Five reasons to visit FoodTech Qld

FoodTech Qld 2016 is fast approaching, and here are five reasons why you should attend:

1. Topical seminars

FoodTech has announced a timetable of seminars led by industry experts that will cover trending issues in food manufacturing.

Topics include: the importance of pH in food management; emerging ingredient trends; the issue of energy efficiency; industry technology developments on infrastructure; and the increasing demand for food traceability across both industry and consumers.

2. Mix it with top food scientists

Co-located with FoodTech Qld will be the annual Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology (AISFT) National Convention — the premier food technology conference in Australia for industry, research and government organisations. The event will explore the latest trends innovations, technologies challenges and opportunities, through presentations and case studies on subjects ranging from sustainability and waste to food safety and the government’s commitment to the food sector. Program highlights include: Andre Teixeira from CSIRO on challenging the innovation thought process; Elliot Chapple from Pozible presenting on driving digital innovation through crowdsourcing; and Maja Christiansen of Bruker discussing mass spec and confirmation of microbiological pathogens.

3. Robots doing cool stuff

Robots are an increasing element in manufacturing, and the food manufacturing and processing industries are no exception. Keen to meet one? A clever bot called Kuka will be showing off its skills, holding an iPad for visitors to the Wiley stand (Stand D27), and the company is even giving a robot away! HMPS (Stand B27) is meanwhile bringing its robot, YuMi — the world’s first truly collaborative dual-arm robot — to the show. FoodTech is a great place to learn about how technology, including robots, continues to influence the industry and what technological advances mean for the industry and the businesses within it.

4. Go to the movies

The creative team at Gelita (Stand H34) has put together a short film titled ‘You Can See’, detailing the amazing world of gel and its usage.

5. Learn how to clean up your act

The importance of food safety, food labelling and (increasingly) food traceability cannot be underestimated. From expert seminars to products on display from specialist providers, FoodTech Qld gives access and insight to the crucial tasks of food and microbial testing, cleaning products and methods, and equipment designed to increase safety and decrease problems. Take control of the health of your business — and of your customers — through access to information including how to avoid the common problem of Listeria and products for food allergen testing.

Food Tech Qld will be held from 26–28 June at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre.