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Food-e-News, September 2010

  1. Spirited win for Kangaroo Island Spirits
  2. Do you know the latest food consumer trends?
  3. Early bird ticket sale for Awards ‘A Mediterranean Table’
  4. Access to managing growth key
  5. Adelaide gets set for great food & wine
  6. Innova reveals sustainable packaging and material highlights
  7. International food and wine tradeshow calendar
  8. Final issue of Food Talk magazine
  9. Nine years of tasting the State
  10. Fruchocs ‘giant’ success

Spirited win for Kangaroo Island Spirits

Kangaroo Island Spirits (Kis), SA’s only boutique distillery has gained two awards at this year’s International Wine and Spirits Competition in London. Competing against hundreds of entries from around the world in a blind tasting, KiS achieved medals for both their Anisette liqueur and Wild Gin. The Kis Anisette Liqueur won a silver medal and is a sambuca style aniseed liqueur flavoured predominately from Kangaroo Island wild fennel, with star anise and a hint of vanilla. The second medal, a bronze was awarded for the Kis Wild Gin which is produced in small batches using fresh botanicals including a Kangaroo Island native 'juniper like berry’ - myoporum insulare. The seasonality and small batch distilling using Australia’s only basket still process adds to this unique product. These awards coincide with the owners heading to Europe next week. The month long trip, aided by a grant from the Food and Beverage Development Fund SA will focus on small distilleries in Italy, Germany, Sweden, and the UK. Kis Products are available from their cellar door at Cygnet River or online.

Want to knowmore?

Jon and Sarah Lark
Kangaroo Island Spirits
p +61 8 8553 9211
w www.kispirits.com.au

Do you know the latest food consumer trends?

Food trends change constantly. And at the September Flavour SA Networking Night on Wednesday 29 September 2010, you can hear first hand the latest food consumer buying behaviours. Matthew Palmer, Senior Market Analyst for the SA Food Centre will launch and present the new Market Intelligence report ‘Food consumption and consumers: who, what, where and why?’ which aims to provide an overview of issues shaping consumer trends in the food industry and possible opportunities for differentiation and growth in the marketplace. The constant change in consumer trends can quickly date specific information. The presentation will also outline sources of information, resources and techniques available to help food businesses better understand consumer behaviour. The report has two key sections; consumers and markets and the decisions consumers make when purchasing food produce.

Flavour SA September Networking Night flyer (pdf, 87kb)

Want to attend?

Amanda Hunt
Flavour SA
p +61 8 8348 4494
e contact@flavoursa.com.au

Early bird ticket sale for Awards ‘A Mediterranean Table’

An opera star, an original dance spectacular, a Mediterranean feast of South Australian produce, outstanding regional wines and the who’s who of the State’s food industry - … be a part of this amazing annual experience at the SA Premier’s Food Industry Awards presentation gala dinner – Friday 5 November 2010 at the Adelaide Convention Centre. The gala dinner is the culmination of a high quality entry and judging process and is the night of nights for the State’s diverse food industry and businesses. Opera singer Mark Vincent, winner of Australia’s Got Talent, will be opening the night and setting the scene for ‘A Mediterranean Table’ which is a feature of the gala dinner. A six course menu has been exclusively designed by Tze Khaw of the Adelaide Convention Centre and includes fresh seafood from Angelakis Bros. as well as Rabbit Boudin and Crusted Salt Bush Lamb, to name just a few of the courses. Early bird tickets are now on sale till the 10 September 2010 for $150 per person or $1400 for a table of ten with all purchases going in to the draw for a chance to win a VIP package from Hilton Adelaide. After that from 11 September tickets are $160 per person or $1550 for a table of ten.

Purchase your tickets at www.safoodawards.com.au

Want more details?

Sue Rogers
PIRSA
p +61 8 8226 0468
e sue.rogers@sa.gov.au

Access to managing growth key

As South Australian food businesses gear up for continued growth in the coming years, access to business critical information is becoming an increasing priority. According to local software solution provider, Graycorp, the generally high volume, low margin nature of food businesses – coupled with their inherent complexity and time critical nature – makes it imperative for management to have a complete understanding of every aspect of the business. Graycorp has been working closely with food industry clients for several years and has an extensive client base of local food manufacturers and distributors. CIBO, Festival City Wines & Spirits and Nocelle Foods have all recently appointed Graycorp to manage their software needs. Nocelle Foods – one of Australia’s largest manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and importers of quality nuts, dried fruits, snack and confectionery products – appointed Graycorp to install a new business-wide software system in advance of an expected doubling in production and turnover in the next few years. “We considered several software suppliers and the fact that Graycorp’s system was so tailored to the food industry and to food manufacturing was a key factor in our choice,” Nocelle Foods CEO, Thomas Cheung, said. “This new system will be integral to managing and supporting our growth in the coming years.”

For further details

Rocco Mittiga
Graycorp
p +61 8 8150 4822
w www.graycorp.com.au

Adelaide gets set for great food & wine

The excitement is building for Adelaide's inaugural Good Food & Wine Show being held at the Adelaide Event & Exhibition Centre at the Adelaide Showground from 8 -10 October 2010. Spend a glorious day exploring the ultimate food and wine playground. Combining the best of local South Australian produce with new flavours from across the country, the Good Food & Wine Show also brings together thousands of world class wines and boutique beers as well as live cooking demonstrations with celebrity chefs such as Gary Mehigan, George Colambaris and Simon Bryant. Book in for free sessions in the Riedel Wine Theatre or purchase a ticket for premium tasting sessions in the Riedel Decanter Bar. Tickets are now on sale online.

