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FOOD & BEVERAGE INDUSTRY

MARKET OVERVIEW AUSTRALIA
December 2019
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Foreword

This market study provides an overview of the Australian food and beverage industry, with the aim to
support Flemish companies interested in entering and/or consolidating their position in Australia.
Flanders Investment & Trade Melbourne outlines the main elements of the industry and explores
business opportunities.

The report is structured in five main sections: macro-economic analysis, overview of the food and
beverage industry, Australian food and beverages regulations, food and beverages trends in Australia
and import regulation from Belgium to Australia. Methods of analysis include research of published
national and industry data sources and input from members and key stakeholders.

The Australian food and beverages industry is an important sector in Australia both in terms of
employment and in financial contribution. For Australian exporters, the industry is very interesting as it
produces high quality products.

As imported food products can introduce exotic plant pests and diseases that could be harmful to
Australia’s environment, the Department of Agriculture sets conditions for the import of all fresh
produce to Australia.

European gourmet food and beverages are still highly regarded in Australia, provided that they comply
with quarantine rules. The available food range in Australia reflects the country's ethnic and cultural
diversity. In many restaurants it is possible to find influences from Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
Food with specific properties such as kosher, halal and vegan food are subject to certification systems
and standards. Fresh, natural food and meals are also at the top of the shopping list in Australia due to
the high quality of the products. The organic food sector shows significant potential.

Exporters of food and beverages to Australia have to take into account the current high quality and
wide variety of products present on the market. In order to achieve a successful export result, it is
important to have a clear and comprehensive picture of the industry. FIT Melbourne tries to contribute
to this by providing the following report. For further questions please feel free to contact FIT Melbourne.

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CONTENTS

1 Macro-factor analysis ..................................................................................................................................................... 5

1.1 Demographic factors 5
1.2 Economic factors 6
1.3 Political factors 8
1.4 Social factors 8
2 Food and beverages industry in Australia ...................................................................................................... 9
2.1 Research & Development 9
2.2 Agricultural industry 10
2.3 Processing industry 13
2.4 Key players 13
2.5 Export 18
2.6 Import 19
2.7 Employment in food and beverages industry 20
3 Australian food and beverages regulation ................................................................................................... 22
3.1 Tariff barriers 22
3.2 Non-tariff barriers 22
3.3 Packaging 26
3.4 Labelling 27
3.5 Custom brokers 28
3.6 Logistics 29
4 Food and beverages trends in Australia......................................................................................................... 31
4.1 Multicultural culinary traditions 31
4.2 Healthy food 33
4.3 Ready meal box 37
4.4 Organic food 38
4.5 Lack of brand loyalty 39
4.6 Nutritional influence 39
5 Australian import from Flanders ......................................................................................................................... 41
5.1 Biscuits 42
5.2 Processed vegetables and fruit 44
5.3 Potatoes 47
5.4 Cacao and chocolate 48
5.5 Beer 50
5.6 Dairy 52
6 Associations and sector organisations ............................................................................................................ 55
6.1 Australian Government related associations 55
6.2 Food and beverages 56
6.3 Certification 58

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6.4 Allergens and Food Science 59
6.5 Nutrition 60
6.6 Media 60
7 Fairs and events .............................................................................................................................................................. 61
8 Bibliography ...................................................................................................................................................................... 63
9 Appendix ..............................................................................................................................................................................67

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1 MACRO-FACTOR ANALYSIS
To gain a better understanding of the Australian food and beverages industry, a preliminary overview
of local key macro-factors is useful, as the available food range and trends reflects the cultural diversity,
economic and political circumstances.

1.1 DEMOGRAPHIC FACTORS

As at 31 December 2018, Australia’s preliminary estimated resident population (ERP) amounted to
25,180,200 people. Since 2017, the number of people living in Australia has increased by 1.6%.

Australia’s ERP 31/12/2018 (Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2018).

Despite the fact that Australia is a vast geographical area, it is important to notice that 89.55% of
Australian populations live in urban areas, with 66% living in capital cities:
1. Sydney - 5.23 million
2. Melbourne - 4.96 million
3. Brisbane – 2.46 million
4. Perth - 2.06 million
5. Adelaide - 1.34 million

The population of Australia consists of a unique composition. In 2018, there were 7.3 million migrants
living in Australia. This means that 29% of the population was born abroad. The majority of the
migrants are born in the following countries:
− England (992,000) continues to provide the largest group of overseas-born people living in
Australia. However, this has dropped from a peak of just over a million (1,013,000 people) in 2013;
− China (651,000) remained in second place from 2017 with strong growth since 2002;
− India (592,000) moved into third place dropping the New Zealand born population (568,000) down
to the fourth place.

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The median age of the Australian population has increased by two years over the last two decades,
from 35 years at 30 June 1998 to 37 years at 30 June 2018. Between 30 June 2017 and 30 June 2018 the
median age remained steady at 37 years.

Population structures of Australia, Country of birth, age and sex — 30 June 2018 (Australian Bureau of
Statistics, 2018).

Australians live longer than ever before, but half of the population lives with at least one chronic
condition. Many of these chronic conditions such as overweight and obesity, insufficient physical
activity, smoking and alcohol consumption are related to lifestyle factors.
Overweight and obesity - defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation - is a major public health
problem in Australia. Obesity is one of the main causes of disease and premature death in Australia.
Australia’s measured obesity rate ranked ninth in 2016 among Organisation for Economic Co-Operation
and Development (OECD) countries. In the same list, Belgium was ranked as twentieth. By 2019, 69% of
Australians aged 18 and over are estimated to be overweight or obese. Over the past two decades, the
proportion of Australians with a healthy body weight has decreased, and the proportion of obese
Australians has increased. Of concern is the growing rate of severe obesity (body mass index, or BMI, of
35 kg/m2 or above), which almost doubled between 1995 and 2014–15. This growing obesity trend has
costly consequences for the individual and for the Australian economy and health care industry.

1.2 ECONOMIC FACTORS

Australian GDP has grown for the last 26 years, with a growth rate above the OECD average, confirming
the successful transition from the largest resources investment boom in Australian history to a broader-
based growth. Official data reveals that the GDP growth reflected the strong performance of 15 out of
20 industries, with mining, agriculture, forestry and fishing and professional scientific and technical
services greatly performing.

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Presenting a GDP of A$1.69 trillion as of 2017 and a 2019 GDP estimated growth of 1.7%, the Australian
economy is based on services for 59%, construction for 9%, manufacturing for 7%, mining for 6% and
retail trade for 5%.
• Official cash rate 0.75% (following recent Australia’s central bank cut by 0.25%).
• Unemployment rate 5.3% and expected employment growth 2.9%. Employment to population ratio
63%.
• Inflation rate 1.7%
• Average weekly earnings $1,238 (approx. €757) with a household saving ratio of 4.8%
https://rba.gov.au/snapshots/economy-indicators-snapshot/

Exchange rate Euro: 0.6253 (in Units of foreign currencies per Australian dollar).
https://rba.gov.au/statistics/frequency/exchange-rates.html

The Australian cost of living stands as one of the highest with a Consumer Price Index (CPI) of USD 110
(in Belgium USD 104). As a practical example, compared to an USD 123 value shopping basket in Australia,
you can buy the same products in Belgium for only USD 100 (approx. € 115 versus € 93). This is also an
indication of the Purchasing Power, which is worth USD 1.45 in Australia and USD 0.8 in Belgium (OECD,
2017).

Australia’s political stability, transparent regulatory system and sound governance frameworks
underpin its economic resilience. Ranked in the global top five on the Index of Economic Freedom,
Australia’s effective governance provides multinationals with a safe, secure business environment.
Australia offers:
• a business environment that is ranked 14th out of 190 economies for ease of doing business
(WB report 2020)
• a robust regulatory system noted for its stable institutional frameworks and strong finance
and banking regulations
• competitive rates for office space and the remuneration of professionals
• a quality of life that is rated the seventh highest in the world.

In terms of purchasing power, consumer behaviour and multi-ethnic properties, Australia is somewhere
between Europe and the US. In addition to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the Australian
population consists mainly of European immigrants. Australia is also a relatively young country, which
means that it has many cultural similarities with the US, e.g. in terms of lifestyle or marketing.
Economically stable, resilient and diversified, Australia is a low-risk environment in which to do
business. Investors in the agribusiness and food industries will find a transparent regulatory
environment and close trade and cultural links to the Asia-Pacific region.

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1.3 POLITICAL FACTORS
The Australian government encourages citizens to consume healthy food and nutrition. Following a
nutritious diet can reduce the risk of diet-related chronic disease and improve well-being for people that
are living with an ongoing illness. The Australian government has launched several initiatives to support
the Australian population to eat healthily:

1. The Australian Dietary Guidelines provide evidence based recommendations on the types and
amounts of food Australians should eat to meet nutritional requirements. The Guidelines are
supported by the Australian Guide to Healthy eating. The Guide shows the five food groups and the
recommended nutrition amounts needed;
2. The Healthy Weight Guide helps Australians achieve and maintain a healthy weight and
addresses obesity and overweight;
3. The National Healthy School Canteens Guidelines helps schools make healthier food and drink choices;
4. The Health Star Rating is a labelling system that rates the nutritional value of packaged food from one
star to 5 stars so consumers can quickly compare similar foods;
5. Healthy Food Partnership is a collaborative effort across the food industry and public health sector
to tackle obesity by making healthy food choices easier and more accessible;
6. Eat for Health is a website that contains key resources from the Australian Dietary Guidelines to
support educators and the general public;
7. Nutrient Reference Values is a set of recommendations for nutritional intake based on scientific
evidence;
8. Get Up & Grow supports early childhood education and care settings (centre based care, family day
care and preschools) to implement healthy eating and physical activity guidelines.

1.4 SOCIAL FACTORS

Finally, it is also interesting to see how the population deals with nutrition from a social point of view.
Research conducted in 2017 by Food Trends Report maps out the nutritional behaviour: although it is
common to complain about the unhealthy eating habits, research suggests that Australians actually eat
better than they get credit for. The Food Trends’ research suggests that 82% of Australians have
changed their eating habits in the past five years, with 86% trying to be more health-conscious. Over
one in two Australians claim to eat healthier than they did five years ago. The study also maps out
purchasing habits, suggesting that 97% of Australians shop at large supermarkets. Smaller markets
including farmer markets are also quite popular, with about 50% surveyed visiting them. Only 18.2%
shop online. The average family spends around AUD 4,500 a year following a healthy diet.

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2 FOOD AND BEVERAGES INDUSTRY IN AUSTRALIA
The food and beverages industry is an important sector for the Australian economy in both financial
contribution and employment terms. Food and beverage processing is Australia's largest manufacturing
industry. Industry players are diverse in size - from multinationals producing large quantities of fast-
moving consumer goods to smaller players with flexibility to meet demand for niche gourmet products.
The industry is very dynamic and is driven by demanding consumers looking for diversity, quality and
value.

2.1 RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

The success of the Australian agribusiness and food industry is underpinned by innovation from farm to
fork. Australia has a rich ecosystem of university research excellence, a booming venture capital market
and new incubators and accelerators in the AgTech and FoodTech industries. Global food corporations
and advisory firms are increasingly engaging with the ecosystem to connect to new ideas generated in
Australia at seed stage. The integrated relationship between farmers, industry and researchers
institutions creates dynamic investment and collaboration opportunities for international enterprises.
Throughout the supply chain, the Australian food and beverage industry engages in innovative
manufacturing, packaging, product development and marketing activities. Excellent R&D facilities, both
in the public and private sectors, help the innovation process by facilitating development of new and
differentiated products. Next to it, it also brings continual improvements to packaging and production
processes. The main government-supported and private organisations are listed below:

1. Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) food innovation centre is
a government supported organisation that offers world-class laboratories and expertise at pilot
plants in Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide. Industry and researchers develop novel products
and have access to innovative technologies and testing facilities, and utilise expertise in
processing equipment, sensory analyses, foodtech, food safety, chemical analysis and food
storage;

2. Australian Institute of Food Science & Technology (AIFST) is the only national independent voice
and network for Australia's food industry professionals. AIFST supports and underpins the
contribution Australia's food industry professionals make to the national and global food
industry through a suite of services;

3. Food Innovation Australia Limited (FIAL) is an industry-led, federally funded, not-for-profit

organisation that facilitates collaboration between the food and beverage industry and public
research institutions, universities and governments;

4. The Food Agility Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) is a government funded consortium of food
and technology industry partners focused on driving the application of digital technologies in
the food industry;

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 5. Australia’s world-renowned universities: Australia has the third highest number of universities in
the world’s top 100. Agricultural research by 24 Australian universities is rated as world-class
and above. University of Queensland and RMIT University are well known for excellent R&D in
the industry;

6. Bayer is a private operator that has been active for over 90 years in Australia.

In 2018, Australia was ranked 14th in food patenting globally — a performance comparable with Canada
and Sweden. The Australian Government invested AUD 10.3 billion in research and experimental
development in 2017-18. According to figures of 2016, the private sector is also committed to R&D with
business expenditure accounting for 54% of Australia’s total R&D expenditure. Australia’s R&D spending
makes it one of the world’s most important innovative countries, amongst the US, Japan, Germany and
South Korea. R&D expenditure has increased on average by 8.5% per year in real terms since 2000, well
above the OECD average growth rate of 4.8%.

Australia’s industry-led, government-supported research programs in FoodTech offer opportunities for

international R&D and commercialisation cooperation. Global food companies can also incorporate
Australian technologies into their business to improve production efficiency, reduce costs and promote
the development of products with new differentiated characteristics.

2.2 AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRY

The national agricultural industry is resilient and well adapted to the changing Australian climate. Often
this is because they can offset the losses against profits in other areas. However, extreme drought in the
past years has been devastating for those affected.

At a national level, the volume of farm production in 2018–19 is expected to decrease by 6%, driven by
an 11% reduction in the volume of crop production. The drought in the eastern states significantly
reduced the 2018–19 winter harvest, but one of the largest Western Australian harvests on record has
provided a buffer to the national total. The volume of production of livestock and animal products is
expected to decline by 2% in 2018–19 as a result of several factors. Milk and wool production have been
affected by the drought, and a significant decline in live animal exports also contributed to the decline.
This is mainly due to the cessation of live sheep exports during the summer months in the northern
hemisphere. Floods in Queensland in February 2019 could also reduce live cattle exports. Despite the
increase in beef and mutton production, growth in total meat production is expected to be limited by
the rebuilding of the herd and livestock.

