Food Show PLUS!™

Food Show PLUS! at Fine Food Australia

Early Bird Registration Request Information
Event Date
September 4—7, 2024
Location
Melbourne, Australia
Early Registration Deadline
May 15, 2024
Early Registration Price
$250

Give Your Tradeshow Presence a Competitive Advantage

Fine Food Australia is the country’s leading trade exhibition, and has been connecting buyers and sellers within the food service, hospitality and retail industries for 37 years.

Australia has proven to be an appealing and profitable market for U.S. companies for many years. As of 2021, Australia ranks 9th in the world for U.S. exports of processed foods. Australia is an open market with minimal restrictions on imports of goods
and services. The process of opening has increased productivity, stimulated growth, and made the economy more flexible and dynamic. Australia’s economy continues to expand and the market presents an excellent opportunity for U.S. exporters.

U.S. Food & Agricultural Product Imports to Australia, By the Numbers

  • U.S. Consumer-Oriented Foods – US$1.1 billion (2021)
  • U.S. Processed Foods – US$919 million (2021)

By the year 2026, Euromonitor projects that retail sales in the packaged food market in Australia will reach US$52.4 billion, a growth of 17.7%, or US$7.8 billion.

Meeting Foreign Buyers

Turnkey Booth Space + Food Show PLUS! Pricing

Do you want to have an easy international tradeshow experience and get more qualified buyers, distributors and leads at tradeshows? Get both with a turnkey booth space bundled with our tradeshow enhancement service Food Show PLUS!

Pricing coming soon.

Booth Space Includes:

  • 1 table
  • 2 chairs
  • 1 info counter
  • 1 barstool
  • 2 shelves
  • 2 spotlights
  • 1 trashcan

Interested in having a booth at this show? You can get one directly through us!

Products of Interest

Top U.S. products in demand:

  • Food Preparations
  • Processed/Prepared Dairy Products
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Dog & Cat Food
  • Snack Foods
  • Non-Alcoholic Beverages
  • Canned, Dried & Frozen Fruit
  • Chocolate & Confectionery

Food Show PLUS! Services Provided

  • Invitations: Stand out before the show even starts – qualified buyers will receive invitations including your profile, contact info, product details and booth number.
  • Introductions: Our In-Market Representative will direct or bring buyers to your booth whenever possible.
  • Virtual Consultation with In-Market Representative prior to show: Get the opportunity to receive answers to pre-determined market-specific questions.
  • Welcome Package: Including market briefing
  • Local retail tour, if applicable
  • Lead Qualification: Our In-Market Representative will screen up to 3 buyers you met at the show and provide a report to help you determine if you want to pursue the lead*.
  • On-site show assistance by Food Export’s In-Market Representative

*Disclaimer: Leads must be submitted within one month after the trade show. Full disclaimer can be found here: Lead Qualification

Additional Services Available

($75 per selection, no cap on number of services)

  • Dedicated interpreter/assistant at your booth during show hours.
  • A store check report with brand names, packages, sizes, pricing for products similar to yours.
Please note: Food Show PLUS! services are available exclusively for suppliers who are exhibiting at the show in the USA pavilion.

Preparation Assistance

Australia Country Profile

Get a head start. We have the market intelligence you need to make informed decisions to determine if this market is right for your products.

Complimentary Webinars

Take advantage of our educational webinars providing the latest exporter intelligence for companies regarding specific markets, logistics, trade financing, documentation, how to meet and follow-up with foreign buyers and much more.

Export Essentials Online

Whether you’re new to exporting or need to refresh your skills, this free online training course provides a comprehensive, flexible approach to learning the fundamentals and logistics of exporting.

Export Success

Participants in 2019 Food Show PLUS! Reported:

Market Access Program (MAP) Funding

12
1st Time Export Sales

New Distributorships Established

633
New Distributorships Established

New Foreign Buyer Contacts

4,370
New Foreign Buyer Introductions

Agricultural Trade Promotion Program (ATP) Fund

$140 Million
Projected Sales

Over $100k in New Export Sales

$24 Million
Actual Sales
Branded Program

Double your International Marketing Dollars

You may be eligible for up to 50% reimbursement on:

  • Exhibition fees and set-up charges
  • Equipment and furnishings rental
  • Design, creations, and construction costs for a temporary booth
  • Select travel expenses
  • Advertising
  • And much more!