Are you planning to export or currently exporting your food or beverage products?

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) Primary Industries Trade team, in collaboration with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia (CCIWA), is excited to announce a unique opportunity to elevate your business to the global stage with our - The Essentials of Agrifood Export Workshop for aspiring and emerging exporters.

This workshop will equip WA agribusinesses with the foundational knowledge, skills, and strategies to navigate international markets successfully, understand the export process, assess market opportunities, and develop the capabilities required to expand their reach globally.

The workshop will allow you to learn from industry experts, gain hands-on experience, and network with like-minded professionals.

Focus areas of Export 101 training for aspiring and emerging exporters will include:

Strategies for expanding from domestic to export growth
Macro Exporting landscape
Market Selection & strategies – including key market and region insights relevant to the Food and Beverage (F&B) end-user sectors (Retail, Food Service & Wholesale segments)
International Competitor Analysis
Getting Ready to Export Checklist
Export Tool kit – Incoterms, Payment Terms
What to look for in a distributor and distributor agreement
Market access & import protocols
Understanding the benefits of Free Trade Agreements (FTA’s)
Export Documentation requirements
Freight & Logistics – the supply chain
Market Engagement – Getting the best out of trade shows, effective pitch decks, cultural literacy and marketing collateral
Leveraging relevant financial grant programmes

This workshop will be hosted at three locations listed below, pending the minimum number of attendees being reached.

Albany: Monday 18 November 2024 - Hilton Garden Inn - 3 Toll Place - 9am to 4pm

Busselton: Thursday 21 November 2024 - Shelter Brewing Co / 11 Foreshore Parade - 9am to 4pm

Perth Metro: Friday 22 November 2024 - Ritz Carlton Hotel / 1 Barrack St / Bell Tower 1 Room - 9am to 4pm

Morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea are included in the ticket cost

For enquiries, please reach out to export@dpird.wa.gov.au

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