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| Welcome to the April Newsletter |
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In this edition:
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Insights and analysis on the US Food & Beverage sector
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Chemical residues can hurt your business. Know your risks
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Top five resources for Victorian exporters this April
We welcome your feedback and suggestions for future editions via return email or our anonymous survey. This will help the Pathways to Export team deliver services and products that better serve your needs as a Victorian agri-food and beverage business.
- The Pathways to Export team
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| Insights and analysis on the US Food & Beverage sector |
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Given the many similarities between the US and Australia, the US grocery market is commonly assumed to be just as similar as Australia’s. This is a very common misconception and one that Luke Lucas (Trade Manager Food & Beverage Americas – Global Victoria) has set out to demystify in his new 6-part mini-series.
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Through an examination of the US grocery market, retail formats, supply and value chains and FDA compliance, Luke’s insights and analysis will assist you in gaining an understanding of the market and provide a basis on which to begin development of a market-entry strategy for the North American market.
The first episode - which provides an overview of the US grocery market - can be viewed here.
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To discuss export opportunities for your business in the Americas, don’t hesitate to reach out to the Pathways to Export team (email) or Luke Lucas (luke.lucas@global.vic.gov.au).
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| Chemical residues can hurt your business. Know your risks |
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Nobody wants to be the one that shuts down Australia’s food and fibre trade because of chemical residues detected overseas. That is the risk of exporting products that do not meet an international market’s standards.
There are lots of things to consider when exporting. Exporters must be aware of export market requirements including sanitary and phytosanitary requirements, import permits and documentation, packaging and labelling standards, and maximum residue limits (MRLs).
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International market access relies on exports meeting the importing market’s requirements. In Australia, MRLs for agricultural products are set by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA). Using agri-chemicals in accordance with the product label ensures that the residue levels in the product will meet Australian standards, but there is a risk when the product is exported to a country that has a lower MRL than Australia. Every country is allowed to set their own MRLs based on their local circumstances and growing conditions, so they are often different to Australian MRLs.
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Victoria has a global reputation for producing safe and high-quality food. Products detected overseas with unacceptable chemical residues place all of Australia’s market access to that country at risk and damages our reputation. It is important that you and your chemical advisor know which market your product is destined for, and high-risk chemicals are avoid ed. International market MRL’s are listed on the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry website.
Agriculture Victoria has supported the development of a Chemical Toolkit for Export to help horticulture producers manage MRLs for export products. Summerfruit Australia, Cherry Growers Australia and the Australian Table Grape Association have led the development of industry tailored apps that are now available for summerfruit, cherry, table grape, berry, avocado and melon growers. The Toolkit resources can be found on the Horticulture Innovation Network website.
Everyone plays an important part in protecting our valuable market access. Make sure you know your risks and if you’re not sure – check before you export.
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| Top five resources for Victorian exporters this April |
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Use of Social Media in Foodservice
Hear from industry experts on how to use social medial to improve various aspects of the food service industry. This interactive webinar will focus on social media trends in the Foodservice industry, developing a compelling social media strategy and content creation and engagement. For more information, click here.
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AgTech Grants Program
LaunchVic has again partnered with Agriculture Victoria to increase support for early-stage AgTech startups across Victoria by rapidly providing small amounts of working capital to help startups build capability and move to the next stage of growth. For more details, click here.
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FutureAg Expo 2024 Powered by Agritechnica
This event is an exciting exhibition, sales and networking opportunity for: suppliers of agricultural and agro-industrial products, services and technology serving the markets of Australia, New Zealand and Asia Pacific. Manufacturers, producers, importers and distributors of products and services related to agricultural, aquacultural, horticultural, livestock processes will all be present throughout the three day expo. For more details, click here.
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AARES Vic Branch Event
Don't miss the opportunity to gain critical insights into the economics of food and environmental policy at the upcoming seminar featuring two distinguished agricultural economists: Professor Julian Alston (from the University of California, Davis) and Professor Richard Gray (from the University of Saskatchewan). For more details, click here.
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Small Business Export Loan
The Small Business Export Loan provides small to medium export businesses with loans to cover up to 80% of the costs to secure an export contract or purchase order with an overseas buyer. For more information, click here.
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AgTech Grants Program, LaunchVic | Closing 30 June 2024, or when fully subscribed
Ready for Growth, Business Victoria | Closing 1 June 2024, or when fully subscribed
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