CANEGROWERS Mackay Chairman Kevin Borg has welcomed Queensland Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development Steven Miles announcement on Monday of significant developments for the Mackay region’s emerging biofutures economy. (More on page 7).
The Deputy Premier has announced a partnership with Cauldron Asia-Pacific’s first large-scale precision fermentation manufacturing launchpad, to develop a business case working towards a contract manufacturing facility for Future Foods, as well as Queensland Government funding to expand the QUT Mackay Renewable Biocommodities Pilot Plant
Mr Borg said the developments were a welcome and exciting step towards a strong and diversified sugar industry.
“The Mackay region has a strong and highly productive sugar industry, and we are in the box seat to meet the needs of any emerging technologies and industries that will strengthen and diversify our economy,” he said.
“When looking to renewable resources in Queensland – whether for Future Foods, fibres or fuels - sugar is an obvious choice. It makes sense to build on the sturdy economic base that sugar offers in the Mackay Region.”
“CANEGROWERS Mackay elected representatives and management have been working towards the realisation of this for our growers through the development of the Sugar Plus Industry Roadmap, and through the Mackay Biofutures Leaders Working Group.
“We look forward to the opportunity to work with industry, adding value for all involved from paddock to port.”
