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2007 Media Releases

Food industry contributes nearly $10 billion to economy
The food industry in South Australia continued to contribute nearly $10 billion to the state’s economy in 2006/07 despite the ongoing severe drought conditions and the rising Australian dollar.

Premier's Food Awards announced
The winners of this year’s 10th anniversary Premier’s Food Awards demonstrate the creativity and innovation of the SA food industry, says Agriculture Food and Fisheries Minister, Rory McEwen.

SA foods under the spotlight
Indigenous bush food, mussels ready for the pot and hand-made gourmet cheese highlight some of the locally made delights on offer in this year’s SA Premier’s Food Awards. Finalists for the awards, announced today by Acting Agriculture, Food and Fisheries Minister, Pat Conlon, highlight some of the most creative and innovative leaders in the state’s food sector.

Food for thought - Next thinker in residence announced
One of the world’s leading thinkers in the food industry will be Adelaide’s next Thinker in Residence.

SA food industry sets ambitious target
South Australia’s food industry aims to grow by eight percent annually to $5.2 billion by the end of 2010. This is a key target within the new three-year South Australian Food Plan, released today by Agriculture, Food and Fisheries Minister, Rory McEwen.

Curtain opens on a decade of Food Awards
The leading lights of South Australia’s food industry have been set a challenge: step forward and be recognised in this year’s 10th anniversary Premier’s Food Awards.

Kangaroo Island is Australia's Best Food Destination
Kangaroo Island was last night named Australia’s Best Regional Food Destination at the Vogue Entertaining and Travel Audi Produce Awards.