Industry 

AQP specialises in exporting high-end premium food to Dubai and the Middle East.
Australia has a first-class  reputation in the international food industry for producing  and exporting high-quality food products. Australia's food industry is continually developing its expertise and  production processes in Halal foods. Halal foods are available in  most categories.

Competitive advantages

Location
Australia’s unique location  with its vast oceans and diverse geographical and climatic  conditions  is a major factor in the production of its premium  livestock, dairy, seafood, fruit and vegetables.

Clean environment
Wide-open spaces, its considerable distance from neighbouring  countries and its rich, fertile soil contribute to  Australia’s  clean and healthy environment. With an international  reputation for pest and disease-free products, Australia  has strict,  effective and safe biological controls that food producers  must adhere to.

Production standards
A sophisticated supply-chain and strict production standards ensure products can be safely and efficiently delivered from the farm to the table.

The Australian food industry is known for its innovation and safety. The Australian Government monitors and tests chemical-residue levels across horticultural crops to ensure world-class compliance with chemical use and residue monitoring.

Counter-seasonal supply
Australia has a distinct advantage with its counter-seasonal products to the markets of the northern hemisphere.

Markets
Australian food exports were valued at $26 billion in 2002.  Food exports to Dubai in 2002-03 were valued at $130 million.

Products
Australia produces and exports high-quality:

• seafood
• fruit and vegetables (including  tropical fruit and Asian vegetables)
• meat (including beef  and lamb)
• beverages (including wine and soft  drinks)
• specialty foods (including confectionery  and native bush foods)
• dairy (including cheeses)