Fine Food Queensland 2016 — focusing on healthy, fresh food options

Friday, 11 March, 2016

Fine Food Queensland is the state’s premier food trade event, catering for Queensland’s burgeoning foodservice, hospitality and food retail industries. The show brings together over 200 exhibitors and 5000 visitors to do business, and to celebrate new ideas and innovation in the food industry. Featuring the latest products and equipment, Fine Food Queensland also offers a comprehensive program of educational sessions and business discussions.

When: 10–12 April 2016
Sunday & Monday: 10 am–5 pm
Tuesday: 10 am–3 pm
Where: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
More info: www.finefoodqueensland.com.au
Registration: For FREE entry register online: finefoodqueensland.com.au/clean using promo code CLEAN.

The food industry in Queensland is currently sustaining one of the highest growth rates in all states and a key objective of Fine Food Queensland is to assist local Queensland businesses to harness this prosperity.

The show’s line-up will ring true to its tagline of fresh, healthy ideas served daily with an array of exciting seminars, interactive sessions and competitions on the agenda. A strong local approach coupled with the best of the national industry will make the event a ‘must attend’ for all businesses wanting to deliver on the healthy, fresh food options that Queenslanders are demanding.

Talking Food Stage

The ‘Talking Food Stage’ will cover an array of topics pertinent to the industry, from how to increase your business efficiency with technology to the ongoing debate over formal versus informal food offerings. Eye-opening discussions will also include debate over whether insects will be our next major food source and the truth about employing the right people.

Coffee anyone?

Coffee, of course, features at the show, with a session on how this liquid gold can impact your bottom line. The World’s Richest Barista Competition is also set to be a show favourite amongst caffeine aficionados and those with a competitive spirit alike. After the success of the inaugural World’s Richest Barista Competition last year, both finalists will return to Fine Food Queensland to again battle it out for the 2016 title and a share of the $50,000 prize pool. The teams of baristas must work together to make a range of beverages based on seven customer orders consisting of espresso, latte, dine-in and takeaway drinks. Four workshop sessions will also be held as part of the competition, and will take place over the first two days of the show.

Pastry and baking

In more delicious news, there is an addition to the Bakery zone this year — Kirsten Tibballs will have her own Pastry Stage at which she will present a series of sweet treat tricks and tips, helped by Ben Haslett. The timetable of sweet treats will complement the happenings at the Baking at Fine Food demo stage, which is always a great source of inspiration for bread and related products.

Promoting culinary excellence

More competitive spirit will be found at the Australian Culinary Challenge Regional Competition, which is committed to showcasing and promoting culinary excellence through culinary competition. The competition includes a Live Hot Kitchen and a Static Display of Culinary Art including savoury buffet centrepieces, sweet buffet centrepieces and ‘wild and wacky’ cakes.

Local and national experts

By providing access to both local and national experts, new products and innovations, Fine Food Queensland 2016 has been designed to maximise opportunities for businesses to do business on the show floor, as well as stay ahead of industry trends from around the state, country and the world.

Event Director Minnie Constan said, “We’ve listened to what people want from this show, and we’ve reinvigorated it as a result. The show has a fresh feel, which is a perfect match for our focus on fresh, healthy food and eating. From direct access to the state’s best growers at Fresh Produce Lane to the experts at Talking Food Stage, who will be translating international trends into Queensland’s local needs, Fine Food Queensland provides access to all facets of the industry under one roof. It’s the perfect opportunity for those in foodservice and hospitality to learn, network and grow their businesses.”

Fine Food Queensland is strictly a trade-only event. Children are not permitted.