foodpro 2023 announces Victorian Government as principal partner

The organiser of foodpro 2023 has announced the Victorian Government as principal event partner for the first time.

The show, which has been running for the last 50 years, will be returning after a six-year hiatus on 23–26 July 2023, at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Featuring more than 380 exhibitors, the floor has now sold out.

“There’s a huge buzz in the industry about this year’s foodpro given we are making a much-anticipated return,” said foodpro Product Manager Felicity Parker. “We will be the first Australian event in the international calendar to showcase the latest developments in food manufacturing from overseas as well as locally.

“The floor will be jam-packed with suppliers, machinery technology, ingredient producers and more including fantastic networking events and education sessions,” she added.

Other non-corporate partners include the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) and the Australian Institute of Food Science & Technology. The AIP will be hosting two training courses at foodpro on Monday, 24 July centred on the fast-growing flexible packaging segment, as well as active and intelligent packaging.

The Australian Institute of Food Science & Technology will also be hosting their annual convention during the four days of foodpro, with the theme ‘The Science of Food — Security and Sustainability’.

“Making Melbourne the home for foodpro in 2023, we are excited to showcase Victoria as a global hub for advanced and sustainable food production and are thrilled to be partnering with the Victorian Government.”