Food clusters - ideas exchange

Written 10.01.2003 06:00 by Rod Brown Print Send article

A major study under the direction of Playford City Council (South Australia) is shedding light on the nature, drivers and location of food clusters.

The study, inter alia, assembles national and international material and contacts - it will thus be of interest to anyone involved in food clusters. The establishment of a 'global network of foodies' is one of the project outcomes.

The material is being incorporated in a report that walks the reader through the core determinants of a successful food cluster - investment, infrastructure, exports and marketing, role of MNES, innovation, social and community issues, delivery mechanisms. The Action Agendas developed in the study region, together with national and international initiatives spinning off from these, are being included in the report. The expected release date of which is mid 2003.

If you would like to exchange ideas on food clusters please contact Rodin Genoff - rgenoff @ playford.sa.gov.au or Rod Brown apd @ orac.net.au