Reconnecting With Foodservice & Hospitality

Foodservice, food retail, and hospitality industries reconnect to move business forward at Fine Food 2021.

After a year of isolation and uncertainty, the time has never been better for those in the foodservice industries to do what they do best: get together, rub shoulders, share experiences, ideas and new products and services, and connect face to face. It’s all happening at Fine Food New Zealand, taking place at the ASB Showgrounds from 13 - 15 June 2021.

As the biggest trade show dedicated to the food and foodservice industries, Fine Food New Zealand covers everything from cutting-edge food and beverages, the latest equipment from leading producers, explorations and demonstrations of industry trends, and professional development opportunities.

“Now more than ever we’re seeing the necessity for innovative approaches to foodservice,” says Brent Spillane, Managing Director of XPO Exhibitions which puts on the Fine Food New Zealand exhibition. “The country has enjoyed a resurgence from domestic tourism, and now we’re offering a perfect opportunity for reconnecting, sharing experiences and providing the fuel the industry needs for the road to recovery.”

Designed to provide delegates with opportunities to network, source suppliers and discover new innovative products and services, Fine Food New Zealand brings together the who’s who in the industry from across New Zealand and the world.

Spillane says an overall theme of reconnecting and moving business forward recognises the value of getting together in person to plan the way forward. “Hospitality has changed dramatically in a short space of time. There are challenges, but also opportunities, and that’s reflected in the agenda.”

This includes the SilverChef Seminar Series, and the NZ Chefs Skills Workshops; Spillane points to ample opportunity for local apprenticeships with international workers effectively locked out.

“The skills shortage means motivated people have a great chance of accelerating their abilities, learning from the pros, and staking their claim as New Zealanders look to get out and taste what is special about New Zealand cuisine in their own country,” he remarks.

Other popular features return, including the New Product Showcase, Best Cellar covering beverages, Artisan Alley which presents handmade and small-batch goods, and Gilmour’s One-Stop-Shop covering all their food service offerings. Additional ideas and insights are available at the Anchor Food Professionals zone, demonstrating the best of dairy, and the Vitasoy Plant Base which makes the case for increasingly popular vegetarian and vegan alternatives.

Spillane encourages all in the food and beverage sector to attend. “We’ve put together a packed schedule and we’re keen for everyone to reconnect, learn, compare notes, expand their networks and discover new opportunities to grow businesses and return to sustainability and profitability,” he says.

Taking place at the ASB Showgrounds from 13-15 June 2021, Fine Food New Zealand is supported by Silver Chef, the Baking Industry Association of New Zealand (BIANZ), Bidfood, Service Foods, Gilmours, the Restaurant Association of New Zealand, Goodman Fielder, NZ Chefs Association and Vitasoy.

Foodservice, food retail, and hospitality industries Aare expected to reconnect to move business forward.

The event is free to attend for those in the trade who register before 12 June 2021. For more information and a complete list of exhibitors and what’s on, visit www.finefoodnz.co.nz.