Fine Food Australia is back for another year — its 40th to be exact. Australia’s largest B2B foodservice event will be held at Melbourne’s Convention and Exhibition Centre from 2–5 September and showcase innovations across the hospitality category from bakery to beverages, produce, equipment, technology, manufacturing, and everything in between.
This year’s show is set to be bigger than ever, which coincides with Fine Food’s milestone anniversary. “As we celebrate Fine Food Australia’s 40th year, we reflect on how it has evolved, embracing innovation, trends, and challenges of the culinary industry here in Australia,” says David Longman from Diversified Communications.
“From humble beginnings to a large-scale international trade event … Fine Food Australia is testament to the enduring spirit of culinary excellence and the platform’s role in shaping the future of food in Australia.”
Event map
The showroom floor will be filled with more than 425 exhibitors, with the event also hosting presentations and informative sessions on industry topics. Talking Tech is a new addition to the program which will feature technological advancements and advice for hospitality operators to keep ahead of the game.
Talking Trends returns for another year as well as The Source Kitchen with Tawnya Bahr and Lucy Allon, who will spotlight chefs, farmers, and produce experts across various workshops and demos.
The final round of the Nestle Golden Chef’s Hat competition will take place during the show. Up-and-coming chefs are set to cook live in front of a judging panel. The ACF Culinary Challenge will also run during Fine Food, with chefs, trainees, and apprentices competing on the show floor in front of a live audience and a panel of expert judges.
A 40th birthday event for Fine Food Australia is set to be an evening to remember, with attendees invited to purchase tickets and celebrate with peers. Registration for Fine Food Australia is only open to foodservice professionals, visit finefoodaustralia.com.au
Exhibitor spotlight
Check out these exhibitors on the show floor.
Wombat Valley – HK7
Experience the best of Wombat Valley products at Fine Food Australia. The stand will be a hub of delicious discoveries and culinary delights, with visitors invited to sample the brand’s latest and greatest creations. Each product is crafted with the finest ingredients, reflecting Wombat Valley’s commitment to quality and taste.
Meet the dedicated team and learn about the passion and expertise that goes into every Wombat Valley product. The brand will also showcase its sustainable and ethical sourcing practices, which ensure every bite tastes great and supports the environment.
Don’t miss out on exclusive tradeshow discounts and special offers only available at the Wombat Foods stand. There will be gluten-free and vegan options available, ensuring there’s something for everyone. Plus, enter the raffle for a chance to a Wombat Valley hamper filled with delicious products.
wombatfoodgroup.com.au
Meris – G14
Visit Meris food equipment at stand G14 and discover the latest innovative commercial cooking equipment and food display solutions.
The popular Perfect Fry ventless deep fryer will be on show, which requires no hood or canopy and cooks 1kg of chips in less than three minutes. Perfect Fry makes it possible to serve food around the clock, with no chef, skilled staff, or kitchen required.
Want to take advantage of the growing food-to-go category? Check out the award winning Flexeserve Zone, a hot food display like no other on the market. The display uses unique patented air flow technology to preserve food quality and increase shelf life.
For more than 25 years, Meris has empowered operators of all sizes to develop successful and sustainable food offers supported by global leading equipment brands, reliable service network, and consultation services.
meris.com.au
RDM Pizza – HG32
Since its inception in 2016, RDM Pizza has been building on its Italian–Australian heritage to become a market leader in authentic pizza products. From the award winning dough to the highest-quality pizza ovens, RDM Pizza has developed specialty products to satisfy gaps in the market.
RDM Pizza is proud of the things that set them apart, from the way the team lovingly manufactures products in Sydney to the carefully selected premium Aussie ingredients and the promise of no additives or preservatives in the dough.
RDM Pizza understands the current labour shortages in the hospitality industry and provides solutions to keep your pizza section humming along through products, free training to new and existing staff, and the optimisation of your pizza section to maximise output and quality. RDM Pizza is the collective of creative minds and big hearts. Find RDM Pizza at stand HG32.
rdmpizza.com.au
EOI Bakery/Peerless Foods – E40
Come and see the friendly EOI Bakery/Peerless Foods team at E40, a brand-new stand opposite Bakery World. Experienced bakers will be showcasing the existing range of quality margarines and shortenings as well as new products such as puff pastry rolls, pie bottom rolls, baked and unbaked tarts, shells, and croissants.
