Food & beverages

The food and beverage industry in Western Australia services a number of high-value niche markets. As a result of stringent safety and quality systems these industries provide premium quality food and beverage products to customers throughout the world.

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia supports industry through collaboration with other state and national agencies, universities and private sector businesses. Through these networks we help drive increased opportunities through product innovation, investment attraction, development of value-added foods and meeting consumer demand.

Using a supply chain approach, we help businesses to capitalise on opportunities by understanding relationships and constraints within their industries.

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Food Industry Innovation

24 August 2015

The Western Australian Government, through the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, is focusing resources on supporting the growth of premium and value-add food and beverage b
Funding support for Western Australian agribusinesses

18 October 2019

DPIRD's Agribusiness, Food, Trade and Investment team offers a number of funding initiatives to support Western Australian agribusinesses.
Agrifood and beverage voucher program

22 January 2020

The Voucher Program is currently closed.
Western Australian Craft Beer Strategy 2024-2034

26 July 2024

The inaugural Western Australian Craft Beer Strategy is a 10-year roadmap to grow the State’s craft beer sector. The industry-led strategy aims to boost production, with the ambitious goal of tripl
Digital manufacturing on a shoestring budget

28 September 2022

DPIRD’s Shoestring Digital program assists small-to-medium enterprises to implement low cost, low risk digital solutions to address business constraints and opportunities.
Agrifood and Beverage Voucher program - successful recipients

18 May 2020

The Agrifood and Beverage Voucher program assists Western Australian agrifood and beverage businesses to engage consultants or technical experts to help grow and improve sustainability outcomes for
Domestic Market Pathways Program

26 March 2024

The Domestic Market Pathways Program gives Western Australian (WA) businesses the opportunity to build their capability and knowledge in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods sector.
Ensuring correct use of pesticides

2 October 2013

When using pesticides the importance of producing ‘clean food’ while protecting human health and the environment is paramount.
Food and Beverage Capability Guides

1 April 2021

Western Australian food and beverage manufacturers are now featured in a series of interactive, online Food and Beverage Capability Guides.
Food Industry Innovation - Reports

26 August 2021

The Food Industry Innovation program has drawn on expert advice to prioritise areas of focus and support to the Western Australian food and beverage industry.