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Read more about the article MIND: 10 Food and Beverage Trends in 2019

MIND: 10 Food and Beverage Trends in 2019

  • Post author:prash@magellandigital.com.au
  • Post published:November 29, 2018
  • Post category:Blog/Export Connect News

As 2018 comes to a close, we look to the trends that have shaped consumer behaviour, and where it’s likely to go in 2019. Overall, demand falls into one cohesive…

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Read more about the article Export is Good for the Nation, Here’s Why

Export is Good for the Nation, Here’s Why

  • Post author:prash@magellandigital.com.au
  • Post published:November 16, 2018
  • Post category:Blog/Export Connect News

Exports make a significant contribution to the Australian economy. In 2017, 21.27 per cent of our national GDP came from the export of goods and services. According to the Department…

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Read more about the article Naturally Good: Growth Trends in Food and Business

Naturally Good: Growth Trends in Food and Business

  • Post author:prash@magellandigital.com.au
  • Post published:November 16, 2018
  • Post category:Blog/Export Connect News/Market Insights

Getting out there and speaking directly with suppliers, we see a common thread of deep commitment - not only to their business and families, but to the many mouths across…

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Read more about the article The Value of Learning In-Market, Collaboratively

The Value of Learning In-Market, Collaboratively

  • Post author:prash@magellandigital.com.au
  • Post published:November 12, 2018
  • Post category:Blog/Export Connect News/Export Manager Insights/Export Strategy/Market Insights

In August, Export Connect toured 6 organic food and beverage companies to Hong Kong and Singapore to engage in supermarket visits and buyer meetings. From PARKnSHOP to Fairprice, 3hreeSixty to…

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Read more about the article Hemp Foods: Export Stories

Hemp Foods: Export Stories

  • Post author:prash@magellandigital.com.au
  • Post published:November 7, 2018
  • Post category:Blog/Export Connect News/Export Manager Insights/Export Strategy

The largest Australian Certified Organic hemp food wholesaler, retailer, manufacturer and exporter in the Southern Hemisphere; Hemp Food Australia (Hemp Foods) is a leader in its field. Founded in 1999,…

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Read more about the article Supply Chain Traceability and Trust

Supply Chain Traceability and Trust

  • Post author:prash@magellandigital.com.au
  • Post published:October 29, 2018
  • Post category:Blog/Export Connect News

Food Safety Concerns Around the world, food safety is of increasingly pressing concern. In the global economy, the food we consume has typically moved between numerous people and companies before…

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Read more about the article Market Trends in Hong Kong and Singapore: Size, Flavour, Price

Market Trends in Hong Kong and Singapore: Size, Flavour, Price

  • Post author:prash@magellandigital.com.au
  • Post published:October 29, 2018
  • Post category:Blog/Export Manager Insights/Export Strategy/Market Insights

Visiting Hong Kong and Singapore mid 2018 with six organic food companies we discovered new consumer trend and buyer perception insights - as well as ideas on how to make…

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Read more about the article A Brief History of Halal

A Brief History of Halal

  • Post author:prash@magellandigital.com.au
  • Post published:October 22, 2018
  • Post category:Blog/Export Connect News/Market Insights

Director of Halal Certification Authority Pty Ltd, one of the largest processed goods regulatory bodies in Australia, Nadia El-Mouelhy spoke at Export Connect's Halal Market Insights forum on Tuesday 28…

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Read more about the article That Much More Delicious

That Much More Delicious

  • Post author:prash@magellandigital.com.au
  • Post published:October 17, 2018
  • Post category:Blog/Export Connect News/Market Insights

Recently, we had the privilege of sharing our expertise with a roomful of experts (albeit in other disciplines) at PwC’s internal training workshop. Facilitated by Export Connect, Halal Market Overview…

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Read more about the article The Taste of Home: A Suite of Specialties

The Taste of Home: A Suite of Specialties

  • Post author:prash@magellandigital.com.au
  • Post published:October 15, 2018
  • Post category:Blog/Export Manager Insights/Market Insights

Some companies start small, some with a bang. And some start on a hot kitchen stove at 1 am at the end of a big day at work. Speaking with…

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Rajeshwari Tikhile

Rajeshwari joined the Export Connect team as a Project Intern during her final semester of a Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance. After graduating with honours, she is now our full-time Market Analyst and Business Manager.

She juggles multiple roles in the business, taking care of our accounting and social media as well as running Export Connect’s market visit programme, during which she has led two market visits covering four countries.

Rajeshwari has a truly international outlook, having studied in Singapore, Dubai, France and Australia during her degree. She’s passionate about sustainable development and community, representing her university at 23 Session of The Youth Assembly held at United Nations and New York University in New York. Her previous roles include supporting the Senior Director of Sales for a Global Technology Consulting firm and account management for an EAP startup.






Oujan Paad

Oujan is our Business Development and Project Manager, and another successful graduate of the Export Connect Internship Programme. Since joining Export Connect in November 2017, he has liaised with over 50 domestic and international clients and stakeholders to develop market appraisals for the GCC and Asia in addition to capability-building workshops and industry export strategy plans.

Oujan graduated from Macquarie University with a high distinction average in Commerce, majoring in Marketing and International Business. While completing his degree, he also worked as a Marketing Assistant for a prominent preventative healthcare company operating out of NSW and Tasmania, helping to develop creative and informative digital content by collaborating with Exercise Physiologists, Occupational Therapists, and other allied health professionals.

Oujan plays an active role in Export Connect’s internship program; collaborating with 5 universities across the state to recruit, manage and mentor the students as part of their business undergraduate degrees and MBA programs.






Najib Lawand

Our Director, Najib founded Export Connect in June 2017 in order to use the skills, connections and expertise he acquired over 25 years in the industry to help companies connect with the right buyers and grow. Najib is highly experienced in the export business, having spent a quarter of a century leading Australian food-export businesses and agri-food industry development teams. He is well known for his capabilities in opening up new export markets and has worked extensively in the Middle East, North and South-East Asia.

Since 2010, Najib has worked with NSW Trade and Investment and Food Innovation Australia Ltd (FIAL), collaborating with businesses, governments and industry groups to grow new export market opportunities.

Since June 2017, Najib and the Export Connect team have shown the pressing need for our tailored, evidence-based export services in Australia. We’ve drawn on our extensive export experience and networks and delivered over 180 market reports and assessments for more than 80 clients. However, Export Connect isn’t just about delivering projects – Najib is keen to share his skills and experience to Australian businesses via our workshops and forums, and to the next generation of business leaders via our popular internship programme.