China back on the agenda for exporters
Producers of beef, wine and barley are benefiting from a removal of tariff and non-tariff barriers by China in recent months in the wake of improved political ties.
Global Food Forum
Companies need country values, not executive meetings: Bega
The chairman overseeing Vegemite says more ASX firms should trade the big cities for the bush to connect with workers and rediscover the values needed to tackle modern issues.
Chinese demand subdued
It is critical to look at longer-term trends in food buying by Chinese consumers.
Chinese ready to reap Aussie agriculture
Chinese investors are taking a fresh look at Australian agricultural investments now the FIRB has partly reopened the door, says Kidder Williams’ David Williams.
Treasury Wine shows China repair is a long road
Australian exporters will continue to be cautious as they slowly rebuild their relationship with China.
Low confidence in China market
Australia’s top food companies have been warned to be on alert for the lack of confidence plaguing China’s millions of consumers despite the Asian superpower’s economic reopening.
Wealthy Chinese shoppers still want our goods
Australia’s strong brands and reputation as a clean and green producer of food and wine are still desirable traits sought after in China.
‘Back to basics’ Pizza Hut ready to deliver
Pizza Hut plans to double its outlets in Australia over the next few years and boost turnover to around $1bn as it challenges market leader Domino’s, says chief executive Phil Reed.
Infrastructure key to luring workers out of cities
The local boss of confectionery and pet foods giant Mars Wrigley says it is a challenge to entice skilled workers from the cities to the bush, but greater regional infrastructure will help.
Brand revamp delivers magic ‘bullet’ for Aussie exporters
You can’t just sell products in overseas markets with the same strategies that have worked in Australia, say some of our best food and drink export names.
Live cattle exports can be safer than grass fed
The nation’s biggest privately-owned producer says cattle can be safer on ships than being raised for sale on grass, and is confident the government will continue to back the industry.
‘Proxy’ war likely between China, US allies
British buyout king Guy Hands says he’s kept ‘awake at night’ by the ongoing threats to stability in the global political system.
China’s love affair with our products waning: Gance
The chairman of Chemist Warehouse says China’s love affair for Australian products has waned since Covid-19 and the recovery in the relationship has been slow.
‘Don’t let your local post office die’: Holgate’s rally cry
Team Global Express chief Christine Holgate says ‘we must fight for the postal system’, telling The Australian’s Global Food Forum regional areas are under threat.
Costco flags showcasing Aussie food producers to the world
Costco believes it can showcase great Australian food and grocery producers to the world, from oats to beef and honey, as Costco shoppers in Asia increasingly look for ‘made in Australia’.
Chewing the fat? Beef up your meat with AI
Want to know the fat content of your steak? A new AI smartphone app can help.
Navigating a new China
While India holds promise as a market for Australian agricultural exports, trade with China remains prized.
Wool industry to spin stronger ties with China
China is the biggest single buyer of Australian wool, now taking 82 per cent of the annual clip, an export trade which escaped any fallout from political tensions.
Watt warns against reliance on China market
The frosty trade war with China is showing signs of thawing but Agriculture Minister Murray Watt says Australia should never again become so reliant on one trading partner.
Brazilian giant lines up for Tassie salmon farming tussle
Salmon farmer Huon, now owned by JBS Foods, says it’s ready to invest hundreds of millions in Tasmania if it can get clarity and certainty from the state government’s long-awaited industry plan.
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