The rationale for choosing this theme:
•Food
to Asia Action Plan released March 2014
•“By
2030, the number of consumers in Asia with discretionary spending
will increase six fold to around 3.5 billion.” The Hon Dr. Denis Napthine MP- Premier of Victoria
•“Ultimately,
to consolidate and build on the sectors success in Asia will require the production
of higher value products that
are attractive to Asian consumers as diets change and infrastructure becomes
more readily available in the region.” The Hon Peter Walsh MLA- The Minister
for Agriculture and Food Security
•“Victoria
is highly regarded globally as a supplier of safe, high-quality food and beverages...The Victorian
Government’s International Engagement Strategy aims to position our State as a partner for fast
growing countries and regions around the world.” The Hon Louise Asher MP-
Minister for Employment and Trade.
The Summit objectives include:
•Leveraging
government objectives
•Align
with future markets
•Educate
about developing the Value Chain for increased profitability, sustainability
and opportunity.
•Generate interest from key stakeholders