BRINGING
Queensland TO YOUR TABLE QUEENSLAND
BRISBANE CONVENTION 10-12 APRIL AND EXHIBITION CENTRE 2016 finefoodqueensland.com.au
YOUR
FOOD INDUSTRY Fine Food Queensland has served the state’s foodservice, hospitality and retail industries for 21 years and is now the state’s largest biennial industry event. Queensland’s hospitality industry is going from strength to strength, recording a 15% increase in revenue from January to November 2014 compared to previous years. There’s no better time to get your products and services in front of this burgeoning market. Fine Food Queensland 2016 has been designed to excite and inspire the state’s buyers and decision makers, now including even more local produce and greater educational opportunities tailored to the Queensland industry. Having a presence at Fine Food Queensland opens the door to thousands of new business connections. Take this opportunity to talk directly with real Queensland buyers.
*4,616 trade visitors in 2014 (CAB audited)
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DAYS BUYERS
*
WHY
in 2014
OVER
87
%
in 2014
OVER
92
of exhibitors were satisfied with the exhibition
%
of exhibitors were satisfied with visitor quality
TOP 3 REASONS TO EXHIBIT
INCREASE BRAND OR PRODUCT AWARENESS
NETWORKING
GENERATE LARGE VOLUME & HIGH VALUE SALES LEADS
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REAL BUSINESS Having a presence at Fine Food Queensland is the best way to get your brand in front of all the right people in one place.
FOODSERVICE & HOSPITALITY
RETAIL & BAKERY
Pizzeria
2.10% Healthcare/ Aged Care
Supermarket
Independent Takeaway
3.20%
Independent Food Store / Specialist Food Store
1.30%
21%
Educational Facility/ Canteen
6.10%
6%
Restaurant
23.30%
Fast Food/ Quick Service
8.10%
Club/Bar/Venue
9.80%
Cafe/Coffee Shop/ Tea Room
Hotel /Motel/ Accommodation
23%
10.70%
Food Safety & Handling
3.20%
Bakery/Patisserie
46.30%
Convenience Store
Contract Caterer
12.40% CAB Audited Visitor Statistics
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7.80% Butcher/Deli/Gourmet Store
15.70%
in 2014
51
leads per exhibitor generated on average
GENERAL
OVER
96
Association/Government/ Media/Agency
6%
Food Broker
2%
Specialist Distributor
6.10%
Manufacturer
24.20%
Importer/Exporter
7.50%
%
of visitors had influence or final say on purchasing for their business
Foodservice Distributor
8.50%
Other
Consultancy
21.60%
10.80%
Wholesaler
13.30%
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bringing BUYERS TO YOU Fine Food Queensland visitors come from all sectors of the state’s food industry. The event generates opportunities for businesses to make meaningful connections. Here is an overview of the types of quality visitors you can expect to see in 2016.
OTHER JOB TITLES
Owner/Director/General Manager
• • • • • • • • • •
25
20 Sales/Marketing
15 Operations Manager
10
Executive Chef/Head Chef
Cook
Purchasing Manager/ Buyer
5
26.60% 10.70% CAB Audited Visitor Statistics
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5.60%
5.30%
4.60%
3.10%
Baker Barista Barperson/Waiter Butcher Catering Manager Consultant F&B Manager Food Technologist Pastry Chef Sous Chef/Expediter/ Chef De Partie
The 2014 show was an excellent chance to touch base with our current valued customers as well as engage in new business opportunities. We had several good leads which quickly turned into new sales and more customers for our business. Duncan Fuller, Meatonline 2014 Exhibitor
who should
EXHIBIT? Fine Food Queensland is the place to showcase your products and services to the state’s growing hospitality and foodservice market. Products represented at Fine Food Queensland include:
Foodservice Equipment
Hospitality Equipment
Food and Beverage
WITH A FOCUS ON LOCAL PRODUCE
• Bakery Equipment
• Audio-visual
• Bakery
• Blenders
• Barware
• Coffee
• Cabinets
• Bedding
• Confectionery
• Cookware
• Cleaning
• Dairy
• Dishwashers
• Entertainment
• Drinks
• Flooring
• Furniture
• Food Safety and Handling
• Fridges
• Gaming
• Fresh Fruit and Vegetables
• Fryers
• Interiors
• Gourmet Food
• Ice makers
• POS systems
• Ingredients
• Kitchenware
• Security
• Meat
• Ovens
• Tableware
• Organic Products
• Packaging
• Uniforms
• Sauces • Seafood • Wine
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what’s
Fine Food Queensland’s 2016 program has been designed to specifically address issues relevant to the Queensland food industry. With show features tailored to each facet of the industry, the 2016 show is sure to generate buzz and interest amongst visitors.
