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Thursday, November 14, 2024

Meet the 2024 Australian Export Awards finalists, news and more

India Market Update Roadshow

19 November - 6 December 2024

Melbourne, Hobart, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth

Did you know Australian agricultural exports to India rose by 50% in the first year of the Australia-India Economic Cooperation Trade Agreement (ECTA)?

Austrade invites expressions of interest from CEOs, export managers and senior executives to participate in the India Market Update Roadshow. Join us to learn about improved market access and opportunities available under ECTA.

The Agribusiness stream of the roadshow includes nine sessions covering the sub-sectors of cotton, wool, grain, horticulture, infant nutrition, seafood, sheep meat and wine.

Spaces are limited. Access the full program and register your interest now.

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Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, United Arab Emirates

Australia and UAE sign trade agreement

Australia and the United Arab Emirates have officially signed the Australia-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). When fully implemented, CEPA will eliminate tariffs on over 99% of Australia's goods exports to the United Arab Emirates.

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News and insights

Finalists in the 2024 Australian Export Awards have been revealed

This year's 88 national finalists will compete across 13 award categories at the national ceremony on Wednesday 20 November at Parliament House, Canberra.

The Australian Export Awards celebrates and showcases the achievements of extraordinary Australian exporters succeeding on a global stage. Meet this year's Agribusiness, Food and Beverages national finalists.

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Austrade's Trade and Inward Investment Results 2023–24

In 2023–24, Austrade helped Australian businesses to secure 2,099 export deals, with an estimated initial value of $4.5 billion. This is a 50% increase on 2022–23.

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Top 5 tips for wine exporters entering the China market

Austrade's Guangzhou-based Trade Commissioner Lauren Gilbert shares market entry and re-entry strategies, and insights from Australian winemakers and Chinese importers.

Building your wine brand in China

Learn how Australian wine exporters can build their brand awareness in China, using social media, e-commerce and offline experiences.

Australia's food and wine team heads to Taiwan

Some of Australia's agriculture representative groups are focusing on Taiwan in a collaborative effort to increase export opportunities for Australia's premium food and wine.

Committing A$3.4 million for United Nations' food and agriculture work

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry is helping to improve food security and sustainable agriculture across the Pacific and globally through their voluntary contribution of A$3.4 million to the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).

Success stories

Coopers' unique Australian ales roll into UK towns

It will be a homecoming of sorts for Coopers ales, which are now on the shelves of over 200 Majestic wine outlets across the United Kingdom.

Genics: Giving shrimp a clean bill of health in India

The Australian Government is helping the Queensland biotech to enter India, the world's second largest shrimp producing market.

2025 events

AAHAR 2025

5-9 March: Join the Australian Pavilion at India's largest processed food and beverage expo covering food products, beverages, dairy products, confectionery and bakery, fresh fruits and vegetables, nutraceuticals and more. Express interest by 30 November.

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Foodex Japan 2025

11-14 March: Be part of the Australian Pavilion at Foodex 2025, the leading food and beverage tradeshow in North Asia. Showcase your products to buyers and decision makers. Places strictly limited. Express interest by

6 December.

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