In 2018–19, the value of agricultural production is expected to decline by 4% to USD 58 billion. Improved
raw material prices mitigate this decline. International and domestic crop prices have been rising from
low levels. Grain prices are expected to increase on average by 11% in 2018-19, contributing to a 3%
increase in farm gate price rises. Strong export demand for wool and mutton contributes to a small
overall increase in the prices of livestock and animal products.

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2.2.1 Industry 4.0

Like in the rest of the world, agriculture is increasingly faced with challenges in Australia. In addition to
climate change challenges, waste and sustainable production are also aspects that Australia needs to
think about. In order to address these issues world agriculture is currently in the early stages of a new
era: Agriculture 4.0. Characterized by automation, artificial intelligence, robotics, data exchange and
cognitive computing, Agriculture 4.0 will try to meet the challenge of feeding the growing world
population. This wave of agricultural technologies will benefit Australian and global producers. Ideally,
domestic farmers will be able to invest in technologies that are suited to Australia's conditions and to
count on the support of private and public bodies in implementing them. Digital agriculture, genetically
modified seeds, farming methods are three aspects that will be highlighted in the following sections.

2.2.1.1 Digital agriculture

As with the previous three, the focus of the fourth industrial revolution will be on automating manual
tasks. In an agricultural context, a significant proportion of the agricultural workforce is already
automated through equipment such as harvesters and spreaders. However, the next wave of
technology will integrate cognitive data processing and communication between devices as part of the
Internet of Things. In addition to automating manual tasks, technology will play a greater role as a
problem-solver, presenting information from large datasets on which farmers can base their decisions.
Digital agriculture has the potential to significantly increase the gross value of production. Grains,
horticulture and forestry can benefit most from digital farming techniques.

One manifestation of digital agriculture is precision agriculture, which uses technology and data to
make farming more accurate. Large amounts of data can be gathered from the multitude of farms using
precision agriculture systems and tools, including soil sensors, tractors, harvest equipment, GPS and
yield monitors. This data is then analysed and used, through software systems, to inform localised
decisions. Many of the technologies used in precision agriculture are not all that new. However, using all
these devices and equipment in conjunction with each other, often with devices communicating
directly, will allow them to be used more effectively. Precision agriculture technologies provide the
potential to increase farm automation, as farm equipment and devices communicate with each other to
analyse data.

A newer frontier for automated machinery is fruit and vegetable pickers. Traditionally, picking
technology has not been applied to many fruit and vegetable crops, as rough machine handling would
spoil produce. Engineering innovation is allowing machines to be gentler, facilitating the development of
apple picking and strawberry picking robots. These machines would greatly reduce labour input.
Automated machinery is anticipated to place downward pressure on crop growing sector employment
over the next five years.

2.2.1.2 Genetically modified seeds

Food and crop diseases cause general losses of 20-40% of horticultural crops and 10-15% of grains
worldwide. While Australia is relatively free from food and crop diseases due to its high import
standards, losses to disease still occur. Genetically modified (GM) crops can offer immunity against many
pests and diseases, presenting an opportunity for the crop growing sector. Relaxing GM laws would

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provide several opportunities to farmers. Currently New South Wales, South Australia, Tasmania and the
Australian Capital Territory have full or partial moratoria on the cultivation of all GM crops.
In Australia, the only legal GM crops, apart from temporary licences and trials, are cotton, canola and
safflower. Notably, farmers of these crops have benefited from using GM seeds. Given Australia’s likely
water availability challenges in the coming years, crops more resistant to drought would significantly
benefit farmers and generate demand.

2.2.1.3 Farming methods

Under cover (indoor) farming

Under cover farming, also called indoor farming or protected farming, involves crop production in a
semi-controlled to controlled environment. Most commonly, under cover farming uses greenhouses to
moderate climatic conditions to improve factors such as crop reliability, yield and quality. This is
achieved by controlling atmospheric conditions, such as humidity or carbon levels. These under cover
farms are typically smaller than outdoor farms, but larger than hydroponic farms. Mushrooms are the
most commonly grown crop using soil-based under cover growing methods as they thrive in humid
environments, which can be regulated by greenhouses. Among well-established operators, under cover
farm profit margins are typically higher than those for their outdoor farming counterparts in an average
season.

Vertical farms have been touted as the next big method of farming. The benefits of vertical farming
include reduced transport and storage costs, negligible pesticide use and fresher produce on plates.
However, vertical farming has proven very difficult to upscale. Utility costs for vertical farms remain
much higher than for broadacre farms, and maintaining consistent quality across larger vertical farms
takes highly skilled workers. While improvements are being made in upscaling vertical farm operations,
some see these farms as a symbolic gesture to garner more support and interest about where food
comes from, and how food is produced.

Hydroponic farming
A subset of indoor farming, the hydroponic farming industry has significant growth potential.
Hydroponic farming has many benefits, including reduced chemical usage, up to 90% less water usage
(due to easy recycling) and consistent, high-quality output. In addition, hydroponic farming operations
can be highly profitable once the initial capital outlay is covered. Hydroponic farming involves
circulating nutrient-rich water around plant roots. The plants are often photosynthesised, or fed, by LED
lights, which have declined in cost. As hydroponic growing environments are highly controlled, produce
quality is consistently high, which boosts industry margins. However, hydroponic farms are much more
labour-intensive than broadacre farms, which makes upscaling difficult.

Industry revenue is forecast to rise at an annualised 5.8% over the five years through 2023-24, to $600.5
million. While small compared with broadacre farming industries, the Hydroponic Farming industry has
been steadily expanding in Australia over the long term. Australia is a highly arid land and using this
land to grow crops was previously unthinkable, but hydroponic farming can allow Australia to expand
its produce output, even as the continent becomes hotter and drier.

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2.3 PROCESSING INDUSTRY
Australia’s food processing sector is a particularly important part of Australia’s total food and beverage
production. It has grown at a very healthy rate over the past decade. The Australian food processing
industry also does not follow the general downward trend of Australian manufacturing and there are
opportunities in the subsectors of the industry. As a result, food processing is still the largest
manufacturing industry in Australia today. Food processing has long been influential on the
manufacturing industry, with an effect far outweighing that of any other subsector. Recent shifts in the
composition of manufacturing work have led to food and beverages becoming even more central to the
future of Australia's most influential industries. The industry has responded very quickly to consumer
demands and trends, which has happened recently with the aim of providing better, healthier, fresher
and less processed food, with minimal storage time. Fast-growing subsectors are those that focus on
producing food products for specific market segments rather than generic commodities. Australia has a
reputation for supplying clean and natural products with low chemical residues. Quality and safety are
paramount with strict safety standards that are regulated and enforced throughout the supply chain.
The processing industry is also responding well to changing consumer preferences that focus on
regional origin, convenience, health awareness and environmental and animal welfare considerations.

The processing industry has an annual revenue of AUD 387 billion with more than 80,000 businesses in
Australia. The import sector is worth AUD 241.4 billion and the export sector is worth AUD 103.4 billion.

Through the development of new technologies and innovations in food processing, separation and
packaging technologies and innovations, Australia continues to be a global leader in the food industry.
Combine these strengths with a reliable supply of high quality raw materials, a strong food safety
regime through Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ), an environment that stimulates
creativity, innovation and collaboration, and Australia is an ideal location for investment all along the
chain. The Australian industry, which is internationally recognised for the production of high quality
processed foods, is export-oriented and has a great deal of experience in adapting products to the needs
of the consumer. And importantly, for a higher-wage country like Australia, lower labour dependency
subsectors of the food processing industry will become more cost competitive and resilient to
competition from cheap imports. International companies recognise the above elements and most of the
world's leading food companies, including Nestle, Unilever, Associated British Foods, DSM, Danisco,
Parmalat, Mars, McCains, Simplot, and Hakubaku are present in Australia, many of them for decades.

2.4 KEY PLAYERS

Behind every food and beverage product on the shelf is a supply chain journey that starts with
ingredients. The Australian food industry is an intricate maze of ingredient and packaging suppliers that
have different supply chain management solutions. Some actors compete with each other in the supply
chain, thus excluding each other, while for others actors the supply chain is much more extensive. In
general, the industry is supported by reliable, high-quality transport and distribution infrastructure. FIT
Melbourne will go into this in more detail by explaining how each actor performs in the supply chain
and how the international market affects the actors.

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2.4.1 Manufacturers

Manufacturers of raw materials constitute a prime market for many primary producers. Increases in
vertical integration across agricultural segments have blurred the lines between agricultural producers
and processors. Nevertheless, manufacturers play a significant role in the Australian food and beverages
industry.

Manufacturers and processors in Australia are constantly threatened by cheaper imports from low-cost
manufacturing countries. However, the strong growth in export demand for beef and other animal
products has boosted demand from meat processors. Consequently, this market has grown over the last
five years as a share of sector revenues.

2.4.2 Distributors

Distributors frequently have a business relationship with manufactures that they represent. Many
distributors maintain exclusive buying agreements that limit the number of participants or enable
distributors to cover a certain territory. The distributor is the manufacturer’s direct point of contact for
prospective buyers of certain products. However, distributors rarely sell a manufacturer’s goods directly
to consumers. Due to the very large amount of each product they have on hand or their ability to
acquire from manufacturers directly, distributors tend to work with wholesale representatives that will
buy large quantities of one product. Sometimes, though, distributors work directly with retailers.

As Australia has a very diverse population, the ethnic and cultural diversity of Australia is reflected in
the food range available. Many speciality products have European, Asian and Middle Eastern influences
because of the migrants’ background. As a consequence, there are many international distributors of
different cuisines represented in Australia.

2.4.3 Wholesalers

Wholesalers buy a large quantity of products directly from distributors. High-volume purchase orders
typically improve a wholesaler’s buying power. Many distributors provide discounts for a certain
number of items purchased or the total amount spent on merchandise. Although there has been an
increase in the trend for wholesale bypass in Australia over the past decade, wholesalers remain a
significant market for the sector. In bypassing wholesalers, supermarkets seek improvements in
efficiency and profitability by removing middlemen; increased control over product quality; and creation
of a ‘paddock-to-plate' approach, which taps into consumers' preference for natural, safe and high-
quality food. Supply contracts can be important in stimulating demand for wholesale dairy products.
Nevertheless, wholesalers maintain a prominent presence supplying food-service establishments and
independent food retailers with a wide range of products, meaning both primary producers and
processors continue to sell to the wholesale market. Establishments such as hospitals, clubs, pubs,
restaurants, cafes and prisons are significant customers of the wholesale market. Additionally,
wholesalers represent a key route for farm output to reach export markets, particularly for grain and

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other crops. This market has declined as a share of revenue over the past five years, due to increasing
direct links between producers, manufacturers and supermarkets in the retailing supply chain.

While international trade data is not counted at the wholesale level, in general the wholesaling industry
displays a low level of industry globalisation. However, the industry is exposed to global trends through
the products it buys and sells. Given the high number of small to mid-size businesses within the
industry, foreign ownership is minimal. The influence of globalisation on the industry is largely limited
to the price of products traded to and from overseas markets. Demand and supply constraints across
world markets largely determine these prices. The world’s largest agricultural division now belongs to
China, as the country’s economy continues to expand. China’s economic growth has most significantly
affected wholesale exporters, as lower-priced Chinese exports are capturing market share from
Australian exporters.

2.4.4 Food-service operators

Food-service operators include actor that delivers directly to cafes, coffee shops, restaurants, caterers,
hotels and fast-food outlets. As a preliminary point, it should be emphasised that the supply chain for
food-service operators is complex. The aspect of distance also plays a part when food and beverages
suppliers want to reach the various food-service operators in cities and regional areas with their
produce and products across a continent. There are six ways food-service operators are distributed in
today’s market. These include:
1. Direct distribution by manufacturers;
2. General distributors;
3. Specialist distributors/wholesalers;
4. Cash & carry;
5. Supermarkets;
6. Other retailers.
The foodservice sector counts for AUD 57 billion in 2018. The food-service industry is a very niche
market and is subject to trends.
As explained above, the food service industry is very multicultural. This creates international
opportunities for specialised food distributors to supply their products to different cuisines.

2.4.5 Retailers

This market comprises all operators that sell transformed agriculture food products directly to
consumers, this can either be supermarkets/specialised retailers, HORECA operators and e-commerce.
Despite the importance of retailers to wholesalers, the majority of sales to this market originate from
manufacturers. This is because many manufacturers are vertically integrated and are becoming
increasingly involved in distribution to downstream customers. This is particularly true for large food-
service customers, such as fast-food chains like McDonald's and KFC. This trend has contributed to this
market growing as a share of total sector revenue over the past five years. The retail market accounts
for approx. AUD 115 billion.

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The industry displays low globalisation. Depending on the highly perishable nature of the product
involved, the level of imported or exported products varies. In addition, there is a low level of foreign
ownership in the industry, however industry players have expanded into foreign markets over the past
decade.

2.4.5.1 Supermarkets
Supermarket chains are becoming an increasingly important market for the sector due to their
increasing influence on the supply chain. The most important food retailers are Woolworths and Coles
(the two main supermarkets), independent supermarkets and grocery stores like the IGA network, along
with specialised retailers such as butchers and fishmongers. Supermarket chains Coles, Woolworths and
ALDI have reduced their reliance on wholesalers over the past five years thanks to direct purchase
agreements with vertically integrated food manufacturers. The increase in private label production by
manufacturers for the supermarket chains has further reduced supermarkets' need for wholesalers and
increased their direct interaction with food manufacturers. This reduced reliance on wholesalers means
that market share previously held by wholesalers is now accounted for in the supermarket chains
market. Consequently, this market has increased as a share of sector revenue over the past five years.

The supermarkets and grocery stores industry is one of the most competitive industries in Australia. The
rapid expansion of ALDI over the past five years has significantly altered the business landscape of the
sector, with the popularity of ALDI’s low-cost private-label products underpinning strong growth. The
rise of ALDI has forced the two established industry giants, Woolworths and Coles, to cut prices and
expand their private-label product ranges in response. Woolworths initially struggled to compete on
price against ALDI and Coles, losing market share in 2015-16. However, Woolworths has invested heavily
in lowering grocery prices following the sale of underperforming businesses not included in the
industry, and the company has since improved its performance. Woolworths' refocusing on its
Australian Food division has put pressure on Coles, slowing its revenue growth over the past five years.
Smaller supermarket chains, such as FoodWorks, are struggling to compete in an increasingly price
intensive industry. In total, the industry’s profit margins have declined over the past five years as
players have lowered prices and accepted lower margins to stay competitive. However, the industry has
continued to grow over the period, with revenues expected to increase by 2.1% annually in the five
years through 2018-19, to $103.4 billion. The sector’s revenues are expected to remain stable in the
current year. Industry revenue is forecast to grow at an annualised 2.0% over the five years through
2023-24, to $114.4 billion.

