Asia Fruit Logistica

Asia Fruit Logistica (AFL) is Asia’s leading trade show, covering the entire fresh produce industry value chain and its service support companies. Each year, 13,000 trade visitors from more than 40 countries attend to see the latest innovative products, ideas in the horticulture sector and forge agri-import-export relationships.

The Northern Territory Government, in partnership with Hort Innovation, will represent the Territory’s horticulture partner producers at AFL in Hong Kong. This initiative is part of Austrade’s ‘Grown in Good Nature’ campaign to unify Australian businesses, industries and government agencies seeking international export opportunities.

The Territory will use its strategic location, major production of high-quality mangoes, dragonfruit and other tropical fruit to expand its trade partnerships in Asia.

Executive Chef Jaakko Sorsa Cooking Demonstration

The Northern Territory Government, in partnership with Hort Innovation, is coordinating a significant presence at the trade show. Offering a range of benefits for Territory partner producers, visitors will also experience a cooking demonstration featuring Territory produce with renowned Executive Chef Jaakko Sorsa. This activation is designed to generate awareness and engagement with the booth, for both exhibitors and visitors.

Jaakko has nearly 30 years of culinary experience from around the world. His illustrious resume includes cooking in the luxury hotels and resorts of Bermuda and Fiji Islands as well as private dinners for Princess Takamado of Japan, Crown Prince and Princess of Denmark, the Princess of Sweden, and the House of Saud. He was also part of the culinary team assigned to the Presidential Palace of Finland.

In 2004, Jaakko arrived in Hong Kong to open FINDS – the first Nordic restaurant in Asia. Currently Jaakko is overseeing Ocean Table – a performing arts and culinary space, where guests enjoy 2,000 sq. ft. of privacy that includes a music salon, movie theatre, bar and sommelier area – all with stunning sea views and owned and operated by Tasting Kitchen Media Group.

Produce Partners

Harvest Hill Orchard

Harvest Hill Orchard is one of Australia’s largest dragon fruit producers. The farm produces Red, White and Aussie Gold dragon fruit varieties consistently throughout the year, making it the only farm in Australia to supply dragon fruit year round. The farm also produces a variety of mangoes including Kensington Pride, Keow Savoy and Nam Doc Mai.

Harvest Hill Orchard has built a strong reputation for producing high quality fruit and is committed to implementing the best environmental and production practices to ensure their fruit exceeds market expectations.

For more information about Harvest Hill Orchard, please visit Facebook and Instagram

Humpty Doo Barramundi

Humpty Doo Barramundi is Australia’s leading producer of premium-quality saltwater barramundi. A pioneer in sustainable aquaculture, the Humpty Doo Barramundi farm is located on the banks of the Adelaide River, halfway between Darwin and Kakadu National Park in Australia’s Northern Territory – the spiritual home of the barramundi.

Humpty Doo Barramundi is dedicated to responsibly growing beautiful Australian barramundi, while demonstrating genuine care for its people, its fish, the environment, and its partners. The superior quality and clean, mild flavour of Humpty Doo Barramundi is enjoyed by people across Australia. Humpty Doo Barramundi not only tastes great but is also easy to prepare and rich in nutrition.

Humpty Doo Barramundi is a trusted supplier of premium-quality saltwater Australian barramundi and is available in Hong Kong via Double Chin Food Services.

For more information about Humpty Doo Barramundi, please visit www.humptydoobarramundi.com.

Northern Australia Aboriginal Kakadu Plum Alliance

Australia’s Aboriginal people have been using Kakadu Plum (Terminalia ferdinandiana) for thousands of years as a native food and traditional medicine. Studies show Kakadu Plum has high levels of Vitamin C, antimicrobial and antioxidant compounds, making it a true superfood and grows in abundance across the Top End of Australia, refer 18-024.pdf (agrifutures.com.au).

Northern Australia Aboriginal Kakadu Plum Alliance (NAAKPA) was formed by Aboriginal communities in North Australia aiming to commercialise Kakadu Plum and other Australian native foods. NAAKPA provides a network of support and information sharing to improve Traditional Owner led commercial supply chains. NAAKPA is run by its Aboriginal members through a board and supports its members by providing capacity building through food safety training, advocacy on intellectual property protection and putting buyers in direct contact with Aboriginal producers.

For more information about NAAKPA and Kakadu Plum, please visit Kakadu Plums | Naakpa

DITT Agribusiness Development

Agribusiness Development works in collaboration with industry to facilitate the development of existing and emerging agribusinesses in the Northern Territory. As part of the Agribusiness Strategy 2030, PDF (6.3 MB) Agribusiness Development supports the Territory’s primary industry with the following services:

  • supporting agribusiness export growth;
  • supporting value-add opportunities;
  • facilitating investment;
  • supporting the development of agricultural precincts;
  • supporting Aboriginal agribusinesses; and
  • reporting of economic statistics.

Agribusiness Market Development supports industry to identify and develop sustainable market opportunities for the Territory’s agriculture, horticulture and fisheries commodities through:

  • market analysis and evaluation to identify gaps and determine new market opportunities and drivers;
  • market maintenance through establishing and building on industry, diplomatic and government relationships; and
  • provision of technical market access advice and export assistance.

This will help to drive jobs and growth within the Territory’s agribusiness sector to achieve a $2 billion agribusiness sector, contributing to a $40 billion economy by 2030.

Contact

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