New AEGIC laboratories at the state-of-the-art Sustainable Innovative Food Technology (SIFT) facility will allow AEGIC's WA-based noodle and Asian product specialists to continue delivering value to the Australian grains industry.
AEGIC Executive General Manager Courtney Draper said SIFT was a perfect fit for AEGIC.
"As WA's leading food innovation and technology facility, SIFT is the ideal home for our Asian products and flour quality labs in the medium term as we work towards more permanent arrangements," she said.
"Our technical experts have been hard at work moving equipment and setting up the new noodle labs at SIFT, which I'm pleased to say are already operating."
AEGIC is transitioning its WA-based technical functions to alternative locations following the restriction of access to its headquarters at the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) site at South Perth.
"Identifying alternative lab facilities has been top priority for us," Ms Draper said.
"AEGIC's labs are the crucial link between our market insights and market education services, allowing us to identify opportunities for Australian grains, and develop solutions to benefit both the Australian grains industry and our export markets. Our noodle labs also support Grains Australia's wheat classification framework through expertise in noodle quality assessment for all types of Asian noodles.
"I'd like to thank the Australian grains industry and our Members DPIRD and Grains Australia for the strong support we have received during this period".
AEGIC is working closely with DPIRD and Grains Australia and other industry stakeholders to identify medium-term alternative arrangements for all its WA-based technical functions. More information will be communicated to stakeholders as arrangements are finalised.
About SIFT
- SIFT is the gateway to innovation in WA's food production value chain.
- Opened in 2024, SIFT provides state-of-the-art facilities to facilitate food and product innovation among startups and established companies alike.
- SIFT is an investment of DPIRD and is operated by the Future Food Systems Co-operative Research Centre (FFSCRC) and Murdoch University.
- SIFT is located within the Food Innovation Precinct of WA (FIPWA) in the Peel Business Park at Nambeelup.
AEGIC is an initiative of the Western Australian State Government and Grains Australia. AEGIC is delivery partner for Grains Australia's market insights and market education services.
