SME Export Hub

Gippsland Connect - SME Export Hub

The Export Hub strategy included the identification of emerging needs of key export markets, and to inform and facilitate commercially focused industry-research collaboration to address those needs. 

The Export Hub program provided market intelligence about export opportunities and facilitation of opportunities for participating SMEs to access select global supply chains. A particular emphasis was on access to collaborative online trading platforms and logistics systems that make exporting easier.       

It reflected the diversity of Gippsland and included a focus on SMEs with niche/premium products from dairy, seafood, vegetables, and meat products (fresh and value-added), as well as craft beer and wines.

The Gippsland Connect project is aligned with national and Victorian export strategies.

 
Funded from the Australian Goverenment’s SME Export Hubs Initiative'
 

The Gippsland Connect program provided:

  • Introduction to networks required for export

  • Market trends and expected growth in targeted markets

  • Identification of the key areas affecting imported product price points, in addition to legislated barriers to trade

  • Recommended supply/demand modelling

  • Identification of preferred retailers and wholesalers and linkages for exporters with those organisations

  • Assistance with appropriate Gippsland brand development for local products

  • Identification of products with comparative or competitive advantages in target markets

Enquiries: e: info@foodandfibregippsland.com.au

Some of the Gippsland businesses that have participated in, and benefitted from, the SME Export Support Program:

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