A new food and wine development plan will position the South East Queensland Country region as a serious emerging food and wine destination.
The SEQC Food and Wine Development Plan has received the tick of approval from the project’s planning committee key stakeholders Tourism Queensland, the Department of Employment Economic Development and Innovation, peak regional tourism bodies and local councils.
Regional Tourism Development Officer Julie McMurtrie said the plan, devised by the South East Queensland Country Regional Food Network, would complement the existing Central Market System.
“We are fortunate to have a large number of energetic and dedicated fresh food and wine producers within our region,” Ms McMurtrie said.
“The Food and Wine Plan gets right behind their efforts through the set up of a regional supply network to create easily recognisable local product and reliable local distribution channels.
“We are branding our area as the food and wine capital of Queensland.
“Therefore, it is vital that our locals, visitors and chefs alike have access to the best supply chains available to get our great produce with the least amount of food miles.”
The project was identified through the Tourism Opportunity Plan, a Tourism Queensland research and development initiative to encourage tourism engagement and growth in local economies.
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