Large foreign companies, such as Amazon’s grocery division, AmazonFresh, and the Germany-based
Schwarz Group’s supermarket brands, Lidl and Kaufland, will further intensify competition when they
enter Australia’s market over the next five years, although AmazonFresh has not publicly stated its
intention to set up a presence in Australia. Online grocery sales are anticipated to grow in importance
over the period, with the major players expected to expand their online sales offerings in response to
the projected arrival of AmazonFresh.

2.4.5.2 HORECA
HORECA (Hotel Restaurant and Catering) is the sector of the food service industry that consists of
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propensity to eat out is among the highest in the world. Australia offers an eclectic mix of cuisines,
which are fully embraced into national culture. Well established education and training facilities
catering to the food and beverage industry also create an exceptionally skilled and adaptable workforce
with specialised skills in the sector.

The HORECA sector in Australia posted positive value growth in 2018. Data shows that in the last two
decades Australians have made eating out a way of life. Nearly two thirds of the population over the
age of fourteen eat out at least once a month. The country also remained attractive to tourists, who
represent a large and diverse consumer base. The sector is very subject to trends. In 2018, the following
trends were noticed:
1. Healthy eating is still on the rise;
2. Breakfast & brunch;
3. Partly & fully prepared foodstuffs;
4. Café & pub dining;
5. The rise & rise of the hamburger;
6. Gluten free steady growth from very low base;
7. New & innovative products;
8. Multicultural cuisines;
9. Higher supplier margins within foodservice compared to retail.
Independent full-service restaurants and cafés/bars continue to make up the vast majority of consumer
foodservice establishments, which is a complete contrast to other countries, such as the US and UK,
where international or national franchises and chains predominate, especially in the cafés/bars, mid-
priced segment in full-service restaurants and limited-service restaurants categories.

2.4.5.3 e-Commerce
Grocery and food delivery are both becoming more and more popular. Changing lifestyle trends have
driven the popularity of food delivery services over the past five years. With increasingly busy lifestyles,
food delivery services offer a way for consumers to save time.

The online grocery sales industry is yet to achieve the scale of the overall online retail sector, but it has
significant potential for growth and has begun to make inroads over the past five years. Industry
revenue is expected to rise at an annualised 21.7% over the five years through 2018-19, to total AUD 3.3
billion. This trend includes an increase of 24.6% in the current year. Despite an initial reluctance to shop
for groceries online, demand has grown strongly over the past five years. Online grocery retailers are
increasingly targeting busy tech-savvy consumers that appreciate the convenience of being able to
order at any time for direct delivery. As a consequence, major retailers are increasingly investing in their
online grocery platforms to boost consumer demand. For example, the introduction of click and collect
services has been a revelation for the industry. Consumers have demonstrated a notable preference for
these services, with in-store pickups allowing them to inspect purchases and buy supplementary items if
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major players to reap economies of scale benefits. Strong
demand growth, particularly in the meal kit segment, is
anticipated to drive the industry's expansion over the next
five years. Overall, industry revenue is forecast to grow at
an annualised 10.9% over the five years through 2023-24,
to total AUD 5.5 billion.

For the food-service sector, the trend of food delivery is

different for each type of foodservice. The Restaurants
industry has benefited from the proliferation of food
delivery services, with industry revenue expected to
increase by an annualised 3.5% over the five years through
2017-18, to reach $20 billion. Australia is continuing to
embrace the ease and convenience of food delivery. In fact,
almost two million Australians aged 14+ (9.8 per cent) use
meal delivery services in an average three-month period.
The popularity of food delivery services has changed the way restaurants are run. Some restaurants
now only sell their products through food delivery apps, created delivery-only menus, adjusted their
opening hours or introduced separate service counters dedicated to food delivery couriers. However,
the popularity of food delivery services presents a threat to more expensive restaurants that are
unwilling or unable to have their food delivered. Fine dining restaurants have sought to counteract this
trend by providing a unique restaurant experience.
The Fast Food Services industry in Australia is yet to fully take advantage of the food delivery boom.
Although this industry has grown over the past five years, increasing health consciousness is
anticipated to stifle demand and constrain revenue growth over the next five years. In an attempt to
maintain growth and take advantage of the strong demand for food delivery, several major fast food
players are starting to enter the delivery game. In today’s crowded market, integrating with a food
services app can give food service providers a major competitive advantage. Businesses that choose not
to keep up with this trend risk getting left behind.

2.5 EXPORT
Export accounts for a significant percentage of revenue for many product segments. Australian
agricultural and processing producers have traditionally exported many products, such as wheat, live
cattle, meat and wool. Australia is a net exporter of fresh fruit and vegetables, grains, beef and lamb.
Australia’s strategic location, strong trading ties and the counter season advantage offer international
companies an ideal base to build sustainable export businesses.

Sectoral exports are expected to increase by 1.5% annually over the five years through 2018-19 to 16.1%
of sector revenue. Grains, wool and cotton are among the highest exports at the farming level.
Processed red meat, ground sugar and grains are the highest agricultural exports at the processing
level. Primary export destinations include China, Japan, South Korea and the United States, with a
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Agreement (FTA) with South Korea, Japan and China that came into effect between December of 2014
and 2015 have increased the share of export revenue derived from these markets. This trend is expected
to continue as tariffs continue to fall according to arrangements under the FTAs, such as the agreement
with Indonesia signed in March 2019. Currently, the food industry is internationally oriented with
exports to more than 200 markets.

Australian total export to Flanders consisted of EUR 842,170 million in 2018. Vegetable products
represented the second largest export to Flanders, worth EUR 271,447 next to mineral products which
were worth EUR 377,836 million. Food & beverages represent the eight largest export segment,
accounting for EUR 9,016 million with a decrease of 24.25% between 2017-2018. For Australia, Belgium is a
major trade gateway to the European Union’s member states, but in particular to the three countries
with which it shares a border – Germany, France, and the Netherlands.

2.6 IMPORT
Overall, various regulatory authorities have the ability to refuse entry to operators that do not meet
the relevant Food Standards (to be discussed in section “3.2 Non-tariff barriers”). The highest barriers to
entry exist in those segments that deal directly with the handling and processing of food, particularly
meat and other hygiene-sensitive products. Strict government regulations regarding food safety
requirements apply to these businesses. Imports are skewed towards products not grown or produced
in Australia, and filling seasonal domestic supply shortages. Imports at the processing level are much
higher due to reduced complications caused by perishability. Processed fruit and vegetables, fertiliser
and processed seafood are the greatest contributors to imports in value terms.

New Zealand is a key source of food imports, primarily

due to its geographic proximity and FTA with Australia.
Other sources of imports include the United States, China
and Singapore, which is a global trade hub. Imports have
trended upwards over the past five years due to
increased trade ties with low-cost manufacturing
countries, such as China. Total agribusiness imports are
expected to grow at an annualised 4.7% over the five
years through 2018-19, to account for 7.4% of domestic
demand.

Total Belgian export to Australia was worth EUR

1,650,173 billion in 2018. Food and beverages export to
Australia contributed EUR 97,347 million in 2018 with a
growth of 12.51% (more details about Belgian export to
Australia in section “5 Import from Belgium to Australia”).

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2.7 EMPLOYMENT IN FOOD AND BEVERAGES INDUSTRY
The food and beverage sector is a major industry sector for the Australian economy, in terms of both its
financial contribution and employment. Industry players are diverse in size - from multinationals
producing large volume, fast-moving consumer goods through to smaller players with flexibility to meet
demand for niche gourmet items.

An overview of labour market conditions in the sector is provided by the figures from the Department
of Jobs and Small Business for the November 2018 quarter and the 2018-2023 employment projections.

Labour market conditions in the food product manufacturing sector, 2017-18

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In the past five years the employment in the Food Product Manufacturing sector went up by 37,000 or
20.1%.

Labour market conditions in the food manufacturing sector, 2017-18

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3 AUSTRALIAN FOOD AND BEVERAGES REGULATION
Australia has a high standard when it comes to food and beverages quality. This is due to a number of
policies of the Australian Government has adapted to develop and assist Australian businesses involved
in the food and beverages industry.

Regulation also applies to international trade, to protect domestic industries, consumers, and the
environment from harmful and dangerous goods imported from overseas. Australia has strong trade
ties with the rest of the world. Its location has allowed Australia to become a major supplier to markets
in the Asia-Pacific region. Further information around Australian food regulation, divided into tariff
barriers and non-tariffs barriers is provided below.

3.1 TARIFF BARRIERS

Goods imported in Australia require classification. Declaration procedures are based on self-assessment
by importers. Declarations must be made to the Australian Border Force, which also enforces import
restrictions. Australia has commitments under the World Trade Organisation (WTO) on tariffs and tariff
quotas, export subsidies and domestic support for agricultural products.

All import duties can be checked on the website of the Australian Customs
www.border.gov.au/Busi/Tari. It uses the international custom code based on the harmonised system
(the ‘chapter’ numbers correspond with the beginning of the NACE codes). Belgium has no preferential
import duties with Australia.

3.2 NON-TARIFF BARRIERS

In addition to the tariff barriers, food and beverages imported into Australia must comply with strict
biosecurity requirements and the Food Standards Code. Food and beverages entering Australia are also
subject to the Imported Food Control Act 1992. Under this legislation, imported food is inspected and
controlled using a risk-based border inspection programme, the so-called Imported Food Inspection
Scheme, which is administered by the Department of Agriculture.

3.2.1 Biosecurity requirements

To protect Australia’s unique environment from unwanted pests and diseases, the Department of
Agriculture regulates products imported into Australia. The import of some products is subject by law
to certain biosecurity import conditions. Some products may not be imported, while other products
may only be imported into Australia if they comply with import conditions that reduce the risk of
biosecurity. This may include an import permit requirement.
Importers can use the Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON) to determine whether a product is
allowed for import into Australia. BICON will provide information on whether the product is permitted
or has to meet more requirements.

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From 9 April 2018, the Department of Agriculture will no longer facilitate the clearance of conditionally
non-prohibited goods arriving without the required import permit. It is the responsibility of importers
to comply with the import conditions of the Department on arrival into Australia. Most import permits
will be issued within 20 working days of receipt and full payment of applications.

3.2.1.1 Importing meat products

FIT Melbourne will go in more detail about importing meat in to Australia, as the biosecurity
requirements regarding meat are very strict in Australia.

Meat products that have been cooked and are processed meat or manufactured meat are classified as
risk food and need to be tested by ‘risk food sampling’ (see section “3.2.1.1.1. Risk food sampling” below).
This includes meat from buffalo, camel, cattle, deer, goat, hare, pig, poultry, rabbit or sheep.

Processed meat is a meat product containing no less than 300 g/kg meat, where the meat (either singly
or in combination with other ingredients or additives) has undergone a method of processing other
than boning, slicing, dicing, mincing or freezing and includes manufactured meat and cured and/or dried
meat flesh in whole cuts or pieces. (Standard 2.2.1—Meat and meat products of the Australia New Zealand
Food Standards Code).

Manufactured meat is processed meat containing no less than 660 g/kg of meat. (Standard 2.2.1—Meat
and meat products of the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code).
Food excluded from hazard testing (see section “3.2.1.1.2. Hazard testing” below).:
1. Food containing less than 300 g/kg of meat.
2. Cooked and processed meat that is not ready-to-eat; for example, meat that must be further
cooked before consumption such as frozen meals or smoked bacon.
3. Cooked and processed meat that is dried so that the meat does not require refrigeration
(e.g. cooked jerky).
4. Retorted food, where—the final product is in a hermetically sealed (airtight) container and has
been heat treated (retorted) within this container so that the final product is shelf stable (not
requiring refrigeration).

Bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) requirements are not excluded. Refer to the BSE food
safety requirements for beef.
Examples of cooked processed or manufactured meat include:
1. Frankfurters
2. Meat pâté
3. Luncheon meat
4. ‘Pulled’ pork.

Risk food sampling

When goods are referred for inspection and testing, an authorised officer will take:
• Samples for each product type
• Five sample units per lot for analysis.

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Please have a look at Imported Food Notice 03-11 Food sampling under the Imported Food Inspection
Scheme for detail on sampling.

Hazard testing
The following table shows risk food tests applied to imported cooked meat that is manufactured or
processed and is ready-to-eat. The table also includes the permitted results.

The analysis for Salmonella spp. will apply at a reduced rate.

Meat standards Australia

Meat Standards Australia (MSA) was developed by the Australian red meat industry to improve the
eating quality consistency of beef and sheep meat. The system is based on almost 800,000 consumer
taste tests by more than 114,000 consumers from 11 countries and takes into account all factors that
affect eating quality from the paddock to plate.

Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA supports MSA program participants through creating opportunities for
businesses to adopt eating quality principles.

For more information or enquires please contact [email protected]

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Checking meat products with BICON

1. Please go to the BICON website.

2. Add meat to search machine:
➢ Select ‘Unretorted meat’:
o For pork: Select ‘For the importation of unretorted pig meat, please refer to
BICON case: Pig meat for human consumption.’
▪ Select ‘Other than listed’:
• Select ‘Uncooked pig meat’: Import allowed from the following
countries only: Canada, Denmark, Finland, Great Britain (England,
Scotland and Wales), Republic of Ireland, Netherlands, New
Zealand, Northern Ireland, Sweden and the United States of
America.
• Select ‘Cooked pig meat’: Import allowed from the following
countries only: Canada, Denmark, Great Britain (England, Scotland
and Wales), New Zealand, Sweden and the United States of
America.
• Select ‘Cured pig meat’: Import allowed from the following
countries only: Italy and Spain
o Without pork: Select ‘Other than listed’:
▪ An import policy has not been developed for this specific commodity and
situation. You may apply for an import permit, however the import
conditions available for these goods are restricted as an import risk
assessment has not been undertaken for this commodity.
➢ Select ‘Retorted goods’:
o Select ‘Goods for non-personal use containing less than 5% meat’:
▪ A Department of Agriculture import permit is not required, however it
must meet the following import conditions.
o Select ‘Goods for non-personal use containing 5% or more animal product’:
▪ Select ‘All retorted goods’:
• Prior to the importation of goods into Australian territory, a valid
import permit issued by the Department of Agriculture is
required. The retorted goods must meet the following import
conditions.

