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22 October 2024
Western Australian
agrifood export eNews
The Western Australian Government is backing WA's biggest food industry trade show, which connects local food and beverage producers with buyers from across Australia and around the world.
The annual Meet the Buyer trade event kicks off at Crown Perth today, with 80 exhibitors showcasing more than 550 products to chefs, distributors, national and independent retailers, and hospitality businesses.
The initiative is part of the Buy West Eat Best program, assisting local food and drink producers to promote their products to Western Australian consumers, business and industry.
The WA Government contributes $1.1 million annually, through Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, to deliver the Buy West Eat Best program.
"Today's event is expected to attract and connect 600 buyers and importers with producers and manufacturers eager to forge new business relationships that promote products grown, farmed, fished, processed, prepared and served in WA", said minister for Agriculture and Food. Jackie Jarvis. "This important initiative will help boost the State's food and beverage manufacturing and food service sector, which is a vital contributor to our economy, regional communities and critical to our Diversify WA strategy."
Source: WA Gov | Image: meetthebuyer.com.au/gallery
Calling Aspiring and Emerging Exporters!
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) Primary Industries Trade team, in collaboration with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia (CCIWA), is excited to announce a unique opportunity to elevate your business to the global stage with our - The Essentials of Agrifood Export Workshop for aspiring and emerging exporters.
This workshop will equip WA agribusinesses with the foundational knowledge, skills, and strategies to navigate international markets successfully, understand the export process, assess market opportunities, and develop the capabilities required to expand their reach globally.
The workshops will be hosted at three locations listed below, pending the minimum number of attendees being reached.
- Albany: Monday 18 November 2024, 9am to 4pm - Hilton Garden Inn
- Busselton: Thursday 21 November 2024, 9am to 4pm - Shelter Brewing Co
- Perth Metro: Friday 22 November 2024, 9am to 4pm - Ritz Carlton Hotel
Please click here to reserve your ticket.
Source and image: DPIRD
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is excited to bring a unique opportunity to food and beverage manufacturers in the Peel region. This heavily subsidised one-day workshop is designed specifically for Western Australian food and beverage businesses to explore the fundamentals of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and its importance in today’s market. The workshop will be led by experts from Curtin University Business School, providing key insights into how businesses can identify risks and opportunities, improve sustainability, and start reporting on their ESG performance.
ESG is not just a buzzword—it’s a framework that helps businesses identify and manage risks, improve sustainability outcomes, and communicate effectively with stakeholders. The pressure to prove and enhance ESG credentials is mounting across all sectors, driven by consumer demand, market competition, and regulatory requirements.
Event Details:
- Date: Thursday, 21 November 2024
- Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Location: FIPWA, 37 Dollyup Street, Stake Hill, WA 6181
Secure your spot today and join us for a day packed with valuable insights and practical strategies. Don’t miss this opportunity to position your business for a sustainable and competitive future.
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Curious about how digital automation can benefit your food and beverage business?
Join our free webinar to discover simple, low-cost digital solutions that can help you generate valuable data from your everyday processes. We’ll introduce you to a proven model adopted from Cambridge University, designed to build digital capabilities within businesses. By collecting and owning your own data, you'll gain insights that can drive improvements, and we'll provide support through educational partnerships to help you take the next steps.
If you’re unsure where to start, this webinar will introduce practical starter solutions and show you how to begin your digital journey.
Date: 12 February 2025
Time: 10:00 AM
Duration: 60 - 75 Minutes
Register now to learn how to monitor factory operations, improve logistics, and empower your team with easy-to-deploy digital tools.
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Vietnamese farmers and producers are seeking solutions to increase food production efficiency and improve sustainability.
Agriculture is a significant contributor to Vietnam’s economy. Agriculture, forestry and fishery in Vietnam accounted for 12% of the country’s GDP in 2023.
Vietnam has favourable climatic conditions and an all-year growing season. The country’s main agricultural crops include rice, maize, sugarcane, cassava, sweet potato, peanut, coffee, pepper and rubber.
Vietnam is one of the world’s most vulnerable countries to climate change. Major climate change-driven risks include rising sea levels, typhoons, floods, droughts and landslides. These cause significant damage and losses to farmers. There is increasing demand for agtech solutions that help farmers adapt to climate change and reduce its impact.
The Vietnamese Government also wants to increase value-added production, reduce environmental impacts and improve efficiencies in the country’s agricultural sector.
There are opportunities for Australian agritechs to provide water management, carbon capture, climate risk and artificial intelligence-driven solutions.
Vietnamese producers are also keen to leverage Australian capability in increasing food production efficiency, improving sustainability and ensuring economic security.
Source: Austrade | Photo: Vietnam National Authority of Tourism
Western Australia's grain harvest is underway with the first receivals for the season delivered to Geraldton, Kwinana and Esperance ports.
In welcome news for the industry, it is expected the State's total grain production will be between 17 to 18 million tonnes - in line with WA's yearly average.
The figures are a remarkable result after a growing season characterised by very low rainfall, for most of the growing regions.
Despite a relatively late start and dry September, the Geraldton Zone had a wetter than average season and is now shaping up to be the standout region for harvest in 2024.
The Geraldton Zone is to experience one of the most successful harvests the region has seen and potentially exceed three million tonnes, up from the average of 2 to 2.5 million tonnes.
Co-operative Bulk Handling (CBH) Group, one of the region's largest employers, has taken on almost 300 casual employees to manage what is anticipated to be an abundant crop. This is on top of its 120-person permanent workforce, with 80 based at the Geraldton terminal.
The WA grains industry is crucial to the State's economy, contributing $7 billion annually.
Source: WA Gov | Image: Grainwise
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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