About
A definition of fermentation may be helpful.
Fermentation is a transformative process in which microorganisms (bacteria, yeast and fungi) turn sugars into food acids, carbon dioxide and alcohol. Fermentation can occur naturally or using a starting culture, it preserves food, enhances flavours and has health benefits.
Humans have been doing it for centuries.
Fermentation can also be a catalyst for Tasmanian agri-food enterprises.
Fermentation is a transformative process in which microorganisms (bacteria, yeast and fungi) turn sugars into food acids, carbon dioxide and alcohol. Fermentation can occur naturally or using a starting culture, it preserves food, enhances flavours and has health benefits.
Humans have been doing it for centuries.
Fermentation can also be a catalyst for Tasmanian agri-food enterprises.
The FermenTasmania concept is unique in the world in terms of exploring the potential of fermentation as a value-add to a region.
We see a great opportunity for Tasmania to capitalise on our State’s growing reputation as a producer of world-class food and beverages that all have a focussed point of difference - the skilled application of fermentation.
We are working on the exciting proposition that together Tasmanian industry, academia and government to:
- Help start up companies in fermentation to establish
- Help existing companies in fermentation to grow
- Help capture more value in Tasmania
- Help boost productivity in Tasmania
- Help boost employment in Tasmania
- Promote consumer education, short courses and other experiences as a tourist drawcard.
How will be do this?
We will look to provide the physical space ("the sand-pit") bring in the expertise and connect to the networks so that we are world leading.
Investing
FermenTasmania Ltd is seeking support to help us fund the physical space..
There are many ways this can be done, from small donations because you just love the idea of what we’re doing, to larger amounts with negotiated benefits to the investor.
If you would like to discuss how you can contribute to this project, please send us a quick email and we’ll get back to you in a flash.
Contact Kim Seagram or Dr Tom Lewis for details on corporate investment in Fermentasmania.
There are many ways this can be done, from small donations because you just love the idea of what we’re doing, to larger amounts with negotiated benefits to the investor.
If you would like to discuss how you can contribute to this project, please send us a quick email and we’ll get back to you in a flash.
Contact Kim Seagram or Dr Tom Lewis for details on corporate investment in Fermentasmania.