As a summary, FIT Melbourne concludes that importing processed pork meat from Belgium to Australia
is not allowed. However, other processed meat products might be allowed under strict conditions. FIT
Melbourne advises the use of a customs broker when importing meat to Australia.

3.2.2 Food safety requirements

Once all biosecurity requirements have been addressed, food and beverages must also comply with
Australian legislation on imported food, including the Imported Food Control Act 1992.

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The relevant agency is Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ). FSANZ is responsible for
developing, varying and revising standards and developing codes of conduct with the food and
beverages industry in Australia and New Zealand regarding labelling, composition and contaminants. It
is their role to protect the health and safety of people in Australia and New Zealand through the
maintenance of a safe food supply. FSANZ is a partnership between ten Governments: the
Commonwealth of Australia; Australian States and Territories; and New Zealand. In Australia, FSANZ also
develops food standards for food safety, maximum residue limits, primary production and processing,
and a range of other functions including the coordination of national food monitoring and recall
systems, carrying out research and assessing imported food policy. The entire legislation for Food
Standards can be consulted online.

3.2.3 Documentary requirements for importing food and beverages

Customs brokers and importers that lodge Full Import Declarations (FIDs) in the Department of Home
Affairs' Integrated Cargo System (ICS) for consignments of imported food must also comply with
requirements set by the Department of Agriculture. This includes submitting supporting documentation
to the Department of Agriculture for assessment. Please click here an overview of the documentary
requirements for importing foods.

3.3 PACKAGING
Packaging ensures the quality of food maintains after processing is completed, enabling it to be sent
long distances from its point of origin. The design and construction of packaging also plays an important
role influencing shelf life as well as aesthetic appeal. Traditional materials used in packaging include
glass, metals, paper and paperboards, plastics. A wider variety of plastics are now available both in rigid
and flexible forms and today's food packaging often combines several materials. FSANZ is the
government body that is also responsible for checking packaging quality.

In balancing today's heightened social and environmental consciousness and stricter regulations on
pollutants and disposal of solid waste, many companies are turning towards more biodegradable
options that have less impact on the environment. With China and other southeast Asian countries
declining to take Australia’s recyclables, sustainability is more important than ever.

3.3.1 Measurement laws

Businesses that sell goods by weight or that manufacture, package, import or sell pre-packaged goods
are required to comply with the Australian trade measurement laws:
− The National Measurement Act 1960
− The National Trade Measurement Regulations 2009.

Australia’s trade measurement laws are administered by the National Measurement Institute (NMI). NMI is
also responsible for maintaining and regulating Australia’s measurement system.

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3.4 LABELLING
Australia and New Zealand have the strictest labelling laws in the world; these are laid down in the
Australia New Zealand Food Standard’s Code. The Food Standards Code contains the general labelling
and information requirements (Chapter 1 of the Code) that are relevant to all food and determines
which requirements apply in different situations (e.g. food for retail sale, food for catering purposes or
an intra-company transfer). The Code also includes specific labelling and information requirements that
apply only to certain food products (Chapter 2 of the Code). The strict labelling laws create a lot of
reassurance for people with allergies.

Once again, FSANZ is the government body that checks whether the packaged and unpackaged food
contains the mandatory (legally required) warnings or advisory labels. In addition to the Food
Standards Code, all statements about foods are subject to fair trade and law food in Australia and New
Zealand, which prohibit false, misleading or deceptive representations.
More information on a range of labelling topics is available via the following links:
1. Country of origin labelling;
2. Fish names;
3. Food allergies and intolerances;
4. Ingredients list and percentage labelling;
5. Labelling review;
6. Nutrition, health and related claims;
7. Truth in labelling, weights and measures and legibility;
8. Warning and advisory statements.

3.4.1 Gluten-free

The Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code requires the following labelling for gluten-free food:
1. Foods labelled as “gluten free” must not contain any detectable gluten; and no oats or their
products; or cereals containing gluten that have used malt or their products.
2. Ingredients derived from gluten containing grains must be declared on the food label, however
small the amount.
3. Foods labelled as “low gluten” must contain less than 200 parts per million of gluten. Australia
does not have a very large range of low gluten foods and be aware low gluten foods are not
recommended for a gluten free diet.

Another initiative is the Coeliac Australia Endorsement Program, utilising the Crossed Grain Logo, a
trademark owned and administered by Coeliac Australia under a licence agreement. The symbol of the
crossed grain in a circle is both nationally and internationally recognised by those who need to follow a
gluten free diet.

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3.4.2 Lactose-free

The Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code imposes the following regulations concerning lactose-
free products:
1. To make a claim to the effect that a food is low in lactose, the food must contain no more than
0.3 g of lactose per 100 g of the food.
2. For claims to the effect that a food is lactose free, the food must contain no detectable lactose.
3. For claims to the effect that a food is reduced in lactose, the claim must be accompanied by a
declaration of the proportion by which the lactose content of the food has been reduced, for
example, x% lactose reduced.

3.4.3 Meat-free

Often meat-free products are split up into vegetarian and vegan products. Vegetarian products contain
no meat, poultry, fish or insects, while vegan products are free of all animal products such as dairy, eggs
and honey. Animal products are often hidden such as offal which is used in gelatine, non-vegetarian
rennet, honey, carmine, pepsin, shellac, albumin, whey, casein and some forms of vitamin D3. There is no
official label for vegetarian products in Australia. However, there is a certified label for veganism that
has been set up by Vegan Australia. It is a simple and reliable symbol for vegan products and services
that helps the costumer choose products they can trust and that will save them time.

3.5 CUSTOM BROKERS

Most importers of goods choose to engage a customs broker to act on their behalf because of the
complexity of the laws governing the importation of goods into Australia and the potential financial
and other implications of lodging an incorrect entry.

The Customs Act 1901 states that only the owner of goods or a customs broker licensed by the
Comptroller-General of Customs for the Department of Home Affairs can submit an import declaration to
enter goods for home consumption in connection with the importation of those goods. In Australia all
customs brokers are licensed by the Department of Home Affairs in line with Division 3 Part XI of the
Customs Act. The Department of Home Affairs issues licences for a period of (up to) three years, which
can be renewed on payment of a prescribed fee. Once licensed, a customs broker may operate from any
place within Australia or such places specified on the licence. As the licence only operates to allow a
customs broker to operate in Australia they cannot operate or lodge entries from a place outside of
Australia.

Customs brokers are licensed under one of the following three customs broker licence categories:

1. Corporate – a company or a partnership licensed to act on behalf of owners of imported goods.

A corporate customs broker must employ nominee customs brokers to lodge customs
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 2. Sole trader – a sole proprietor of a business operating in its own right and not through a
company or partnership or trust. A sole trader may employ one or more nominee customs
brokers. A sole trader cannot be employed by a corporate customs broker but can be affiliated
with other businesses such as freight forwarders.
3. Nominee – a natural person licensed to act as a customs broker but only as an employee of a
corporate or a sole trader customs brokerage. A nominee may be employed by more than one
corporate or sole trader brokerage at any time.

A comprehensive list of accredited Australian custom brokers is to be found via this link.

3.6 LOGISTICS
Logistics is an important aspect of the food and beverages industry as the performance of the system
has a major impact on costs, service quality and competitiveness in Australian’s industry. Integrated air
and sea freight services operate regularly out of several major Australian ports. These incorporate the
latest technology, such as radio-frequency data loggers and automated materials handling equipment,
ensuring timely shipments and cold-chain integrity. Improving the freight and logistics industry in
Australia, including the movement of goods to urban, intrastate, interstate, and overseas markets across
all modes of transport, is critical for the food sector. In particular, improving Australia’s performance in
the cold chain for the export of perishable foods is crucial if Australia is to be able to withstand and
exceed competition from supply chains in other countries. Maintaining the integrity of the cold chain is
often described as a logistical nightmare because of the many people involved in transporting products.
The more points at which goods are transported between different handlers, the more points in the
process where perishables goods can be exposed to temperatures that can cause spoilage.

In total, the transport and logistics accounts for approximately 14.5 per cent of Australian GDP or AUD
130 billion dollars annually.

The logistics sector is complex in Australia. It is therefore advised to seek information from a logistic
associations based in Australia. A number of logistics associations are listed below:

Freight & Trade Alliance

Address: 68 Brooker Avenue, Beacon Hill (Sydney) NSW 2100
Tel: +61 2 9975 1878
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.ftalliance.com.au
Remark: Freight & Trade Alliance is Australia’s leading representative body for the international
supply chain sector bringing together importers, exporters, customs brokers, freight
forwarders, logistics service providers and industry groups.

Supply Chain & Logistics Association of Australia

Address: 16 Beenleigh Redland Bay Road, Loganholme (Brisbane) QLD 4129
Website: www.sclaa.com.au

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Remark: The Supply Chain and Logistics Association of Australia is Australia’s largest association
for Supply Chain and Logistics professionals and practitioners.

Customs Brokers And Forwarders Council Of Australia Inc.

Address: 443 West Botany Street, Rockdale (Sydney) NSW 2216
Tel: +61 2 9587 1986
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.cbfca.com.au
Remark: The Customs Brokers and Forwarders Council of Australia Inc. represents the interests
of hundreds of members across the international trade, logistic and supply chain
management service industry.

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4 FOOD AND BEVERAGES TRENDS IN AUSTRALIA

Following an overview of the food and beverages industry, it is important to take a closer look at the
current trends in the industry. The industry is strongly subject to change, which makes it essential for
companies to keep up with these trends. Key trends in the Australian food and beverages industry will
be discussed in the section below.

4.1 MULTICULTURAL CULINARY TRADITIONS

The share of overseas Australians has reached its highest point in more than 120 years: according to
2018 surveys 29% of Australian citizens were born overseas. As a result, the Australian food and
beverages market has a diverse range of ethnic influences, with the Asian community playing an
important role in eating habits. Australian traditional cuisine is quite limited to few dishes and food
products such as shepherd’s pie, fish & chips, Vegemite, lamb, Australian meat pie, Australian BBQ,
lamingtons (cake dessert) and Tim Tams (an Australian chocolate snack).

4.1.1 Asian cuisine

Considering the growing number of Asians (today 10% of the population) immigrating into Australia, the
Asian cuisine is on the rise in the food industry in Australia.
Chinese cuisine is the most popular cuisine according to research conducted by Roy Morgan in 2019.
More than 14.2 million Australians aged 14 and over love to eat Chinese food, an increase of 13.5 million

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four years ago. Although Chinese cuisine is the favored cuisine across all generations analysis shows
older Australians are more likely to prefer Chinese cuisine than younger Australians.

Thai is the third most popular cuisine Australians enjoy next to Chinese and Italian, with over 3,000 Thai
outlets nationwide. In fact, Australia has more Thai restaurants per capita, outside of Thailand, than
anywhere else in the world.

Indian is another Asian cuisine that has made a big footprint in Australia, with 48% of the population
claiming to enjoy it. Boasting a wide array of hot and spicy dishes, Indian is a unique dining experience
that is not for those with faint taste buds.

Japanese cuisine has also become incredibly popular in Australia as more Japanese immigrants arrive in
the cities to study, work and live. Japanese cuisine is very unique and unlike other Asian offerings in
many ways.

4.1.2 European cuisine

Australia is well-known as a melting pot of cultures from Europe and as a result there is also a hugely
diverse range of cuisines being shared and enjoyed all the time by Australians.

The Italian cuisine is stronger than ever, since Italians arrived three generations ago in Australia. Eating
at an Italian restaurant is as much about the cultural experience as it is about the food. According to
the authors of the latest Good Food Guide 2018, the bible of every Australian gourmet, a third wave of
Italian restaurateurs leads the way on the fine dining scene and is reviving eating trends across the
country.

Greek influence on Australia’s dining scene remains present today. Dishes such as souvlaki, taramasalata,
loukoumades, saganaki, moussaka, spanakopita and more are part of the national diet and the
restaurant scene offers all manner of Greek food experiences from street food to high-end fine-diners.

It is impossible not to mention the French cuisine as it has made an important impact on the Australian
food scene over the years. Trade schools in Australia taught the classic French cuisine as the basic
method in their cooking programs. That knowledge and those skills are now used to develop their own
culinary vision and to progress their professional career in Australia.

4.1.3 Other cuisines

Mexican cuisine has popped up around Australia mainly through large franchise chains rather than
family-owned restaurants as there is not a large amount of Mexican immigration to Australia.
Regardless, Mexican food is here to stay and has been embraced by Australians all over.

When looking at the Australian food scene, the history of Middle Eastern cuisine has only been present
for 50 or 60 years, yet words like falafel, tahini or shish are all part of the vocabulary now.

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Finally, the Lebanese culture is responsible for the famous kebab in Australia. Lebanese immigrants have
settled widely in the country and have established many takeaway shops that operate late into the
night.

4.2 HEALTHY FOOD

The market for intrinsically healthy food has experienced remarkable growth and consumer interest in
recent years with a report dated 2017 suggesting that 82% of Australians had changed their eating
habits in the last five years and 86% of those surveyed trying to be more health-conscious regarding
their diet. Companies are increasingly focusing on everyday food, particularly whole fruit and fruit
juices, which carry the ‘naturally healthy’ message. People follow these trends because they consider it
as beneficial for their health, even though they are not required to eat like that because of allergies or
other reasons. Key trends in the recent healthy scene will be discussed in the following section.

4.2.1 Free from food

4.2.1.1 Gluten free food
People with coeliac disease — an autoimmune reaction to gluten that damages the lining of the small
intestine and affects a range of organs in the body — make up less than 2 per cent of the Australian
population, yet a growing fraction of people are cutting wheat and gluten from their diets without
seeking medical advice. Many in the health and wellness world suggest that everyone should follow a
gluten free diet — regardless of whether they are intolerant or not. This has led millions of people to
give up gluten in hopes of losing weight, improving mood, and getting healthier. However, there is no
evidence to support claims a strict gluten free diet is beneficial for people without coeliac disease.

Roughly 12% of Australians have gone gluten free, according to a 2016 CSIRO study. Research highlights
that the trend is not necessarily driven by people who are reading articles about gluten free food in the
media. In fact, these people are reporting experiencing bad symptoms when eating gluten and are trying
to control those symptoms by eliminating the consumption of food containing gluten. Gluten free
markets have risen exponentially in the last decade due to consumer demand. In 2017, the global gluten
free market was valued at around USD 4.72 billion, and is expected to reach USD 9.24 billion by 2022. In
Australia, the industry was valued at USD 90 million in 2014, according to a South Australian
Government report, and is predicted to rise 11 per cent annually until 2020, making the country the
largest base for these products in the Asia-Pacific region and a significant product exporter to the US
and Europe.

