Podcast snippet: A lot needs to be done to improve roads in Indonesia, and the other infrastructure required to build a connected economy. Companies like Shipper are using digital solutions to meet the needs of consumers who driving growth in the tier one and tier two cities.
I was negotiating a contract last week and it struck me how different the process is here in Indonesia to what I was used to in Australia and New Zealand. In a western business culture, negotiating tends to be pretty straightforward and quite linear. You identify the issues then work through them, ticking them […]
For many on the export journey the to-do list seems clear. It means items such as understanding the consumer need and price point, meeting the regulations, getting the paperwork right and and having a logistics pathway. Cultural understanding has got to be on that to-do list as well. And that means more than knowing […]
It takes more than a great product or service for an Australian business to succeed in Asia. We talk to a business leader about how he did it.
The China market is a tantalising one, but meat and dairy business Ausfine Foods decided to concentrate on market growth by selling food into Southeast Asia.
Maybe like a lot of people, when news hits about agreements like the RCEP (which I honestly had to Google), IA-CEPA or Indonesia’s new Omnibus Law, I struggle to figure out their relevance and real-world impact.
Starting with a trip to the Granny’s Food factory in Dandenong, General Manager Tatiana Kuzokova reveals the challenges of selling dumplings in Asian markets. Her story unfolds her experience from cooking in her mother’s kitchen to a multinational expansion.
An Australian walks into an Indonesian meeting room – but lacks the skill to do the meeting well. The experience is familiar: an Australian business manager walks into an Indonesian meeting room. The meeting was supposed to start at 11am, however he arrived at 10:30 to make sure he was not late. He made […]
CEO at the Australian Fresh Produce Alliance Michael Rogers gives tips for increasing your market presence, whether you have a small or large business. Watch the video below.
There are several measures a food business can take to help manage the impact of COVID-19, but overall they need to be proactive. That’s according to Michael Rogers, CEO of the Australian Fresh Produce Alliance, who said the smart companies are questioning how they can best position themselves to operate in an uncertain environment and take advantage of new opportunities.