Latest news from the Plenty Food Group
3 February 2012
2012 is well underway with everyone returning recovered from 2011. The PFG has a big year planned ahead with new initiatives, programs and events. Participating in Victorian Government Super Missions, Food and Hotel Asia, Fine Food Australia exhibitions and more. Planning is underway for a food industry specific session on the upcoming carbon tax and other exciting events. We look forward to working with you in 2012.
In this edition….
- PFG Alliance Providers Directory
- Product for Dubai
- Vocational Graduate Certificate in Food Industry Management
- Trade Mission to South Korea
- Clean Technology Program
- Whittlesea Business Dinner
- eSuccess – Gain, Maintain & Retain Customers
- BEN Carbon Price and Resource Efficiency Forum
- RMIT- NORTH Link Greenhouse & Energy Efficiency Program
- Sustainability Essentials for Executives
- Wholesale Fruit and Vegetable Market Tour
- Governor’s Conservation Charity Golf Pro Am
PFG Alliance Providers Directory
Over 300 Listings
For a limited time the PFG has listed an expansive range of industry contacts that have interacted with us in the last few years. There are over 300 contacts consisting of training providers, logistics, and other service and product suppliers to the food manufacturing industry. It’s worth your time to have a look!
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Product for Dubai
PFG Visiting Gulfood February 2012
The PFG is participating in the Victorian Government’s Super Mission to Dubai and Saudi Arabia this month. If you have a product you believe to be suitable for these markets, contact Marshall Dwyer.
Vocational Graduate Certificate in Food Industry Management
New High Level Course being delivered by William Angliss Institute
The Vocational Graduate Certificate in Food Industry Management is a nationally accredited postgraduate qualification designed for supervisors and managers interested in obtaining specialised management and leadership training in food and beverage or confectionery manufacturing. This program has been specifically developed in partnership with the Australian Industry Group and food industry stakeholders. It aims to deliver enhanced technical, analytical and leadership skills within a manufacturing setting for the food, beverage and confectionery industry.
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Trade Mission to South Korea
7 to 12 May 2012
The Victorian Government is committed to supporting Victorian exporters in South Korea and participating in the World Expo 2012 in Yeosu. The Expo runs from May to August 2012 in Yeosu, on the south coast of Korea. Victoria will use the Expo as a platform to develop business-business and government-government links in South Korea, with the aim of increasing exports of goods or services to South Korea and encouraging inward investment to Victoria. Whilst the Expo is a headline activity, we will seek to engage in a strategic manner with key stakeholders in South Korea.
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Clean Technology Program
Australian Government Initiative
The $1.2 billion Clean Technology Program will provide support for manufacturers through three components. While a carbon price will provide incentives for these manufacturers to reduce energy consumption, the Government will also help manufacturing businesses invest in energy efficient equipment, processes and products to reduce their exposure to changing electricity prices.
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Whittlesea Business Dinner
23 February 2012
Featuring presentations by Phil Ruthven, Chairman & Founder of IBISWorld and Frank Costa, Chairman of Costa. The focus of this event is on Group Global Economic Conditions and how Local Businesses Need to Respond.
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eSuccess – Gain, Maintain & Retain Customers
13 March to 23 April 2012
Designed for small to medium businesses, this Victorian Government subsidised program will e-Change the way you do business NOW. The Program consists of four practical and informative workshops (half days) with a small group of 10 like-minded progressive businesses.
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BEN Carbon Price and Resource Efficiency Forum
28 February 2012
How will the Carbon Price Scheme affect your business? What are the challenges, what are the opportunities? What support and resources are available? How can your business operate more efficiently, and what tools are available?
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RMIT- NORTH Link Greenhouse & Energy Efficiency Program
The program is conducted by NORTH Link in partnership with RMIT University and has been running for seven years with many spectacular cost savings and results. Final year RMIT Mechanical Engineering and Masters of Sustainable Energy students undertake energy reduction investigations and research for you. Research will be based on topics identified from your equipment, buildings and production facilities as identified in conjunction with you.
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Sustainability Essentials for Executives
10 to 13 September 2012
Although there are a number of programs and short courses available focusing on aspects of sustainability, SEE is designed specifically to your needs as a food manufacturer, senior executive or owner. It will include the best contributions to this field from management theory and the essentials of change management as well as ‘nuts and bolts’ tools, including diagnostics of your plant essential to achieve early savings and address sustainability issues in the workplace.
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Wholesale Fruit and Vegetable Market Tour
The Plenty Food Group has been offered the opportunity of an exclusive tour for local food manufacturers of the new Wholesale Fruit and Vegetable Market under construction in Epping. Numbers will be limited, and the time and date will be advised shortly. If you would like to take part in the tour, contact Marshall to register.
Governor’s Conservation Charity Golf Pro Am
23 February 2012
The Honourable Alex Chernov AO, QC, Governor of Victoria, joined by Melbourne’s most prominent business people, take to the greens in support of Zoos Victoria’s Threatened Species Program..
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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
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