When importing gluten free products, the labelling of these products, as seen in section 3.4 Labelling, has
to be taken into consideration. Despite the strict labelling regulation, a study conducted in 2018 shows
that about one in 40 products tested by Australian researchers in supermarkets did not meet national
food standards that require foods labelled as ‘gluten free’ to contain no detectable gluten. This can be
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the US and UK permit up to 20 parts per million. These amounts are not harmful for people that are
following a gluten free diet because they consider it a healthy option, but avoiding gluten is critical for
people who have been diagnosed with coeliac disease. The research thus signals a minority of
international manufacturers that do need to review their processes to ensure products truly are gluten
free and meet Australian standards.

4.2.1.2 Lactose free

Lactose is a naturally occurring sugar found in dairy foods such as cow’s milk and yoghurt. It is
normally broken down or digested by an enzyme in our body called lactase, and ends up in the
bloodstream as glucose (another term for sugar). People with lactose intolerance do not have enough of
this enzyme to properly digest lactose, resulting in lactose intolerance. It is clear that some people must
avoid it for health reasons, but again some voices in the health industry are suggesting that everyone
should follow a lactose free diet — regardless of whether they are intolerant or not. Once again, there is
no clarity on the results of following a lactose free diet.

Research of CSIRO conducted in 2016 shows that 1 in 6 Aussies are steering clear of dairy, with the
majority making this choice because they simply feel better without it. With over 3 million Australians
opting for lactose free food, it seems almost daily that a new dairy free milk, cheese, yoghurt, or ice
cream product is exploding into this space.

International companies importing their products need to meet the Australian Food Standards regarding
lactose free labelling.

4.2.1.3 Sugar free (or low in sugar)

People who have a form of diabetes have to watch out for their daily intake of sugar, but nowadays it
is not only people with diabetes who pay attention to this. Sugar content in foods is increasingly of
interest to Australians; both from a health and wellness perspective, as well as price, as they start seeing
the effect the UK drinks sugar tax will have on other markets.

According to research by the Nielsen and the George Institute in 2018, nearly three-in-ten Australians are
very concerned about sugar consumption. The concern is highest in major cities, especially Melbourne
and Perth. More than one fifth of sugar concerned Australian consumers are willing to pay more for low
sugar products. The trend towards these appeals to an older audience, while health claims such as
organic, gluten free and lactose free appeals to younger demographics.

Despite the fact that consumers are more and more looking to lower their sugar intake or replacing
sugar with more healthy alternatives, Australia has a strong and longstanding sugarcane cultivation
industry; sugarcane is the leading agricultural crop in Queensland, with 380,000 hectares under
cultivation annually. Thus, it is unlikely that imported premium sugar will stand much chance of
becoming mainstream before the end of 2022. However, there is a big opportunity for manufacturers to
better leverage consumer needs and meet the demand for low sugar alternatives in the Australian
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4.2.1.4 Meat-free (vegetarianism and veganism)
Although often motivated by other elements, another health food trend is eating meat free, going from
vegetarianism to veganism.
Research conducted in 2018 by Roy Morgan has found that the trend in vegetarian eating continues to
grow — with 2.5 million people (12.1% of the population) in Australia now eating all or almost all
vegetarian. The 2018 data shows a continued growth in people choosing kinder, more sustainable meals
— up from 2.1 million people (11.2%) eating all or almost all vegetarian in 2016, and 1.7 million people (9.7%)
in 2012. That is an additional 400,000 individuals choosing meat-free meals in Australia since 2016 alone.
This news also reflects the shift towards plant based eating across Australia — with one in three
people already eating vegetarian or actively reducing meat. The key reasons behind the shift towards
less meat are the cost, environment and health. Sales of vegan food products have soared from 2012 to
2019 in Australia, with major food manufacturers and takeaway chains increasingly introducing new
products to meet demand.
As the local meat market is shrinking, the Australian Meat Processing industry now generates over 60%
of its revenue from overseas. IBISWorld Senior Industry Analyst, Mr Caldwell, expects this number to rise
over the next five years. The increasing change to a food culture based on eating less meat has its
impact on the national economy. The cost of meat and international meat exports continues to rise and
the surging demand for vegan products represents a growing threat to local demand for Australian
meat and dairy. However, Australia's red meat and livestock industry’s total value add was $18.4 billion
in 2016-17, an increase of 61% since 2012-13.

4.2.2 Religious diets for health reasons

4.2.2.1 Kosher
The Kosher diet is followed by Orthodox Jews who adhere to certain dietary laws, but this diet has
spread globally and has become increasingly popular during recent years. Kosher is not a type or style
of food, rather it refers to the ingredients, preparation process and inspection of the foods. According to
some, following this religious diet can lead to an increasingly healthy lifestyle. In fact, only 8% of kosher
consumers are religious Jews. Most kosher consumers choose Kosher for reasons which relate to health,
food safety, taste, and vegetarianism.

Australia’s Jewish population was estimated in 2011 to be 112,000 people, constituting 0.5% of the
Australian population. No exact figures were found of people eating Kosher because of health reasons.

As with other food certification systems, to be considered Kosher, food must meet the rules laid down
by the organisation from which the food producer or manufacturer is seeking certification. Kosher food
certification within Australia occurs through the three main bodies, the Kashrut Authority of Australia
and New Zealand (based in NSW), Kosher Australia (based in Victoria) and Kashrut Authority of Western
Australia. By certifying food as Kosher, Australian producers are better able to cater for that portion of
the domestic market, and may also find the certification useful for exporting to Israel and the United
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4.2.2.2 Halal
Halal food may not contain pork or pork products (that includes gelatin and shortenings), or any
alcohol. To be truly Halal, how the animals are raised also has to be taken into account. Animals must
be fed vegetarian diets, which means that many chickens and cows raised on Australian farms do not
qualify (some feed contains animal by-products). Halal animals also cannot be treated with antibiotics or
growth hormones, since the hormones may contain pork based ingredients. While some people believe
that these criteria make Halal food healthier, Carol O’Neil, professor of nutrition and food sciences at
Louisiana State University Agricultural Center says that there simply are no studies showing that to be
true. “There are certainly no studies done looking at people who consume Halal meat to see if their
cholesterol levels are different, or anything like that. We just don’t know.”

Australia’s Muslim population is currently 500,000 and is expected to reach 700,000 by 2050, while over
5 million Muslims visited Australia in 2018. The Australian domestic market for halal certified food is
growing with a current spend of $1.7 billion annually. However, there has been a huge debate about
Halal certification in Australia. Some claim certification fees are being directed to mosques which aim to
impose Sharia law in Australia. Despite some controversy, according to beef industry journalist Jon
Condon, Halal certification is widespread in Australia and can be a big money earner for meat
processors. By having the Halal certification, Australia is able to sell Halal certified products in the Middle
East, South East Asia and other communities around the world. The Department of Agriculture’s website
sets out a list of Australian organisations that are able to certify red meat and red meat products as
Halal for export to certain overseas markets.

4.2.3 Kids food

Young children require energy to help them grow, develop and reach their maximum potential.
Snacking can be a useful way of ensuring that young, growing bodies are meeting their energy
requirements. However, to avoid predisposing children to developing a preference for foods that are
unhealthy, it is important that the snack foods provided are healthy, and low in sugar, fat and salt.

The Health Snack Food Production industry has performed well over the past five years in Australia.
The sector's revenues are expected to grow 5.7% year-on-year in the five years to 2018-19, to a value of
AUD 2.1 billion. Consumer concerns about obesity and time-limited lifestyles have driven demand for
convenient and healthy snacks over the past five years. Rising disposable incomes have further
supported the industry, especially as many industrial products are priced at a premium compared to
traditional snacks. These trends are expected to contribute to a 4.3% increase in turnover in the current
year.

Imports are expected to decrease by an annualised 5.1% over the five years through 2018-19, to account
for 8.1% of domestic demand. It is usually not cost-effective for importing countries to sell industry
products in Australia due to the relative ease of manufacturing industry products domestically and
because industry products are generally of a low-value. The largest importing country is New Zealand,
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decline in the value of the Australian dollar, reduced the competitiveness of imported products, causing
imports to contract as a share of domestic demand.

4.2.4 Supplements
Supplements can consist of vitamin & dietary supplements, sport nutrition, or weight loss products. FIT
Melbourne excludes medicines as this falls outside of the range of this research. The industry is
influenced in Australia by changes in consumer health consciousness, real household discretionary
income, and downstream demand from food and other retailers that stock the industry's products.
Factors such as the exchange rate and consumer sentiment can also affect industry demand, revenue
and profit margins.

The supplement manufacturing industry is expected to perform strongly over the five years. The
industry has grown due to increased consumer expenditure on vitamins and supplements, and strong
export opportunities.
Supplement imports are expected to account for 57.3% of domestic demand in 2018-19. Imports are
expected to grow at an annualised 13% over the five years through 2018-19, to total $1.4 billion. This
elevated level is largely due to firms importing many ingredients used to locally manufacture vitamins,
including fish oil, evening primrose oil, glucosamine and vitamin C. This also reflects the extent to which
Australia’s major vitamin suppliers rely on international markets. For example, Swisse Wellness, the
number one multivitamin player in Australia measured by sales, sources approximately one-quarter of
its products from Europe. Similarly, Blackmores, an ASX 200 company with a market capitalisation of $2
billion, sources production from the United States, Canada, Germany and Holland.

4.3 READY MEAL BOX

Ready meal boxes are delivery services that provide the consumer with all ingredients and instructions
needed to prepare dinner for a household for a week. These boxes are predominantly marketed to time
poor families.

A few popular options in Australia are HelloFresh, Marley Spoon, Pepper Leaf and Dinnerly. The market
Research conducted by Nielsen in 2018 showed that during a period of eight months the number of
Australian households who purchased HelloFresh and Marley Spoon was 1.5% of total households
(around 150,000 households). However, if the Australian market follows the trend of the U.S., this could
represent one million Australian homes buying meal kits in the coming 12 months – significantly
impacting the traditional and online grocery retail market. Based on research conducted in 2016, it
became clear that a major drawcard for the respondents who use these types of services is the minimal
food waste associated with being supplied with the exact quantities of ingredients required for each
recipe. The use of locally sourced Australian ingredients, promoted by these services, was also an
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Some of these ready meal box services are international companies that managed expanding their
business abroad. For example, HelloFresh is an international publicly traded meal-kit company based in
Berlin, Germany. It is the largest meal-kit provider in the United States and also has operations in
Canada, Western Europe (including Germany, Switzerland and the United Kingdom), New Zealand and
Australia. Dinnerly is the cheaper offspring of Marley Spoon and offers cheap boxes with simple recipes.
The market is increasingly becoming more competitive as companies realise the popularity of these
products.

4.4 ORGANIC FOOD

Organic farming is a method of crop and livestock production that is free of synthetic chemicals,
pesticides, fertilisers or genetically modified organisms. Organic farms primarily produce organic fruits,
vegetables, grains, other crops or livestock. Research conducted by Mobium Group in 2018, suggests that
more than six in 10 Australian households buy organic products in any given year. Furthermore, the
same report reveals more than 1 in 10 Australians (12%) consider themselves to be highly committed
organic purchasers, outlaying roughly 40% or more of their annual grocery spend on organic food
products.

Australia has over 35 million hectares of organic farmland, the largest amount in the world. Most of this
land is rangeland for organic cattle farming. The organic farming industry mainly consists of small
operators, which makes it difficult to maintain consistency in the quantity and quality of produce. The
industry remains highly fragmented and organic farming techniques are not yet as efficient as those
used in conventional farming. Since 2000, the Australian organic industry has more than doubled in
value. Currently there are over 2,500 organic operators representing all levels of the supply chain. The
Australian organic industry comprises a diverse range of products which is expanding due to increasing
consumer demand. The most important sectors are beef and horticulture.

The global organic industry is the fastest growing food category, with demand outstripping supply in
most developed economies. This presents significant export opportunities for Australia. Organics is
practiced in over 120 countries of which Australia has the largest area of certified organic land with
over 12.3 million hectares still available. While a range of high-quality organic produce is already
available in Australia, opportunities still exist for industry growth. Domestic demand for organic food is
forecast to continue growing strongly over the next five years. Overall, industry revenue is forecast to
grow at an annualised 16.1% over the five years through 2023-24, to reach $4.5 billion. Producers in the
organic farm industry are mostly certified organic by an organic certification organisations, such as
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4.5 LACK OF BRAND LOYALTY
Australian brands were focusing hard on loyalty programs during recent years, but often they do not
deliver the desired result. The population often changes brands and wants something extra in exchange
for loyalty. The fact that every customer has the ability to broadcast their feelings about any brand via
social media means they are also in control – so retailers must meet their shifting demands.

According to studies of Accenture Strategy in 2017, more than half of Australian consumers have
switched brand or providers in the past year, while 79% are retracting loyalty more quickly than they
did three years ago. 71% of respondents said current customer loyalty programs do not enforce loyalty
and 23% demonstrated a negative or non-existent reaction to loyalty efforts. But those brands who do
loyalty right are winning. For example, 58% of Australian consumers spend more with the brands they
love, and 49% will recommend brands or organizations to which they are loyal to family and friends.
Thus, 26% said brands should do everything possible to earn their loyalty. 84% of Australian consumers
would switch brands between the products in a range because of price incentives. Price and value are
the determining factors regarding brand loyalty for 73% of respondents. Especially millennials’ patterns
are incredibly diverse. They are less likely to stick with big brand names after one purchase, meaning
brands need to work hard to retain millennials’ loyalty. They are, however, consistent as consumers:
their loyalty might be hard to win, but when you have it, they tend to be the most loyal consumers
around.

As Australians are not very brand oriented, international companies have a better chance to become an
important player in the market.

4.6 NUTRITIONAL INFLUENCE

There are many ways in which Australians receive dietary patterns that promote health and wellbeing
and reduce the risk of chronic disease. Following a certain diet is arguably the single most important
behavioural risk factor that can be improved to have a significant impact on health. Dietary
recommendations can be effective in directing people to the types of food they consume. Beside guiding
citizens towards a healthier lifestyle by setting up government guidelines, as mentioned in section
“Error! Reference source not found. Political factors”, there are now other trending ways to influence c
itizens such as nutritionists, social media influencers and cooking shows.

