as a partner AussieBlends® and Frosty Boy Australia® engaged a partnership to craft high quality powdered bases for the USA and Latin America palate. Our goal is “to become the preferred supplier for our customers in the USA and Latin America” Australian has the 12th largest economy in the world and ranks 5th in per capita income. Agriculture is export oriented, with around 60 percent of agricultural production exported to overseas markets (7% are Dairy products) mainly Asia, China and Japan Australia’s three largest food exports are grains and oilseeds ($8.6 billion), meat ($6.7 billion) and dairy ($2.3 billion) Food processing is the largest sector in the manufacturing industry All this without sacrificing Australia’s mega diversity Australia has a strong dairy industry regulation STATE GOVT FEDERAL GOVT National Regulatory Framework CERTIFY Exports for overseas governments / Markets DEVELOP National Food Safety Policy and Standards IMPLEMENT National Food Safety Policy and Standards SOME PARTNER GROUPS • • • • APVMA: agricultural and veterinary chemicals AHA: animal health and welfare, disease control NLIS: animal traceability EPAs: environmental issues Our partner Frosty Boy Australia® Since its early beginnings in the 1970s, Frosty Boy has develop long-term relationships with its clients and partners, based on three principles and values. • Commitment to Research and Development • Continuous improvement of production capabilities • Better products at competitive prices Frosty Boy Australia® main pillars Our common strategy is based on 3 main pillars Quality Frosty Boy Australia® Quality Assurance • The laboratory ensures that every product leaving the factory has been tested for quality and integrity. • Bacterial testing is also conducted on each batch by an independent laboratory before the product is released for distribution and sale. • As a manufacturer for both the domestic and the international market, Frosty Boy Australia is inspected and approved by both federal and state agencies, as well as independent accreditation bodies and large international franchise chains. • Frosty Boy Australia manufactures under a strict Safe Quality Food (SQF) code of practice with regular audits conducted by independent bodies. Certifications Competitiveness Frosty Boy Australia Production Capabilities • Factory located near Brisbane, Australia • State-of-the-art equipment and facilities • The batching, blending and filling processes are computer controlled resulting in precision and accuracy • Safety processes include an in-line rare earth metal magnet and x-ray inspection of every sachet Competitiveness Frosty Boy Australia® Currently, exporting to over 35 countries Innovation Frosty Boy Australia® • The team: Highly skilled and qualified food technologists with 45 years accumulated experience in research and development in Australia and overseas. • Collaboration of international partners: FBA R&D department collaborates with customers, specialist companies and university academics world-wide to access the latest industry trends, new up-and-coming raw materials and innovative technology in the food industry. • Synergy with our customers: FBA engages in various projects with customers in Australia and overseas on a daily basis. Projects include product development, cost reduction strategies and product matching. • State-of-the-art facility: FBA has on-site application and pilot plant equipment and a trained panel and an excellent sensory facility accessible to our customers and suppliers. Frozen Treats A combination of science, art and experience. This drives constant perfection of our frozen treats for our customers Beverages The Art of Blend is a range of nine powdered premium flavors, crafted by experienced artisans to deliver a flavorful experience to our consumers Creams An analog non-dairy powder blends, either sweet or savory used for desserts, creams, dips and sauces, etc. GOOD FOR YOU. GOOD FOR ALL