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Raw milk, hemp chocolate and superfood lattes: these are just some of the exhibits at the Fantastic Food+Drink and Naturally Good Expo which kicks off in just over a week in Sydney.

 

The show, which covers speciality and healthy food and drink, beauty and living, and complementary medicines, will also offer insights into retail, and consumer behaviour trends from a range international experts.

 

Speakers include Bob Burk, principal of Natural Products Consulting in Boston, who will talk about global food and beverage trends in the health and specialty market, and CEO of Green Purse PR (Washington DC) Lisa Mabe, who will share insight into the changing shopping habits of millennial female shoppers around the world.

 

Product launches and innovations on show include the world's first safe to drink raw milk, re-useable feminine hygiene products, camel milk, hemp chocolate, alkaline water, edible nail polish for kids, edible bugs, and superfood lattes.

 

Fantastic Food+Drink & Naturally Good Expo takes place at ICC Sydney, Darling Harbour on the 4 and 5 June.

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