Twelve NSW businesses have each received $6000 to help showcase their products to buyers from around the world, with the goal to export more and create new jobs and opportunities at home.
Each business will be part of the Flavours of NSW Zone at Fine Foods Australia 2024, a major event for global buyers looking for new products to get into international markets, being held at the Melbourne Conference and Exhibition Centre from 2-5 September.
The companies are:
The Apple Thief: Producer of alcoholic and non-alcoholic ciders, based in Batlow in the NSW Snowy Mountains;
Australian Food and Pharmaceutical Industries: Manufacturer of innovative foods on the NSW South Coast, including Mast Chew – a plant based, organic and sugar-free chewing gum;
Binjang Tea: A First Nations business that produces a range of bush teas incorporating native plants, based in Central West NSW;
Byron Bay Spirits: This distillery in the heart of Byron Bay distils innovative small batch spirits using local ingredients with an Italian twist;
Cocoa Nib Artisan Chocolates: Based in Newcastle, Cocoa Nib creates handcrafted chocolates, tarts and desserts;
Duro Pasta: Based on the South Coast, Duro Pasta is made from 100% Australian durum wheat and produced using sustainable farming practices;
LORE Australia: A First Nations company based in Bellingen solving immunity and gut health with Native Probiotic Sodas, Guradji tea and Native Prebiotic Chocolates;
Morella Grove: Producers of Extra Virgin Olive Oil, vinegars, jams and gourmet sauces, based in the NSW Riverina;
Nocktail: A Northern Beaches based producer of all natural non-alcoholic cocktail inspired drinks for the conscious consumer;
Spicecraft: Ryde based family business specialising in gourmet Indian cooking kits to make restaurant quality meals at home;
Unexpected Guest: A distillery and bar in Marrickville that produces various flavoured gins; and
Ziggy’s Wildfoods: Based in Bellingen, Ziggy’s Wildfoods utilises native ingredients to create fermented hot sauces, condiments and beverage mixers.
The event attracts more than 26,000 visitors every year from more than 50 countries, including suppliers, distributors, retail and hospitality businesses, presenting a unique opportunity for food and drink manufacturers to meet new customers and buyers and expand their reach.
NSW Government business support and trade experts will be on hand to help exhibitors in the ‘Flavours of NSW’ zone to showcase their products and facilitate connections with prospective buyers during the tradeshow.
For more information on the Flavours of NSW zone at Fine Food Australia 2024 click here.
