New online marketplace to connect Australian agribusinesses with global buyers and sellers.
An exciting new online marketplace has been launched to connect agribusinesses with overseas buyers and sellers.
Founder Maree Santarossa said the business-to-business e-commerce platform, 8Corners, would help Agri-businesses to reach new markets and develop new products.
"8Corners is a comprehensive one-stop e-Commerce solution for both exporters and importers.
"Producers can not only find new customers; they can access finance, logistics, insurance, and inspections services. It's easy, secure, and joining is free."
Ms Santarossa said the need for producers to diversify into different export markets was crucial, given the current global trade issues.
"Finding new trading opportunities has always been difficult, but it is even more complicated in the current environment of international travel restrictions. What's more, online sales can be fraught with risk – especially when dealing with new customers and achieving guaranteed payments.
"That's why a major focus of 8Corners is on providing certainty for both buyers and sellers.
"For example, 8Corners has partnered with Australian-based authentication firm Laava. The 8Corners platform also uses block-chain technology for secured financial transactions, and users are verified.
"Sellers can have confidence they are dealing with real businesses, and buyers can have confidence they are purchasing real products."
Ms Santarossa said 8Corners has been selected as one of six finalists in the Australian Future Agro Challenge 2021. Finalists are making their pitches to a panel of judges in Byron Bay on the 19 & 20 March 2021.
"There is huge interest in Australian food and beverages right around the world, but anyone who has worked in agriculture knows that sales don't happen by themselves.
"This platform is about taking Australian products and sending them to the eight corners of the world, so our agri-businesses can grow and thrive in the global marketplace."
8Corners is a member of the Australia Arab Chamber of Commerce Industry, Korean Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Land to Market, Northern Rivers NSW and Northern Rivers Foods. Agribusinesses interesting in join the 8Corners marketplace go to www.8corners.com.au
