Fermentation Hub - Our Story

Fermentation transforms and FermenTasmania is changing the business and landscape of fermentation.

A centre of excellence, the Fermentation Hub is being built to underpin the local starter culture and be a proving ground for a vibrant agrifood sector that is industry focused. This world class food innovation facility is situated in the Tamar Valley and a key part of Launceston’s designation as a UNESCO Creative city of Gastronomy.

FermenTasmania has been awarded $7.5 million of Australian Government funding through the Building Better Regions Fund Infrastructure Project Stream.

“This industry-led facility is a global first, with 1800 square meters of space to ferment beverages, food and even nutraceuticals and green energy,” says FermenTasmania Chair, Kim Seagram AM. “Not only is it a space for industry to play and innovate small scale commercial products, but it will also provide spaces for cutting edge research and development, hands-on training and even agritourism and fermentation experiences for locals and visitors alike.”

By building on Tasmania’s existing expertise in fermentation, and our international reputation for products such as wine, cheese, cider, gin and whisky, this project will create 650 direct and indirect jobs by 2030.

Expressions of interest are now open for businesses looking to utilise the new Fermentation Hub.

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