food (Insights2Innovation) Review

Preliminary evaluation of grab and go red meat products

Preliminary evaluation of Flavourless Smoke

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