Kosher Australia

As a food exporter, Australia is the 11th largest in the world and growing. Due to stringent quarantine laws, Australia has a well-deserved reputation as a clean food producer. Kosher certification ensures better marketability of products for export, and is almost mandatory for export to the US.

Other consumer groups include the Muslim, Hindu and Buddhist markets which number over 700,000. An as yet untapped market is the Greek Orthodox market that observes Sarandamero or Nestea in Greek (fasting) for three periods each year totalling 105 days each year. This broadly involves restrictions against meat, fish and their derivatives. There are more than 400,000 adherents in Australia.

The total market for those who may select Kosher products due to dietary requirements in Australia exceeds 1.1 million.

A survey conducted by Agribusiness showed that if the premium cost to consumers for organic products was less than 20%, 92% of people would prefer organic food. This is an indicative trend in customer discernment.

The Australian Vegetarian Society reports that 18% of the Australian population are preferentially vegetarian and the requirements for vegetarians are aligned with Kosher.

Based on a survey conducted by the Zionist Federation of Australia, 48% of all Jews are either strictly kosher or will select kosher if given the option, representing a turnover of over $30 million per annum. In addition, Kosher caterers prepare upwards of 500,000 meals annually.