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Launch: Seaweed aquaculture in Gippsland
As one of the most versatile and sustainable bioresources on the planet, from nutritious food to bioenergy, seaweed is able to sequester carbon at a rate over 30 times greater than terrestrial forests. It was a US$16.5 billion industry in 2020. This article discusses seaweed aquaculture in Gippsland and the launch of the Gippsland Seaweed Innovation Network.
Gippsland products in the Middle East
Victorian food and fibre exports currently account for around 27 percent of the national total, with a growth target aiming for it to be worth 20 billion to the State’s economy by 2030.
As part of the Global Victoria Trade Alliance Program, the Australia Arab Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a successful roundtable meeting at the Morwell Innovation Centre to share market insights about Middle East and North African markets (MENA).
Connecting with Singapore
A group of Gippsland businesses keen to explore export markets for their products seized a great opportunity to meet direct with a buyer from Singapore, visiting the region this week.
The Commercial Director of premium fresh food retailer Little Farms, Tom Gray spent time discussing dairy products, artisan chocolates, bio colostrum, fresh vegetables, meat and ice-cream - all from local growers, makers and processors F&FG helped bring together for the insights and networking activity held at the Morwell Innovation Centre.
How about Japan ?
Sponsored by Invest Gippsland, Food & Fibre Gippsland has collaborated with leading export consultants, Export Connect to help grow awareness and understanding of the different markets around the world whose needs may be a good fit for Gippsland products or produce.
Export Connect will be delivering an online Market Insights presentation on the Japan market at 10am on Monday 23rd May.