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2009 Media Releases

Food contributes a record $12.4 billion to SA economy
South Australia’s food industry has shown remarkable resilience over the last year, with new figures showing Gross Food Revenue has grown by 9 per cent - or $1.0 billion - to reach a new record high of $12.4 billion.

SA Seafood showcased to top French chefs
As part of an agreement secured by the State Government this year, some of France’s leading chefs will be given a special tour of SA’s pristine seafood regions during a weeklong visit starting this Sunday.

Global demand to grow SA horticulture industry
The South Australian horticulture industry is well placed to take advantage of strong consumer demand globally according to a new report out today.

Riverland almond factory expansion
Project work is progressing on the expansion of Almondco Australia’s almond-processing plant at Renmark, after the company was recently granted nearly $390,000 from the State Government’s Regional Development Infrastructure Fund.

SA transforms malnutrition treatment into tasty cookie
South Australia is using its food expertise to develop a simple aid for our national health system to treat Australians suffering from poor nutrition levels.

Cheese industry seeks bigger slice
The State’s cheese industry is positioning itself for a bigger slice of the international action with a new program aimed at establishing South Australia as the leading cheese skills centre in the nation.