Plant-Based Summit 2023

The Australasian Plant-Based Association is pleased to sponsor and announce the Plant Based Summit 2023. 

This year’s summit theme is growth, how do we get higher adoption of plant based food and beverage into everyday consumer purchase decisions.

The summit keynote speaker is Katrina McCarter, a consumer insights marketing expert, who will present on how to target growth for each generation and how to market to the lucrative ‘mums’ marketplace.

Two marketing themes will be tested and explored, the first is ‘Plant-based meat and 3 veg’ as a way to normalise positive conversations into the everyday consumer psyche, and the second is to redefine ‘flexitarian’, not as vegetarians occasionally eating meat, but as carnivores increasing their consumption of plant based meats. Both can lead to a broadening of acceptance and opens the pathway to a higher penetration of sales.

It’s time our industry pulled together to innovate, not just at product level but across food systems, commercial models and marketing to ensure we build a sustainable plant-based food and beverage industry.

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October

Personal discussions and contacts with relevant buyers and decision-makers, well-filled order books and a high level of internationality among the visitors, the clear structure with 10 trade shows under one roof, a complete overview of all trends and themes with valuable insights and inspiration: Anuga presents you the future of the food industry on a silver platter.

Food & Hospitality Queensland is returning to Brisbane from 12-13 October 2025. This is the must-attend event of the year for anyone working in the food or hospitality sector. Come along and be inspired by the latest food, drink and equipment ideas.   

Australia’s premier conference on alternative proteins, AltProteins 25, has released its program for the event, which will be taking place in Sydney for the first time, on 14 October. Organiser, Food Frontier, says it is embracing a “provocative new format”.

The Gluten-Free Expo is the largest dedicated gluten-free event in Australia. It provides an ideal platform to showcase your gluten-free products to targeted, qualified gluten-free consumers. 

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. 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.

November

Crafted Beer Festival is returning for its second year on Saturday 22 November 2025, pouring into Newcastle Foreshore and transforming it into a frothy craft beer playground.

May

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.