Two Indigenous food and beverage businesses are among 15 companies receiving one month of expert support to export their products globally.

Dhuwa Coffee (Aromas) and Kakadu Organics were chosen by the Brisbane Economic Development Agency for its Future Food Global Accelerator initiative this month.

The four-week program – now in its eighth year – provides bespoke support for selected businesses to navigate specific challenges and connect them with relevant industry leaders, to hasten their success on the export market.

Companies get direct access to industry experts, tailored mentoring and tools required to increase scale and pursue global markets.

Kakadu Organics owner and founder Kylie-Lee Bradford, a Murrumburr woman, said building relationships was crucial to export success and hoped her native food and eco-friendly wellness products would soon be high-demand exports.

"It's crucial to do thorough research on the country you want to enter. It's not a quick process, especially in markets like Asia, which are heavily focused on relationship building," she told the Indigenous Business Review.

"You might not get an order right away. It took six or seven months of me building a relationship with the owner of [boutique Singapore grocer and butcher chain] Ryan's Grocery, becoming a trusted partnership, before they placed their first order."

Austrade Investment and Trade Commissioner Melanie Harris said First Nations businesses interested in exporting should research and seek support before proceeding.

"Everyone's export journey is different, some will be export straight away and others will focus on the domestic market first," she said.

The Go Global Toolkit is available online.

BEDA's recent State of The City report showed Brisbane's advanced manufacturing sector was increasing five times faster than the national average.

The city's proximity and direct access to Asia-Pacific – which has $90 trillion in GDP and 47 per cent of global trade – gave local manufacturers a competitive edge globally.

Food business staples including Hilton Foods, JBS Food Australia and New Farm Confectionery are among more than 400 businesses chosen for the Future Food global program since 2018.

Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said the 2025 cohort was a diverse mix featuring First Nations companies, family businesses and sustainable brands and showed the city was thriving in creativity and entrepreneurial spirit.

"From innovative startups to beloved local brands, our food and beverage scene is part of what makes Brisbane a fantastic place to live, work and relax," he said.

"We're proud to support local businesses as they serve up their products to a global audience and secure exciting opportunities for international expansion.

BEDA's Accelerator program was among initiatives to support startups and grow Brisbane's reputation overseas as a great place to do business.

"With our strong manufacturing capabilities, world-class research institutions and thriving culinary scene, Brisbane is the place to turn bold ideas into reality," Mr Schrinner said.