Welcome to CSIRO Food and Nutritional Sciences

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Prof Martin Cole

New Chief for CSIRO Food and Nutritional Sciences
Internationally recognised food scientist and science leader, Professor Martin Cole, will start as the Chief of CSIRO’s Division of Food and Nutritional Sciences (FNS) in January 2010.
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People and Partners

Pressure on for healthier juice and fruit products

Technology developed by Food Science Australia (FSA) to improve the way fruit juices and other food products are pasteurised, is being used commercially in a new Melbourne food processing facility.
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CSIRO established the Division of Food and Nutritional Sciences on 1 July 2009 in a new research collaboration with the Victorian Government.
The new Division maintains the full food and nutrition research capability and research portfolio that was operated by Food Science Australia (FSA), a joint venture of CSIRO and the Victorian Government, and CSIRO Human Nutrition. More....

CSIRO Food and Nutritional Sciences conducts food and nutrition research to support the health and wellbeing of the Australian community and the sustainability and viability of the Australian food industry.

Our purpose is to provide:

Our promise

To deliver innovative food research that generates high quality outcomes and return on investment
To be the food industry's principal source of expertise, objective opinion and knowledge
To support industry sustainability and community well-being

Our people

Dedicated, experienced and highly qualified people
Encouraging scientific excellence in a supportive and inspiring environment
Mentoring scientists and food industry innovators of the future

Our partners

Working with global food industry leaders
Delivering relevant, novel products and processes through strategic partnerships
Working with Government, research agencies, industry and universities to influence Australia's food research focus