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A raft of taxation reforms aiming to reduce regulation and offer a reprieve from the rising costs of doing business are taking shape, as are efforts to pursue more free international trade agreements.

1 NEWSLETTER 06 FOOD COMING INTO FOCUS The arrival of a new Federal Government heralds some interesting changes for the Australian food industry, as the Coalition works towards boosting business confidence and ensuring that Australia is open for business. A raft of taxation reforms aiming to reduce regulation and offer a reprieve from the rising costs of doing business are taking shape, as are efforts to pursue more free international trade agreements. We are also seeing a renewed focus on small business, as evidenced by Minister Bruce Bilson s address to the Australian Food and Grocery Council in October, where he reiterated the Government s desire to build our strength in food production in order to assist SMEs to benefit from development of Asian markets in particular. As key members of the food supply chain, it is important that in 2014 we harness this momentum for support of our industry. A combination of the slowdown in both mining and the impact of changes in the manufacturing of motor vehicles in our state will shine a spotlight on the food industry - could this be the beginning of our dining boom? Never before has the partnership between the SA food industry and Government been more important in order to maximise positive outcomes for the economy. Despite these incremental changes, we are still operating in a tough economic climate, working with limited channels, a stubbornly high $AUD, and national retailers who continue to strengthen. While we ve now seen the two major supermarket chains agree to a new Australian Food and Grocery Council negotiated voluntary code of conduct for dealing with suppliers, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission investigations continue. Negotiations will be as tough as ever, which is why having Food SA membership access to support and advocacy is so important. The beginning of a new year also brings an opportunity for the Food SA board to review and refine strategic planning, taking a look at exactly what we want Food SA to be, and how we can stay relevant to industry. Please feel free to contact any of our board members or the Food SA team with thoughts, feedback or ideas in this area is shaping up to be another successful year for Food SA. It is fantastic news that the SA Food Industry Awards will continue to be supported by the Government of South Australia next year. An exciting calendar of events for Food SA has been released at the back of this newsletter. I look forward to seeing you in 2014 at these events and extend best wishes to all Food SA members and the industry for the festive season and year to come. ANTHONY PAECH, CHAIR FOOD SOUTH AUSTRALIA INC PO BOX 124 GLENSIDE SA 5065 PLANT RESEARCH CENTRE WAITE CAMPUS 2B HARTLEY GROVE, URRBRAE SA 5064 TELEPHONE FACSIMILE contact@foodsa.com.au WEB

2 NEWSLETTER 06 SPONSORS SERVICING INDUSTRY TOLL Toll Group is an Australian owned, leading transport and logistics provider. Toll Group provides market-leading express freight businesses Toll Express and Toll IPEC and specialised labour hire and recruitment service Toll People. Janet Rowden: or AUSCOLD LOGISTICS As a customer focused and proudly South Australian business, Auscold Logistics has earned a reputation for providing excellence in customer service and a flexible, solutions based approach to the complex supply chain needs of the SA food industry. Bill Andary: or bill@auscold.com.au BRECKNOCK INSURANCE BROKERS Brecknock Insurance Brokers is one of the State s largest SA-owned insurance brokers. Their uncompromising philosophy is to provide a complete person-to-person professional service to their clients. Andrew Bourke: or andrewb@brecknock.com.au HAYES KNIGHT MEDVET Food and water testing is a crucial part of quality control and if things go wrong, your reputation can be at stake. Recognising the importance of meeting specific regulatory requirements, Medvet s experience and expertise means we can tailor a testing solution for you. Jill Kirkwood: or jkirkwood@medvet.com.au NAB AGRIBUSINESS NAB Agribusiness use local and industry knowledge to better understand the unique environmental and economic needs of customers. Their flexible range of agribusiness products and services are delivered by tailoring the best packages and advice. Caroline Falkiner: or caroline.falkiner@nab.com.au NORMAN WATERHOUSE Norman Waterhouse is a full service commercial law firm, providing strategic advice and representation in transactions and dispute resolution. They are committed to providing legal advice and realistic solutions that maximise opportunities whilst managing risk. Johanna Churchill: or jchurchill@normans.com.au As one of South Australia s leading business advisory companies, Hayes Knight has technical experts in strategic planning, tax management and advice, sale of business and succession, through to comprehensive and professional audits. Tim Sargent: or tims@hayesknightsa.com.au

GOOLWA PIPI HARVESTERS ASSOCATION Goolwa Pipi Harvesters Association provide premium grade cockles to Australia s fish markets, wholesalers and restaurants.