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DEMO STAGE AT FINE FOOD
BAKING AT FINE FOOD
Industry leaders will demonstrate their products, provide menu inspiration and share insights into how to improve the bottom line. Exhibitors can book a session to present their products to an audience of real buyers.
Hosted by the Baking Association of Australia Queensland, Baking at Fine Food promises to be a delicious exploration of the bakery business. Visitors can take away practical tools from these interactive demonstrations and masterclasses.
TALKING FOOD STAGE
DRINKS AT FINE FOOD
Visitors can get a first look at current and future food trends. Local and national contributors will discuss the wider industry’s hot topics, highlighting what Queensland businesses need to know right now.
Drinks make up a huge part of any foodservice business. Visitors can hear from local beverage experts in a range of interactive sessions covering all facets of the drinks business, including tea, coffee, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
FRESH PRODUCE LANE A dedicated zone where visitors can discover what’s new from Queensland growers and providores of gourmet produce.
CHEF’S STUDIO Local and interstate chefs discuss and debate issues affecting the Queensland food industry. National issues will be presented in a local light, and audience participation is encouraged.
AUSTRALIAN CULINARY FEDERATION CHEFS COMPETITION At the Australian Culinary Federation Live Theatre, visitors can catch teams from local cafés, restaurants, hotels and pubs pit their skills against each other and compete for cash and other prizes.
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BOOK A range of options are available for you to participate at Fine Food Queensland. Let us help you get in front of serious buyers in a way that suits your budget and individual needs.
“ We attended the expo not only to generate sales leads but to keep our brand front of mind. We believe the expo gave us the opportunity to do this.” Paulette Clayton, Flexi Group, 2014 Exhibitor
Stands
PER SQUARE METRE EXCL GST
SPACE ONLY
AU$415
Bare floor space, ideal for larger exhibitors who wish to build their own stand.
SHELL SCHEME
AU$480
Space plus walls, carpet, spotlights and name board.
Sponsorship & Special Packages To enhance your impact at the show, a limited number of exclusive sponsorship opportunities are available. Ask us about being part of special show areas: Regional Producers and the Fresh Produce Lane. To secure a prime position or discuss your options, please contact: MINNIE CONSTAN Tel: +61 3 9261 4500 Email: mconstan@divcom.net.au 10 | FINE FOOD QUEENSLAND
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QUEENSLAND
SUNDAY 10 - MONDAY 11 APRIL 2016 10AM - 5PM TUESDAY 12 APRIL 2016 10AM - 3PM
BRISBANE CONVENTION 10-12 APRIL AND EXHIBITION CENTRE 2016
The Fine Food Team Minnie Constan Event Director +61 3 9261 4500 mconstan@divcom.net.au
Jacqui Summerhill
Heath Blomfield
Event Sales Manager Event Sales Executive +61 3 9261 4533 +61 3 9261 4672 jsummerhill@divcom.net.au hblomfield@divcom.net.au
Holly Burgess Event Sales Executive +61 3 9261 4695 hburgess@divcom.net.au
finefoodqueensland.com.au
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