Australian Food and Beverage Industry: Biggest Tradeshows 2024

Australia has a commendable market share in food and beverages manufacturing, having accounted for over 32% of the country’s total manufacturing turnover in 2020. During the year, the industry employed over 273,000 people in over 15,000 businesses. Despite a disrupted performance during the pandemic, the industry has revived itself to a position where it is one of the six core industries for growth and continues to fare well with the help of incentives and initiatives by the government. The Australian food and beverage industry is forecasted to gain a market volume of about 53 million USD by 2027, with an estimated growth rate of 10.37%, according to reports.

Nueconomy thoroughly understands the potential impact the Australian Food and Beverage Industry has on advancing economies worldwide. Here are a select few of the top expos where you will be able to be a part of the growth story of one of the world’s highest-grossing food and beverages sectors and tap into its fullest flair.

1. Fine Food Australia
   Fine Food is Australia’s largest and only established food tradeshow. The event will take place in the MCEC Melbourne from September 2-5, 2024. Fine Food has gathered a multitude of food industry professionals from the Asia Pacific and beyond throughout its existence. It is known for showcasing the best of food service, catering equipment, retail, bakery, and hospitality, as well as uniting important and promoting conversations substantial to the sector’s advancement.
   
   
2. Good Food & Wine Show
   This premier beverage event is held in four major Australian cities. It provides a one-of-a-kind opportunity to exhibit your products to over 100,000 highly involved and spending visitors. The dates for each city are as follows:
   31st May to 2nd June 2024: Melbourne
   21st to 23rd June 2024: Sydney
   19th to 21st July 2024: Perth
   25th to 27th October 2024: Brisbane

3. South Australian Food, beverage & tech trade show
   The South Australian Food, Beverage, and Technology Trade Show will be hosted at the Adelaide Showgrounds, Goyder Pavilion, on May 7 and 8, 2024. The two-day trade show will bring together over 120 exhibitors, 2000 suppliers, retailers, manufacturers, and industry groups, as well as unique activities and networking opportunities. 

4. Melbourne International Coffee Expo (MICE)
   The Melbourne Coffee Expo, which was launched in 2012, has evolved to become Asia’s largest and speciality coffee event. The expo, which will be held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from May 12 to 14, 2024, will provide plenty of collaboration and business opportunities in addition to an opportunity to meet the best worldwide and local roasters, green bean makers, top cafe owners, as well as equipment manufacturers and vendors. At the MICE, you will have the chance to present your brand to over 15,000 industry experts while gaining knowledge about new products and technologies, testing equipment, and discovering the best suppliers for your business. 

5. Foodservice Australia
   Foodservice Australia is the country’s largest exhibition for the food service, retail, and hospitality industries. The three-day conference will welcome over 450 exhibitors and 60 industry panellists to network, share ideas, present products, test the most recent innovations, and study the industry’s latest trends and breakthroughs. It will take place over three days, from May 19 to 21, 2024, at the ICC Sydney. The event will also feature workshops, demonstrations, and competitions, and it will be co-hosted by the National Restaurant Conference and the Aged Care Summit. 

6. Food & Hospitality Queensland
   This trade show is a must-attend for professionals in the food and hospitality industries. The 2023 session of Food & Hospitality Queensland hosted approximately 160 exhibitors displaying some of the most innovative products. The next edition of the exhibition will take place from August 4th to 5th, 2024, at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, and will bring in participants including cafe and bar proprietors and operators, food service providers, retail outlets, resorts, hotels, eateries, and marketplaces.

These tradeshows will give economic development organisations an exclusive opportunity to engage with some of the top and key players in the industry, foster pivotal relationships, and engage in insightful conversations with them, besides gaining invaluable market intelligence in the Indian food and beverages landscape.

Backed by our expertise in working with leading economic organisations worldwide and the relationship we have established with them, Nueconomy guides you to maximise opportunities at these expos, including

 architecting long-term and solid partnerships, exploring investment prospects, or gaining deeper insights into navigating the sector.

For inquiries and further assistance, please reach out to Nueconomy, your strategic partner in unlocking the potential of the Australian food and beverage industry.

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