Brian Kearns [ 12/Mar/18 ]
Post date: Dec 17, 2016 11:05:32 PM
++++++++++++++++++++++ 12 March 2018 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Jerry Guirguis interviews Mr Brian Kearns, Market Engagement Manager , Trade Victoria, on 96.5FM – Egyptian radio show
[ Monday 12 March 2018, Melbourne, English Edition, 8:30pm ].
8:30pm Melbourne Time = Brian Kearns [ Market Engagement Mgr – Vic Gov - Food & Fibre ]
Brian Kearns
Market Engagement Manager
Food & Fibre, Trade Victoria
110 Natimuk Road, Horsham, Victoria, 3400 , T: (03) 53 622 110
Hi Brian, thank you for accepting our invitation to be on our 96.5FM – Egyptian radio show,
can we start with ......................
GulFood 2018
Some 5,000 exhibitors from 120 countries are showcasing their products and services as they eye a share of the multi-billion dollar MENA food and beverage market.
The Gulfood was launched in 1987 in Dubai, and has since established itself as a key player in the international food market. - Wam
Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, visited Gulfood 2018 on Monday.
Sheikh Hamdan toured the exhibition, accompanied by Helal Saeed Almarri, CEO of Dubai World Trade Centre.
https://trade.vic.gov.au/for-exporters/trade-missions/gulfood-2018
In a market valued at more than A$5 trillion globally, Gulfood is the world’s largest annual food trade fair, attracting 95,000 visitors with 5000 exhibitors across eight food sectors.
The Victorian Government will have three stands at Gulfood, in the
world food,
dairy and
beverage halls.
The Victorian Government Trade and Investment (VGTI) offices in each region will invite targeted buyers who have indicated a specific interest in Australian products.
Minister for Trade and Investment Philip Dalidakis
opened the Victorian Government stand at this year’s Gulfood 2018 in Dubai,
and is leading a trade mission that will strengthen ties and boost exports to fast growing markets in the region.
http://philipdalidakis.com.au/pdw/victoria-serves-up-its-best-food-and-beverages/
http://agriculture.vic.gov.au/agriculture/food-and-fibre-industries/exports
Exports
Victorian food and fibre export performance 2016–17
As Australia's largest food and fibre exporter, Victoria accounts for 25 per cent of Australian food and fibre exports, while accounting for just 3 per cent of the total landmass.
In 2016–17, Victoria accounted for 79 per cent of Australia's dairy exports, 55 per cent of wool exports, 46 per cent of horticultural exports and 38 per cent of prepared food exports.
Prepared foods had a strong year, earning $1.5 billion in 2016-17, increasing 12 per cent from the previous year. Continued growth in exported prepared foods was consistent with the innovation shown by more Victorian businesses, which are creating new products and seizing value-adding opportunities.
Citrus exports rose; table grapes and almond exports made up 63 per cent of all horticulture exports from Victoria, and wine exports continued to perform strongly.
One of the strengths of the Victorian food and fibre sector is its diversity, with a number of sectors doing well in 2016-17, and key markets such as China, India and Vietnam continuing to grow strongly.
While market and climate forces will continue to influence our export performance year to year, the Victorian Government is committed to working with producers to respond to these changing conditions and helping grow the Victorian food and fibre sector in value, profitability and ingenuity.
The regional classification of MENA comprises
Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Iran, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, UAE and Yemen.
Victorian food and fibre exports to MENA decreased by five per cent in 2016–17, with reductions in dairy and horticulture exports.
The UAE and Saudi Arabia remained Victoria’s largest food and fibre export markets in the region, accounting for 46 per cent of exports.
Table 37. Victorian food and fibre exports^ to MENA by destination (A$ million, ‘000 tonnes)
Q1] Firstly, Let’s talk about you recent visit to Dubai, GulFood 2018, How did Victoria go ?
Table 37. Victorian food and fibre exports^ to MENA by destination (A$ million, ‘000 tonnes)
^ Export figures need to be used with caution as confidentiality agreements apply to some products in some sectors, such as grain, forestry and TCF.
* $ change and % change are based on the difference between 2015–16 and 2016–17 data. Volumes are shown as gross weight.
Listen to the interview [ https://drive.google.com/file/d/1q2nBM1vzNCkL-gtmLPJ-tUspI5AaBkaB/view?usp=sharing ]
Jerry Guirguis
Presenter
96.5FM - Egyptian radio show
0400 718 817
https://sites.google.com/site/jerryguirguis
Studio : 03 9457 1718
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Jerry Guirguis interviews Mr Brian Kearns, Market Engagement Manager , Trade Victoria, on 96.5FM – Egyptian radio show
[ Monday 1 May 2017, Melbourne, English Edition, 8:30pm ].
