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5 December 2023
Western Australian agrifood export eNews
DPIRD helping boost WA agrifood exports
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) has organised and supported a large number of outbound and inbound trade delegations this year, providing WA agribusiness exporters with opportunities to showcase their premium products, forge valuable connections with potential buyers, and gain crucial insights into key markets.
Additionally, DPIRD also empowered agrifood exporters through capability building initiatives, encompassing: market access support, representing WA priorities under free trade agreements, research analysis and market research presented at market insights webinars / sessions, agrifood exporter roundtables, pitch development workshops, meet the buyer webinars, and through the Western Australian Dairy Industry Working Group (WADIWG) planning to achieve sustainable development goals within the dairy industry supply chain.
WA agrifood exports reached a record $16.2 billion in 2022-23. Primary Industries Trade Manager Nathalie Brooks said DPIRD has been working closely with local food and beverage businesses, championing the finest WA has to offer globally, in support of strong growth.
"Over the past year, DPIRD has facilitated the participation of over 100 WA agrifood businesses in overseas trade delegations and inbound missions," she said. "These activities allow WA agribusinesses to glean invaluable insights into market trends, consumer preferences, and regulatory requirements, empowering them to tailor their products and strategies for international success."
The following international events were supported by DPIRD this year:
- Gulfood, 19 to 23 February, United Arab Emirates, and Trade Mission to Qatar, 25 to 26 February.
- FOODEX Japan, 7 to 10 March, Japan.
- ThaiFex Anuga and CP Foods Global Exhibition, 23-29 May 2023, Thailand.
- Plating Up WA, Singapore edition, June-July 2023, Singapore.
- Indonesia Connect Roadshow, 2 to 9 September, Indonesia.
- Trade Mission to Thailand (including market access launch of Australian Avocados) and Vietnam, 25 September to 1 October.
- Agri-Food Tech Expo Asia, 31 October to 2 November, Singapore.
- China International Import Expo, 5 to 10 November, China.
Inbound trade missions this year have attracted over 50 buyers from 22 countries representing 15 categories, including seafood, meat, dairy, grains, fruits, vegetables, and beverages.
International trade events being supported by DPIRD in 2024 include:
- Gulfood, Dubai 19-23 February 2024. Key contact: Melanie Payne, 0458 635 380 melanie.payne@dpird.wa.gov.au.
- FOODEX Japan 5-8 March 2024. Key contact: Charles Li, 0460 039 461 charles.li@dpird.wa.gov.au.
- International Food & Drink Event, London 25-27 March 2024. Key contact:
Jim Paparo, 0417 946 788 jim.paparo@dpird.wa.gov.au. - FHA Singapore 23-26 April 2024. Key contact: Rebecca Laffrey, 0455 833 689 rebecca.laffrey@dpird.wa.gov.au.
Executive Director Agribusiness Food and Trade Liam O'Connell expressed his gratitude to all the WA businesses that have partnered with DPIRD to build the state's agrifood exports. He looks forward to continuing this collaborative journey to help boost exports.
For further information about these and other trade activities next year, please email export@dpird.wa.gov.au.
Source and Photo: DPIRD [WA delegation at the WA Government’s Agri-Food Tech Expo Asia exhibition, Singapore.]
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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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