A business growth story about selling food into Southeast Asia
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.
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Struggling to understand RCEP
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.
Selling Dumplings to Asia
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.
Why cultural understanding has GOT to be on a business’ to-do list
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 …
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Trade shows are gone. How can you boost food & agriculture exports in Asian markets?
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.
Now’s the time for agriculture to tap into its networks
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.
How coronavirus is beefing up the food and agriculture industry and businesses should be doing about it
COVID-19 has caused huge changes to sweep across food and agriculture. Domestic demand is booming in some sectors but dwindling in others — but transportation costs have also increased. CEO at the Australian Fresh Produce Alliance Michael Rogers has noticed an alarming trend — businesses are reluctant to restructure. “When restrictions start to ease it won’t …
It’s the AROMABABY: the skincare business in China
China is a shiny market for many, but a tough one to navigate. And relationship building is the key according to this skincare founder.
A senior Asia business executive on cultural competency
Former head of the LINE social app company in Indonesia on cultural competence Helen Brown We all operate in the culture that we know, and so it is not surprise that people in business go into a deal or partnership with the expectation that their way is the best way to improve the bottom line. …
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The west and its uncomfortable business with Asia
There is a risk of being caught in uncomfortable business with Asia if using a western approach. A change in mindset is needed to succeed.