The show’s exhibitor list includes a strong and diverse group of local, national and international businesses committed to taking part. Included are Yummy Snack Foods - purveyors of natural snack alternatives, Toby’s Estate Coffee, Unilever, Fonterra Brands, local artisan traders Le Petit Gourmet Trading and many more.
Buyers will be able to discover new food and beverage products, see state-of-the-art equipment, gain insight into national and international trends and learn practical new skills and techniques in a dynamic environment.
Catering to the whole industry, the show will be sectioned into easily distinguishable areas to make visitors’ experiences as relevant and easy as possible. Guests will be able to explore:
- General Food - From the latest gourmet food and confectionery, to organic, natural and gluten-free products;
- Hospitality & Catering Equipment - Showcasing the latest in hospitality equipment, furniture, top of table, POS systems and more;
- Dairy World - Dairy products including milk, cheese, dips and drinks;
- Drinks World - A range of hot and cold beverages;
- Meat & Seafood World - Fresh and processed meat products for the chef and supermarket;
- Packaging World - Cutting-edge packaging ideas for the foodservice industry;
- Bakery World - A range of bakery equipment and ingredients.
New to the show in 2012 is the Queensland Regional Producers Zone, where visitors will find the latest local produce from a selection of Queensland purveyors of quality and artisan foods.
The series of free business seminars also on offer at the show has been designed to provide practical advice to industry members - in particular small foodservice businesses and catering operations - on important and pertinent industry issues. Seminars span the three show days and include topics such as how to attract customers during tough times, cutting costs, smart recruiting to attract and retain the best staff and profit tactics for the year ahead.
Fine Food Queensland is a strictly trade only show. Members of the foodservice and hospitality industries can register to attend for free.