Business View Oceania | June 2022

61 62 BUSINESS VIEW OCEANIA VOLUME 4, ISSUE 6 BUSINESS VIEW OCEANIA VOLUME 4, ISSUE 6 We have to continuously find new ways to attract the next generation of workers, whether they be young people beginning to make their way in the world or established skilled staff in other areas of the industry who are looking for a change of pace. One of the exciting things about meat processing is it creates so many varied roles and opportunities for growth. We have meat workers, engineers, robotics specialists, environmental scientists, food innovators, accountants…You name it, we probably have them on staff. We are incredibly lucky to have such a diverse range of people, perspectives, and skill sets on our team.” Diversity is a core value that underpins V&V Walsh’s business model. Driven by family values, the team believes strongly in a people-first approach. Treating all workers with respect regardless of position, maintaining honesty, integrity, and transparency in all things, and collaborating fairly with other members of the industry are also major philosophies held dearly by the company. Mr. Dancer shares, “We have really strong relationship with our key partners, namely our supermarkets like Woolworths and Coles. Our industry here in Western Australia is pretty close knit, so it’s important that we face challenges together, whether they be ongoing like the COVID-19 pandemic, or smaller, more acute issues in areas like logistics, and freight. Our relationships with suppliers and partners have shone through the pandemic, and we are very thankful for the loyalty and strength we have been able to rely on as a result.” V&V Walsh would also like to thank industry bodies AMIC (Australian Meat Industry Council), AMPC (Australian Meat Processor Corporation), and MLA (Meat & Livestock Australia). Looking ahead, V&V Walsh is excited to face new industry challenges head on and remain on top of new market trends as they arise. The company plans to take full advantage of new free trade agreements overseas, namely in India, to open up Australia’s exporting potential even further throughout the entire agricultural supply chain. Partnering with V&V Walsh on their growth journey visy.com Visy is a global leader in creating sustainable packaging solutions for a better world. Visy - V&V Walsh Quarter Ad - MOO22899 kd.indd 1 29/05/2022 10:35:19 AM V&V WALSH PREFERRED VENDORS/PARTNERS n MHM Automation www.mhmautomation.com n Visy www.visy.com