About MWFIA
The Mid West Food Industries Alliance Inc (MWFIA) is an Incorporated Association. MWFIA was established in 2019 and Incorporated in 2021.
The purpose of MWFIA is to help members market and promote their products under a recognised regional brand fostering sustainable business growth. Our vision is to be a recognised food and beverage region known for its diverse products, and we strive to do this by being a viable industry led cluster that creates value and contributes to the growth and sustainability of the Mid West WA Food and Beverage industry and its associated tourism, hospitality and agrifood partners.
To find out more, please review our Strategic Focus Overview.
Our Management Committee
MWFIA is led by a voluntary industry Management Committee and supported by a part time Executive Officer (EO). Our Comittee for 2024/2025 includes:
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Mike Bowley | Regional Industry Development (Chair)
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Hayley Palmer | Illegal Tender Rum Co (Vice Chair)
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Jack Davoren | Chally Bridge Farms (Treasurer)
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Gilly Johnson | Executive Officer (Secretary)
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Robbie Garvey | Red Lime Jones (Member)
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Carol Metcalfe | Coastal Plains Produce (Member)
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Richard Lynch | Horticulture Industry (Member)
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Kim Antonio | DPIRD (Member)
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Frances Pollack | Wooleen Station (Member)
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Shaun McInnes | Geraldton Fishermen's Coop/Brolos Fresh (Member)
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Chris Collier | Collier & Son (Member)
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Tegan Darnel | Lickety Sticks Artisan Icy Pops (Member)
Our Annual General Meeting is generally held between May to June each year, and we warmly welcome interest from potential new Committee members or individuals who would like to make a contribution to the strategic direction of MWFIA.