Western Australian premium food and beverage
Covering the entire western third of the Australian continent, Western Australia boasts a diverse range of bio-diverse production environments that support the supply of premium-quality food and agricultural products enjoyed around the world.
WA produces an incredible array of food and beverages, from delicious fruit and vegetables, fresh meat and seafood, cereals and grains, gourmet products, to award-winning wines and more.
This global reputation is underpinned by:
- isolated growing regions protected by robust international and interstate biosecurity controls, keeping the state free from many pests and diseases.
- passionate primary producers who combine generations of farming knowledge with cutting-edge agricultural and food production technologies.
- strict food safety and traceability standards, ensuring consistent quality and consumer confidence.
- a strategic location with direct access to the Indian Ocean and proximity to Asia, enabling short shipping times to some of the world’s largest markets and helping produce arrive fresh.
- time zone advantages, with business hour overlapping those of all of Asia and, uniquely among Australian states, year-round overlap with Western Europe.
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WA
- exports more than 20 categories of agrifood products—including grains, fruits and vegetables, meats, seafood, dairy, wine, and a wide range of value-added foodstuffs.
- is Australia’s leading exporter of lobster, octopus, scallops, truffles, strawberries, carrots, and sandalwood, as well as bulk commodities such as wheat, barley, oats, lupins, and canola.
- produces over 75% of the world’s lupin crop and is pioneering its use as a high-protein ingredient in premium food products.
- is the exclusive supplier of wheat used in Japanese udon noodles, valued for its specific quality characteristics.
- is home to over 300 wineries, WA is a hub for premium wine production and exports.
- is one of Australia’s largest avocado-producing states, with a growing export footprint.
About our world-class produce
- Western Rock Lobster, exclusive to WA’s waters, is globally prized in luxury food service for its sweet, succulent flavour and firm texture.
- Jarrah Honey, sourced from WA’s pristine native forests, is the world’s only supply of this rare honey, known for its rich taste and potent bioactive properties—rivaling even manuka honey.
- The Soluna™ apple, developed in WA, is gaining international attention for its crisp texture, sweet flavour, and deep red skin.
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