The City of Greater Geelong and Geelong Manufacturing Council (GMC) have announced a new Food and Agribusiness Network to help local industries to develop markets and capitalise on export opportunities across the globe.
This partnership cements our continued support for our region's economic growth and export capabilities by increasing connectivity between local businesses and encouraging knowledge sharing across operations, product innovation, supply chains and business growth.
The City and GMC announced the network at a recent joint Exports Forum for food, beverage and agribusiness processors and manufacturers across our region.
The Exports Forum brought together businesses to share knowledge and explore supply chain development and export opportunities. Attendees learnt negotiation strategies, freight and logistics insights and how to manage foreign exchange risks.
We have many outstanding producers in Geelong and a steadily growing manufacturing sector.
There are currently more than 10,000 manufacturing jobs in the region – the highest number in over a decade – with food and beverage manufacturing making up almost a fifth of these jobs.
Greater Geelong Mayor Stretch Kontelj OAM
Greater Geelong has all the right ingredients to grow our reputation as an international city.Our manufacturing and agribusiness export history is rich, with many amazing business success stories supplying Geelong's products to Australia and the world.
The Food and Agribusiness Network will provide opportunities to increase interconnectivity within the industry as well as sharing practical knowledge.
Councillor Rowan Story AM, RFD
The partnership with GMC is an exciting new step for our food, beverage and agribusiness processors and manufacturers.Launching the Food and Agribusiness Network demonstrates our local talent and capabilities to supply and export the best of our region internationally.
We are proud that people across the world are experiencing the taste of Greater Geelong made beverages and food.
We encourage all food, beverage and agribusiness processors and manufacturers to register their interest with Geelong Manufacturing Council.
