It’s only four weeks to go till Fine Food Australia rolls out the welcome mat for anyone serious about the food industry.

The strictly trade only event is being held at Sydney’s International Convention Centre, offering new insights, product innovations, and expert advice, all in one place. 

Fine Food Australia Event Director and food industry veteran, Minnie Constan, said the team have a huge show in store for 2019. 

“Being the largest food trade show in the Southern Hemisphere and showcasing thousands of products really keep us on our toes,” said Minnie. 

“We strive to make every year better, keep ahead of trends and cover every aspect of foodservice which is why over 23,000 trade professionals flock to the event from all over Australia and around the world,” she said. 

Among the highlights of this year’s show are a number of national championships and inspirational events, including: 

FCSI Innovation Kitchens supported by NSW Government
Visitors will discover a fully specified kitchen tailored to delight and inspire chefs of all cuisines, while focusing on time and cost efficiency within a kitchen. Also covered will be the best way to use ingredients within different business constraints, with instant satisfaction by being able to discuss your needs with the producers at hand. 

MONIN Coffee Chain Challenge 
How do high level chain cafes create that perfect coffee? You can learn all the tips and tricks from the industry experts. If your cafe needs to pump out coffee fast, watching this exciting competition will give you the edge. 

Talking Trends Presented by NRC Silver 
Powered by Food Industry Foresight, this is your one stop shop for all national and international trends affecting the food industry. A must-attend for anyone who regularly reinvigorates their business for the future. 

Talking Shop Presented by Freedom Foods 
Industry icons tackle the real issues - what trends are here to stay, how can your business adapt and how are others successfully operating? This free event will arm you with new ideas for your business. 
There are also Show favourites visitors look forward to every year including: 

ACF Australian Culinary Challenge 
This exciting competition attracts chefs, trainees and apprentices from around Australia. Watch as they showcase their skills and compete against the clock - and each other. 

Bake Skills, Patisserie Stage and Live Bakery 
All your baking inspiration is covered with three incredible show highlights. The Bake Skills Australia National Pastry Chef Championships & The Bake Skills Australia National Baking Championships will both be held this year at Fine Food Australia. Innovations in the Patisserie Stage presented by Callebaut with equipment by Van Rooy will feature leading pastry chefs conducting masterclasses and the EOI bakery team will showcase new recipes and demonstrations and offer expert advice to bakers. 

Meet the Buyer: Woolworths 
A rare opportunity to secure a one-to-one meeting with Woolworths Brand Managers and Product Developers and gain insights into consumer research, operations, marketing and the global trends and opportunities that will help your business grow. 

Nestlé Golden Chef’s Hat Award National Final 
Ten winning teams have secured their spots to compete in Australia’s longest running and most credible culinary competition for young chefs. This competition consistently attracts the best and brightest young chefs in the industry. 

The Official Great Aussie Pie & Sausage Roll Competition 
A Fine Food Australia classic event - this competition crowns the nation’s best Plain Meat Pie, Gourmet Pie, Seafood Pie, Gluten Free Pie, Apple Pie, Brekkie Pie and both Plain and Gourmet Sausage Rolls. A bonza homage to this great Aussie icon. 

Women in Foodservice Charity Event 
Facilitated by Jill Dupleix, the impressive line-up of speakers includes Kylie Javier Ashton, Kate Gibbs, Jacqui Challinor and Janelle Bloom. Taking place on Tuesday 10 September, this year’s gourmet brunch will raise funds for Eat Up Australia. 

Free registration here.

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