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Premier's foreword

Premier Mike RannThe food industry remains a foundation pillar of South Australia’s economy, and it continues to grow and prosper.

The most recent SA Food ScoreCard showed it contributes $12.4 billion, and employs almost one in five South Australian workers. Our reputation for world-class food and beverages means we now sell pasta to Italy, beer to Germany, and lentils to India.

The State Government remains strongly committed to helping ensure even more South Australian produce appears in restaurants, supermarkets and homes throughout the nation and around the world.

This new South Australian Food Strategy 2010-2015 sets out a vision for “Food - beyond the expectations of consumers around the globe”. It has been developed around the important notion of the value chain, which starts with the consumer, in order to understand and deliver the products they want.

With this focus, we are aiming to generate $16 billion in revenue by 2015, and deliver even greater opportunities for South Australians. Increasing the food industry’s contribution to South Australian’s wellbeing, and reducing the food industry’s impact on the environment are also key targets.

Collaboration is the key to achieving these aims. We must work together across sectors, share experiences and expertise, and develop partnerships between industry and government along the entire value chain.

I am confident this new iteration of our SA Food Strategy will help us reach the goals contained in South Australia’s Strategic Plan, and deliver even greater prosperity.

I extend my gratitude to the Premier’s Food Council Executive for its contribution to, and endorsement of the Strategy, and I congratulate everyone involved in our food industry for their commitment and vision.

Hon Mike Rann MP
Premier of South Australia