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New year, new gear
THE year in food and drink is getting off to a busy start in 2019. For starters, almost upon us is the AUSPACK exhibition, where all of Australia’s packaging and processing experts and technology will be assembled in one place - Melbourne. The inaugural Business and Industry Conference will accompany the March show for the first time. For the full details head to p10, and of course look out for our full AUSPACK preview in next month's issue.
What else is in store for the coming year? Well, adventure for one thing. Innova Market
Insights has named ‘The Adventurous Consumer’ as its top trend for the year. Head to page 22 for more on this,
and to see all ten of the market researcher's
top predictions.
Industry 4.0 and Internet of Things will also be high on our radar this year, starting now. Head to p18 for a look at how Asahi is leveraging the latest technology.
And after much consolidation in the dairy sector in recent years, we feature one
of Australia's largest local and independently-owned processors
Procal Dairies; we explore new opportunities around omnichannel; and we take a look at some quirky new niches such as sheep's
whey spirits. Happy New Year
and happy reading!
WHAT’S COMING UP
April 2019
THE BEVERAGE REPORT
In this annual Food & Drink Business report, we’ll explore the burning issues, what’s cool on shelf, and some rising stars in the sector.
PLUS
• Snacks & Convenience Foods • Robotics & Automation
(+ Ind 4.0)
• Labelling, Coding & Marking
If your company has any exciting new products or is involved in any innovative projects in these areas, contact Food & Drink Business editor Amanda Bryan on amandabryan@yaffa.com.au.
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