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Food South Australia has today released a strategic framework targeting opportunities for innovation as the key to growth for the food and beverage industry in South Australia. Food South…
The language of business is money. How financially literate are you? Studies of business failures show half of all new businesses are wound up within three years of launching. And…
Shinka Management will be running a one-day seminar in September on Doing Business with the Japanese. Japan is a significant export market for many Food South Australia member companies, as…
In 2018, Food South Australia will be coordinating stands at: Gulfood – Dubai, 18-22 February Foodex – Japan, 6-9 March Food & Hotel Asia – Singapore, 24-27 April SIAL China,…
Australia’s most iconic jams, sauces and condiments brand is about to make an entrance into the lucrative US market with the Beerenberg range of six Slow Cooker sauces soon to…
Do you post recipes to encourage consumers to buy and use your products? Recipes are a great way to showcase imaginative ways to use your product. But did you know…
Three important funding programs have recently been announced of which South Australian food manufacturers and food and beverage industry service providers should be aware. The Future Jobs Fund has…
In the second half of 2017, there are business and trade missions to a range of countries including South East Asia (Singapore and Malaysia, and Vietnam, Thailand and Cambodia), Europe…
Haigh’s Chocolates will add to its existing retail stores in Melbourne’s CBD with a seventh store, located in the city’s bustling Elizabeth Street precinct. Haigh’s Chocolates Chief Executive Alister Haigh…
SA Mushrooms new product, the Vitamin D mushroom delivers your daily dose of the vitamin in just 3 mushrooms. In Australia, nearly 1 in 4 people are vitamin D deficient…
Shinka Management has announced the release of OTRS10, the latest version of the industry-leading time and motion analysis software from Japan. Achieving labour and cost reductions within manufacturing operations through…
The new country of origin labelling laws, which require Australian food businesses to show how much of a product is from Australia, will be compulsory from July 2018 As a result food…
The Department of State Development has launched a series of workshops to be delivered across regional and metropolitan South Australia over the next 18 months. Workshops are designed to give…
The Department of State Development has launched a series of workshops to be delivered across regional and metropolitan South Australia over the next 18 months. Workshops are designed to give…
The Department of State Development has launched a series of workshops to be delivered across regional and metropolitan South Australia over the next 18 months. Workshops are designed to give…
The Department of State Development has launched a series of workshops to be delivered across regional and metropolitan South Australia over the next 18 months. Workshops are designed to give…
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is conducting an inquiry into retail electricity supply and prices in Queensland, NSW, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania, and the ACT and today…
SAALS joins Food South Australia as Associate Sponsor Food South Australia is delighted to welcome South Australian Analytical Laboratory Services (SAALS) as our new Associate Sponsor. SAALS provide NATA accredited…
So, what’s in it for you? Filling out an entry or application for an industry or business award can feel like just one thing too many to do. It’s…
The Maggie Beer Foundation’s pioneering program, Creating An Appetite for Life, returns to where it all began, on Maggie’s home ground in the beautiful Barossa Valley, from Sunday 20 –…
Family owned Australian company San Remo have been recognised on the international stage, having been awarded silver for innovation at the SIAL China for their Pulse Pasta product, making them…
Consumers can once again make your voice count with the opportunity to vote for your favourite South Australian food business in the 2017 South Australian Food Industry Awards Consumer Award.…
Show off your business and Breakthrough! Applications for the 2017 South Australian Food Awards Program are now open Breakthrough and enter the 2017 South Australian Food Awards Program. Our theme this…
The Export Council of Australia recently delivered an hour-long webinar on what Brexit may mean for Australian business. Watch it here.