This includes assistance in receiving government support for the purchase of a Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) machine.

BENEFITS FROM MEMBERSHIP Assisted with successful grant and application preparation Assisted in connecting and improving market development opportunities Assisted with increasing distribution

3 GOOLWA PIPI HARVESTERS ASSOCATION Goolwa Pipi Harvesters Association provide premium grade cockles to Australia s fish markets, wholesalers and restaurants. WHY WE RE A MEMBER We ve been a member of Food SA for three years, and the benefits they bring to us are significant. This includes assistance in receiving government support for the purchase of a Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) machine. This machine allows us to sell product to a new range of customers domestically and internationally and hence grow our business. BENEFITS FROM MEMBERSHIP Assisted with successful grant and application preparation Assisted in connecting and improving market development opportunities Assisted with increasing distribution channels International product promotion in South Australian Showcase Dinner in Hong Kong Included in Regional and Seasonal program and cooking class in Central Market Completed Food SA Directory profile coorongcockles.com MACRO MEATS GOURMET GAME Macro Meats Gourmet Game is Australia s leading producer of kangaroo and wild game gourmet meat. WHY WE RE A MEMBER Macro Meats Gourmet Game is a member of Food SA because we firmly believe that food is the future of manufacturing in South Australia, and that Food SA as the peak body represents and understands South Australian food manufacturers best. Food SA is a unique organisation that is well led by a strong team that is well respected by all in food and by government nationally. We are passionate South Australians and all of the members we meet share this passion and together we believe that South Australia is the gourmet food and beverage state of Australia. BENEFITS FROM MEMBERSHIP Assisted with successful grant application and preparation. Management of grant. Increased access and participation in China market Participated in Think Food Participated in Fine Food Sydney Included in Regional and Seasonal program in Central Market Included in G Day USA South Australian Dinner macromeats-gourmetgame.com.au

Winner: Lifestyle Bakery <15FTE Winner: Gelista Premium Gelati Peats Soil & Garden Supplies Sustainability Award >15FTE Winner: Wintulichs <15FTE Winner: Savannah Lamb Foodland SA New Product Award

4 NEWSLETTER 06 FOOD FOR THOUGHT AWARD WINNING FOOD STARS San Remo Hall of Fame Inductee: Robern Menz Royal Agricultural & Horticultural Society of South Australia Best Practice/Business Development Award >15FTE Winner: Bickford s Australia <15FTE Winner: Gelista Premium Gelati Food & Beverage Development Fund Workforce Development Award >15FTE Winner: AgriExchange SARDI Innovation Award >15FTE Winner: Lifestyle Bakery <15FTE Winner: Gelista Premium Gelati Peats Soil & Garden Supplies Sustainability Award >15FTE Winner: Wintulichs <15FTE Winner: Savannah Lamb Foodland SA New Product Award >15FTE Winner: Lifestyle Bakery <15FTE Winner: Kytons Bakery PIRSA Regional Award Winner: Hindmarsh Valley Dairy DMITRE Export Award > 15FTE Winner: Macro Meats Gourmet Game Thomas Foods International Primary Producer Award >15FTE Winner: Rohde s Free Range Eggs <15FTE Winner: SA Mushrooms Bickford s Australia Leader Award Winner: Phil Sims of Robern Menz Buy South Australian Consumer Award Winner: Robern Menz safoodawards.com.au CREATING ENERGY EFFICIENT MANUFACTURERS Food SA s Energy Efficiency Information Grant aims to educate and advocate best practice energy efficiency usage to food and beverage manufacturers. The program empowered over 30 companies to make informed decisions regarding energy efficiency. Multiple companies were successful in being awarded Clean Technology Food and Foundry Grants from the Federal Government as a direct result of the assistance provided to Food SA members. The activities undertaken in the program included profiling best practice machinery, equipment, technology and standards. A practical toolkit to identify energy efficiency improvements provides on-going support and resources of the program. foodsa.com.au/toolkits ENHANCING OUR FOODIES DIGITAL TOOLS Digital Tools for Foodies is assisting Food SA members to improve their companies online presence, regardless of their current level of experience. Supported by DFEEST, the program provides up to ten hours of strategic digital communications advice from Baker Marketing, including website optimization, content editing and social media strategy. Rainbow Fresh has participated in the program, saying The knowledge we ve gained through our participation in Digital Tools for Foodies has proven invaluable. Not only have our specific questions been answered, we are now more efficient with the time we invest in our digital presence. This program has enabled us to ensure our social media marketing strategy is relevant going forward. foodsa.com.au/digitaltools

