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The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is excited to invite you to attend our “Meet the Buyer - China” webinar for WA Food and Agribusinesses interested in export buyer meeting preparation and tailoring their pitch for the China market and the China International Import Expo (CIIE) 2025. Gain valuable market insights to optimise your trade show experience and maximise your impact at these shows.
Presented by Export Connect, this Meet the Buyer Webinar is designed specifically for WA food, beverage and agribusinesses and will cover key topics, including:
- Market overview including economic & demographic overview, consumer & societal trends and key megatrends
- Market entry and export pricing for China
- Market-specific pitch deck development
- Category-specific trends, data and in-store videos
- Buyer engagement, business culture and more
- Q&A session led by Ian Langridge, Managing Director & Co-founder of In2Asia
Date and Time
- Tuesday 23 September 2025, 10.30am - 12.00pm (AWST)
Please access to this webpage for registration.
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Western Australian food and beverage businesses are encouraged to attend DPIRD’s upcoming trade workshops, providing valuable insight on navigating export markets and how to perfect the sales pitch for domestic and international markets.
Whether new to exporting or looking to scale up international operations, the day one workshop Beyond Borders: Export Focus will provide actionable insights and expert guidance. The day two workshop Pitch Perfect: Domestic and International Markets will deliver the tools to speak the buyers' language and pitch with confidence. Participants are welcome to register for both workshops or can attend just one of the days. Find out more about each workshop below.
- Day 1: Beyond Borders: Export Focus workshop
Wednesday 24 September | 9am - 4pm | The Hub, Bentley
- Day 2: Pitch Perfect: Domestic & International Markets workshop
- Thursday 25 September | 9am - 1pm | The Hub, Bentley
Participants will receive workshop slides with sections for notes, additional resources and handbooks/worksheets in hard copy and digital formats.
Register now for individual workshops or for the entire package. Use code EARLYBIRD20 for a discounted ticket price (Earlybird code is only available until 5pm, Wednesday, 17 September).
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Thailand is a prosperous northern frontier for Australian business and a gateway to India, China and mainland Southeast Asia. The Thailand-Australia Free Trade Agreement (TAFTA) gives Australian investors additional benefits and protections, and current annual trade is $19 billion.
To capitalise on Thailand’s growth opportunities, Australian businesses must develop the capabilities to navigate the abundance of suppliers, raw materials, and infrastructure development.
This program helps participants build the knowledge and skills to do business in Thailand. It builds understanding of Thai business styles and how to engage to ensure successful business outcomes.
Key Takeaways
- Raise awareness of the key cultural drivers that impact the way business is conducted in Thailand.
- Build understanding of Thai business styles and how to respond.
- Introduce the skills needed to effectively influence business outcomes and strengthen relationships when working in and with Thailand.
Date and Time
- Wednesday 1 Oct 2025, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm (AWST)
Register now for this Asialink Business Academy Program to build practical skills to grow your business in Thailand.
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Applications are now open for the AgriFutures evokeAG. 2026 Startup Program, where 50 of the boldest agrifood startups will receive a free pass to showcase their innovations on a global stage at evokeAG. 2026 in Melbourne on 17-18 February 2026.
The evokeAG. 2026 Startup Program offers founders a high-impact platform to:
- Showcase their solutions to a global audience
- Connect with investors, corporates, and producers
- Accelerate growth through partnerships and exposure.
The program offers three streams:
- Startup Alley – The heart of evokeᴬᴳ. Startup Alley is a dynamic exhibition space featuring 50 of the most innovative startups tackling agriculture’s biggest challenges.
- Culinary Capital – An exclusive networking dinner where startups pitch their solutions directly to investors, corporates and potential customers in a rotating table format.
- The evokeᴬᴳ. Australian Landing Pad (formerly AgVenture Downunder) – A tailored program for 10 international startups ready to enter the Australian market, offering business support, market insights and connections with producers and trial partners.
Applications for the Startup Program are open until Friday, 24 October 2025 at 5.00pm AEDT.
For program details, eligibility criteria and further details on how to apply, please visit the evokeAG. official website.
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According to the Economic Contribution of the Australian Wine Sector 2025 report released by Wine Australia, grape growing, winemaking and wine-related tourism contribute $51.3 billion to the Australian economy and support more than 200,000 jobs.
The independent report, produced by AgEcon Plus and Gillespie Economics, highlights the sector’s multiplying effect. The flow-on from production, experiences and employment contributes significantly more to the economy than the initial farm gate value.
For every additional $1 million in gross output from the wine sector, the wider Australian economy gains $2.16 million. Similarly, for every job created in the sector, the Australian economy benefits from 1.42 additional jobs.
“The grape and wine sector is a unique contributor to the Australian economy given its significant multiplier effect and importance to the vitality of regional communities,” said Wine Australia chief executive officer Martin Cole.
There were 7.5 million winery visits from both domestic and international travellers in the year to December 2024. Travellers who included a winery in their itinerary spent a combined $11.6 billion during their trips and were typically higher spenders, with an average spend of $1,487 per trip.
“Winegrapes are grown and wine produced in regional communities around Australia. The sector is an ambassador for these regions, attracting people from all around the world back into our regions and businesses for first-hand experiences,” said Cole.
“The sector also indirectly contributes to regional communities through the flow-on effects to supplier industries, as well as the goods and services used locally by employees.”
Source: Food & Beverage Industry News | Image: New Africa/stock.adobe.com
Further information
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Important disclaimer
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