Latest news from the Plenty Food Group
- Plenty Food Group Supplier Expo
- Halal International Conference 2007 (HICEA)
- PFG @ Fine Food Australia, Melbourne 2008
- PFG @ Food and Hotel Asia 2008
- PFG Membership
- NMIT Food and Wine Expo
- Selling to a Different BEAT - B4B Connect Networking Event
- Food Innovation Grants Programme
- Whittlesea Country Music Festival - Regional Showcase
- Seoul Food & Hotel 2008
Plenty Food Group Supplier Expo
Wednesday 17 October 2007
Plenty Ranges Arts and Convention Centre, South Morang
The Plenty Food Group Supplier Expo is showcasing over 40 suppliers and service providers for the food manufacturing industry. Many are local providers who want to work with your business. This is your opportunity to meet with them locally and discuss your needs including packaging suppliers, machinery manufacturers, chemical suppliers and more.
This expo is free for food manufacturers and industry representatives and the event is not open to the general public..
Presentation Program
10.15am - Kosher
11.15am - 'Brunei Halal'
2.15pm - Marketing
3.15pm - Export
Forum Program
12.15pm - Drought Forum
4.30pm - PFG Forum
The Plenty Food Group working with the Victorian State Government is proud to put this event on for you.
For more information go to www.plentyfoodgroup.com.au/pfg-expo
Halal International Conference 2007 (HICEA)
22 -23 October 2007, Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre
HICEA will bring together main players in the Halal industry from Australia and International markets with the objective of promoting business opportunities to new and existing Australian small and medium enterprises.
For more information download HICEA information flyer: www.plentyfoodgroup.com.au/info/hicea07.pdf
Download HICEA registration form: www.plentyfoodgroup.com.au/info/hicea-reg.pdf
PFG @ Fine Food Australia, Melbourne 2008
September 2008, Melbourne
Fine Food Australia is the largest food expo in our region and is growing rapidly. The Plenty Food Group will be exhibiting here representing all members, with space being made available for members to have a significant presence without the full cost of an individual stand.
Business wanting to participate with the Plenty Food Group at this Expo need to register their interest with Marshall Dwyer by email marshall@plentyfoodgroup.com.au or call 9217 2148
PFG @ Food and Hotel Asia 2008
22-25 April 2008, Singapore
Food & Hotel Asia is the largest food, beverage and hospitality event in the Asia Pacific region. Held every two years, FHA 2008 will showcase over 120 companies from Australia and the Australian national pavilion will be one of the largest national groups on show.
For more information go to www.plentyfoodgroup.com.au/expo/fha08
Business wanting to participate with the Plenty Food Group at this Expo need to register their interest with Marshall Dwyer marshall@plentyfoodgroup.com.au or call 9217 2148
PFG Membership
Look out for your membership invoices!
These are being sent to food manufacturers this week with membership logons and passwords.
For more information go to www.plentyfoodgroup.com.au/members
NMIT Food and Wine Expo
Monday 12 November 2007, St Georges Restaurant, Preston
NMIT is inviting food manufacturers to participate as an exhibitor at the 2007 NMIT Food & Wine Expo.
For more information contact Tania Triantafillidis on 9269 1570 or email Taniat-hos@nmit.vic.edu.au
Download the registration form: www.plentyfoodgroup.com.au/info/nmit-exp07.pdf
Selling to a Different BEAT - B4B Connect Networking Event
6.00pm, Monday 29 October,
Plenty Ranges Arts and Convention Centre, Ferres Boulevard South Morang
Paul McCarthy from Business Support Network will share his simple tips on successful selling. The unlocking of your full potential is vital if you are to realise your goals. Breaking comfort zones, energising, refocusing and positively motivating people can achieve extraordinary results.
For more information go to www.b4bconnect.org.au
Food Innovation Grants Programme
Round 2 is now open with applications closing on 8 November 2007
Details (including Guidelines, Supplementary Information and Frequently Asked Questions) can be found at www.daff.gov.au/foodinnovation. Please note that all documents have been updated since Round 1, and the preliminary application form is now divided into two parts.
Go to www.daff.gov.au/foodinnovation, email foodinnovation@daff.gov.au or phone the grant hotline on 1800 631 715 for more details.
Whittlesea Country Music Festival - Regional Showcase
9-10 February 2008, Whittlesea Showgrounds, Whittlesea
Businesses are once again being offered the opportunity to participate in the Whittlesea Country Music Festival Regional Showcase. Participants last year reaped great benefit in promotion and sales, and so can you.
Download the information flyer www.plentyfoodgroup.com.au/info/2008-02-WCMF.pdf
Seoul Food & Hotel 2008
14-17 May, South Korea
Seoul Food & Hotel 2008 offers you an entree into one of Asia's most dynamic food and hospitality markets.
For more information go to www.plentyfoodgroup.com.au/info/seoul07
For all enquires on the Plenty Food Group contact
Marshall Dwyer
Food Cluster Co-ordinator
Phone +61 3 9217 2148
Mobile +61 408 587 941
Fax +61 3 94099808
contact@plentyfoodgroup.com.au
www.plentyfoodgroup.com.au