Nutritionist are influencing Australians to make healthy food choices and base their dietary advice on
the best scientific evidence on food and health. Nutritionists can be supported by the Nutrition Society
of Australia (NSA) which is a group of qualified, practising scientists and educators specialised in
nutrition. Founded in 1975, the society is represented across Australia by regional groups and managed
by a National Council.

An increasing number of people are also taking advice from social media influencers who claim to have
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users aged 18–46 go online for health information, and the majority of these are women. However, this
advice is not without risks as it is often not based on evidence but rather sponsorship based contracts
with national or international companies. Clearly, the absence of industry endorsed qualifications did
not impede the social media ascent of these influencers; it probably made them more relatable and
endearing to their fans.

Finally, with the increasing popularity of reality TV programmes, it was inevitable that cooking would
become a major concern for the genre. Whether it is cooking competitions or more "educational" - or
"how to" - cooking programs, the influence they have on the average Australian should not be
underestimated. Thanks to popular programs such as My Kitchen Rules and MasterChef, Australians are
increasingly looking at their TV for culinary training and inspiration. In 2010, MasterChef sponsor Coles
reported a 1,400 per cent spike in the sales of ingredients after they featured in a MasterChef recipe.
Similarly, cooking tools (such as ramekins) would often fly off department store shelves after making an
appearance on television. Unsurprisingly, the influence has not been limited to home cooking. The term
“everyone’s a critic” has become more and more popular in recent years. With diners becoming more
educated and their expectations raised, it has obviously had an effect on restaurants.

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5 AUSTRALIAN IMPORT FROM FLANDERS
Australia enjoys a positive and constructive relation with Belgium, enjoying a growing bilateral
commercial relationship. Australia and Belgium share similar approaches to many international issues,
including arms control, counter-terrorism, whaling and Antarctica. Australia is seen as an interesting
country for Flanders, as Australia can also serve as a hub to excess other countries with Australian
FTAs.

Total food imported from Belgium to Australia was worth AUD 1.594.280,24 of which AUD 8.469,03
consisted of unprocessed food and $1.585.811,22 consisted of processed food. Please see the table below
that shows the value of the source of food imported from Belgium into Australia, using 2017 Australian
Government data. Data in Australian Dollar (AUD).

Imports from Belgium to Australia

Unprocessed food*
Live animals chiefly for food 141,10
Seafood (fish, chilled, dried, smoked & salted) 43,60
Vegetables, fruit & nuts (unprocessed) 1.175,60
Cereal grains (unprocessed) 42,65
Total unprocessed food 8.469,03
Processed**
Meat & meat preparation (processed) 48.735,44
Seafood (frozen or processed) 2.666,01
Dairy products (processed) 32.504,88
Vegetables, fruits & nuts (processed) 335.197,07
Cereal preparations (processed) 4.453,39
Animal & vegetable oils fats & waxes (processed) 59.157,62
Sugars, honey, coffee, cocoas & confectionery (processed) 554.690,79
Total processed food imported 1.585.811,22
Total food imported 1.594.280,24
*Unprocessed food definition: Unprocessed primary products are those that have undergone minimal, or
no, transformation. Live animals for food, fresh vegetables and wheat are examples.
**Processed food definition: Processed primary products represent a higher stage of processing.
Examples are chilled or frozen meat and seafood, butter and cheese, flour, canned fruit and vegetables.
Import from Belgium to Australia (Esri Australia, 2017)

Section “9 Appendix”, includes a list of the main imported products into Australia from Belgium between
2010-2019. In the section below, FIT Melbourne will have a closer look at the most important imports
from Belgium to Australia with data from 2015 onwards. In both cases, data were collected by Flanders
Investment & Trade. The following elements will be highlighted below: the performance and outlook in
Australia, international competitive arena and import from Belgium.

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5.1 BISCUITS
5.1.1 Performance and outlook in Australia

Operators in the Australian biscuit manufacturing industry have faced challenging conditions over the
past five years. Higher imports, declining per capita biscuit consumption and falling profit margins have
forced several manufacturers out of the industry over the period.
Industry revenue is expected to decline at an annualised 3.3% over the five years through 2018-19, to
AUD 780.0 million. The saturation of the domestic market and consumers' shifting preferences towards
alternative snacks are expected to reduce industry revenue by 3.0% in the current year. Similar to other
food processing industries, biscuit manufacturers have increasingly outsourced production to countries
with low operating costs, such as China. This outsourcing has increased industry imports, which are
expected to account for 31.3% of domestic demand in 2018-19. This trend is forecast to continue over the
next five years, negatively affecting industry revenue.

Industry revenue is forecast to continue declining over the next five years. Australia has one of the
highest per capita biscuit consumption rates in the world, but growing consumer concerns about
nutrition and a saturated market are likely to limit potential industry growth. Alternative snacks to
biscuits are likely to continue appearing in the market, reducing demand for industry products.
However, a shift towards premium or healthier biscuits has opened various niche markets. Overall,
industry revenue is anticipated to fall at an annualised 1.9% over the five years through 2023-24, to AUD
707.5 million.

5.1.2 International competitive arena

Manufacturers in the industry are exposed to a moderate level of globalisation, largely due to
substantial foreign ownership along the entire Australian biscuit supply chain, including the retail level.
Foreign owners include Campbell Soup Company, owners of Arnott's, and Mondelez International, parent
company of the Cadbury and Nabisco food brands. The high degree of foreign ownership in the industry
reflects a broader trend occurring across Australia's food manufacturing sector.

Foreign direct investment has also increased, which has allowed easier access to technology and
intellectual property. Although many biscuit manufacturers started as family businesses, the industry
has become highly integrated over time, making it more attractive to foreign investors. Imports also
play a significant role in the industry. In 2018-19, imports are expected to satisfy over 30% of domestic
demand as import penetration rates continue to gradually increase. In the same year, exports are
expected to account for 13.9% of industry revenue, further contributing to the industry's level of
globalisation.

New entrants face moderate barriers to entry, including brand loyalty and high intra-industry
competition, alongside growing external competition. The Australian biscuit industry is characterised by
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the industry has few technological barriers to entry. The level of technology employed in biscuit
production is generally not complex, and machinery can be accessed easily from Europe and the United
States.

5.1.3 Import from Belgium

The largest share of food and beverages export from Belgium to Australia consists of biscuits and
pastries. In recent years, import has remained strong, with an increase of 143.49% during the last five
years. Compared to 2017, import grew with 43.13% in 2018.

The total value of biscuits exported from Belgium was worth AUD 860,7 million in 2018, listing them 5th in
the list of countries exporting the highest dollar value worth of cookies during 2018.

The table below list the value of import of biscuits items from Belgium to Australia in EUR. The list is
showing the products that are worth the most in term of import value first.

2015 2016 2017 2018 Jan – May

2019
19 Biscuits and pastries 13.268.232 17.219.430 22.571.910 32.306.633 10.368.870
1901 Malt extract; food 1.939.641 2.304.507 4.835.092 6.191.122 1.686.607
preparations of flour, meal,
starch or malt extract, not
containing cocoa …

1902 Pasta, whether or not 155.514 803.168 573.447 710.078 314.388

cooked or stuffed …

1904 Prepared foods obtained by 5.329.083 6.418.226 5.609.719 6.022.316 2.606.620

the swelling or roasting of
cereals or cereal products

1905 Bread, pastry, cakes, 5.843.994 7.693.530 11.553.651 19.383.116 5.761.255

biscuits and other bakers' wares

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 − 1901 Malt extract; food preparations of flour, meal, starch or malt extract, not containing cocoa
or containing less than 40% by weight of cocoa calculated on a totally defatted basis, not
elsewhere specified or included; food preparations of goods of headings 0401 to 0404, not
containing cocoa or containing less than 5% by weight of cocoa calculated on a totally defatted
basis, not elsewhere specified or included.
− 1902 Pasta, whether or not cooked or stuffed (with meat or other substances) or otherwise
prepared, such as spaghetti, macaroni, noodles, lasagne, gnocchi, ravioli, cannelloni; couscous,
whether or not prepared
− 1904 Prepared foods obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals or cereal products (for
example, corn flakes); cereals (other than maize (corn)) in grain form or in the form of flakes or
other worked grains (except flour, groats and meal), pre-cooked, or otherwise prepared, not
elsewhere specified or included
− 1905 Bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and other bakers' wares, whether or not containing cocoa;
communion wafers, empty cachets of a kind suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing wafers, rice
paper and similar products
− 1905 Bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and other bakers' wares, whether or not containing cocoa;
communion wafers, empty cachets of a kind suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing wafers, rice
paper and similar products

5.2 PROCESSED VEGETABLES AND FRUIT

5.2.1 Performance and outlook in Australia

In Australia, processed vegetables account for the largest share of industry revenue of all the fruit and
vegetable processing. This segment includes frozen peas, beans, carrots, processed grains, corn and
vegetable mixes, in addition to pre-cut vegetables and jarred, tinned and pickled vegetables. The long
shelf life of most products in this segment makes them suitable purchases when certain vegetables are
out of season. Frozen vegetables also provide convenience as they tend to be pre-cut, which saves
preparation time when cooking. Since vegetables in this segment are generally a cost effective
alternative to fresh produce, low disposable income and poor consumer sentiment can boost frozen and
tinned vegetable consumption. Packaged and frozen vegetables are also a major source of export
revenue. Industry exports have grown substantially over the past five years, driven by strong
international demand for Australian produce. In particular, demand for pulses such as chickpeas and
lentils surged in South Asian countries. As a result, this segment has increased as a share of industry
revenue over the past five years.

The processed fruit segment includes frozen berries; canned pineapples, pears and fruit packs; dried
fruits such as prunes, sultanas and apricots; and other dried, packaged and frozen fruits. Dried fruits
include those that are dehydrated or oven-dried, but excludes sun-dried fruits. This segment's products
have longer shelf lives and generally lower prices than fresh fruit. During times of economic uncertainty
and poor consumer sentiment, these products become appealing as cheaper alternatives to fresh fruit.
Chinese and South American imports dominate the frozen berry market due to their lower prices. In
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after they were linked to cases of hepatitis A. This recall sharply reduced demand for frozen berries,
which has yet to fully recover. Consequently, this segment has declined as a share of industry revenue
over the past five years.

5.2.2 International competitive arena

The industry is highly globalised. Although most processors are locally owned, more than half of the
industry's largest companies are foreign-owned. The industry's exposure to foreign competitors and
large foreign markets is substantial, consistent with the globalised trade in food industries. Imports
account for a large share of domestic demand. Domestic competition in the Australian market has
intensified, as participants develop and implement strategies to survive and grow amid rising import
penetration. For some major players, such as Heinz and SPC Ardmona, rationalisation has meant the
closure of manufacturing facilities in Australia and the relocation of production to New Zealand or low-
cost countries in Asia, which has boosted imports over the past five years.

Barriers to entry vary across the different segments of the industry. Establishment and advertising costs
represent the major obstacles facing new entrants. Despite these barriers, there is evidence to suggest
that there are small-scale operations that have thrived in the industry. An estimated 19.5% of industry
operators generate revenue of less than AUD 50,000.

5.2.3 Import from Belgium

Belgium exports a large proportion of processed fruit and vegetables to Australia. A strong growth of
136.96% was recorded in the last five years. Processed vegetables contribute to the largest quantity of
imports.

The table below list the value of import of processed fruit and vegetables items from Belgium to
Australia in EUR. The list is showing the products that are worth the most in term of import value first.
2015 2016 2017 2018 Jan-May
2019
20 Processed fruit and 9.311.232 11.151.389 16.878.424 22.063.494 12.780.760
vegetables
2001 Vegetables, fruit, nuts … 8.813 3.308 6.302 1.124

2002 Tomatoes, prepared or

preserved …

2003 Mushrooms and truffles … 1.031 98

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 2004 Other vegetables 7.955.693 9.917.990 15.576.886 20.783.481 12.428.412
prepared or preserved …

2005 Other vegetables 231.683 335.238 402.508 228.356 78.752

prepared or preserved …

2006 Vegetables, fruits, nuts … 8.196 4.326 4.737

2007 Jams, fruit jellies, 552.667 494.620 579.848 727.297 163.002

marmalades …

2008 Fruit, nuts and other 304.873 400.232 303.654 267.609 98.422
edible parts of plants …

2009 Fruit juices (including 257.503 52.327 6.311

grape must) and vegetable
juices …

− 2001 Vegetables, fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, prepared or preserved by vinegar or
acetic acid
− 2002 Tomatoes, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid
− 2003 Mushrooms and truffles, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid
− 2004 Other vegetables prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, frozen,
other than products of heading No 2006
− 2005 Other vegetables prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not
frozen, other than products of heading No 2006
− 2006 Vegetables, fruits, nuts, fruit-peel and other parts of plants, preserved by sugar (drained,
glacé or crystallised)
− 2007 Jams, fruit jellies, marmalades, fruit or nut puree and fruit or nut pastes, being cooked
preparations, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter
− 2008 Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, otherwise prepared or preserved, whether or
not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or spirit, not elsewhere specified or
included
− 2009 Fruit juices (including grape must) and vegetable juices, unfermented and not containing
added spirit, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter

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5.3 POTATOES
5.3.1 Performance and outlook in Australia

According to figures from the Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook 2016/2017, potatoes are by far
the biggest vegetable commodity grown in Australia by volume, with over 1.3 million tons of potatoes
grown for human consumption and processing in 2016-17. The next largest crops were tomatoes (around
426,000 tons), carrots (around 318,000 tons), onions (around 277,000 tons) and head lettuce (around
128,000 tons). Potatoes are also the most valuable crop grown in Australia as measured by value of
production, with a value of around AUD 717 million in 2016-17.Their price per ton is significantly lower
than those of many other vegetable crops and this is mostly due to the large tonnages produced.

