We highlight two companies, AgriExchange and the Mitolo Group and how they connect and get the value of out of their membership with Food SA to advantage their companies.
AGRIEXCHANGE
The largest vertically integrated growing, packing, marketing and farm management enterprise producing fresh, quality citrus in Australia.
AgriExchange employs 110 FTEs in the Riverland, and up to 1,200 casuals as required. They process and market over 70,000 tonnes of horticulture produce annually and market their produce to over 25 countries as well as being major suppliers to the Australian domestic market. Fruit is marketed under 2 main brands, ‘Vitor’ and ‘Kangara’. Both brands are well established and have been in the market place for over 20 years.
The company is owned by CostaExchange Ltd, who also have major Australian investments in mushrooms, berries, bananas, table grapes and tomatoes.
WHY WE’RE A MEMBER
Through the Food SA Japan office we have partnered and developed a market to deliver high quality South Australian citrus. The Japanese market has grown from being 1% of our sales 10 years ago to 16% in 2011. The Food SA team assists in hosting our visits to Japan and bringing buyers to visit the Riverland and have been a major reason for our success in this market.
BENEFITS FROM MEMBERSHIP
- In-market representation through Food SA Japan office, direct market intelligence, customer liaison and promotions
- Corporate profile in English, Japanese and Chinese
- Assistance in preparing a winning SA Food Industry Award application
- Full page article in Taste of SA 2011
Visit the AgriExchange website for more.
MITOLO GROUP
The Mitolo Group is a family owned company who specialise in growing and packing potatoes and onions as well as producing cold pressed extra virgin olive oil, and premium wine. Mitolo Group products are exported to 29 countries around the world.
WHY WE’RE A MEMBER
The Food SA team based in Shanghai have given us a distinct advantage when sourcing new business in China. They do extensive research and investigative work on our behalf, and coupled with their own widespread network of connections they quickly distinguish the validity of leads and make contact with prospective partners, inevitably saving us time.
It is highly advantageous to have access to the expertise and local knowledge and collectively Food SA China acts as a conduit, preventing any potential challenges we might have with language, translation and culture.
BENEFITS FROM MEMBERSHIP
- In-market representation through Food SA China office, direct market intelligence and business leads
- Corporate profile in English, Japanese and Chinese
- Attended SIAL tradeshow
- Assistance in preparing a winning SA Food Industry Award application
- Assistance in preparing a winning Ausveg National Horticulture Award
- Full page article in Taste of SA 2011
- Exhibited at Think Food
- Attended Food SA Summit
- Attended Servicing the Customer event
- Featured Meet our Member profile in Food SA ENews
- Featured in Food SA product display showcase
- Member of the Food SA Board
