Latest news from the Plenty Food Group
25 February 2009
- HOFEX 2009 – ONE SPACE LEFT!!!
- Fire Relief Food Donations
- NEW ONLINE PRODUCT DIRECTORY Coming Soon
- Growing the Green Collar Economy
- RMIT Research Projects
- Student Work Placements
- Round One of the Collaborative Internet Innovation Fund (cIIF)
- Whittlesea Business Newsletter
- List Your Job Vacancies for FREE!
HOFEX 2009 – ONE SPACE LEFT!!!
6 to 9 May 2009, Hong Kong
Do you want to promote your business and products to the Asia Pacific region, then act now! The Plenty Food Group is hosting a delegation and regional stand at HOFEX 2009 in Hong Kong and we have one co-exhibitor space left.
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Fire Relief Food Donations
Thank You for Your Valuable Donations
Local food manufacturers have been extremely generous donating thousands of dollars of urgently needed food and drink to the victims of the Black Saturday Bushfires.
If you would like to assist the victims of the Black Saturday Bushfires by donating food products, contact the VicRelief Foodbank directly on 03 9362 8300. For all other donations please contact 1300 366 356.
NEW ONLINE PRODUCT DIRECTORY Coming Soon
Due for Launch in April 2009
The Plenty Food Group is developing a new and innovative Online Product Directory which will allow all members to promote their food products to wider audience of potential local, national and international buyers. It will be showcased at the upcoming international food exhibition HOFEX 2009 in Hong Kong this May.
The Product Directory will feature:
- Product Description
- Product Image
- Product Information (packaging, size, etc)
- Manufacturers direct contact details
- Unlimited listings
More information available soon.
Growing the Green Collar Economy
Tuesday 24 March 2009, Broadmeadows
This Business Efficiency Network Forum will focus on the key elements and response to the skills challenges associated with the transition to a low carbon, sustainable economy.
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RMIT Research Projects
- Dietary Fibre
- Gelatin and Sugar Replacement
- Functional Foods
- Fat Replacement
RMIT Food Science offer a magnitude of research and development services and benefits to the food manufacturing sector. They currently have four new research projects underway that have the potential to change the direction of our food production for ever, and you have an opportunity to be involved.
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Student Work Placements
Diploma of Food Science & Technology
Work placements are a very important part of the course, enabling students see how the skills they learn in class are applied in a food processing environment. Employers also get a chance to view potential employees and help the skills development of RMIT students about to enter the food industry.
There is no cost to the employer and WorkCover premiums are covered by State Government Legislation.
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Round One of the Collaborative Internet Innovation Fund (cIIF)
Closes Thursday 5 March 2009
This is a new $15 million competitive grants program to accelerate the innovative use of the next generation of ICT by Victorian government, business and community. The cIIF program provides project-based funding to support early adopters of new technologies to undertake collaborative projects that develop new ways of working and solving problems.
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Whittlesea Business Newsletter
February Edition Available Now.
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List Your Job Vacancies for FREE!
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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