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Over the past 18 months, we have seen a consistent level of deal activity despite significant headwinds which have impacted the Agribusiness, Food & Beverage (Ag, F&B) sector and the broader economy. Through our analysis of 1,466 global transactions for the Ag, F&B sector in the 18-month period to December 2022, transaction multiples have remained strong – a pleasing result for businesses undertaking divestment activity.

With the Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement passing through Federal Parliament of Australia last week, now's the ideal time to assess your India strategy. What are the key opportunities your Agribusiness, Food & Beverage business can explore as part of your India strategy? Find out more about areas of opportunity you can leverage.

The Federal Government, along with the New South Wales, Victorian and Tasmanian State Governments, have now released jointly funded support packages for those affected by the recent floods.

NSW Economic Recovery Strategy for SMEs includes new grants for loss of perishable stock and rebate extension

Doubling the value of food & beverage manufacturing in Australia by 2030 is absolutely achievable. We have a number of advantages that make this possible.

In our latest podcast, Tony Pititto, National Head of Agribusiness, Food & Beverage at Grant Thornton and Madina Aziz, Audit Partner discuss the opportunities for the sector through the Modern Manufacturing Initiative and what we need next from Government to help Australia target non-traditional export markets.

Australia produces a lot of food. We are a unique market in that we cannot consume everything that we produce – we must export.

It’s been a rough start to the year for our farmers and major food producers – with a drought, bushfires, an ongoing water crisis and now COVID-19 which has not only impacted on exports, but also shut down restaurants and cafes.

Australia has a reputation for quality produce and products, so much so that our neighbours in Asia will pay a premium for the “Made in Australia” label.

Guide to international expansion in food and beverage 2015

In this Bite Size publication, our Dealtracker for the Food and Beverage (F&B) industry, we have analysed global Merger & Acquisition (M&A) activity over the period 1 January 2011 to 30 June 2014. Not surprisingly, much of the M&A activity, has been driven by the increased demand for food in emerging economies.