Over four days, there will be samples of delicious pastry goods including new pie and sausage roll recipes, filled sweet tarts, filled croissants, and fruit danishes. Bakers will also be there to help answer any technical or product questions visitors may have.
peerlessfoods.com.au
Purezza Premium Water – W38
Purezza Premium Water offers high-quality, sustainable water-dispensing solutions and reusable bottles, enabling hospitality venues to replace costly single-use water bottles and eliminate transport and delivery expenses. Purezza water systems allow you to dispense unlimited sparkling and still water on-site, with sizes available to suit any space and output requirement. Visit the Purezza team at stand W38 at Fine Food Australia and taste refreshing, chilled still and sparkling water.
purezza.com.au
Birch & Waite – HD21
Birch & Waite is a locally owned business that was founded more than 30 years ago with a vision to provide superior-quality, fresh-chilled products for the professional chef. Birch & Waite’s endless pursuit for culinary perfection and innovation continues to set the benchmark in Australia for mayonnaises, dressings, relishes, sauces, and desserts.
All products are made using chef-quality, authentic recipes and are fresh-chilled, without the need for artificial flavours, colours, and preservatives. They are the perfect solution for kitchens that take pride in quality and can assist with labour shortages and consistency challenges.
Find the Birch & Waite team at stand HD21 and try the whole egg mayonnaise and hollandaise voted number one by Australian chefs at the 2024 Chefs Decision Awards. Famous chef-quality flavours will also be available to taste across an exciting menu designed and cooked by a team of chefs.
birchandwaite.com.au
Trimatt Systems – HJ37
Looking to print your food and drink packaging in-house and on demand? Discover printing solutions from Trimatt Systems to profit more. Visit the 2022 APPMA Australian Machinery Manufacturer of the Year Trimatt Systems at stand HJ37.
The team will showcase Australian-designed and manufactured print automation solutions for the first time at Fine Food Australia, providing visitors with a unique opportunity to see profit-boosting machinery up close.
The team will host demonstrations on the ColourStar AQ V, a versatile digital colour printer that handles a wide range of sustainable packaging products with auto feeding that produces vibrant prints at speeds up to 27m per minute. Visitors can also see the CupPro 600 in action, which creates custom prints and auto stacks up to x1,500 paper cups per hour, allowing owners to economically customise cups with a simple x2 spot colour logo, QR code, or graphic. Reduce operational costs, labour costs, production errors, and open new markets with Trimatt.
trimatt.com
Artisan Food Company Australia – MP5
Artisan Food Company Australia is a dynamic and leading food contract manufacturer. World-class manufacturing capabilities and a European-inspired product portfolio allows the brand to create food solutions locally and globally for retail, industrial, and foodservice customers.
The brand’s range of premium arancini, snack bites, and roti products are the perfect additions to menus that require quick cooking and flavourful small portions in individual or bulk packaging. The range of stocks, sauces, and soups are made from whole ingredients that provide consistent quality and flavours with rich textures, resulting in a high standard of finished products. There’s also a range of meal bases and prepared single-serve meals, which deliver nutritionally balanced options.
Artisan Food Company Australia’s contract manufacturing team works with you from start to finish to develop premium food solutions to turn your idea into a tangible, sellable product. The brand uses expertise, capabilities, and quality ingredients to create products your customers will love.
Lancer Worldwide – L13
Experience innovation and excellence with Lancer Worldwide and Hoshizaki at Fine Food Australia 2024. Discover a dynamic showcase featuring state-of-the-art beer fonts, frozen beverage dispensers, and soft drink dispensers from Lancer Worldwide.
Hoshizaki’s renowned ice machines, commercial fridges, freezers, water dispensers, and sushi cabinets all complement these innovations. Visit the stand at Fine Food Australia 2024 and prepare to question everything you thought you knew about frozen beverages.
Let the team challenge and redefine your expectations with Lancer Worldwide’s innovative offerings and discover products with unparalleled quality and performance.
