Food Innovation Laboratory

Supporting food education, research and events

Bring your ideas to life in our fully equipped, industry standard Food Innovation Laboratory. Based at Adelaide University’s Waite Campus, the space supports food eduation, sensory analysis, research, industry collaboration and food-focused events. The Laboratory combines a commercial kitchen with analytical equipment, providing you the tools to develop, test and refine early-stage concepts. Users can take products from initial trials through to final development, including evaluation in our sensory booths.

About the Food Innovation Laboratory

The Food Innovation Laboratory can accommodate up to 50 people, making it ideal for tertiary education practicals, large workshops and industry training (with two participants per bench). There is also a dedicated sensory suite with eight controlled booths and integrated iPads for real-time data collection and consumer testing. Overhead camera systems are installed on demonstration benches, perfect for live presentations and event showcasing.

The Food Innovation Laboratory operates in accordance with Australian Food Safety Standards (ISO 22000), supported by our HACCP Food Safety Plan.

Our equipment