AUSTRALIA | The finest Queensland cuisine was on show at the recent Expo 2025 in Osaka, showcasing the state's growth and potential.
The strength of Queensland’s flagship food and produce was on display at a special Queensland luncheon hosted by the Governor of Queensland and Primary Industries Minister Tony Perrett at Expo 2025 in Osaka.
An audience of Japanese importers, distributors and potential agritech investors was treated to a special meal, showcasing some of Queensland’s world-class produce.
Queensland Global Connector and Japanese culinary legend, ‘Iron Chef’ Hiroyuki Sakai spoke about the use of high-quality Queensland produce at his famed Tokyo restaurant, La Rochelle.
Minister for Primary Industries Tony Perrett said there was a genuine international appreciation for Queensland food and agricultural products.
“International trade is paramount to the success of Queensland; we value our trading partners and events like this go a long way in strengthening our relationships,” Minister Perrett said.
“The increasing demand for Queensland’s products and services proves the undeniably positive reception we are receiving in North Asia.”
Perrett said these products are a result of the drive and passion of Queenslanders, whose reputation for high-quality products of exceptional standards is world-renowned.
The focus is also on the remarkable innovations in agtech developed in Queensland, exported and adopted around the world.
Japan is a significant and vital trading partner of Queensland’s farmers and fishers, and will play an important role in reaching our ambitious target of growing the State’s primary production sector to AUD 30 billion by 2030.
Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training Ros Bates said the value in continuing to build international relationships with Queensland’s agribusiness was imperative to the sector’s growth.
“It makes a big difference when international buyers get the opportunity to taste Queensland’s food and beverage products directly, learn more about its source and how it’s produced,” Minister Bates said.
“The real success stems from meeting the Queenslanders behind these products, experiencing their passion and commitment firsthand, and building direct and enduring relationships.”
Connecting Queensland businesses with the right markets will help to fuel their export ambitions and take Queensland to the world.
“Queensland agribusinesses have a drive to produce products that are innovative, sustainable, safe, traceable and of the highest quality.”
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