Foodstuffs from Austria are famed for their impressive variety and high quality, always ensuring special enjoyment, and Austrian manufacturers have managed to successfully position their products on both the domestic market and on more than 180 export markets all over the world: no less than 50% of all the foods produced in Austria are exported, and it should certainly not be forgotten that Austria is the leading country for organic farming in the EU.

What makes Austria’s food sector so special?

Quality and safety

Austrian foodstuffs have a global reputation for exceptional quality, and they are held to the highest food safety standards from preparation to storage. Strict checks and certification ensure that only the best products are brought to market, with quality marks and protected designations such as “organic”, “Tyrolean speck” and “hay milk” guaranteeing the highest standards in quality.

Sustainability

A lot of firms now insist on sustainable production methods, eco-friendly packaging, and regional ingredients, and this is helping to reduce their ecological footprint. The great number of organic firms in Austria’s agricultural sector are doing their bit to maintain biodiversity and preserve the landscape.

Technological progress

The food sector is investing heavily in research and development in order to implement new technologies and production methods, and this includes everything from automated manufacturing processes to innovative packaging solutions. These advances also help to promote a workable circular economy.

Abundance and enjoyment

The Austrian food sector boasts a wide range of products that will appeal to traditional and modern palates alike. This variety is the very source of its innovative power, as it is constantly developing new specialities and flavours.

You can find out more about the world of food, along with information about new, tasty and sustainable developments by Austrian firms in the sector, in our trade magazine FRESH VIEW Food.