The countdown to foodpro 2014 is on

The countdown to foodpro 2014 is on. The iconic triennial event will kick off in Melbourne on Sunday, 22 June, running through to Wednesday, 25 June.

The 20,000 m² of exhibition space at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre has been sold out for more than six weeks, with some companies even joining a waiting list to exhibit, according to exhibition manager Peter Petherick.

“Australian food manufacturers know that an exhibition of this magnitude only comes along once every three years. This year’s event promises to bring the latest products, innovative ideas and technological advances from around the world straight to their home turf,” Petherick said.

The event will be divided into four key precincts: Food Science & Technology; Packaging; Processing Machinery; and Plant Equipment. New additions to the event include free educational seminars and workshops for attendees and the Victorian Government’s Business Lounge, where companies wanting to conduct business in Victoria can access government education and support.

Seminars will cover a range of topics, such as exporting within the dairy industry, research and development, marketing fresh ready-made meals, the process of paddock to plate and how technology can help.

Presenters include:

• Charles McElhone, Group Manager - Trade and Industry Strategy, Dairy Australia, Dairy Industry Association of Australia
• Phil Clarke, Deputy Chief of Operations, CSIRO
• Paul McGuire, Marketing Manager Darfresh and Ready Meals, Sealed Air

For more information about the event and to book a place in the seminars, visit www.foodproexh.com.