5.3.2 Competitive arena

According to most recent figures of Ausveg of 2013-2014, prepared potatoes (frozen) were the major
imported levied vegetable at AUD 114 million in 2013-14. While prepared potato imports have fluctuated
over the last six years, peaking in 2011-12 at AUD 133 million, New Zealand was the major source of
Australia’s prepared potato imports, occupying 51% of the market in 2013-14. Australia’s frozen prepared
potatoes from New Zealand increased by 45% from the previous year at AUD 58 million in 2013-14.
Perhaps the biggest story from this data was the significant increase by 1363% of prepared potatoes (not
frozen) from the United States over the past six years. However, prepared potato (not frozen) imports
from the United States fell by 58% in 2013-14 to AUD 5 million. Figures released by Global Trade Atlas for
the first quarter of 2016 indicate imports rose by 23% in comparison to the same time in 2015 across a
range of potato product categories. “The data shows a 37% growth in frozen prepared potato imports
compared to the first quarter of 2015, as well as a 21% growth in non-frozen prepared potatoes,” said
Shaun Lindhe, spokesperson for vegetable grower representative body Ausveg. “These statistics are
extremely concerning as Australian potato growers will be competing against cheaper imported
produce in the foreseeable future. This competitive disadvantage is compounded by Australia’s higher
costs of production compared to most overseas countries, including significantly higher labour costs”.

5.3.3 Import from Belgium

When breaking down the category of processed fruit and vegetables in a further subdivision, it becomes
clear that Belgium exports a large amount of potatoes to Australia. In 2018 EUR 10,043,804 million of
processed potatoes out of a total of EUR 22,063,494 million of processed fruit and vegetables.

The table below list the value of import of processed fruit and vegetables items from Belgium to
Australia in EUR.

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 2015 2016 2017 2018 Jan-May
2019
20 Processed fruit and 9.311.232 11.151.389 16.878.424 22.063.494 12.780.760
vegetable
200410 Potatoes, prepared 1.738.227 5.065.354 6.593.191 9.817.029 6.128.890
or preserved …
200520 Potatoes, prepared 231.035 319.366 381.751 226.775 78.752
or preserved …

− 200410 Potatoes, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, frozen
− 200520 Potatoes, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid (excl. frozen)

5.4 CACAO AND CHOCOLATE

5.4.1 Performance and outlook in Australia

Operators in the chocolate and confectionery manufacturing industry have faced changing consumer
preferences over the past five years. Growing consumer concerns about the amount of fat and sugar in
foods have weakened demand for traditional chocolate and confectionery over the period, particularly
in regards to mass-produced products. Conversely, several companies that mass-produce industry
products, such as Mondelez, have lost market share due to falling demand over the past five years.
Industry participants have diversified their ranges and introduced healthier products in an attempt to
limit the number of consumers switching to substitute products. Additionally, consumer demand for
premium products, such as Ferrero, has increased over the past five years, which has helped support
industry revenue. Changing consumer tastes and trends have also encouraged small-scale manufacturers
to enter the industry. Industry revenue is expected to fall at an annualised 0.1% over the five years
through 2018-19, to be worth AUD 6.3 billion. However, industry revenue is forecast to increase at an
annualised 1.5% over the five years through 2023-24, to be worth AUD 6.7 billion due to rising disposable
incomes.

5.4.2 Competitive arena

Despite foreign multinational companies controlling all of the industry's major players, globalisation in
the industry is at a moderate level. Industry operators engage in low levels of exports, with exports
estimated to account for approximately 5% of revenue in 2018-19. Local companies face moderate
competition from imports, with imports accounting for an estimated 18.7% of domestic demand in the
current year. Imports and exports have increased as a share of revenue over the past five years. Much
of the international trade related to the industry occurs upstream in the input cocoa and sugar markets.
Foreign multinational companies control all of the industry's major companies, Mondelez, Nestle and
Wrigley. The major players have all lost market share over the past five years, as consumers increasingly
opt for products manufactured by smaller niche companies. This trend coupled with rising import
pressures has meant that industry globalisation has remained relatively steady over the past five years.

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The industry exhibits moderate barriers to entry and these have remained relatively steady over the
past five years. Barriers to entry often vary among product segments. Chocolate manufacturing is
typically more capital-intensive and requires a higher investment to commence operations. The biggest
threat facing potential entrants is the well-entrenched position of the industry's major players. These
companies benefit from strong brand and customer loyalty and have considerable resources to invest in
advertising and promotions to protect and grow their market shares.

5.4.3 Import from Belgium

Year upon year, over EUR 1.2 billion worth of the world’s best chocolates “made in Flanders” is shipped
to chocolate-loving palates across the globe. Throughout the centuries, Belgium has built an excellent
reputation for the art of chocolate making. Today, Belgium has more than 320 chocolatiers and
produces over 725,000 tons of chocolate each year. Meanwhile, worldwide exports have been going
from strength to strength. Flemish manufacturers have managed this by marrying traditional
craftsmanship and ancestral recipes to a dynamic innovation drive in line with ever-changing market
trends and consumption patterns: new flavour variations, health and functional ranges (no-added-sugar,
reduced fat, low carb, low calorie, fibre-fortified, vitamin enriched, sustainably sourced, organic, single
origin, high cocoa content, 100% cocoa butter based…).

In 2018 Belgium exported EUR 19,737,148 million to Australia, compared to EUR 24,915,895 million in 2015.
This is a decrease of 20.78%.

The table below list the value of import of cacao and chocolate items from Belgium to Australia in EUR.
The list is showing the products that are worth the most in term of import value first.

2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

18 Cacao and 24.915.895 23.803.008 25.367.696 19.737.148 6.250.389
chocolate
1801 Cocoa beans 20.057 33.382 32.289 54.756 7.319
…
1803 Cocoa paste 32.058 29.937 18.041 16.844 11.532
…
1804 Cocoa 52.610 44.122 62.683 48.580 38.287
butter, fat and
oil
1805 Cocoa 196.659 211.970 191.029 132.398 109.006
powder …

1806 Chocolate 24.614.511 23.483.598 25.063.654 19.484.570 6.084.245

and other food
preparations …

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 − 1801 Cocoa beans, whether or not broken, raw or roasted
− 1803 Cocoa paste, whether or not defatted
− 1804 Cocoa butter, fat and oil
− 1805 Cocoa powder, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter
− 1806 Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa

5.5 BEER
5.5.1 Performance and outlook in Australia

The Australian beer manufacturing industry has undergone a moderate revenue decline over the past
five years. Consumer preferences have changed, and competition has increased from both internal and
external sources, while per capita alcohol consumption has declined. Cider and spirits are making up an
increasing share of alcohol consumption, as beer consumption falls. However, premiumisation trends in
beer consumption have somewhat mitigated the negative effects of declining per capita alcohol
consumption. Consumers are increasingly shifting away from traditional beers, such as Victoria Bitter, to
higher priced premium and craft beers.

Industry market concentration is high, as Australia’s two largest brewers, Carlton & United Breweries
(CUB) and Lion, are expected to account for almost 90% of industry revenue in 2018-19. Despite the
continual entry of craft breweries, market share concentration has increased over the past five years, as
multinational brewing company Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV acquired CUB and significantly increased
market share. However, recently CUB was sold to Japan’s Asahi Group Holdings. Major liquor retailers
Woolworths and Coles have increased their private-label beer offerings, intensifying price competition.
As a result, industry profit margins have declined over the past five years. Substitute products, such as
cider, have also become more popular over the period.
Industry revenue is anticipated to rise over the next five years, largely due to growing demand from
pubs, bars, nightclubs and liquor retailers. Rising demand for more expensive premium and craft beer is
also projected to boost revenue. However, health consciousness is expected to increase over the next
five years, contributing to a continued decline in per capita alcohol consumption. Industry revenue is
expected to grow at an annualised 1.2% over the five years through 2023-24, to reach AUD $4.7 billion.

5.5.2 Competitive arena

The beer manufacturing industry exhibits a high level of globalisation. While international trade
contributes a small proportion of industry revenue, foreign ownership is high in the industry. The
industry's two major players, which account for almost 90% of revenue, are both foreign owned.
Belgium-based AB InBev owned Carlton & United Breweries (CUB) and Japan-based Kirin Holdings owns
Lion. Both AB InBev and Kirin are involved in beer manufacturing in many countries and global beer
manufacturing is characterised by an active merger and acquisition market. Due to high transport costs
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contracts to have their beer brewed under license or distributed by a partner in a foreign country. As a
result, industry exports are low and imports are moderate.

The Beer Manufacturing industry exhibits high barriers to entry. This is due to several factors including
the dominance of existing players, the challenges involved in developing effective distribution channels,
and high initial capital costs. New entrants are often limited to distributing products in a limited
geographical area close to production facilities.

5.5.3 Import from Belgium

The combination of a beer tradition that goes back centuries and the passion of today's brewers in their
search for the perfect beer has made Belgium the home of exceptional beers, unique in character and
produced on the basis of an innovative knowledge of brewing. It is therefore not surprising that the
Belgian brewers regularly sweep the board at major international beers competitions. Belgian beer is
unique due to a variety of reasons:

1. The quality and ground-breaking craftsmanship;

2. The great variety of the brewing processes, the ingredients and the taste profiles;
3. The tradition that has been handed down over the centuries from generation to generation;
4. Belgian speciality of reddish-brow beers, bière brut, and wood-aged and fruit beers;
5. The wide spectrum of passionate beer brewers;
6. The inclusion of Belgian beer culture in the inventory of the intangible Cultural Heritage;
7. The pioneering role that Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (AB InBev) played in putting Belgian beer
on the world map;
8. Every kind of beer has its own glass;
9. The centuries-old Flemish tradition of beer-based dishes;
10. Hop gardens in West-Flanders, more specifically in the Westhoek region.

The table below list the value of import of beverages items from Belgium to Australia in EUR. The list is
showing the products that are worth the most in term of import value first. Only the share of malt of
beer and non-alcoholic import value is shown in detail in this table. All values below are shown in
EUR000.
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
22 Beverages 3.745.683 6.771.383 10.366.985 11.132.582 3.891.130
2203 Malt of beer 2.390.072 5.631.125 9.236.563 10.293.891 3.362.794
220291 Non-alcoholic beer <= 1.713 810
0,5% vol alc

As you can see, the share of beer in the total import of beverages from Belgium to Australia is very high.
In 2018 total beer imports from Belgium into Australia amounted to EUR 10,293,891 million, representing
92% of total import of beverages from Belgium into Australia. A strong increase of import is noticed in
the last five years.

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In July 2019, Ab InBev agreed to sell its Australian operations, Carlton & United Breweries, to Japan’s
Asahi Group Holdings for about $11.3 billion in enterprise value. The deal is expected to close by the first
quarter of 2020, and the proceeds will be used to pay down the Belgian-based company’s debt.

5.6 DAIRY
5.6.1 Performance and outlook of dairy in Australia

The butter and dairy product manufacturing industry has faced challenging conditions over the past
five years. Global dairy prices crashed in the first half of the period before stabilising but not fully
recovering. Industry production is shifting due to changing consumer preferences. Butter production has
fallen as producers have diverted the supply of milk fat to meet rising consumer demand for full-cream
milk. Greater overseas demand for Australian milk powder has also driven supply diversion. Greater
health consciousness has increased demand for other industry products such as natural and probiotic
yoghurt. Industry revenue is expected to increase at an annualised 2.8% over the five years through
2018-19, to AUD 7.6 billion. This includes an expected revenue decline of 8.1% in the current year, largely
due to a fall in butter production.

Revenue volatility in the industry is anticipated to moderate over the next five years. Industry revenue
is projected to increase as dairy farmers capitalise on new growth opportunities. However, butter
production is not projected to rise to meet the volumes of the past five years, resulting in a lower
annualised growth rate of 1.3% over the five years through 2023-24, to AUD 8.1 billion. Improving
capacity achieved through more efficient management of dairy herds is forecast to cause milk
production to increase. The industry will likely benefit from FTA with Japan, China and Korea signed
over the two years through 2014-15, and the new Trans-Pacific Partnership signed by Australia and 10
other nations in the Asia-Pacific region, which will continue to gradually take effect over the next five
years.

5.6.2 Competitive arena

The major players in the industry are typically the major dairy companies in Australia, namely Saputo
Dairy Australia, Fonterra Australia, Parmalat and Lion, which together account for the majority of the
nation's dairy production. All of these companies are now foreign owned. Canada-based Saputo became
a major player after acquiring Murray Goulburn Co-operative Co Limited for approximately AUD 1.3
billion in May 2018. Fonterra Australia is owned by Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited, which is
cooperatively owned by approximately 10,500 dairy farmers in New Zealand. Parmalat Australia is
controlled by France-based Lactalis Group, while Kirin Holdings, a Japanese company, owns Lion.

Foreign ownership of the industry has been increasing over the past decade. Kirin Holdings fully
acquired Lion in 2009, while Saputo purchased Warrnambool Cheese & Butter in early 2014 and Murray
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consolidation of the global dairy and food industries and strong competition in the retail market. The
value of imports has increased from a low to a medium level over the five years through 2018-19. As
other nations increase dairy production it is likely that increased international competition will place
greater pressure on profit margins for domestic producers.

The Butter and Dairy Product Manufacturing industry exhibits moderate barriers to entry. The initial
investment in capital-intensive manufacturing equipment, automated or computerised operating
processes and refrigerated storage facilities are the most significant barriers to entry, with the continual
sophistication of production processes adding a further toll to start-up costs.

5.6.3 Import from Belgium

When looking at the total food imports from Belgium to Australia, the import of dairy products is rather
low. As seen in the table in “section 9 Appendix Import from Flanders to Australia”, the total import of
food and beverages products was worth EUR 134.967.573 million while the share of dairy was EUR
4,357,426 million in 2018.

The table below list the value of import of dairy from Belgium to Australia in EUR. The list is showing
the products that are worth the most in term of import value first. All figures below are shown in
EUR000. Please note that the full description of each category is listed below the table.
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
04 Dairy 939.292 8.563.019 4.447.248 4.357.426 4.003.115
0401 Milk and cream, not 171.711 165.128 192.655 256.174 30.470
concentrated …
0402 Milk and cream, 143.438 377.110 139.923
concentrated …
0403 Buttermilk, curdled milk
and cream, yoghurt, kephir …

0404 Whey … 524.473 249.598 811.035 137.790

0405 Butter and other fats and 151.877 203.222 103.002
oils derived from milk …
0406 Cheese and curd 243.108 7.996.416 3.096.898 3.461.972 3.832.722
0408 Birds' eggs …
0409 Natural honey
0410 Edible products of animal 21.379
origin …

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 − 0401 Milk and cream, not concentrated nor containing added sugar or other sweetening matter
− 0402 Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter
− 0403 Buttermilk, curdled milk and cream, yoghurt, kephir and other fermented or acidified milk
and cream, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter
or flavoured or containing added fruit, nuts or cocoa
− 0404 Whey, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening
matter; products consisting of natural milk constituents, whether or not containing added sugar
or other sweetening matter, not elsewhere specified or included
− 0405 Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk; dairy spreads
− 0406 Cheese and curd
− 0408 Birds' eggs, not in shell, and egg yolks, fresh, dried, cooked by steaming or by boiling in
water, moulded, frozen or otherwise preserved, whether or not containing added sugar or other
sweetening matter
− 0409 Natural honey
− 0410 Edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included

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6 ASSOCIATIONS AND SECTOR ORGANISATIONS
Below are some of the organisations involved in the Australian food and beverage industry. Industry
organisations usually provide members with key information and updates (such as how a change to
legislation affects their business), run training and education programs and lobby on behalf of the
industry to influence government policy. FIT Melbourne advises to contact your local Austrade
representative about connecting and partnering with the Australian premium food and beverage
industry.

