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PROFILING KANGAROO ISLAND AS A FOOD PRODUCER
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Kangaroo Island has it all ... One of Australia’s
most spectacular and pristine environments – and with
superb gourmet food and wine to match.
It’s a natural fit, and for visitors to the island
it’s a rare opportunity to taste nature at its best.
Local producers have been fiercely protective of the clean,
green character of the island and for good reason. Today
they produce a stunning array of foods, from high quality
dairy products and pure honey to gourmet ice-cream and some
of the finest seafood available in Australia.
Kangaroo Island is a relatively large island with a surprising
diversity of landscapes / environments. It is South Australia’s
premier nature based tourism destination and one of the
top four in Australia. As the site of the first European
settlement in South Australia, Kangaroo Island also provides
historical, cultural and agricultural heritage experiences.
Kangaroo Island has the justifiable image of being safe,
clean and healthy environment. Kangaroo Island’s bio-security
is protected through strict quarantine laws and a high level
of visitor awareness that translates to compliance. The
island has been a Ligurian bee sanctuary since 1885, the
Ligurian bee has been recognised as South Australian Food
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Research conducted by SA Tourism Commission and Kangaroo
Island regularly identifies the food experience as being
a critical component to satisfy the tourist experience and
has a high strategic importance.
The value added food industry on Kangaroo Island is estimated
to be valued at over $13 million, this does not include
unbranded farm gate sales (ie: livestock, grain) or retail.
Kangaroo Island has achieved considerable recognition for
its’ food producers, in 2006 KI Ligurian Honey (Island
Beehive) won the SA Great - SA Regional Small Business Award,
SA Great have also recognised KI Spirits, KI Seafood and
Fergusson Fisheries. In 2005 Kangaroo Island Ligurian honey
(Island Beehive) won the Best Organic Product. In 2007 Vogue
Entertainment awarded Kangaroo with top Regional Produce
Award and the Island Beehive (honey production, and retail)
received the top Regional Tourism Award.
Good Food Kangaroo Island is an industry group
formed to encourage and support value adding producers and
protect the integrity of the Island’s produce. Regional
food groups have been established throughout South Australia
and are actively working with producers to establish regional
branding and long term relationships with major retailers
seeking access to high quality, branded products.
Contact us
for more information about produce, transport, reservations
and tourist attractions.
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