5 CALENDAR 2014: Saves these dates to attend these coming events! WORKSHOPS AND PROGRAMS Benchmark your business with a tour or participate in programs and workshops to help develop new skills and knowledge. ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAM: OUTCOMES AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS Tuesday 11 February Mawson Lakes, Thursday 13 February Berri, Riverland MONDELEZ ASIA PACIFIC CONFECTIONERY CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE Thursday 20 March Friday 21 March Ringwood, Victoria April FARMERS MARKET WORKSHOPS February Mt Gambier Opportunities open until June HACCP CERTIFICATION Workshops in February, March and May DIGITAL TOOLS FOR FOODIES Program available until June TOURS Benchmark your business with a tour. ON THE ROAD WITH FOOD SA Wednesday 18 June Visit Wintulichs, Rohde s Free Range Eggs, SA Mushrooms and lunch at an Eat Local SA venue. Wednesday 13 August Visit Macro Meats Gourmet Game, Bickford s Australia and Lifestyle Bakery and network over lunch. TRADESHOWS Tap into new domestic and export markets to increase your sales. REGIONAL & SEASONAL KI FEASTIVAL LAUNCH Friday 21 February Central Market FOOD & HOTEL ASIA Tuesday 8 to Friday 11 April Singapore THINK FOOD Tuesday 29 April Festival Centre SIAL CHINA Tuesday 13 to Thursday 15 May Shanghai, China FINE FOOD MELBOURNE Monday 15 to Thursday 18 September Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre NETWORKING Connect with industry peers. HALL OF FAME BREAKFAST Friday 14 February Convention Centre FOOD SUMMIT Wednesday 30 April Festival Centre ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Members Only Thursday 23 October CHRISTMAS BBQ Members Only Monday 8 December SA FOOD INDUSTRY AWARDS Get involved as a sponsor or applicant, and celebrate the SA food industry. SA FOOD INDUSTRY AWARDS LAUNCH Wednesday 21 May SA FOOD INDUSTRY AWARDS GALA FINALIST ANNOUNCEMENT Wednesday 15 October SA FOOD INDUSTRY AWARDS GALA DINNER Friday 21 November Oval VISIT FOODSA.COM.AU/EVENTS FOR MORE INFORMATION OR CONTACT US ON THE DETAILS BELOW. FOOD SOUTH AUSTRALIA INC PO BOX 124 GLENSIDE SA 5065 PLANT RESEARCH CENTRE WAITE CAMPUS 2B HARTLEY GROVE, URRBRAE SA 5064 TELEPHONE FACSIMILE contact@foodsa.com.au WEB

6 SOCIAL SCENE: Out and about at recent Food SA activities and events! SA FOOD AWARDS 2013 Award winners were announced at the Convention Centre 29 November. CHEESEFEST Food SA and Eat Local SA whipped up legendairy milkshakes at Cheesefest made with member ingredients. CHRISTMAS BBQ Celebrating a wonderful 2013 with the Food SA board, members, team, and supporters. PEATS SOIL AND GARDEN SUPPLIES Twelve members toured Peats Soil to learn about the cycle of sustainability. FINE FOOD SYDNEY Eighteen companies exhibited at the Food SA South Australian stand at Fine Food Sydney.

Food South Australia Trade Show Program 2019

Food South Australia Trade Show Program 2019 1 Trade shows with Food South Australia Participating in international trade shows gives you the opportunity to talk directly to potential buyers and customers