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Food and beverage manufacturers are invited to Turning the Dial (TtD) on 30 May 2024 at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. This one-day event, running from 8:30am to 5:00pm, followed by a networking reception until 7:00pm, is your chance to learn about the latest advancements in sustainable practices and connect with industry leaders. Hosted by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, the event will be MC'd by Josh Byrne, an environmental scientist, researcher, author, TV presenter, and director of Fremantle's Josh Byrne and Associates landscape architecture firm.
Professor Byrne is also the Dean of Sustainable Futures at Curtin University. Well-known for his work on ABC TV's Gardening Australia, he brings a wealth of experience and a passion for practical sustainability solutions. Throughout the day, 23 speakers will share their knowledge and insights on a range of topics related to sustainability in the food and beverage industry. The agenda, available on the event website, will cover key topics such as food waste transformation, sustainable packaging innovation, and implementing a circular economy within the food and beverage sector. Don't miss out on this
important event. Secure your tickets now and join us at TtD as we work together to create a more sustainable future for the food and beverage industry. Source and Image: DPIRD [Professor Josh Byrne, who will MC TtD next month.]
Western Australian food and beverage manufacturers are featured in a series of interactive, online Food and Beverage Capability Guides, with a second edition of the Mid West Guide the latest to be added to the suite. The guides help restaurants, retailers, consumers and other buyers source a diverse range of fresh and value-added products from the nine regions of WA. Each guide has been produced in collaboration with regional partners, and will be available on the DPIRD website: - Mid West Food and Beverage Capability Guide
- Gascoyne Food and Beverage Capability Guide
- Goldfields-Esperance Food and Beverage Capability Guide
- Great Southern Food and Beverage Capability Guide
- Kimberley Food and Beverage Capability Guide
- Peel Food and Beverage Capability Guide
- Wheatbelt / Central Coast Wheatbelt sub-region
- South West – closing soon (apply now).
Please register your interest to be included in the next edition of the capability guide for your region or contact the DPIRD Food Industry Innovation team foodindustryinnovation@dpird.wa.gov.au for more information. Source and Image: DPIRD | Related: Major funding boost for Mid West food businesses Source: Minister for Agriculture and Food
Following China's lifting of anti-dumping and countervailing duties on Australian bottled wine on 29 March 2024, Australian wine exports to China are poised to rise. Imposed in March 2021, the duties ranged from 116.2% to 218.4%, and severely hampered Australian wine exports to China. Prior to the imposition of duties, the 2015 China-Australia Free Trade Agreement resulted in the gradual removal of tariffs on Australian wine by 2019, giving Australian wines a 14% edge over competitors.This advantage fuelled a surge in Australian wine imports, with Australia capturing 37% of China's bottled wine market by
value in 2019. In fact, China became Australia's top wine export market, accounting for $1.1 billion (or 40%) of Australia's total wine exports that year. Despite the removal of duties, increasing Australia’s wine exports to China will take time, and a return to pre-pandemic export levels is unlikely. Rabobank estimated last August that the Australian wine surplus would take at least two years to work through, with 2.8 billion bottles in storage (equivalent to 859 Olympic swimming pools). To learn more, visit Export Finance Australia's website for its April 2024 World Risk Developments report on global economic and political trends. Source and Graphic: Export Finance Australia
Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionising agriculture, according to the Asian Development Bank (ADB). As our planet faces climate challenges and a growing population, sustainable farming practices are crucial. Here's where AI steps in, offering a powerful tool to transform how we grow food and ensure a secure future for all. The global AI in agriculture market is booming, expected to reach nearly US$1.3 billion (AUD$2 billion) by 2032. This explosive growth reflects the immense potential of AI. While it's not a silver bullet, AI acts as a powerful ally in the fight against food insecurity and climate threats. Source and Image: ADB
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The Chief Executive Officer of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development and the State of Western Australia accept no liability whatsoever by reason of negligence or otherwise arising from the use or release of this information or any part of it. Copyright © State of Western Australia (Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development), 2024.
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