Wines, beverages and gourmet foods from Australia on offer for importers, distributors and the hospitality and retail sector
The Australian Trade Commission showcased award winning wines, beverages and gourmet food products from Australia at IFDE India 2009 – International Food & Drink Expo India 2009.
Organised from 2 to 4 December 2009 at New Delhi, the Australian Trade Commission has put together the "UTSAV Australia Pavilion" featuring award winning wine producers and suppliers of processed foods from Australia.
Australian Food & Beverage Sector
The Australian food sector is worth approximately A$ 101 billion, comprising of farm & fish food production worth A$ 30 billion and processed foods worth A$ 71 billion. Australian food exports are worth A$ 23 billion with the major markets being the USA & Japan accounting for 14% of total Australian food exports. Other relevant export markets are the Republic of Korea, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Hong Kong and China.
The Australian wine industry is the forth largest wine exporter in the world supplying to over 100 countries generating A$ 5.5 billion in export sales.
Australian food and beverage products have earned a reputation worldwide for the quality of their raw material ingredients and dedication to world class harvesting and processing regimes to ensure the quality & goodness of the finished food product. Australia is blessed with a pristine environment and diverse climatic conditions to be able to harvest & process a vast array of food stuffs for the international markets all year round.
The Australian Food & beverage industry is also known for innovative manufacturing and packaging technologies. Australia also has significant expertise in the areas of food processing technology and cold chain management.
According to Michael Carter, Trade Commissioner, Australian High Commission, “Australia has a strong international reputation for producing fresh and high quality food. The Australian food and wine festivals held across India between November 2008 to April 2009 have created significant awareness of the quality, taste and range of Australian food and wines amongst discerning Indian consumers and hospitality trade. At IFDE India 2009, The Australian Trade Commission is showcasing a range of producers and suppliers of food & beverages from Australia that are interested in supplying to the hospitality and organised retail sector industry in India”.
Australia at IFDE India 2009
The Australian pavilion at IFDE India 2009 showcases a distinctive range of food & beverages from infant foods; cheese; dairy products; juices; alcoholic & non alcoholic beverages; olive oils; wines; gourmet foods to grains. Australian participants at IFDE India 2009 includes,
Government of Western Australia – Promoting a wide range of fresh, high quality products including seafood, fruits, honey, wheat, pulses and other grains from Western Australia
The Organic Baby Food Company – Premium range of certified organic shelf stable baby food
iMBiz India Pvt Ltd – Range of cheese and dairy products
Sanav [Aust.] Pvt Ltd – Exporter of specialized & gourmet foods; dairy products including cheese, butter, milk
concentrates & powders; cocoa; oils & food preparations
Modular Tanks Pvt Ltd – Water storage systems
Meat & Livestock Australia – Industry body representing meat & livestock producers and exporters
Inter Agri Group – Exporter of meat & protein products
Beverage Holdings Pty Ltd – Supplier of range of juices, infant products, alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages
Pearls Wines – Distributor & importer of wines, VB beer and Ready to drink beverages
Baywest Exports - Grain exporters specialising in peas, chickpeas, lentils & oats
Frankland River Olive Oil Company – Producer of premium extra virgin olive oil
Wulura Wines – Wine producers from Western Australia
Doing Business with Australia
For more information on accessing Australia’s supply capabilities across the spectrum of food and beverages .from Australian companies, please email to utsavaustralia@austrade.gov.au