Vic Govt Business Lounge open to foodpro delegates

The Victorian Department of State Development, Business and Innovation (DSDBI) has announced that its Government Business Lounge will be open to foodpro 2014 visitors.

The department’s business development managers will use the business lounge to meet with foodpro visitors and introduce a range of government programs on offer. Food manufacturers visiting the event can find out how the Victorian government can help them enter new export markets, adopt new technology, collaborate with other businesses, overcome barriers to market and access government support.

“The business lounge means that visitors can not only come to foodpro to see how the latest technology can make their businesses more efficient, but they can also be educated on the many ways government can help grow their business,” said foodpro exhibition manager Peter Petherick.

“We commend the Victorian state government and DSDBI on the initiative and believe it’s a great way to stimulate innovation and investment opportunities in Australia’s thriving food manufacturing sector.”

Visitors interested in pre-booking a meeting at foodpro with a DSDBI business development manager can do so through the foodpro website: www.foodproexh.com.

Held once every three years, foodpro 2014 will be held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre and will feature more than 300 exhibitors. Suppliers on show include companies specialising in food and beverage processing equipment, plant equipment, food science and technology, food safety, packaging and handling.