Sydney Show Huge Success Fine Food Australia ran last week in Sydney - and has been judged an outstanding success by visitors and exhibitors.

This huge trade exhibition filled all six halls of the convention centre and attracted a record audience of 28,300 buyers.

The event actually comprised Fine Food, Hotel Australia, Convenience World and Fine Wine & Spirits. All four shows worked well with solid business conducted on the floor.

According to Alistair Yeo of Sanitarium �this is one of the best food exhibitions we have ever been involved with. The audience quality was superb�.

Austrade reports that the show attracted almost 2000 overseas buyers. These included high powered buying teams from Royal Co (Japan), Park n Shop (Hong Kong) and Cold Storage (Singapore). Fine Food Australia returns to Melbourne from 11-14 September 2006. Organisers report that 70% of space has already been booked so it looks like another sell-out.

2005 exhibitors http://www.foodaustralia.com.au/food/exlist.asp

Perth Show Opens Next Week Fine Food Perth runs from 9-11 October 2005 at the Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre.

This exciting new event will feature over 150 exhibitors showcasing the latest food, wine and equipment for the trade. It will be the biggest food and hospitality tradeshow ever held in Perth.

All exhibition space has been sold. The exhibitor list includes a good balance of local gourmet companies as well as national brands. There is also a full range of catering equipment.

Organisers expect around 3000 buyers to attend. They will come from the supermarket, restaurant, caterering, resort and hotel sectors.

You can register online at no charge - but hurry � online registration closes on 3 October. After that time you will need to purchase a ticket at the door.

Info: http://www.foodperth.com.au/index.asp

Free registration http://www.infosalons.com.au/FineFood05P/register.asp

Chefs battle at Oceanafest This year the widely respected Oceanafest Competition will run within Fine Food Perth, creating one big event for chefs in Western Australia.

Visitors to Fine Food Perth are invited to purchase a seat in the competition restaurant at a cost of $50 including drinks. For details contact Jaqui Barrow at Oceanafest on 08 9248 7755 or click below.

Information on Oceanafest http://www.oceanafest.com.au

Gold Plate Awards Dinner The Gold Plate Restaurant Awards will be presented at a Gala Dinner at the Perth Convention Centre on 10 October, which is the second night of Fine Food Perth.

A small number of tables remain available. The cost is $145 per head. For details contact Vicky Mayell at the Catering Institute on 08 9316 9368.

Australia is growing The Australian population has grown by 1.1 per cent over the last year and is now 20.3 million. To the year ending March there were 251,900 births and 131,600 deaths. Migration totalled 110,000.

NSW remains the biggest State with 6.7 million. Victoria has 5.01 million. Queensland has grown fastest with an additional 77,000 heads bringing their total to 3.9 million. Western Australian has finally cracked the two million mark. (Australian Bureau of Statistics. 2005)

Queensland Shows Queensland remains the fastest growing region in Australia - with permanent population growth and the booming domestic holiday market pumping money into the retail and hospitality industries.

If you are looking for a fun public food event in Queensland then make sure you mark the Good Food & Wine Show in your diary. This high profile consumer event runs at the Brisbane Convention Centre for the first time from 4-6 November 2005.

If you are looking for a trade event then remember that Fine Food Queensland runs from 26-28 March 2006 at the Brisbane Convention Centre. This growing show will feature over 250 exhibitors and 8000 visitors. Good stands remain available.

Good Food & Wine Brisbane http://www.goodfoodshow.com.au/brisbane/visitors/visinfo.shtml

Fine Food Queensland http://www.foodqueensland.com.au/food/index.asp>

The Winners A number of awards were presented at Fine Food in Sydney

Best Stand Fine Food Baiada Poultry Best Stand Hotel Australia Comcater Best Stand Shell Scheme Yamasa Best Stand Group Queensland Best New Retail Product Unistraw Australia Best New Foodservice Product Bravo Gelato Best New Hospitality Product Australian Food Innovators / Live Liquids Best of the Best Pizza Maker John Lanzafame - Hugo's Bar Pizza Great Aussie Meat Pie Champion Village Hotbake, Dubbo Bakeskills Team Winner South Australia Sydney Culinary Challenge - Kitchen Team Z Events Sydney Culinary Challenge - Establishment Four Points, Sydney Sydney Culinary Challenge - Apprentice Zachary Stevens

Coffee is good for you! For years we have been told not to drink too much coffee, but now scientists claim drinking at least one cup a day is actually good for your health. A series of 25 studies shows coffee is bursting with health benefits from its tannin and antioxidants. And the caffeine in coffee can reduce the risk of asthma attacks and help improve circulation within the heart. Several studies have also revealed coffee drinkers have a lower risk of developing certain cancers. They are also said to have a lower risk of Parkinson�s disease, type-2 diabetes, Alzheimer�s disease and alcohol-related liver damage. (Daily Mail)

Expo Tips If you want to visit the show then make sure you pre-register to avoid the queues and entry fee. Fine Food Perth http://www.infosalons.com.au/FineFood05P/register.asp

Fine Food Queensland http://www.foodqueensland.com.au/food/visreg.asp

The Good Food & Wine Show is a consumer event. It is a great show to exhibit in if you want to expand your brand and sell product to consumers. Visitor tickets can be purchased at the door.

If you are travelling to one of the show then make sure you book a hotel room early. The official travel agent normally has good rates and availability.

Accommodation in Perth http://www.lido.com.au/online/book_request_rates.asp?id=604

Running out of brochures? Don�t worry because you are probably better off taking contact names and sending promotional materials after the show.

How can you dramatically increase your results at a show? Establish what you want to achieve at the show (sales, leads, samples etc) then offer your staff members an incentive if they hit their target.

Calendar of Events Fine Food Perth Perth Convention Centre 9-11 October 2005 www.foodperth.com.au

The Good Food & Wine Show Brisbane Convention Centre 4-6 November 2005 www.goodfood.com.au

Fine Food Queensland Brisbane Convention Centre 26-28 March 2006 www.foodqueensland.com.au

The Good Food & Wine Show Melbourne Exhibition Centre 16-18 June 2006 www.goodfood.com.au

The Good Food & Wine Show Sydney Exhibition Centre 23-25 June 2006 www.goodfood.com.au

Fine Food Australia Melbourne Exhibition Centre 11-14 September 2006 www.finefood.com.au

Fine Wine & Spirits Melbourne Exhibition Centre 11-13 September 2006 www.wineandspirits.com.au

Retail Business Technology Melbourne Exhibition Centre 19-21 September 2006 www.retailtechexpo.com.au

The contents of this newsletter are general in nature and are subject to change. Please check with AES before acting on anything that is important to you within this newsletter.

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