Start packing for Foodtech Packtech 2018

Tuesday, 26 June, 2018

OK, we all know that New Zealand’s food industry is world class — their food and beverage exports currently account for around 55% of NZ’s total merchandise export value. So why not have a look at what they are up to, what equipment and supplies they are purchasing, talk to some of the main players and basically share in their knowledge and expertise? You can do all of this at Foodtech Packtech (FTPT).

What: Foodtech Packtech
When: 18–20 September 2018
Where: ASB Showgrounds Auckland, New Zealand
Registration: www.foodtechpacktech.co.nz/visitor-information/register/

FTPT is New Zealand’s largest food manufacturing, packaging and processing technology trade show. This free-to-attend event brings industry professionals and decision-makers together providing a forum for education, discussion and the sharing of knowledge and expertise, critical in the sustainability and growth of the industry.

Held only once every two years, FTPT is a must-attend event providing visitors with the opportunity to come face to face with the experts and discover the freshest ideas, latest technologies and the newest developments entering the food manufacturing and packaging technology industries.

Two exhibitions in the one trip

Co-locating with Foodtech Packtech is the Materials Handling & Logistics Expo (MHL) — New Zealand’s premier trade event for the materials handling, warehousing and logistics industry.

Also free to attend, MHL brings together customers and suppliers from every aspect of material flow management along the supply chain and covers a wide range of industry sectors including: logistics, materials handling, food and beverage, retail, packaging, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, transport, engineering, technology, government, and many more.

It provides industry buyers with the opportunity to view the most up-to-date materials, equipment, services, technology and innovations, and discuss their needs with supply professionals.

Free entry for food and beverage professionals

Entry to both exhibitions is FREE for genuine food, beverage and pharmaceutical industry professionals. As a strictly trade-only event, children and the general public will not be allowed admittance to the expo. Once registered, visitors are allowed to enter the show as many times as they choose.

Overseas visitors attending the show may apply for a business visa. Australian citizens and residents don’t usually need a visa to travel to New Zealand, but if you don’t meet NZ’s character requirements, you’ll need to apply for a visa before travelling. The passport which you hold will determine whether you can apply online or if you need to lodge a paper-based application. Applications need to be made well in advance at the New Zealand Embassy in your country or in some cases can be made online.

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