Innovating the Future of Food Manufacturing
EzyChef has teamed up with Swinburne University of Technology to lead an exciting new era of AI-powered food manufacturing.
This partnership introduces a groundbreaking digital twin system — an advanced virtual model of EzyChef’s production line that uses artificial intelligence to enhance food safety, consistency, and manufacturing efficiency across all texture-modified food products.
Designed specifically for EzyChef’s Health Range, this innovation ensures that meals like purees and soups meet the highest standards of safety for people living with dysphagia or swallowing difficulties. By combining AI technology and real-time data, EzyChef is redefining what it means to produce safe, high-quality food for healthcare and aged-care sectors.
Driving Innovation in Food Safety and Quality
The digital twin system creates a dynamic, real-time simulation of EzyChef’s production process.
This allows the team to monitor, predict, and optimise every step — ensuring that each batch meets strict quality standards.
By leveraging artificial intelligence, EzyChef can:
- Identify potential production inconsistencies before they occur.
- Maintain optimal product texture and nutritional integrity.
- Improve manufacturing timelines and efficiency.
According to Dr Abhik Banerjee, Project Lead and Associate Director at Swinburne’s Digital Innovation Lab,
“Meeting product quality targets and ensuring product consistency is critical to manufacturing productivity, particularly within texture-modified food production. Leveraging AI to monitor and adapt processes in real time has shown tremendous potential for achieving these goals.”
Dr Banerjee adds that the collaboration’s ultimate purpose goes beyond technology:
“Food is deeply connected to warmth and care. EzyChef’s products make a tangible difference by helping vulnerable individuals enjoy nourishing and comforting meals.”
A Partnership Built on Research and Purpose
This initiative forms part of the Australian Research Council (ARC) Research Hub for Future Digital Manufacturing, a $5 million programme launching in March 2025.
Professor Dimitrios Georgakopoulos, Director of the ARC Hub, notes that this collaboration showcases the university’s dedication to digital transformation within Australian manufacturing.
He explains,
“Our partnership with EzyChef demonstrates how AI and digital twin technologies can create sustainable, data-driven manufacturing solutions that enhance productivity and competitiveness.”
This long-term collaboration will run for five years, with the shared goal of developing innovative systems that ensure Australian-made food products remain safe, sustainable, and world-class.
Building on Proven Results at EzyChef
The EzyChef–Swinburne partnership builds upon successful previous research from 2023, where an Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solution was implemented at EzyChef’s Broadmeadows facility.
That system allowed real-time monitoring and data capture, improving both transparency and production performance.
EzyChef CEO and Co-founder, Gavin Clifford, emphasises that innovation is at the heart of EzyChef’s mission:
“Our work is about more than just food — it’s about helping people feel cared for. We’re proud to be part of innovations that not only improve manufacturing outcomes but also make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.”
Setting a New Benchmark for Food Manufacturing
By combining EzyChef’s manufacturing expertise with Swinburne’s advanced research, this collaboration represents a major milestone in AI-driven food safety.
It sets a new benchmark for quality, consistency, and compassion in food production — ensuring that every meal is crafted with both technology and heart.
EzyChef remains committed to using digital innovation to lead the way in safe, accessible, and sustainable food manufacturing across Australia and beyond.
Learn More
Discover how EzyChef is shaping the future of AI-powered food manufacturing.
Visit www.ezychef.com.au to learn more about our Health Range, innovative food technology, and our commitment to improving lives through smarter, safer food solutions.
