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Meet the Buyer – Indonesia Webinar
Attention Western Australian primary industries exporters! You’re invited to join the Meet the Buyer – Indonesia Webinar hosted by Export Connect on behalf of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. This online event will take place on Thursday 10 August 2023, starting at 1pm AWST.
During the webinar, you’ll gain valuable insights into the latest consumer, channel and category-specific trends in the Indonesian market. These insights will be crucial in customising your approach and tailoring your pitch for success in Indonesia. The topics covered will include key consumer, retail, food service, and e-commerce trends as well as important market access considerations such as halal requirements.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to expand your export opportunities in Indonesia! The event is free to attend, so make sure to register now to secure your spot.
Register now.
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Showcase your food and beverage products at CIIE China
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development invites you to join the Western Australian premium food and beverage stand in the Australia Pavilion at the China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai.
Taking place from 5 to 10 November 2023, CIIE is one of the world’s largest import-themed trade shows, and a great opportunity for Western Australian businesses to showcase their products to a large and growing market. The WA Government will provide a fully fitted, 60m² stand in the Australian Pavilion at CIIE, as well as a government representative to provide support on-stand during the expo.
By participating in CIIE, businesses will have the opportunity to:
- Showcase their products to state-owned enterprises, importers, traders, distributors, and retailers in China.
- Explore business opportunities under the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement.
- Promote their products under the Western Australian and Australian brands.
- Receive networking support from the Invest and Trade Western Australia Shanghai Office and Austrade China.
- Raise their brand awareness and reach out to broad business communities through major social media platforms in China.
- Participate in selected Australian government programs at CIIE.
Businesses will be responsible for their own travel, accommodation, meals, visas, insurance, product sampling, and shipping costs.
To register to be on the WA stand at CIIE 2023, or for more information, please email Charles.Li@dpird.wa.gov.au. The registration deadline has been extended to 5pm AWST Friday 11 August 2023.
Source and Photo: DPIRD
Every year, one third of the food produced in the world for human consumption is lost or wasted, according to the United Nations Environment Program. Australian households generate around 2.5 million tonnes of food waste, with the majority going directly to landfill. Understanding and changing consumer behaviour in areas such as food purchasing, storage, meal preparation, food safety and shelf life has the potential to reduce food waste, save consumers money and help minimise food insecurity.
La Trobe University’s Research and Innovation Precinct in collaboration with CSIRO, Australia’s National Science Agency, invites you to the fourth webinar in a series exploring how industry and research are tackling the challenges of food loss.
Taking place on Monday 7 August at 2 pm AWST, this one-hour session will present case studies and insights from Australian researchers and the food service industry on ways in which changes in consumer behaviour can reduce food waste. More...
Source: CSIRO / La Trobe University | Photo: Sydney Rae / Unsplash
Food Frontier – an independent think tank on alternative proteins in Australia and New Zealand – has released Alternative Proteins and Asia, a report designed to equip alternative protein businesses in Australia and New Zealand with insights to guide their engagement and export strategies for Asia. The report is targeted at producers and exporters of mock meats, plant-based meats, cultivated meats, and products of precision and biomass fermentation.
In order of export opportunity, the report identifies China, Singapore, South Korea, Japan and Thailand as the five countries in Asia with the highest market potential. Alternative Proteins and Asia provides an in-depth market analysis for each country including discussions on: market trends, the retail and foodservice landscape, potential market access points, domestic brands, price points and regulatory requirements.
Overall, the report identified that Australia and New Zealand are rated highly in terms of provenance, and are consistently seen as suppliers of high-quality, natural and trustworthy products in all study markets, but Australia's premium prices will be a notable barrier for market entry. More...
Source and Image: Food Frontier
The Fisheries Research and Development Corporation recently hosted the first Fisheries Climate Briefing for the September 2023 quarter. A recording of the briefing is available on YouTube. Representatives from the Bureau of Meteorology and CSIRO Environment presented a climate outlook for marine related industries, warning that western and eastern Australian waters belong to global warming hotspots that threaten the health and security of our oceans.
The briefing provided predictive seasonal and climate modelling to help inform forward planning and risk management activities in the fishery and aquaculture sectors. The Fisheries Climate Briefings are designed to provide a preparation window for the marine sector to be proactive and increase resilience against warmer water temperatures and possible El Niño events.
Two further briefings are scheduled for 25 August and 8 December 2023. Please email Jamie Allnut at jamie.allnutt@frdc.com.au to register for these webinars. More...
Source: FRDC / CSIRO | Photo: Paul Einerhand / Unsplash
The global economy is gradually recovering from the pandemic and Russia's invasion of Ukraine, but many challenges still cloud the horizon, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
The IMF has downgraded its forecast for global growth in 2023, but it still expects the economy to expand by 3%. However, this growth will be uneven, with advanced economies slowing down and emerging markets and developing economies picking up speed.
In China, the recovery following the re-opening of its economy is showing signs of losing steam amid continued concerns about the property sector. This could have a negative impact on global growth, as China is a major trading partner for many countries.
Global inflation is also expected to decline in 2023, but it will remain elevated. This is due to a number of factors, including the war in Ukraine, which has disrupted energy and food markets.
While the IMF is warning that the global economy is facing a number of potential risks – including a further escalation of the war in Ukraine, a sharp slowdown in China, and a more severe tightening of financial conditions – it also notes that there are some positive signs, such as the strong performance of the United States' economy. The outlook for the global economy is uncertain, but there are still some reasons for optimism. More...
Source and Graphic: IMF
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