Space
food and nutrition
Utilising space to future-proof food for humanity.
We combine science with commercial strategy to help businesses lead in the growing space food, nutrition and future food sectors.
From advancing the way we nourish astronauts, to driving innovation in sustainable food systems on Earth, the fusion of space and nutrition science will play a key role in shaping the future of food. Check out our flagship Mission MushVroom, where mushrooms were sent to space for the first time as a crop.
What if solving food for space could help us solve food for Earth?
Whether you’re in the food and nutrition industry or working in the space sector, the opportunity to collaborate, explore and innovate has never been greater.
Unprecedented space exploration and bold new missions are driving a growing need for improved food and nutrition in space. From freeze-drying to HACCP, the legacy of space innovation is already in our kitchens.
Space has already shaped our food systems today, and it will help us feed the future of our planet. The space environment is unique and helps drive innovation for nutritious foods that have a long shelf life, can be easily transported, or that can be grown in closed-loop environments, providing maximum output with minimal inputs, such as water, resource recycling, and waste minimisation.
We bring food and nutrition science into space – and space thinking back to food for Earth.
FOODiQ Global helps the food industry, space agencies, and the space sector advance food and nutrition innovation on Earth and in space. Our proprietary iQ³ strategy framework enables us to translate complex food and nutrition science into actionable strategies that deliver a market advantage, unlike any other food and nutrition organisation.
With expertise spanning space, food, and nutrition, we leverage cross-industry connections that drive innovation and impact. Harnessing the combined IQ of our team, we help you uncover opportunities and the unknown unknowns.
At the centre of this work is Dr Flávia Fayet-Moore, our CEO and globally recognised nutrition scientist and space nutritionist. As an alumna of the International Space University and Principal Investigator on the groundbreaking Mission MushVroom, Dr Fláv is actively reshaping the conversation around food and nutrition in space.
What we offer:
Every project is unique - some are space-first, others are Earth-first, but all use the same pioneering mindset.
We bring strategic insight, scientific rigour and curiosity to every collaboration, drawing on our diverse team of scientists, nutritionists, dietitians and communicators to support end-to-end delivery where needed.
Unlocking opportunities to spin in and off the space sector - strategic consultancy that maps how food and nutrition science, innovation and insights in space can be applied to Earth, and vice versa.
Thought leadership that sets the agenda — future-focused insights and clear points of view that show where to play next, and how to turn space science and insights into action for your business or organisation. Using our proprietary iQ3 model, we develop space-adapted, evidence-based food and nutrition solutions that address specific problems.
Designing and managing space food & nutrition research – end-to-end support for new projects across space, food, and nutrition, from designing nutrition strategies for long-duration space missions, conducting experiments in microgravity and collaborating on projects focused on space-grown food systems, or even helping the food industry and sectors spin into space with their products and services.
Space food outreach with impact – we translate complex space food and nutrition science into exciting, engaging content and storytelling that changes minds and touches hearts.
Building bridges and connections– connecting food and nutrition brands with space industry players and academia to spark cross-disciplinary partnerships that can benefit your business or organisation.
Meet Dr Flávia Fayet-Moore
Scientist. Visionary. Space nutrition trailblazer.
At the helm of FOODiQ’s space nutrition services is Dr Flávia Fayet-Moore.
With three degrees in nutrition (HBsc MNutrDiet, PhD) and a career spanning two decades, Dr Fláv is an award-winning and trusted leader in food and nutrition – on Earth and beyond.
Dr Fláv is an alumna of the International Space University, the principal investigator on the Australian-led experiment Mission MushVroom, a partner investigator for Plants for Space, Space Farming Brazil, founding member of the Space Nutrition Network, and the Science & Nutrition lead for the Deep Space Food Consortium.
With Dr Fláv’s unique expertise and cross disciplinary leadership, FOODiQ Global can help your organisation unearth hidden opportunities that are waiting at the intersection of space, food and nutrition.
Are we a good fit?
Are you a big picture thinker with a curiosity on how space exploration will impact your food and nutrition organisation?
Are you in the space industry and want to incorporate nutrition and food innovation into the next generation of space exploration?
Do you want to lead – not follow – in the development of sustainable, delicious and nutritious food systems?
Let’s explore together
Whether you’re dreaming up your next research project, looking to pitch something bold to your leadership team, or simply wondering if there’s a role for your product or service in space – we’d love to hear from you.
Flagship project:
Mission MushVroom
On 31 March 2025, FOODiQ Global made history by attempting to grow the first crop of mushrooms in space aboard the SpaceX's Dragon capsule as part of the Fram2 mission. A first of its kind, the experiment is helping pave the way for a nutritious, delicious and sustainable food system for long-duration missions to the Moon, Mars and beyond.
Want to learn more? Explore the full Mission MushVroom story
Partner Investigator
Core Instructor in Space Nutrition
Partner Investigator
Founding Member of the Space Nutrition Network
Flavia completed the Space Studies Program (SSP), an intensive global course for space professionals, gaining hands-on experience and insights into the space sector.
