October 17, 2025

UniSQ researchers tackle future foods with AI

The University of Southern Queensland threw open the doors for food and beverage manufacturers from across the region at an industry information event in October.

Potential partners learnt more about the future of F&B using artificial intelligence and other food manufacturing technologies.

Industry leaders heard from researchers about a range of research that will transform the food and beverage sector:

Tactile Sensing and AI for Robotic Beef Cutting, Dr Basem Adel Aly
Machine Vision and AI Applications in Red Meat Cutting Tasks, Matthew Shearer
Bridging Food Innovation and Industry Needs, Dr Enrico Hadde
Advanced Food Manufacturing Technologies, Greg Willis

The program included an optional lab tour, giving participants the chance to connect and see innovation in action.

Professor Polly Burey, FaBA Premium Food and Beverage Program Deputy Lead, highlighted the importance of collaboration.

“Events like this bring together the best of research and industry to tackle real-world challenges.

“By combining expertise and technology, we can create smarter, more sustainable solutions for Australia’s food and beverage sector.”

If you would like to learn more about working with FaBA and UniSQ, please contact UniSQ Business Manager Maya Roberts: maya.roberts@unisq.edu.au

“Events like this bring together the best of research and industry to tackle real-world challenges."
Professor Polly Burey, FaBA Premium Food and Beverage Program Deputy Lead

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