6 - 9 SEP 2027 | icc Sydney

The $80 Million Opportunity: Building a Business Around Native Australian Foods

Sep 02 2026

3:15 PM - 4:00 PM

Australia’s native food industry is now valued at $80 million, and it’s growing fast but most hospitality operators have little understanding of how to source, price, and communicate native ingredients on a menu. This session is practical and business-focused: how do you find suppliers, what does ethical sourcing actually look like, and how do you tell the story to customers in a way that adds value without appropriating it?

Speakers

Plate Hospitality Group

- Owner & Executive Chef

Wobbly Wombat Native Farm

- Co-founder