Aussie innovation powers up Kiwi industry

New Zealand’s only trade exhibition for food and beverage offers Australian companies a chance to get in front of its key decision makers. With a heavy reliance on suppliers from across the Tasman, the Kiwi industry is an obvious growth pathway — and Foodtech Packtech — co-located this year with Materials Handling & Logistics Expo — opens the door of opportunity.

New Zealand’s food and beverage industry accounts for 46% of its goods and services exports. The sector’s importance in driving economic growth is well recognised — and the country’s reputation as an exporter of high-quality food products is well established.

“New Zealand punches well above its weight but relies on suppliers from Australia and further afield to sustain its performance,” said event manager Deb Haimes.

Connecting with Kiwi manufacturers is made easy at the expo — to be held this year from 2–4 September, 2025 at Auckland Showgrounds.

Haimes said around 4000 decision-makers from boutique/artisan firms all the way to the big players in New Zealand primary sector exporting will be at the event.

Kiwis are sustainable, innovative and backed by a country that understands the place of the sector in the country’s overall success. In 2025 significant growth is projected as increasingly discerning international customers demand these qualities and freshly signed trade deals turbocharge exports.

New Zealand has also been scaling up volumes in response to tightening global supplies — it all supports increased export revenue growth according to the New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries, and Kiwis need their Australian neighbours to make it happen.

With 200 exhibitors already confirmed, Australian companies are invited to secure a spot and get in front of food manufacturers, processors, packaging specialists and logistics professionals — all seeking solutions that your company can provide.

A prestigious group of industry leaders including TNA, Bosch Rexroth, Beckhoff, Sick, Vemag, Codemark and many more will showcase cutting-edge products alongside the best in the industry.

Space is at a premium, so contact Deb Haimes, Exhibition Sales & Event Manager, at deb@xpo.co.nz or +64 21 487 552 to discuss your exhibition options and secure your place at Foodtech Packtech 2025.

Foodtech Packtech: Where the future of food, packaging and logistics comes to life.

2–4 September, 2025 | Auckland Showgrounds, New Zealand

For more information on the event, visit www.foodtechpacktech.co.nz.