foodpro 2026 opens on Sunday

Diversified Communications Australia

Wednesday, 22 July, 2026

foodpro 2026 will run from 26–29 July, bringing together more than 450 exhibitors and over 9000 industry professionals from across the food and beverage manufacturing supply chain.

The Hon. Colin Brooks MP, Minister for Industry and Advanced Manufacturing and Minister for Skills and TAFE, will officially open the four-day event with a speech and ribbon-cutting ceremony at the MCEC main entrance on Sunday, 26 July.

Brooks’s opening reflects the Victorian Government’s continued support for advanced manufacturing, innovation and skills development within the state’s food and beverage sector — one of Victoria’s largest employers and export contributors.

“We’re delighted to welcome the Hon. Colin Brooks MP to officially open foodpro 2026. Minister Brooks is responsible for Industry and Advanced Manufacturing, Defence Industry and Skills and TAFE. Food manufacturing is one of Victoria’s largest advanced manufacturing sectors, and it’s a privilege to have a Minister whose portfolios span industry, skills and training open the show. We look forward to welcoming the industry to Melbourne for what will be an outstanding few days,” said Louise Brooks, foodpro Event Director.

Over four days, foodpro 2026 will showcase the latest processing equipment, packaging solutions, ingredients, food science and sustainable manufacturing technologies across eight industry segments. The event will also host the co-located Australian Institute of Food Science & Technology (AIFST) Convention, Australasian Institute of Packaging (AIP) training sessions, and the PIDA Awards Gala Dinner, along with the Industry Connect Evening networking function on opening night at Melbourne Public on the Yarra River.

foodpro 2026 is free to attend for industry professionals, with registration open now at foodproexpo.com.