Value-addition for the meat industry

How can we help the meat industry?

Our team is focused on meat processing innovation for value addition and co-product upcycling. We work across the supply chain to develop new products and processes that transform underutilised meat into high-value products.

Our infrastructure and capability

We operate state-of-the-art pilot plants in Coopers Plains (QLD) and Werribee (VIC), equipped with both conventional meat processing systems and advanced technologies. Our facilities support trials from boning and further processing through to forming, cooking, separation and novel drying technologies.

Our multidisciplinary team includes meat scientists, chemists, and a development chef, each with significant commercial experience. We support partners in de-risking innovation, optimising formulations, and fast-tracking development from concept to commercialisation.

Case studies

• Upcycling pleura into value-added ingredients
  In partnership with the Australian Meat Processors Corporation (AMPC), we explored value propositions for pleura — a membrane of no known value. This work has opened up new opportunities for high-value applications in petfood and medical applications.
• Developing lamb concepts for the QSR market
  Through a collaboration with Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA), we created and tested a range of lamb-based meal concepts suitable for quick service restaurant applications. The project involved product ideation, prototyping, and sensory evaluation, supporting lamb diversification into new foodservice channels.

Key contact

For collaboration opportunities, research partnerships or pilot trials, please contact: