Australia Food Facts The food industry is a vital part of the Australian economy. The processed food and beverage industry is Australia's largest manufacturing industry and about 22% of these products are exported. Read more here... Key Australian Initiatives Both innovative and proactive, significant initiatives include: the National Food Industry Strategy, a private industry/government joint partnership formed in 2002; The Australia Primary Industries Act, formed to expand key industries; and The Flagship Program, designed to integrate, focus and direct national scientific research. Read more here... Who You'll Meet The Tour includes exposure to the meat and livestock industry, dairy, pork, food science, agriculture research initiatives as well as the grain and cereal industries, all with a focus on how they are developing partnerships, fostering innovation and creating successful export markets. Read more here... Where You'll Visit From landing in Sydney (NSW), to Melbourne (VIC), Canberra in the (ACT) and Perth (WA), you'll cover the key centers where both the livestock and plant organizations active in Australia's agriculture sector are located. Read more here...