FoodTech Qld 2025 wraps with industry-wide praise

FoodTech Qld 2025 has officially wrapped after two packed days at the Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre for the first time since 2022.

Held from 19–20 June, the event brought together food and beverage manufacturers, suppliers and innovators from across the country for two full days of connection, education and future-focused tech. With over hundreds of industry professionals in attendance, FoodTech Qld delivered next-gen insights across processing, packaging, safety, sustainability and food technology.

On stage, the conference program was headlined by Professor Jason Stokes from the University of Queensland and the Food and Beverage Accelerator (FaBA), whose keynote discussed the power of emerging food tech in Australian manufacturing.

Feedback from attendees and exhibitors was overwhelmingly positive, with many praising the highly targeted networking and the strong alignment between manufacturers and solution providers. Exhibitors were able to connect directly with food and beverage producers who were actively seeking new innovations, while attendees discovered actionable ways to improve business processes and streamline production.

Andrew Lawson, FoodTech Qld Product Manager, said: “At this year’s FoodTech we welcomed a mix of industry leaders, innovators and professionals from across the country who are all driving the future of food and beverage manufacturing. It’s been inspiring to see such strong collaboration and innovation on display — from cutting-edge processing solutions to the latest in sustainable packaging. We’re proud to provide a platform that connects the industry and helps shape what’s next.”

The team behind FoodTech Qld will now shift focus towards building on the momentum of this year’s event, with plans already underway to deliver an even bigger and more connected showcase in the future.

For more information, visit: www.foodtechqld.com.au.