Figjam & Co

With a culinary career spanning 30 years, Jason Davidson has cooked up a storm across four continents. Today Jason is managing director of FigJam & Co. a second-generation Indigenous business located in Stones Corner in Brisbane’s inner south, with son Jacob (pictured) as Head of Strategy and daughter Abbey as Human Resources Manager. Jason and his family are descendants of the Gunditjamara and Ngarrindjeri mobs from South-West Victoria and South-East South Australia.  The Davidsons are proud of their  Indigenous heritage and have a passion for creating unique dining experiences. That passion has led to the introduction of  Australian native bush foods on corporate catering menus and their success is growing. More recently, the team has manufactured a range of gourmet condiments containing nutrient-rich superfoods as the ‘secret sauce’ with more than 90% Australian ingredients. In partnership with the Qld Food Incubator, the Davidsons also connect passionate foodies into the Indigenous food supply chain. Read their story here 👉 https://lnkd.in/ghhZHt4n #NAIDOCWeek #Queensland #FirstNations #Bushfood

It has been an absolute pleasure working with our amazing and passionate Queensland food and beverage exporters who took part in IFE - International Food & Drink Event 2024. Our First Nations exporters were front and centre with Beachtree Distilling Co., Figjam & Co, Sobah Beverages and Kakadu Organics – a great example of how Queensland’s First Nations entrepreneurs have contributed to international trade for over 60,000 years. Also on the Queensland stand: 🥩 we had Signature Beef, JBS Australia Pty Limited, Teys Australia and King River leading the way for Queensland’s beef industry 🍽 the Fable Food Co team served delicious recipes with their pulled mushroom products 🔥 Queensland’s diverse beverage producers were on show with CAVU (Nil Desperandum), Diviners Distillery, Wolf Lane Distillery, and Ballistic Beer Co. 🌝 we also had Albany Products Ltd (Honeyex), Flavour Creations, and The Lime Caviar Company showing their delicious products to UK buyers. With more than 27,000 visitors, #IFE is a global event where exporters can expose their produce and products to the most influential and decerning UK buyers. We know about the quality of #Queensland food and beverages; and now the UK does too. Trade and Investment Queensland looks forward to continuing our support of Queensland food and beverage exporters under the Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement #AUKFTA which has removed tariffs on 99 per cent of goods. Justin McGowan GAICD Anna Fedeles Tony Burnett Pauline Shearman warren bartlett Joseph Davis Meat & Livestock Australia Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) David Camerlengo Anastasia (Ana) Nishnianidze

#ICCSydney has enhanced its 2024 Menu Collection with the inclusion of new indulgent desserts — infused with local and Indigenous ingredients that showcase the special flavours of Australia’s New South Wales (NSW) region.   Exemplifying ICC Sydney’s NSW and First Nations First Procurement Strategy, its in-house Culinary Services experts finessed this year’s dessert collection to meet growing industry trends revealed through ICC Sydney’s RESPECT: Shaping Events for Success report, particularly Curated Event Experiences, addressing its diverse delegates’ appetite for high quality, curated dining experiences that champion the destination’s unique and smaller producers, as well as accessible, inclusive and sustainable events.    Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gYSRkqdp   ASM Global ASM Global (APAC) ZOKOKO Chocolate Pepe Saya Jannei Goat Dairy - artisan cheese Vannella Cheese Binnorie Dairy Creative Native Foods Figjam & Co VALRHONA CARAMELIA Sacher International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) Geoff Donaghy Adam Mather-Brown Adam Smith Beverley Parker Brian Nash Luke Fleming (MAHRI) Lynell Peck Malu Barrios Martin Clapham, FCPA Samantha Glass | #ASMGlobal #ICCSydney #MoreThanAVenue #FeedingYourPerformance #Desserts #MenuCollection #Culinary #CulinaryExperience #Sustainability #CarbonFootprint #LocalFarmers #LocalProduce #Innovation #Food #Beverage #NewSouthWales #100Local #FirstNations #IndigenousIngredients #LocalIngredients #ICCSydneyRESPECT #Respect24 

Some of Queensland’s most acclaimed food and beverage companies will be at IFE - International Food & Drink Event in London from March 25-27! Queensland farmers produce more than 120 types of fruit and vegetables, and our state is home to the majority of Australia’s beef herd. From exotically flavoured beverages and decadent desserts, to health-promoting foods and naturally nutritious snacks, Queensland's exceptional fresh produce gives our local processed food companies plenty to work with. Meet exhibitors Albany Products Ltd (Honeyex), CAVU (Nil Desperandum Rum), Fable Food Co, Flavour Creations, JBS Australia Pty Limited, King River, Teys Australia, Signature Beef and Wolf Lane Distillery at the Australia stand 3611 to learn more. TIQ and Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) are also supporting these incredible Queensland producers: Figjam & Co, Sobah Beverages, Ballistic Beer Co, Kakadu Organics, Diviners Distillery, Beachtree Distilling Co. and The Lime Caviar Company. Download Austrade's #IFE24 Company Directory here: https://lnkd.in/gQ7V6zHe Austrade Europe, UK and Israel | Australian Trade and Investment Commission | Meat & Livestock Australia

Brisbane’s proximity to international markets, advanced manufacturing and logistical capabilities, continues to create incredible opportunities for local food and beverage businesses to grow and thrive.    Brisbane catering and condiments business Figjam & Co is a case in point, taking advantage of Brisbane’s location and network to explore opportunities to export its bushfood-inspired products to interstate and overseas markets.    FigJam & Co. incorporates some of Australia’s most unique, Indigenous flavours and ingredients, sourced from First Nations growers, producers and social enterprises across the country.     The organisation is also one of more than 400 Brisbane business which has accelerated its growth trajectory by participating in Brisbane Economic Development Agency’s Future Food Global Accelerator program. The initiative attracts Brisbane’s best and brightest in food and beverage manufacturing.    Read more about this program and express interest in joining our next cohort of businesses: https://lnkd.in/gFswieJT   #FoodandBeverage #BrisbaneBusiness #AlivewithOpportunity #ChooseBrisbane

We opened the doors to our Health and Food Sciences Precinct in Brisbane as part of the World Science Festival’s Labs Unlocked series. The tour took guests through our state-of-the-art Food Pilot Plant, product development lab and consumer and sensory science lab and tasting booths. Our senior food technologist Kerridyn Hooker says the tour was a huge success. “Witnessing the curiosity and enthusiasm of the attendees reaffirmed the importance of showcasing the groundbreaking science and technology underpinning food innovation,” Kerridyn says. “It’s moments like these that truly highlight the impact of events like Labs Unlocked in fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation for STEM.” Guests also sampled condiments and beverages developed by our Food Innovation team and First Nations businesses Figjam & Co and Yaala Sparkling as part of the Indigenous Native Food Program. The Labs Unlocked series highlights the breadth and diversity of STEM innovation shaping our daily lives and celebrates Brisbane’s growing expertise in the global knowledge economy. #WSFB2024 #worldsciencefestival #labsunlocked #stem #innovation