Page 50 - Food & Drink Magazine April 2019

WHAT’S ON
Industry events
30 APRIL
2019 AIP National Technical Forum Sofitel Wentworth Sydney, NSW www.aipack.com.au
30 APRIL
2019 Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design Awards Sofitel Wentworth
Sydney, NSW www.aipack.com.au
30 APRIL
PKN + Food & Drink Business Women in Packaging Breakfast Sofitel Wentworth
Sydney, NSW www.aipack.com.au
29-31 MAY
China Fruit Logistica Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center (SWEECC)
Shanghai, China www.chinafruitlogistica.cn
28 MAY-1 JUNE
Thaifex – World of Food
Asia Impact
Bangkok, Thailand www.thaifexworldoffoodasia. com
2-3 JUNE
Naturally Good Expo
& Fantastic Food + Drink ICC Sydney
Darling Harbour, NSW www.naturallygood.com.au
21-24 JULY
Australian Wine Industry Technical Conference Adelaide Convention Centre Adelaide, SA www.awitc.com.au
28-30 JULY
FoodTech Queensland Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre Brisbane, QLD www.foodtechqld.com.au
5-9 OCT
Anuga Koelnmesse Cologne, Germany www.anuga.com
14-16 MAY
SIAL China
SNIEC exhibition centre Shanghai, China www.sialchina.com
✷ MARK YOUR DIARY
SIAL CHINA OPENS IN MAY
This year more than 4300 exhibitors and 112,000 professionals from 67 countries will gather to present and view market insights, trends and innovations in 21 food categories at SIAL China.
SIAL China, which will take place on May 14-16 in Shanghai, offers a platform for exchange and business opportunities with Asian markets where consumption choices are being impacted by technological innovation and a growing middle class.
In 2018, cross border e-commerce trade was up 50 per cent, which accompanied with advanced logistics and online shopping platforms helped Chinese consumers access and develop a taste for exotic food and beverages including fruit, seafood, and local specialty products which have traditionally been less commonplace on Chinese tables. At the same time, Asia’s middle class has grown significantly giving them financial access to imported goods.
“Whether your objective is to understand more about the dynamic Asian market, or introduce products to world visitors, through our professional events, online match-making system, and marketing events, SIAL China is a convenient and effective way to start a dialogue with your target customers and partners,” SIAL China president Jim Liu said.
Show highlights include the trend showcase and competition SIAL Innovation, and La Cuisine, a demonstration area dedicated to foodservice professionals.
Other features are the Retail & Hospitality Forum, Tea Brewer Cup, Seafood Fest, Chocolate World, Wine Innovation Forum, and the Best Buy China Competition.
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