“South Australia’s dominance as a food and wine destination is continuously challenged in our major domestic markets. It’s time to demonstrate that South Australia is not just the heart of Australian wine, but has the most credible and authentic wineries, wine regions and culinary distinctions in the world." – Strategy 7 of the SA Tourism Plan (p.28)

South Australia Food & Wine Tourism Strategy 2009 - 2014 - This strategy aims to create an unassailable domestic and international competitive position for food and wine experiences, and in doing so help create global awareness of SA as one of the world’s outstanding authentic food and wine tourism destinations. [PDF, 6.3MB]

Food and Wine Guide to South Australia - Prospectus for Advertisers - If you consider yourself one of South Australia's preeminent food or wine experiences, act now to secure your place in the soon-to-be released Food and Wine Guide. (Please note: booking deadlines extended.) [PDF, 512KB]

Food & Wine Tourism Action Group

DISCUSSION BOARD - For FWTAG members.

Action Group Contact List

• 15 July 2009 - Summary of the Minutes
• 9 October 2009 - Summary of the Minutes
• 7 December 2009 - Summary of the Minutes

Winemakers Federation of Australia - The Winemakers' Federation is the peak industry body representing Australia's wineries on all national and international issues, existing to advance and protect the interests of Australia's winery operators.

Restaurant & Catering Association of South Australia - The peak industry body representing the hospitality industry in the state. They are a not-for-profit employer association that serves and represents members of the Restaurant and Catering industry throughout South Australia. Members of the association consist of restaurateurs, café operators, caterers and suppliers to the industry.

For a list of winners at the 2009 Awards for Excellence in Restaurant & Catering SA, read the media release.

Barossa Grape and Wine Association - Wine Barossa is now part of the Barossa Grape & Wine Association, a historic pairing of winemakers and grape growers in Australia's most famous wine region. With over 750 members, BGWA represents the heart of Australian winemaking.

McLaren Vale Grape Wine and Tourism Association - McLaren Vale Grape Wine and Tourism is tasked with making the district world class.

South Australian Food Centre -  This website connects food businesses to the right people to help with business planning, products, packaging, processing, safety, marketing and distribution - and links to the South Australian Food Plan.

South Australian Premier's Food Awards - Applications for 2009's Awards close 31 July 2009.

Tasting Australia 2010 - Tasting Australia is one of Australia's most influential and best attended food and drink festivals. The event has hosted hundreds of the world's top chefs, sommeliers, restaurateurs, food, wine, beer and travel media - including the most highly respected television presenters and producers - and has attracted a wide cross-section of the food-loving public to Adelaide and South Australia. The next Tasting Australia will be held from the 29 April to 6 May 2010.

How to get involved? Tasting Australia is looking for a range of unique and individual events to form part of the Associated Events programme. An Associated Event must be unique, created specifically for the Tasting Australia period and unavailable to the general public on an ongoing basis.

Examples of Associated Events include:

• Special breakfasts, lunches, dinners.
• Workshops, cooking or wine and/or beer events.
• Food and/or beverage tastings showcasing Australian produce.
• Regional or local festivals with an Australian food and/or beverage component.
• Focus on children cooking workshops/food education and farmers markets.

Tourism Development Fund for Food & Wine Tourism Facilities - Links to the South Australian Tourism Commissions funding criteria and and Food & Wine Tourism Funding Application Form. All applications for funding must be lodged before May 2010.

Food & Wine on www.southaustralia.com - How the South Australian Tourism Commission sells South Australia as a food and wine destination.

Food & Wine on www.australia.com - How Tourism Australia sells Australia as a food and wine destination.

Wine Fact Sheet 2006/2007 - South Australia attracts more overnight interstate winery visitors than any other State.

Cellar Door Market Research 2003 - Provides a broad understanding of the structure of the wine toursim market and the motivations and characteristics of wine tourists.

The Food, Tourism and Hospitality Industry Skills Advisory Council SA Inc is one of nine Industry Skills Boards which were established by the SA Govt to identify current and emerging skills and workforce development needs within each of their industry sectors.

Food, Tourism and Hospitality Workforce Planning Guide - A basic handbook for business owners and operators in the Food, Tourism and Hospitality industries.