International food suppliers in their hundreds will be flocking to Sydney in September, determined to carve a bigger share of Australia’s food business, according to Diversified Exhibitions Australia.
“Food imports increased by $1billion to a record $8.5billion in 2008-9, so it’s no wonder more international companies than ever before will be at Fine Food Australia looking to capitalise on this demand for imported food,” says Minnie Constan, Fine Food Exhibition Manager.
Fine Food is Australia’s largest exhibition for the food industry and will be celebrating its 25th anniversary at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre from 7 — 10 September 2009.
“Australia’s continuing demand for original and different tastes and the change in purchasing habits are driving real growth in retail food sales and transforming the dynamics of the market as we know it,” says Constan.
“Add to that the effects of the ongoing drought on Australian food production, year round consumer demand for fresh fruit, vegetables and organic products and an increase in families eating in, it’s easy to see why international companies see rich market potential in supplying Australian retailers and foodservice businesses.”
This year over 200 international companies will join more than 800 local companies to create an extraordinary display of what is new and exciting in the world of food.
The event is expected to attract in excess of 20,000 buyers from the retail and foodservice industries. Products being brought to the show from abroad include:
- Dairy products,
- confectionery,
- wine,
- olive oil,
- certified Halal,
- kosher,
- ISO9001 products,
- organic products,
- fruit and vegetable products,
- health foods,
- canned food,
- energy drinks,
- catering equipment,
- food processing technology,
- coconut milk,
- canned fruit,
- tea,
- coffee,
- sardines,
- gourmet products,
- soy products,
- pickled vegetables,
- dips,
- ready to eat dishes,
- preserves and much, much, more.
Visitors to the show will see large group stands from China, Cyprus, Flanders, France, Greece, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand and USA.
Individual or smaller groups of companies are coming from Belgium, Bulgaria, Fiji, Japan, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Iran, Italy, Pakistan, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Turkey and Vietnam.
“Fine Food Australia provides an excellent opportunity for retailers, specialty stores, distributors and caterers to discover new products and meet new suppliers from around the world in their own backyard," Constan says.
"In this economic climate it is an opportunity that simply can’t be missed.”
This is a Trade Only event and professionals from the food, drink and hospitality industries are advised to register on www.finefood.com.au prior to 2 September to avoid the entrance fee of $30.
Fine Food Australia 7 — 10 September 2009 Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre
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