Food and beverage topic experts and representatives from leading companies will unpack exciting next-generation solutions, product innovations, trends and technologies in an all-new double program line-up at this year’s foodpro.
New to foodpro 2023, the Product Innovation Stage sponsored by Wiley will showcase the latest product developments to support the evolving food manufacturing industry. Located in the Plant Equipment Zone, speakers will cover topics such as connected packaging, digitalisation and functional ingredients.
Also featuring for the first time at foodpro 2023, the Schneider Electric Smart Food Lounge, will host drop-in presentations focused on the theme of smart food, encompassing efficiency and sustainability of the food manufacturing supply chain.
This area will cover trends, technologies and solutions to support compliance and traceability whilst reducing waste and inefficiencies.
foodpro product manager, Felicity Parker, said the presentations were invaluable for visitors and exhibitors to learn about what’s driving the industry currently and into the future.
“foodpro is always more than just a chance for suppliers to exhibit. We’re pleased that this year to offer a range of new features with opportunities for learning and discovery including our dedicated presentation areas,” said Parker.
Presentations will take place over four days from 23-26 July at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Sessions of key interest include:
23 July
Smart Food Lounge:
• Cryogenic Freezing Addressing Food Safety and Spoilage Concerns
• Smart Food Factory – How to Enhance Agility and Versatility in Production
• PIDA Awards and WorldStar Packaging Award Winners: Meat Trays & Packaging for Protein
24 July
Product Innovation Stage:
• Intellectual Property Relating to Product Innovation in the Food Sector
• How Ignition SCADA can Improve Food Production Processes
• Natural Blend Solutions for Food Preservation
• Hygienic Design and Operational Excellence for the Food Industry
Smart Food Lounge:
• Addressing Market Demand for Food and Beverage Insights
• Everything you Need to Know about Precision Fermentation
• Good for Business, People and the Planet – the Triple Benefit of Commercialising Excess Food
25 July
Product Innovation Stage:
• Unlocking Australia’s Food Supply Chain with Sustainable, Automated and Connected Packaging
• Novel Ingredient Development from Upcycling
• Digitalisation – Where to from here?
Smart Food Lounge:
• PIDA Awards and WorldStar Packaging Award Winners: Sustainable Packaging Design for the Food Industry
• Leveraging Bio-based Food Ingredient Solutions to Reduce Food Waste
• Harnessing Digital Disruption to Transform Supply Chain
• The Sustainability Motor for Decarbonation Promises
26 July
Product Innovation Stage:
• Supporting the Healthy Ageing Market with Innovative Food Concepts
• Maximising Profit & Minimising Giveaway through Yield Control Management
• The Benefits of Low Temperature Spray Drying
Smart Food Lounge:
• How Smart Packaging Unwraps a New World for Consumer Brands
In addition to the new stages, association partner, the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP), will be hosting two training courses at foodpro on Monday, 24 July centred around the fast-growing Flexible Packaging segment and Active and Intelligent Packaging.
The Australian Institute of Food Science & Technology will also be hosting their annual convention during the four days of foodpro. The theme for AIFST 23, ‘The Science of Food – Security and Sustainability’, will speak to the challenges and exciting opportunities ahead for the agri-food industry and the important role food science and technology will play.
