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28 April 2026
Western Australian agrifood export eNews
Working with Australian Hospitality Association, we have secured space dedicated to WA craft beer and spirits manufacturers at their 2026 Hospitality Expo in June this year.
Across two days, you will have your brand in front of over 2,000 industry attendees and have the opportunity to connect with key decision makers across the hospitality space.
Want to be in the action?
To showcase at this event, a business must be willing to pay $685 + GST. This is a subsidised and includes:
- Showcasing your product across both days in a dedicated craft beer and spirits area
- Access to supplier forum morning of day one
- Dedicated space of approximately 1metre (either table or barrel).
*Please note, no power will be provided.
Be in front of the competition at this event by participating in the DPIRD Navigating the Australian Liquor Industry Program. This program will provide you with the insight and tools through workshops and one-on-ones to perfect your strategy and pitch for all different buyer groups! Find out more on the DPIRD website.
Expressions of interest are subject to eligibility and close 8 May 2026.
Source and image: DPIRD
24 April updates
- Freight through the Strait of Hormuz remains impacted. Local intelligence suggests that once freight arrives at Khor Fakkan Port in the UAE it is being expedited through customs.
How to stay informed on the Middle East?
- Visit: The Middle East updates and support page on the Go Global Toolkit for the latest information.
- Sign up: Access webinar recordings and stay informed about upcoming Middle East webinars. The webinar: Middle East update: latest market insights will be held on Wednesday, 29 April from 2 PM to 2:45 PM AWST.
Source and image: Austrade Go Global Toolkit
The Western Australian Export Awards recognise the confidence, capability and energy of WA businesses that continue to succeed in international markets.
Businesses based in WA that generate revenue from international markets are invited to apply.
WA Winners from each category, along with the WA Exporter of the Year, will be announced at the annual WA Export Awards Gala Dinner. All category winners automatically proceed to become a finalist at the Australian Export Awards, facilitated by Austrade.
Visit the WA Export Awards: 2026 Application Information webpage to learn more and apply.
Applications for the WA Export Awards 2026 program are open until 9:59pm AWST, Friday 12 June 2026.
Source and image: Invest & Trade Western Australia
The Western Australian (WA) Government is entering an agreement to purchase an additional 8 million litres of diesel for WA's strategic stockpile.
This will take the total amount of diesel owned by the State to 12 million litres.
The eight million litres was offered to government by Rio Tinto, and will be purchased from their supplier, Viva Energy.
It is expected to be net debt neutral, with the State Government purchasing the fuel and selling it onto areas of acute need.
This fuel is in addition to normal import allocations of fuel for WA and will be stored at Esperance and Kwinana.
This means the government can direct fuel to where it is most needed quickly and efficiently including to regional communities and to agriculture sectors in the Wheatbelt and Great Southern.
Source: WA Govt | Image: DPIRD
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is pleased to support the HARVEST Accelerator program once again in 2026.
This is an opportunity for startups, businesses, farmers, and researchers developing innovative solutions in the agricultural sector to accelerate the commercialisation of your innovation.
Now in its ninth year, HARVEST has supported over 90 businesses. With a program valued at over $10,000, it is completely free for successful applicants.
How to take part in HARVEST?
- Click here to apply.
- Applications close at 8 AM on Thursday 30 April 2026.
Further information and key dates can be found on the website.
Source: DPIRD | Image: Agristart/Innovation Cluster
Further information
Agribusiness, commercial fishing and aquaculture news from the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD). If you have any questions or information to share, please email export@dpird.wa.gov.au.
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Important disclaimer
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.
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