MEDIA STATEMENT: Japan takes a bite of world-class Queensland produce

Japan takes a bite of world-class Queensland produce

• Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training Ros Bates hosted more than 150 Japanese buyers and investors at a reception in Tokyo
• The Taste of Queensland lunch highlighted Queensland’s world-class agriculture, health and wellness and beverage products
• A promotion of Queensland food followed at two leading Tokyo food retailers

Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training Ros Bates has promoted Queensland’s world-class produce to more than 150 senior Japanese buyers and business leaders today.

Minister Bates is travelling in Japan and South Korea this week, promoting trade and investment opportunities between those countries and Queensland.

High-level representatives from Japanese companies in the agribusiness, retail, resources and energy, education and tourism sectors attended the reception.

During the event, the Minister highlighted the decades-long friendship between Queensland and Japan, our strong trade ties and emerging opportunities across several industries.

The Taste of Queensland lunch was followed by a visit to Tokyo’s famous Nissin World Delicatessen, with Queensland exporters enjoying top billing.

Nissin World was founded more than 100 years ago and has long been a great promoter and stockist of Queensland produce. 

“It’s great to see that Japan appreciates Queensland’s high-quality produce, beverages and our health and wellness products,” she said.

“The Japanese really value our beef and know that our state is Australia’s beef capital.

“Meat products are Nissin’s area of expertise, so it has been great to spend time understanding the market in Tokyo’s premier delicatessen with some of their buyers.”

Japan is Queensland's second-largest export destination with $16.9 billion of exports in the 12 months to September 2024, primarily driven by coal, LNG, and beef.  

Tomorrow the Minister will visit Meidi-ya, which has stores nationwide, to thank them for their support for Queensland food growers and manufacturers, including being the exclusive importer of Queensland’s Capilano Honey. 

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