The Business of Food Expo 2019

If 2019 is the year you plan to launch a packaged food product for a retail shelf, or to expand your existing food business, then let us show you practical pathways to make it happen and introduce you to the right people to achieve your goals.

This interactive event features high profile speakers, panel discussions and multiple exhibitors and has a theme of "Empower to Create".

Whatever your food dream or current business goals are, here's what you can expect on the day:

  • two keynote speakers;
  • two panels of food industry experts sharing their expertise & vision;
  • over 20 exhibitors and service providers all with the same intention of educating, motivating and inspiring you to make your food business the best that it can be;
  • co-working areas to connect and network; and
  • opportunity to book a one on one consultant to help with a specific business challenge such as marketing, business setup, food safety, legal matters, etc.

 

Please note: lunch is included in the ticket price General access includes stairs See you at the Lake!

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March

Foodex Japan is the premier food and beverage exhibition in Japan, attracting more than 3000 exhibiting brands and visitors from over 80 countries.

AAHAR is India’s largest and oldest food and beverage trade show, with 2026 marking the 40th edition of the event. It will feature over 1700 exhibitors across the food and beverage sectors, including an Australia pavilion, hosted by Austrade.

Entering its 19th year, the festival is a local favourite showcasing an impressive array of craft brews, ciders and spirits in a festive outdoor atmosphere at the Mercure Canberra in Braddon. The exciting street-style event will showcase more than 40 local and interstate drinks exhibitors

April

One of the Asia-Pacific region’s most influential food-industry events is returning to China for 2026, with the 12th edition of the Food and Beverage Innovation Forum to be held from 27-29 April at Hangzhou International Expo Center.

May

Food & Drink Business presents The Hive Awards, an annual celebration of innovation and excellence in the Australian food and beverage manufacturing sector.

Bringing together chefs, operators, buyers, suppliers, and innovators for three jam-packed days of action across industry trade shows, culinary competitions, free conference streams, awards, and the best hospitality party of the year.

THAIFEX – Anuga Asia 2026 is taking place in Bangkok from 26-30 May at Impact Muang Thong Thani, scaling up to 140,000+ square metres with a new hall added for one of the region’s largest food and beverage trade shows.

Melbourne’s tastiest day out will be back in 2026! Watch top chefs and your favourite food heroes live on stage as they cook up a storm and meet the makers to sip, sample and shop their produce.

June

Australian Food Science and Technology Week will take place from 1-7 June 2026, aiming to raise awareness of food science and technology and highlight the vital role food scientists and technologists play in shaping a safe, sustainable, and innovative agrifood future.

Sydney’s tastiest day out will be back in 2026! From the hottest chilli sauces to the smelliest cheese, the Margaret River to the Barossa, we scour the nation to find the most delicious and exciting products around and bring them all together in one place.