6.1 AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT RELATED ASSOCIATIONS

6.1.1 Australian Trade And Investment Commission
Address: Australian Embassy 4 Rue Jean Rey Paris Cedex 15, France
Tel: +33 1 5677 1230
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.austrade.gov.au
Remark: The Australian Trade and Investment Commission—Austrade—helps companies around the
world to identify and take up investment opportunities in Australia as well as to source
Australian goods and services. Their assistance includes:
− Providing insight on Australian capabilities;
− Identifying potential investment projects and strategic alliance partners helping
businesses identify and contact Australian suppliers;
− Austrade contributes to Australia’s economic prosperity helping Australian businesses,
education institutions, tourism operators, governments and citizens as they: develop
international markets, win productive foreign direct investment, promote international
education, strengthen Australia’s tourism industry, seek consular and passport services.
Austrade has an office located in Paris that support Belgium, Luxemburg, Monaco and
France.

6.1.2 Department Of Agriculture

Website: www.agriculture.gov.au
Remark: The Department of Agriculture develops and implements policies and programmes that
ensure Australia’s agricultural, fisheries and food industries remain competitive, profitable
and sustainable. Online resources include detailed publications and statistics on
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6.2 FOOD AND BEVERAGES
Australian Beverages Council (ABCL)
Website: www.australianbeverages.org
Remark: The Australian Beverages Council (ABCL) is the peak industry voice representing the
interests of manufacturers, distributors and importers of non-alcoholic beverages.
Members receive industry updates and networking and professional development
opportunities.

Australian Food And Grocery Council (AFGC)

Website: www.afgc.org.au
Remark: The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) is the leading national organisation
representing Australia's food, drink and grocery manufacturing industry. Members
receive information, resources, industry and regulatory updates and tools.

Australian Grape And Wine Authority (AGWA)

Website: www.agwa.net.au
Remark: The Australian Grape and Wine Authority (AGWA) supports a competitive wine sector by
investing in research, development and extension (RD&E), growing global demand and
protecting the reputation of Australian wine.

Australian Institute Of Food Safety

Website: www.foodsafety.com.au
Remark: The Australian Institute of Food Safety is the leading provider of food safety education
and training.

Australian Seafood Cooperative Research Centre (CRC)

Website: www.seafoodcrc.com.au
Remark: The Australian Seafood Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) is an Australian government
initiative to support collaboration between researchers, industries, communities and
governments. Some 35 companies, industry bodies, research institutions and government
agencies are core participants in the Seafood CRC.

Australian Retailers Association (ARA)

Website: www.retail.org.au
Remark: Founded in 1903, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) is Australia’s largest
association, representing the country’s $310 billion sector, which employs more than 1.2
million people.

Australian Tropical Foods Group

Website: www.australiantropicalfoods.com

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Remark: The Australian Tropical Foods Group is a member-based organisation for the food and
wine industry in Tropical North Queensland. The Australian Tropical Foods Group
promotes their members’ produce and connects them with other businesses and
organisations. They also provide the latest food news, including information about
farmers markets, industry bodies and food events.

Dairy Industry Association Of Australia (DIAA)

Website: www.diaa.asn.au
Remark: The Dairy Association of Australia (DIAA) represents dairy product manufacturers and
allied trades. This not-for-profit industry association promotes excellence in the
Australian dairy industry. They also provide a forum for communication, continuing
education, professional growth, recognition and fellowship.

Dairy Australia
Website: www.dairyaustralia.com.au
Remark: Dairy Australia is the national services body for dairy farmers and the dairy industry.

Food and Beverage Importers Association (FBIA)

Website: www.fbia.org.au
Remark: The Food and Beverage Importers Association (FBIA) represents and promotes the
interests of food importers with government agencies and key industry stakeholders. The
association works to minimise the impact of regulations while achieving the
government’s public policy objectives.

Food Innovation Australia Limited (FAIL)

Website: www.fial.com.au
Remark: Food Innovation Australia Limited is an industry-led, government-funded initiative to
accelerate commercially driven collaboration and innovation in the Australian food and
beverage industry.

Food Industries Association Of Queensland Inc. (FIAQ)

Website: www.foodindustries.com.au
Remark: Food Industries Association of Queensland (FIAQ) represents the food and allied
industries in that state. Membership is open to individuals and businesses of all sizes and
includes discounts, representations and networking opportunities.

Granite Belt Wine And Tourism

Website: www.granitebeltwinecountry.com.au
Remark: The Granite Belt Food and Winery Association is a membership-based group for
businesses in the western region of South East Queensland. They represent and promote
businesses that are involved in food and wine processing, food services and hospitality.

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Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited (HIA)
Website: www.horticulture.com.au
Remark: Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited (HIA) is a not-for-profit, grower-owned
Research and Development Corporation (RDC) for Australia’s $9.5 billion horticulture
industry.

Meat And Livestock Australia (MLA)

Website: www.mla.com.au
Remark: Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) is the national industry body responsible for
delivering marketing and R&D services for Australia’s cattle, sheep and goat producers.

National Baking Industry Association (NBIA)

Website: www.nbia.org.au
Remark: The NBIA represents bakeries, patisseries, donut and muffin retailers, plant operators,
franchises and wide variety of equipment and ingredient suppliers.

6.3 CERTIFICATION
Australian Certified Organic
Website: www.aco.net.au
Remark: ACO Certification Ltd (Previously Australian Certified Organic) is Australia’s largest
certifier for organic and biodynamic produce and has over 2000 operators within its
certification system. ACO provides certification services to operators from all sectors of
the organic industry. Certification ensures compliance with national and international
production standards and allows trace back of all products to their origin.

Australian Federation of Islamic Councils (AFIC)

Website: www.afichalal.com.au
Remark: The Australian Federation of Islamic Councils (AFIC) is one of Australia's top four halal
accreditation certifiers with AFIC having strict rules with regards to Islamic slaughter for
animals and for chickens. It is speculated that AFIC earns up to $1 million a year from this
halal certification.

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ)

Website: www.foodstandards.gov.au
Remark: Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is a statutory authority in the Australian
Government Health portfolio. FSANZ develops food standards for Australia and New
Zealand. The Code is enforced by state and territory departments, agencies and local
councils in Australia; the Ministry for Primary Industries in New Zealand and the
Australian Department of Agriculture for food imported into Australia.

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Halal Certification Authority (HCA)
Website: www.halalauthority.org
Remark: The Halal Certification Authority (HCA) was established to help manufacturers gain a
larger slice of the lucrative Halal food market. HCA aims to be the most reliable, credible
and professional certifier of Halal food.

Islamic Co-ordinating Council Victoria (ICCV)

Website: www.iccv.com.au
Remark: The Islamic Co-ordinating Council Victoria (ICCV) is responsible for the certification,
monitoring, and supervision of Halal food for the domestic market as well as the export
market. Clients cover a range of sectors including abattoirs, food processing businesses,
transportation and cold storage operators.

Kashrut Authority
Website: www.ka.org.au
Remark: The Kashrut Authority is a not for profit incorporated associated and is registered as a
charitable organization. Administration of The KA is the responsibility of a board of lay
members and rabbinic members with a clear demarcation between lay and halachic
matters at all times.

Kosher Australia
Website: www.kosher.org.au
Remark: Kosher Australia is the largest Australian based Kosher certification agency. As of 2018
they certified over 500 companies both in Australia and abroad.

Supreme Islamic Council of Halal Meat (SICHMA)

Website: www.sichma.com.au
Remark: The Supreme Islamic Council of Halal Meat in Australia Inc (SICHMA) is a non-profit Islamic
organization dedicated to promote halal food and the institution of halal. SICHMA is
headquartered in Auburn, New South Wales and Queensland, in the Australia. SICHMA-
certified halal products are in nearly every major country of the world and cover all
food-industry categories.

6.4 ALLERGENS AND FOOD SCIENCE

Allergen Bureau
Website: www.allergenbureau.net
Remark: If involved in manufacturing, supply or sales involving food allergens, it is encouraged to
join the Allergen Bureau. The bureau shares information and experience within the food

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 industry on the management of food allergens to ensure consumers receive relevant,
consistent and easy to understand information on food allergens.

Australian Institute Of Food Science And Technology (AIFST)

Website: www.aifst.asn.au
Remark: The Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology is a national, not-for-profit
industry body representing individuals from all sectors of the food science and
technology industry.

Coeliac Australia Endorsement Program

Website: www.coeliac.org.au
Remark: The Coeliac Australia Endorsement Program, utilising the Crossed Grain Logo, is a
trademark owned and administered by Coeliac Australia under a licence agreement. The
symbol of the crossed grain in a circle is both nationally and internationally recognised
by those who need to follow a gluten free diet.

6.5 NUTRITION
Packaging Council Of Australia (PCA)
Website: www.pca.org.au
Remark: Packaging Council of Australia is a national association representing raw material
suppliers, packaging manufacturers and users, retailers and packaging
designers/consultants.

6.6 MEDIA
Hospitality Magazine
Website: www.hospitalitymagazine.com.au
Remark: Established in 1967, Hospitality magazine is the longest standing and most comprehensive
business-to-business title in Australia’s foodservice industry.

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7 FAIRS AND EVENTS
Fine Food Australia
Website: www.finefoodaustralia.com.au
Remark: Fine Food Australia is the leading trade event for the food industry. With a showcase of
over 1,000 exhibitors and thousands more brands, they trade fair is positively boiling
over with options. 23,000+ visitors attend Fine Food Australia each year. Sharing
experiences with chefs, restaurateurs, café and bar owners, and other food operators.
The fair annually alternates between Sydney and Melbourne and usually takes place in
the first half of September.

Food and Wine Expo

Website: www.foodandwineexpo.com.au
Remark: The Food & Wine Expo takes Gourmet Food, Wine, Celebrity Chefs and sensational ideas
across Australia. The trade fair is organised in in Canberra, Brisbane and the Gold Coast
on different dates and usually lasts three days. It is aimed at the general public.

Food Service Australia

Website: www.foodserviceaustralia.com.au
Remark: The Foodservice Australia show is held in Melbourne over a three action-packed days.
Thousands of chefs, restaurateurs, café owners, bakers, pâtissiers, caterers, suppliers and
producers gather at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre. Visitors can discover over 400
exhibitors, three elite chef competitions, two major conferences and aisle upon aisle of
new products and fresh ideas on show.

Good Food & Wine

Website: www.goodfoodshow.com.au
Remark: The Good Food & Wine Show consistently produces a different demographic than the
traditional wine event. The trade fair is organised in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and
Brisbane on different dates.

Melbourne International Coffee Expo

Website: www.internationalcoffeeexpo.com
Remark: The Melbourne International Coffee Expo (MICE) is known throughout the Asia Pacific as
the largest and most exciting dedicated coffee event. Established back in 2012, it has
become a must-attend event for everyone in the coffee community. Regularly attracting
over 11,000 attendees, MICE connects café owners, roasters, equipment manufacturers,
service suppliers and more to facilitate real business opportunities.

National Wine Show Australia Brisbane

Website: www.rncas.org.au

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Remark: National Wine Show of Australia is Australia's premier national wine show. The Show
invites entries from across Australia in premium classes for table, sparkling and fortified
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9 APPENDIX
Australian import from Belgium 2011 - early 2019
The following table shows the value of import from Belgium to Australia by product (figures are in EUR000). Data provided by
Flanders Investment & Trade.

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Jan-May

2019
19 Biscuits and 7.828.502 9.643.010 11.667.885 13.740.297 13.268.232 17.219.430 22.571.910 32.306.633 10.368.870
pastries
20 Processed 5.769.119 9.962.566 4.219.976 3.888.495 9.311.232 11.151.389 16.878.424 22.063.494 12.780.760
fruit and
vegetable
18 Cacao and 21.560.473 18.192.991 19.038.783 17.924.173 24.915.895 23.803.008 25.367.696 19.737.148 6.250.389
chocolate
07 Fresh 3.011.049 6.894.866 6.249.760 9.215.974 11.771.779 12.503.845 13.755.644 18.309.262 6.266.482
vegetables
11 Flour 95.504 85.501 477.444 321.829 785.035 134.209 9.774.785 12.368.755 2.534.286
products
22 Beverages 3.152.489 3.787.630 4.100.261 3.002.462 3.745.683 6.771.383 10.366.985 11.132.582 3.891.130

21 Extracts, 3.282.204 4.360.025 4.446.160 4.242.930 5.767.314 7.369.780 7.215.243 7.198.921 3.071.152
essences,
concentrates,
sauces, ice
cream, yeast...

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04 Dairy 1.675.299 2.977.847 2.725.338 3.211.309 939.292 8.563.019 4.447.248 4.357.426 4.003.115

02 Meat 278 217.701 965.050 5.319.319 7.953.794 8.839.195 9.778.284 2.852.100

17 Sugar 1.903.309 1.484.389 1.663.003 1.977.647 1.893.545 2.434.584 2.391.565 2.258.504 853.738
(product)
15 Fats and oils 1.476.255 2.473.410 3.214.196 3.067.388 1.354.784 1.219.849 1.083.232 1.168.192 483.143
(animal and
vegetable)
09 Coffee, tea, 469.463 462.631 485.503 468.794 512.238 651.576 765.177 613.796 163.335
spices
10 Grains 634.327 589.209 349.743 472.041 524.443 1.127.242 778.707 598.765 403.839

16 Meat and fish 410.970 1.090.032 585.370 262.962 197.895 1.512 29.264 1.994 3.024
preparations
03 Fish, 656 5.412
crustaceans and
molluscs
Food and 51.269.241 62.221.806 60.189.130 67.115.621 82.941.161 101.790.022 125.209.575 134.967.573 51.073.264
beverages total

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