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Australian Rare honey launches at Harrods, London
Western Australian honey made its debut at Harrods in London last week, with Australian Rare launching its collection of exclusive and luxurious lifestyle honey gifts in-store and online.
Following the Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (FTA) being announced last year, the company identified an opportunity to enter the global luxury gift market, with the removal of the honey import tariff being one of the many benefits and eased trading conditions under the FTA.
With honey sourced from south-west WA forests, Australian Rare adopts a sustainable approach to responsible sourcing, traceability and ethical production, and highlights the exclusivity of their production with each batch limited to 888 jars. The packaging features the Australian landscape and wilderness, with each held in a hexagonal glass jar plated with 22-carat gold and sealed with a handcrafted lid made from eucalyptus timber, matching the floral source.
"We wish Australian Rare every success with their honey collection and look forward to sharing more success stories of WA agrifood businesses on the global stage," said Liam O'Connell, Executive Director, Agribusiness Food and Trade, Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development.
Source: Australian Rare / WA Agent General / DFAT | Photo: Austrade [At the launch of Australian Rare at Harrods in London, L-R: Anastasia Nishnianidze, Austrade; John Langoulant AO, WA Agent General; Natalie Bussau, Co-Founder, Australian Rare.]
China recently announced the removal of the 80.5% anti-dumping and countervailing duties imposed on Australian barley in 2020.
This decision and the re-registration of Western Australian barley exporter CBH Grain, will pave the way for trade in barley to China to recommence.
Prior to the suspension, China was WA's largest market for barley exports, purchasing about half of the State's production, valued at $409 million per year. More...
Source: WA Minister for Agriculture and Food | Photo: DPIRD
WA Wines to the World grants program launched
WA Wines to the World has successfully launched its new Grants for Regions and Producer Groups program, enabling a diverse range of export project submissions from regional WA wine associations and producer groups.
Round one saw substantial interest and uptake from industry, demonstrating the demand for this type of support. It is designed as an inclusive program open to all WA wine regions and collaborative producer groups, with no minimum spend requirements. Funding support provided will average around $5000 per project.
Successful submissions will see regions host international wine judges, wine education specialists and large groups of Master of Wine (MW) students and practitioners. Producers will also showcase their wines to prospective distributors, trade, media, and consumer audiences across Singapore, Taiwan and South Korea in a range of targeted activations.
“It was great to see round one of our program so enthusiastically oversubscribed. In the lead-up to the submission date we received countless calls and enquiries from producers looking for clarification and guidance around worthy projects, so clearly there are lots of great ideas out there and a need for funding support of this kind,” said Liz Mencel, Project Lead for Wines to the World.
To find out more about the grants program and upcoming wine export opportunities, please contact Ms Mencel at liz@hydraconsulting.com.au.
Source and Photo: Wines of WA [Great Southern masterclass at Vinexpo Asia 2023 in May at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore.]
Australian exporters of red meat will face favourable trade conditions in the United Kingdom (UK) market over the course of the next 10 years. The Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (FTA) entered into force on 31 May 2023, in which tariffs on Australian beef and sheepmeat to the UK over 10 years are being eliminated, with immediate access to duty-free transitional quotas.
The effect of this FTA is raising the competitive value of Australian red meat in the UK market, as well as increasing the share of exports to the UK in general. Australia’s access will be comparable to New Zealand’s, however stronger than that of other major exporters, namely Brazil and Uruguay.
The Australian red meat industry, comprised of beef, veal and sheepmeat, are among some of the strongest and significant agricultural enterprises in the Australian export economy. Asian markets, such as China and Japan have in recent times been the dominant importer of Australian red meats, with China accounting for 20%, Japan 16% and the Republic of Korea 14% between 2019–20 and 2021–22 by value. Improved access to the UK market will allow for greater diversification and export opportunities to expand the benefits and amplify the desirability of Australian agricultural exports. More…
Source and Image: Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Indonesia applies for OECD membership
Indonesia has applied to join the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The nation’s request to join the 38-member group aligns with its ambitions to become a high-income developed country, dubbed ‘Golden Indonesia’, by 2045.
The OECD has responded positively to Indonesia's membership request, according to Indonesia's Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto.
"Our interest has received a positive response from the OECD considering the constructive cooperative relationship between the Indonesian government and the OECD, Indonesia's leadership role in various global forums, and Indonesia's good economic performance," Minister Hartarto said.
Currently, Indonesia is a key OECD partner along with Brazil, China, India, and South Africa. More...
Source: Perth USAsia Centre / Antara Indonesian News Agency | Photo: Achmad Al Fadhli / Unplash [Jakarta]
Austrade is presenting an India Food and Consumer Insights Webinar, hosted by Austrade's Director of Marketing for South Asia (New Delhi), Tejaswi Rathore, on Thursday 17 August 2023 at 1pm AWST. The webinar offers an extensive and inviting agenda primarily for those interested in exporting packaged food and beverages, skincare or beauty products to India.
The Indian market is the globe's most rapidly expanding economy, home to a vast middle class and consumer base with a strong demand for imports. Austrade presents the opportunity to engage with their insight sessions, particularly focusing on agricultural, food and consumer behaviours. This comes in light of the Australia India Business Exchange, with expert speakers to present on market access, delving into aspects of the regulatory environment and labelling requirements for food and merchandise such as skincare products and cosmetic items.
Promising India and Australian trade relations present a multitude of positive export opportunities for Australian primary and manufactured goods. The Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement entered into force on the 29 December 2022, with a key outcome being the reduction and elimination of tariffs on mainly agricultural products, and presents promising prospects for Australian agricultural exports. More...
Source and Photo: Austrade
ABARES report examines agriculture’s extensive sustainability credentials
The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics (ABARES) has released a new report which shows that Australia has a strong sustainability story to tell the world.
Insights Report: Environmental sustainability and agri-environmental indicators – international comparisons says Australian agriculture has been celebrated for its comprehensive sustainability credentials, but communicating these achievements to current consumers and future investors is an equally important task.
Discussions of today’s global economy cannot be held without ample consideration of the environment and sustainability efforts. The environmental impact of the agricultural industries of major economies have recently been brought into question, however Australia’s performance on several key indicators is proof of our commendable sustainability record.
For Western Australia in particular, there are five key climate zones that have been identified, showcasing the immense natural biodiversity and opportunity the State's exports have to offer on the global stage. More...
Source: ABARES | Photo: DPIRD
Don't miss out on this opportunity to be part of the movement to transform our global agrifood systems, for a better food future for all. Taking place from 6 to 20 October 2023 at the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) in Rome, and virtually, the goal of World Food Forum 2023 is to forge new paths of action, impact and acceleration on the local, regional and global levels towards a sustainable, resilient, inclusive and hunger-free food future for all.
This FAO 2023 flagship event will leverage the power of intergenerational collaboration and creativity across policy, science, innovation, education, culture and investment to co-create a future where food security and environmental sustainability are a universal reality. Registrations for this free event are now open.
Source and Graphic: FAO
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