AIFST25: The Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology’s Annual Convention

Consumer demand for health and wellness is driving a $1.8 trillion market, creating massive opportunities for the red meat industry. With its natural benefits for brain, joint, skin health, immunity and athletic performance, red meat is more relevant than ever.

If you love Chardonnay, then May is wonderful time to visit the Adelaide Hills wine region. "Chardonnay May" shines a spotlight on the region's cool climate Chardonnay with special wine tastings and delightful culinary experiences at participating cellar doors across the Hills.

Tasting Australia presented by Journey Beyond is one of the country’s longest running eating and drinking festivals – a celebration and collaboration of people, produce and place. It returns in 2025 from 2–11 May, with more than 150 events planned across South Australia.

The 2025 Gluten Free Lifestyle Show is taking place from 3-4 May at Melbourne's Moonee Valley Racecourse. Dedicated to showcasing Australia’s leading gluten free vendors, the event will feature a gluten free market hall filled with dining options, a food truck park, live cooking demonstrations by renowned chefs, cooking and lifestyle seminars by health practitioners and over 15 presenters and three stages across the weekend.

The Ai Group Confectionery Sector’s premier annual event for the Australasian confectionery industry, ConTech 2025, will be held at the MCG on Tuesday 6 May.

An all new hospitality super event, Food & Hospitality Week, is launching at the MCEC from 18-20 May 2025. The one-of-a-kind event combines four major shows under one roof: Foodservice Australia, Pizza Pasta & Italian Food Show, the Commercial Kitchen Show and the Restaurant Technology Show.

CeMAT Southeast Asia, the leading logistics and supply chain innovation trade event, is set to return to Singapore from 19-21 May 2025 at Singapore EXPO.

The highly anticipated 9th edition of Future Food Asia returns from May 20th to 22nd, 2025. With the theme “Where Innovation Meets Growth,” this year’s event promises to be one you won’t want to miss.

For nearly 40 years, PLMA’s annual World of Private Label International Trade Show has brought retailers together with manufacturers. Products on display will include fresh, frozen and refrigerated foods, dry grocery, and beverages as well as non-food categories, including cosmetics, health and beauty, household and kitchen, auto aftercare, garden, housewares and DIY.

Asia’s premier health and nutrition exhibition, China International Health & Nutrition Expo (NHNE), is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2025, taking place 21-23 May at the China Import & Export Fair in Guangzhou, China.