The Essential Services Commission is conducting an inquiry into South Australian bulk grain export supply chain costs in order to determine the reasonableness of the costs underpinning the South Australian…
What’s your new direction going to be? The 2017 Food South Australia Summit started with a couple of curly questions from keynote and leading business commentator Peter Switzer. He…
Fine Food is Australia’s largest gathering of international food, drink and equipment exhibitors for retail, food service and hospitality industries. This year Fine Food will be held from 11 –…
Asia’s Largest Food & Beverage Exhibition SIAL China is the 4th biggest food show in the world, with 17 years’ experience in the market. Major market players from retail, hotel/restaurant/catering…
Australia’s game will be used as a foundation and platform to promote ‘Taste of Australia” (The very best of Australian food and beverage), as a central element of game day…
Taings Noodles have been featured in The Adelaide Review as a great example of a family-owned South Australian food business that’s gone global from humble beginnings in their home kitchen.…
Australia’s most awarded chocolatiers, Bracegirdle’s House of Fine Chocolates, have added another first to their collection, becoming the first chocolatiers to be named as finalists for the prestigious President’s Medal…
Workshop Tuesday 23 May 2017 Ignite your business finance skills with this one day workshop, plus an option for one-to-one business coaching. This important opportunity is brought to you…
As South Australia’s only dedicated food trade show, Think Food is the ‘must attend’ event for buyers looking for great South Australian food and beverage products. Think Food will be…
Theme: New Directions Date: Wednesday 5 April 2017 Time: 9.00am to 5.00pm Venue: Ian McLachlan Room, Adelaide Oval This 7th annual Food South Australia Summit is recognised by…
Costing and pricing your products correctly can be a minefield for young food and beverage businesses. No matter how much we wish it was, pricing is a far from exact…
Tuesday 28 March 2017 – Panel session and briefing Click here for more information Book here – Registrations has now closed
When disaster strikes, how much will it cost you to be offline? The unprecedented weather events of 2016 have been an eloquent illustration of the cost of not being prepared…
The Department of State Development has an extensive program of business missions designed to present South Australian organisations to key overseas markets. The missions provide a platform to showcase the…
Food South Australia with the support of Primary Industries and Regions South Australia is coordinating a South Australian stand within the Australia Unlimited pavillion at Foodex Japan international tradeshow in…
$31 million has been provided by the State Government over two years to help large South Australian businesses manage their electricity costs. The Energy Productivity Program is available to businesses…
On 13 December 2016 the Treasurer announced that the 2016-17 Mid Year Budget Review provides $31 million over two years to help large South Australian businesses manage their electricity costs. The…
Expressions of interest are open for food businesses interested in participating in a South Australian showcase at Foodservice 2017, the tradeshow for businesses targeting cafes, restaurants and caterers, in Melbourne on…
In November, the ACCC reported on terms in standard form contracts that might raise concerns under the new business-to-business unfair contract terms law. The law came into effect on Saturday,…
Even smaller producers have a need for automation, whether at a very basic level or a complex customised solution, and in Australia, due to the smaller population and size of…
The Tradex Scheme provides an upfront exemption from Customs Duty and GST on eligible goods imported and then exported within one year or other approved period. The Tradex Scheme…
The winners of the South Australian Food Industry Awards were announced on 24 November at a glittering Gala Dinner attended by a record audience at the Adelaide Convention Centre. …
Booked Out Food South Australia with the support of Primary Industries and Regions South Australia is coordinating a South Australian stand at the Gulfood international tradeshow in 2017. Gulfood…
Celebrating Australian Food and Agribusiness Innovations is the first Australian book to celebrate innovation in the food and agribusiness industry. The first edition was launched at the Australian Institute of Food…
For many years now, Food South Australia, with the support of Primary Industries and Regions SA, has worked with local food and beverage companies to find new markets for their…
SAPOL has issued a warning about a new scam targeting small business. It’s a simple as a phone call to your business from someone purporting to be one of your…
Aloe vera drinks, truffles and matsutake mushrooms are some of the products South Australia could soon be exporting as global demand for luxury and functional foods continues to grow. The…
Learning lean manufacturing close up has been the focus of a series of tours to Japan hosted by Food South Australia member Shinka Management and recently they released a new…
Date: Friday 2 December 2016 Location: Boardroom, Level 13, 99 Gawler Place, Adelaide Time: 9.00am-4.30pm (lunch included) Cost: …
Food and Beverage Development Fund SA Inc, with the support of Business SA, has two THREESIXTY Business Coaching opportunities available for South Australian businesses with a turnover of at least…
ESCP is open for applications for projects with up to $50,000 of co-contribution by companies with turnover of <$10 million pa. This program connects companies to expertise, technical and/or research…
On October 10, Foodservice Industry Australia (FIA) members voted to confirm the resolution for an absorption of the FIA by the Foodservice Suppliers Association of Australia (FSAA), which was passed…
Taste truly South Australian liqueurs including the handcrafted Ambra Limoncello at Food South Australia member Ambra Liqueurs’s cellar door on 21 October. Experience the intense citrus flavour of our Ambra…
SIAL Paris is the world’s largest food innovation exhibition. This year, Food South Australia is participating in SIAL Paris as part of the Premier of South Australia’s mission to France,…
The application period for the new Ready Set Grow program for food business start-ups has been extended until October 14. If you are interested in applying, please phone Samara Miller…
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Food and beverage businesses and industry groups are eligible to apply for a newly launched grant program to assist with attaining non-GM and organic third-party certifications that will support achievement…
La Casa Del Formaggio MD Voices New TV Advertisement La Casa Del Formaggio has announced that it will be commencing its new TV advertising campaign in Adelaide in October, and…