foodpro to return in July 2023

Food and beverage processing is Australia’s largest manufacturing industry, vital to the nation’s economic future. Taking place from 23–26 July at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, foodpro 2023 sees the return of Australia’s longest running trade event dedicated to food production, manufacturing and distribution.

Following unprecedented disruptions and restrictions due to COVID-19, the event has returned to its scheduled rotation and will bring together manufacturers and industry leaders to gather, network and explore products and solutions in the industry as it has done for over 50 years.

The event will have eight zones for exploration, each dedicated to different steps in the food manufacturing process: Processing & Packaging, Ingredients, Food Science & Technology, Plant Equipment, Packaging Materials, Logistics & Handling, IT & Digital Factories and Government & Businesses services.

Exhibitors from various sectors of the industry will be present, including meat, dairy, fresh food, packaged foods, baked goods, snack foods, beverages and frozen food. foodpro will spotlight exhibitors and suppliers with sustainability initiatives as it focuses on the impact of production on the environment and aims to improve mindful manufacturing.

Manufacturers will be given the opportunity to discover global innovations from suppliers and exhibitors and hear from subject matter experts in a dedicated Smart Food Lounge and Product Innovation Stage. The Smart Food Lounge will host drop-in presentations focusing on Smart Food, which encompasses efficiency and sustainability, covering trends, technologies and solutions to support compliance and traceability. The Product Innovation Stage will showcase next-generation product solutions and developments.

foodpro has partnered with the Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology (AIFST Convention) to help bring forward the latest thinking in food technology and processing. AIFST will be hosting its annual convention during foodpro, with the theme of ‘The Science of Food — Security and Sustainability’.

Taking place over four days, foodpro will also allow manufacturers to network and build connections with suppliers and industry peers at the foodpro Networking Bar, which will be open daily at the trade show, and the AIFST Networking Function, which will be after the first day of the convention.

The event will feature a sensory experience allowing attendees to discover new tastes, flavours and colours on the market as well as a digital product showcase demonstrating the innovations of various exhibitors on screens that will be located throughout the trade show.

foodpro is strictly for professionals working in the food and beverage manufacturing industry and contractors servicing these industries. Each visitor will have the opportunity to register five additional colleagues.

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What: foodpro 2023

When: 23–26 July 2023

Where: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

Web: https://foodproexh.com/

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