Lustre Innovation Centre works at the consumer and market creation end of the food systems value chain.
We use behavioural science and consumer insights to help people make healthier food choices.
We work with the private sector to develop and deliver products and business models that respond to consumer demand.
We support farmer organisations to strengthen their businesses and optimise their business models.
We tackle food loss through by agribusinesses adopt circular practices.
Healthier food choices
We use behavioural science and consumer insights to understand what drives food choices and design interventions that make healthier, nutritious options more desirable, accessible and affordable.
Private-sector innovation
We work with food companies, agribusinesses and other private-sector actors to develop, test and bring to market products, services and business models that respond to evolving consumer demand.
Farmer organisations
We support farmer organisations to strengthen their commercial capabilities, improve their business and operating models, and build stronger connections to markets and private-sector buyers.
Food loss mitigation
We work with agribusinesses to identify where food is lost across their value chains and develop circular business models and practices that prevent, reduce, recover and create value from food loss.