- WA's largest food and beverage industry trade show held today at Crown Perth
- Meet the Buyer event connecting WA producers with new markets and buyers
- International delegates attending as part of the Taste WA trade mission
- Cook Labor Government committed to diversifying economy and supporting small businesses
Local food and beverage producers will today put the best of Western Australia on show for buyers from across Australia and overseas at Meet the Buyer, Western Australia's flagship food and beverage industry trade show.
The annual trade event supported by the Cook Labor Government features over 85 exhibitors showcasing around 600 Western Australian products to chefs, distributors, wholesalers, national and independent retailers, including businesses from across the hospitality, mining and resources, education, and health care sectors.
Now in its sixth year, Meet the Buyer has established itself as the State's premier food and beverage industry trade exhibition and networking forum, presented by the Buy West Eat Best program.
International delegates from China, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, South Korea, the United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam will also attend as part of the Taste WA trade mission, delivered through the Cook Labor Government in collaboration with Austrade.
Products showcased range from local dairy, seafood, and meat to specialty grocery, pasta, and confection lines.
This year's event will also feature the largest beverage showcase in Meet the Buyer's history, with products ranging from artisan wines and craft sodas to innovative coffee and tea blends.
Return exhibitors include WA's only chip manufacturer WA Chip, which is aiming to build on catering connections and explore international leads, and Osborne Park-based fresh noodle producer Yunion, which is seeking insights from businesses that have successfully expanded into east coast markets.
For more information, visit www.meetthebuyer.com.au
As stated by Agriculture and Food and Fisheries Minister Jackie Jarvis:
"Meet the Buyer is one of the biggest events on WA's food and beverage calendar and a fantastic opportunity to put our local producers in front of buyers from across Australia and around the world.
"Events like Meet the Buyer are about making those connections, opening doors to new markets and helping WA businesses grow, create jobs, and contribute to our State's economy.
"It's a great chance for buyers to see the incredible range of products that are grown, farmed, fished, made, and produced right here in Western Australia."
As stated by Regional Development Minister Stephen Dawson:
"Meet the Buyer is a great way to showcase both established products and innovative businesses responding to emerging market trends. The Cook Labor Government is proud to support this important event.
"It's also fantastic to see such strong representation from regional producers, with businesses attending from across regional WA, which is home to unique and quality produce."
