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2010 Media Releases

SA food production worth $3.5 billion
The South Australian food industry has achieved new records for gross revenue and the total value of production. Agriculture and Food Minister said new figures show the sector was worth $3.5 billion in 2009-10, up seven percent to a new record high. Mr O’Brien said the state’s Gross Food Revenue* (an indicator of domestic consumption and exports) also reached a record high of $12.4 billion.

Consumers hold the key to food industry growth
Listening to consumers and monitoring consumer trends is vital if the South Australian food industry is to increase its competitiveness, according to a new food industry market intelligence report. Agriculture and Food Minister Michael O’Brien last night released the report entitled “Food
Consumption and Consumers: Who, What, Where and Why?”

SA grains industry to respond to global trends
The South Australian grains industry has huge potential for growth if it responds to global consumer trends, says a new report released today. The Grains Market Overview, released by Primary Industries and Resources South Australia, details domestic and international trends for the range of markets for South Australian grain including food products, animal feed and industrial uses.