Brian Kearns
Market Engagement Manager
Food & Fibre, Trade Victoria
110 Natimuk Road, Horsham, Victoria, 3400 , T: (03) 53 622 110
Hi Brian, thank you for accepting our invitation to be on our 96.5FM – Egyptian radio show,
can we start with ......................
Q1] Firstly, Let’s talk about you recent visit to Dubai, GulFood 2017, How did it go For Victoria/Australia ?
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Monday 19 December 2016 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Jerry Guirguis interviews Mr Brian Kearns, Market Engagement Manager , Trade Victoria, on 96.5FM – Egyptian radio show
[ Monday 19th December 2016, Melbourne, English Edition, 8 ~ 10pm AEDT ].
Brian Kearns
Market Engagement Manager
Food & Fibre, Trade Victoria
110 Natimuk Road, Horsham, Victoria, 3400 , T: (03) 53 622 110
Hi Brian, thank you for accepting our invitation to be on our 96.5FM – Egyptian radio show,
can we start with ......................
Congratulations to the Victorian Government Food and Fibre Exports, achieving a consistent positive growth ~ a staggering Total Export trade of $11.9b to the World.
2013-2014
Victorian food and fibre exports to MENA grew by 14 per cent in 2013–14.
Exports to Egypt also performed well, increasing by 63 per cent from 2012–13 to achieve $149 million.
Over the last five years, total food and fibre exports from Victoria to Egypt have shown steady growth.
2015-2016
http://agriculture.vic.gov.au/agriculture/food-and-fibre-exports
Q1] Firstly, Let’s talk about the success that Victoria had in Exporting to Egypt back in 2013-2014,
Victoria exported $1.05 Billion of Cereals [ Wheat, Maize, …. ] in 2013-14, $532 Million in 2015-16
and now Egypt is not tabled 2015-16 ?
Australia exported $8.56 Billion of Cereal [ Wheat, Maze,….] in 2013-14, $7.21 Billion in 2015-16 [ 65% Australian Grain ]
$902 Million of Pulses [ Faba Beans, …..] in 2013-14, $1.69 Billion in 2015-16 [ 15% Australian Grain ]
Q2] Pulses [ Faba Beans ] is showing great results, why ?
Monday 26th Sep 2016 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Monday 26th Sep 2016, we interviewsed Mr Nick Goddard, Chief Executive Officer, Pulse Australia Limited
Pulse Australia, is the most important single desk that represents, Faba beans [ Fuul ], Chickpeas, Lentils, Lupins growers, traders, science researchers, exporters and agronomists in Australia.
Faba Beans [ Fuul ], a relative of broad beans, is now growing in all Australian states, very successfully,
even beating France & UK in exporting them to Egypt
Egypt is the world’s largest importer of Faba Beans [ Fuul ],
Annual requirement of 480,000 ~ 520,000 tonnes 31/Jul 2014
Australia exports 70% of it’s total Faba Beans market to Egypt
Australia’s home grown Faba beans [ Fuul ], Chickpeas & Lentils, Lupins are shipped to Egypt in very large quantities
United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, declared this year 2016, the international year of pulses
Tonight we’re celebrating this great & growing trade between Australia & Egypt with Mr Nick Goddard from Pulse Australia.
2011 Export to Egypt [ $115 million of Vegetables, Fuul Beans = Fava beans, Wheat, Lentils, Canola, Chickpeas, Carrots
2012 Export to Egypt [ $103 million of Vegetables
2013 Export to Egypt [ $111 million of Vegetables
2014 Export to Egypt [ $136 million of Vegetables
Faba beans planting area has doubled in five years, 2015 – 2016 faba beans = 330,000 tonnes
The long term average $value for Faba beans ~ $300/tonne [ 2014 ]
~ $400/tonne
~ $600/tonne [2016 ] 300,000 tonne x $600/tonne ~ =$180 million of just Fuul beans
UN food and Agriculture Organization demand 500,000 tonnes for Faba Beans, Australia is providing ~ 70% world’s requirements
Monday 26th Sep 2016 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
CD copy of this interview can be requested by email to: [ Jerry.Guirguis@gmail.com ]
Jerry Guirguis
Presenter
96.5FM - Egyptian radio show
0400 718 817
https://sites.google.com/site/jerryguirguis
Studio : 03 9457 1718