The Sustainable Innovative Food Technologies (SIFT) Centre supports the growth of Western Australia’s food and beverage manufacturing sector by providing access to advanced processing equipment in a certified, commercial-scale facility.
Officially opened in February 2024, the $12.2 million Centre is located within the Food Innovation Precinct WA (FIPWA) at Peel Business Park in Nambeelup. It is funded by the department and operated by the Future Food Systems Co-operative Research Centre in collaboration with Murdoch University.
SIFT is open to all WA food and beverage businesses looking to scale up production and trial new products in a low-risk, shared-use environment. The facility offers subsidised access to state-of-the-art equipment, allowing businesses to test and refine products without the need for significant capital investment.
The Centre is expected to support the expansion of the value-added food sector, generate over 150 direct jobs, and contribute approximately $100 million to the WA economy.