For more information

Diversified Exhibitions
p +61 03 9261 4579
w www.goodfoodshow.com.au

Innova reveals sustainable packaging and material solutions

The Innova review for September, ‘Packaging Solutions & Material Highlights’, offers a selection of slides from a much larger presentation on the topic. It reveals that businesses need to help consumers understand sustainability to assist their purchasing decisions. Currently, sustainability efforts are most apparent to consumers in the form of packaging materials used for foods and beverages. Typical terms used by manufacturers to claim sustainability are; eco-friendly, biodegradable, compostable, recyclable, carbon footprint and fair-trade. Global product launches with sustainability claims have risen dramatically in the last five years with new products highlighting themselves as greener, more eco-friendly or derived from sustainable resources. Some of these packaging solutions and materials include; biodegradable film NatureFlex NM, same servings in smaller boxes, renewable plant-based packaging, unique storage, locking in freshness, packed ready and biodegradable plastic. Innova Market Insights reviews and news features are provided free on the SA Food Centre website and highlight the latest international trends, data and product insights on food and beverage categories.

Innova Review - Packaging Solutions and Materials Highlights (pdf, 785kb)

Visit the SA Food Centre website for Innova Market Insights

Innova Market Insights is headquartered in the Netherlands.

For further information

Glen Wells
Regional Director for Australia and New Zealand, Innova Market Insights (Australasia) Pty Ltd
p + 61 2 9647 1479
m + 61 407 262 838
e Glen.Wells@innova-food.com.au
w www.innova-food.com.au

International food and wine tradeshow calendar

Export Solutions is focussed on specific services that support international business growth. They offer full event management and on site support for Australian pavilions and independent exhibitors in international tradeshows and market development. Working closely with Government trade offices, industry associations and event organisers, Export Solutions are able to secure the best possible exhibitor space and provide a full range of event services to exhibitors. Upcoming events include:

  • Gourmet Middle East – 31 October to 2 November 2010, Dubai
  • FHC China – 10 to 12 November 2010, Shanghai
  • Taste India – 27 to 29 January, Mumbai
  • Gulfood – 27 February to 2 March 2011, Dubai
  • BioFach Germany - 16 to 19 February 2011, Nuremberg
  • Gulfood – 27 February to 2 March 2011, Dubai
  • Foodex Japan - 1 to 4 March 2011, Tokyo
  • IFE - International Food & Drink Exhibition – 13 to 16 March 2011, London

Export Solutions - Food and Wine Shows calendar (pdf, 140kb)

Want to know more?

Magda Hall
Export Solutions
p +61 8 9481 8699
e magda@exportsolutions.com.au
w www.exportsolutions.com.au

Final issue of Food Talk magazine

After more than ten years the final issue of Food Talk magazine has been released. It is therefore fitting our last Face of food is perfectionist Maggie Beer, who's growth in the last decade epitomises that of the food industry in South Australia. To reflect on ten years we catch up with a range of industry and government leaders and discover their visions for the SA food industry and celebrate our achievements. We also introduce new Minister for Agriculture, Food and Fisheries, the Hon Michael O’Brien MP. As well as catching up with our Regional Food Groups who are revitalising themselves, hear Haigh’s Chocolates retail and workforce development strategies, taste The Kings exclusive SA produce menu and learn from Robern Menz's successful foray in social media.

Food Talk magazine, Final Issue (pdf, 780kb)

Want to know more?

Nicole Phillips
SA Food Centre
p +61 8226 0827
e nicole.phillips@sa.gov.au

Nine years of tasting the State

The Royal Adelaide Show has been home to Taste South Australia for nine years. The exhibit is regarded as the State's premier showcase of quality food and beverages that are grown or manufactured right here in South Australia. It is a partnership between the Royal Agricultural and Horticultural Society and PIRSA and regularly attracts a large proportion of the 600,000 people who visit the show each year. This year there are 30 individual exhibitors with products ranging from wine, fruit juice, olives, honey, smallgoods, bread, condiments and confectionery from businesses such as Lewis Confectionary, Illalangi and Mountain Fresh. If you are visiting the Show this year make sure you take time to visit Taste SA in the IGA Pavilion.

Want to know more?

Visit www.theshow.com.au

Fruchocs ‘giant’ Success

Robern Menz recent launch of Giant FruChocs and repackaging of the regular products saw the 102 year old company undertake its biggest marketing campaign in 17 years – and the results are....‘GIANT’...7.5 million FruChocs in one month. Giant FruChocs were trialled for a while in factory outlets at Glynde and McLaren Vale and due to popular demand, the decision was made to release Giant FruChocs to the broader retail sector targeting a younger demographic with a more risqué campaign. It was positioned as the ‘hero’ of the re-launch. Robern Menz marketing campaign for the new product and rebrand of original FruChocs involved a mix of traditional, non-traditional and social media activity. They focussed on building their Facebook presence to over 14,000 fans with a high level of interaction. Another aspect of the campaign involved a T-shirt design competition which received 80 entries. And it all worked with Robern Menz reporting July breaking all FruChoc records - sales for the month were 22% bigger than any month previously. Robern Menz, will next be at the Royal Adelaide show in September selling six showbags.

Want to know more?

Robern Menz
+61 8 8368 7700
e rmenz@robernmenz.com.au
w www.robernmenz.com.au