The recent Meat Processing and Export Conference (MPEC), held by the Australian Meat Industry Council, demonstrated Australia’s receptiveness to embracing changes in global trade.
With around 350 attendees from across Australia’s red meat supply chain, topics including US tariffs, the EU Free Trade Agreement, and animal welfare regulations were thoroughly discussed by global experts.
AMIC chief executive, Tim Ryan, highlighted the opportunities MPEC provides for industry players to come together with the shared goal of navigating global trade shifts.
“The world is changing in front of us at a dramatic pace, MPEC could not have been more timely for us as an industry to get together and discuss how we navigate an operating environment that is vastly different from what we have been used to,” said Ryan.
“The discussions today reinforced how prepared our industry is to tackle the unknown.”
Last year, Australia’s red meat sector was worth $21 billion, thanks to collaborative work with the government and strong global relationships.
“Our red meat sector – worth a staggering $21 billion last year – has one of the most diversified customer bases in the world. Our vital global relationships will be crucial in navigating evolving trade patterns and changes to geopolitical relationships,” Ryan added.
“Our industry is well positioned to navigate the monumental challenges and shifts in front of us.
“AMIC promotes and protects the profitability, reputation and investments of our meat processing and export members and will continue to lead the sector’s clear united voice.”
MPEC is Australia’s red meat export and processing conference, held in Queensland.