New Report On Australian Food Industry

The Australian Trade and Investment Commission has just released a new report into Australia's Food Industry.

"There are few countries better placed than Australia to meet the growing global demand for foods that enhance health and wellness.

Austrade’s new report – Australian Capability in Better-for-you Foods – details why Australia is a world leader in growing, researching, developing and manufacturing foods that promote good health.

Australia’s capabilities in better-for-you foods is rooted in the country’s clean, green produce, which provide the raw ingredients for a diverse range of healthy processed food and beverages.

Robust food safety and quality control systems also preserve Australia’s worldwide reputation as a trustworthy supplier of high-quality produce.

International food companies will find plenty of opportunities to partner with Australian food researchers, developers, contract manufacturers and businesses. Australia’s extensive food and nutrition R&D has led to innovative products such as low-sugar juices fortified with probiotics and high-fibre wholegrains.

The report focuses Australia’s capabilities in seven segments:

• Free-from and low-in foods: Foods that are free from gluten, lactose and other ingredients considered to have an adverse impact on health; as well as foods that are low in fat, salt and sugar.

• Organic food and beverages: Foods that are grown and produced without the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides and artificial chemicals.

• Baby food: Infant formula and other baby foods.

• Food for the elderly: Foods that meet the specific health needs of the elderly, such as food that is easy to swallow or contains tailored nutritional content.

• Sports nutrition and weight loss products: Foods that assist consumers to build muscle, lose weight and improve nutrition.

• All-natural, health and superfoods: Superfoods are natural foods considered to be exceptionally good for health. All-natural foods are free from artificial colours, flavours and preservatives.

• Fortified and functional food and beverages: Foods that have added ingredients that improve their nutritional value.

Contact Austrade for more information on Australia’s better-for-you foods capabilities, including partnering with the Australian food industry."

First published by the Australian Trade & Investment Commission Website:

https://www.austrade.gov.au/international/invest/investor-updates/2019/making-healthy-innovative-food-and-beverages-for-the-world?utm_campaign=Investment+Update+May+2019+Message+B&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Investment+Update+Newsletter