Experience firsthand how Lancer Worldwide and Hoshizaki are setting new standards in foodservice equipment.
lancerworldwide.com
AJ Baker – M2
Teams from across Australia, including the dedicated foodservice team from South Australia, will be at Fine Food Australia to showcase a selection of amazing products AJ Baker supplies, installs, maintains, and services from refrigeration brands including Manitowoc Ice, Bonnet Névé, Criocabin, and All Chilled.
Whether you’re exploring new refrigeration solutions for your business, learning more about high-quality ice-making machines, or are simply curious, AJ Baker’s team of experts will be on hand to assist you.
Don’t miss the opportunity to network and discuss your specific needs with the team at stand M2. Keep an eye on AJ Baker’s social and web pages for announcements. ajbaker.com.au
Best Juices Co – U51
Best Juices Co is a trusted locally owned and operated Victorian company that has supplied quality juices since 2013. The business is built on a foundation of supplying exceptional, consistent, and quality products to a wide range of retail and wholesale customers. The company only accepts the highest-quality raw ingredients to make its product range, which includes oils, olives, and organic juices. Customers can be confident in the knowledge they are selecting superior product options.
Flowerdale Farm is proud to be an approved wholesaler and values the strong partnership built over many years with a fellow family business. The businesses share the same values of quality, service, and integrity.
bestjuices.com.au; flowerdalefarm.com.au
BioPak – HJ26
Discover the forefront of sustainable packaging solutions with BioPak and stay ahead of the curve. As single-use plastics continue to be banned across Australia, BioPak is proud to introduce a new range of compliant packaging alternatives crafted from certified compostable and rapidly renewable materials. The innovative products not only support environmental sustainability but are also cost-effective.
BioPak is thrilled to announce the historic acquisition of Australian-based reusable cup company Huskee. The partnership will accelerate and strengthen BioPak and Huskee’s shared vision of a circular economy, providing even more innovative and sustainable solutions.
Visit the team at stand HJ26 to explore the latest cutting-edge products and take advantage of a complimentary packaging assessment tailored to your specific needs. The personalised service is designed to help you achieve your sustainability goals. Join BioPak in making a positive impact by choosing responsible solutions for a greener future. biopak.com
Franke – X26
Drinking coffee has become a daily ritual many people enjoy. In recent decades, the trend has increased along with customers’ expectations. Barista-quality espresso has even become one of the prerequisites for staying in a hotel or visiting a new restaurant. People search for an extraordinary coffee experience wherever they go.
Franke Coffee Systems always keeps up with the latest trends and responds with innovative solutions that go beyond industry standards. This year, the company raised the bar even higher by introducing a brand-new product category, BeyondTraditional.
Mytico is the name of the first product line in the category. Aesthetically pleasing, easy to use, and hard to ignore, Mytico coffee machines combine impeccable Italian design on the outside with excellent Swiss quality on the inside. The stylish yet classic appearance makes them an ideal fit for any business ambiance. There are six colours available, which are sure to complement your premises and deliver an exceptional coffee experience.
The reduced height of the machines also allow baristas to focus on chatting with customers while easily preparing flavourful drinks. Consistent in-cup quality will make your guests come back for more. mytico.franke.coffee
Zeller – T12
Zeller supports tens of thousands of restaurants, bars, clubs, pubs, cafés, and quick service restaurants with everything from affordable EFTPOS to online invoicing and transaction accounts to expense management and more. Proudly Australian owned and operated, Zeller combines every tool your hospitality business needs to accept payments and manage your finances and get paid faster into one simple digital solution with no monthly subscription fees or lock-in contracts.
myzeller.com
Cooking the Books – T8
Cooking the Books (CTB) provides transparency and control over food costs. CTB and Co’s cloud-based kitchen platform streamlines food cost and inventory management with data-driven solutions that modernise kitchen processes and lower operating costs.
Streamline the way your kitchen places orders, manages stock, and approves invoices. Oversee your COGS in real time using intuitive recipe cards designed to manage costs and drive consistency across the business. Review performance using powerful food-focused reports and eliminate manual invoice processing using the in-built Invoice Ripper engine that extracts your invoice data at line-item level.
To learn more about Cooking the Books, visit the team at stand T8 for an in-person demo or sign up for a free trial at ctbandco.com
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