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Consumers increasingly have questions about food … where it comes from, who’s producing it and how. As consumers become more interested in how their food is grown, processed and brought…
Another world first for Podpac Podpac have partnered with Bailey’sTM to launch the world’s first Nespresso ®* compatible Bailey’sTM Premium Coffee Pod. The new pod was launched on 1 June…
Are you a food or beverage start-up with a great product but no market – yet? Then consider your local Farmers’ Market as your living lab. Adelaide Showground Farmers’…
‘Solstice. A midwinter cellar door’ celebrates the shortest day of the year as the pagans before us intended – by drinking wine and feasting with friends. And fifteen South Australian…
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 Gourmet Goodie Bag is back! After selling out early in 2017, the Gourmet Goodie Bag is back for another bumper year at the Royal Adelaide Show. Co-ordinators at Tucker’s…
The 2018 South Australian Food Industry Awards were launched last night, and applications are now open for a range of awards celebrating excellence, innovation and leadership across the state’s food…
Coopers Session Ale out of the keg and in store Coopers Session Ale, now Coopers Brewery’s second largest selling keg beer since it was launched to the hotel trade late…
There are new data protection regulations coming into force on 25 May 2018 in the EU. If you do business in the EU, here’s what you need to know. Data…
Tucker’s Natural cracker champions Tucker’s Natural have topped off previous wins of gold and champion in class by being awarded 2018 Championship Cracker by the judges at the Sydney Royal Show.…
The word ‘luxury’ gets tossed around quite a bit, especially in relation to opportunities for food and beverage manufacturers. But there’s a lot more involved in targeting this market than…
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…
Most of us know Australia’s population is ageing, but did you know 60% of the world’s ageing population is on our doorstep in the Asia Pacific region? Here are…
Fine Food Australia is the country’s leading trade exhibition, and has been connecting buyers and sellers in the food service, hospitality and retail sectors for over 34 years. This is…
Eat Roo Too! The bright and energetic rebranding of Macro Meats’ K-Roo continues and it’s already delivered a 20% increase in sales for the brand. The new messaging is being rolled…
Food South Australia hosted an industry session for food manufacturers interested in the Northern Adelaide Food Park on 29 November 2017. The session included updates from PIRSA, Renewal SA and…
The new Country of Origin Labelling regulations become compulsory on 1 July 2018, so time is running out fast to make sure your labelling will meet the new requirements. Fines…
There’s no dinner like the South Australian Food Industry Awards Gala Dinner! Seriously, there really isn’t. It’s the biggest food industry event of its kind in Australia, and here’s the…
The most comprehensive international food and hospitality biennial mega trade event in the region, Food&HotelAsia (FHA), will return from 24 to 27 April 2018 to two venues – Singapore Expo…
Organized by Comexposium, SIAL China is the biggest food and beverage show in Asia and an integral part of the SIAL Network, the leading global network of shows dedicated…
With business costs increasing steadily, environmental sustainability strategy is set to be an increasingly vital component in ongoing business success. Recently, Green Industries SA updated the Guide To Sustainable Business…
The finalists in this year’s South Australian Food Industry Awards have been revealed! Announced amid a buzz of anticipation at Sprout Cooking School and Health Studio last night, the range…
Exporting your product to new markets can be a very exciting prospect – and a very daunting one. There’s a lot to consider and decide before you will see your…
Food South Australia released a strategic framework focusing on growing our sector through innovation. This framework is the result of our major research project over the last 12 months, undertaken…
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. SOLD OUT Foodex – Japan, 6-9 March. SOLD OUT Food & Hotel Asia – Singapore, 24-27…
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…
The country of origin labelling debate hotted up over recent weeks. Food South Australia’s CEO Catherine Sayer has been involved in a wide-ranging discussion with industry about the changes and…
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