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Star performers
HELLO there.
Well, here we are at the pointy end of 2019. We are delighted to bring you our annual – and highly anticipated – Australia’s Top 100 Food & Drink Companies report.
The data, compiled by our partner IBISWorld, reflects the industry’s dynamics this past year. The list includes the expected contenders, new up-and-comers, and the fallen. The report makes for fascinating reading and provides
a picture of the industry not offered anywhere else. Our focus isn’t only on the big end of town.
We’re staunch supporters of brave entrepreneurs making a go of it, and in our Rising Stars round-up
we give a snapshot of all our stellar start-ups covered this year. If you need reassurance about the future of the industry, this is it.
The story of a WA abalone company and its founder Brad Adams is our Blue Sky feature this month. Read about how Ocean Grown Abalone has created a whole new aquaculture farming method for this delicacy, now worth millions of dollars in exports.
Speaking of companies doing new and interesting things, check out the wrap-up of our annual LIVE event, held in Melbourne in October. What a vibrant room of people listening to exceptional speakers share their insights and experience on how a brand can behave bravely! I have to say, chairing the panel of dynamic, passionate and determined industry experts was simultaneously nerve-wracking and lots of fun. Next year we’re planning to take the LIVE event on the road. Stay tuned.
And finally, we also have yearly round-ups for you of all the headline makers and movers & shakers in 2019. And with that, the team here at Food & Drink Business wish you all the best for a wonderful, happy and safe festive season. May we all eat too much, laugh a lot, and soak up all the good things in our lives.
See you in 2020. Onward.
KIM BERRY
WHAT’S COMING UP
January/February 2020
DAIRY BUSINESS
In this feature we will explore industry developments in the dynamic dairy sector, profiling innovative brands and reporting on new trends and technology.
PLUS
• Fresh Produce • The Cold Chain • 2020 Trends
Report
If your company has any exciting new products or is involved
in any innovative projects in these areas, contact Food & Drink Business editor Kim Berry on editor@foodanddrinkbusiness.com.au.
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