Approved Persons' Course for Thermal Processing of Low-Acid Foods

This course will provide participants with necessary skills to design a safe and commercially viable thermal schedule for the processing of low-acid food products in hermetically sealed packaging.

The course involves four days of lectures in thermal processing, practical heat penetration work, process calculations, tutorials, and preparation for exams. Two examinations will be given on the fifth day, which will cover theory and practical thermal processing calculations.

Participants who successfully pass the examinations will be authorised to submit new thermal process schedules for approval by Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. New Zealand participants will also be authorised with the Ministry of Primary Industries.

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May

Join us in Rockhampton from 5-11 May for a week-long exhibition and celebration of all facets of the beef industry, including producers, scientists, chefs, students, exhibitors, and everyone in between.

Sydney Spirits Festival promises an extraordinary journey for the senses, offering attendees the opportunity to explore rare and award-winning spirits from international and boutique distillers.

CSIRO, in conjunction with Dennis Forte and Associates, is running a three-day short course as an comprehensive introduction to food engineering. With practical examples and case-studies, engineering concepts in the context of food will be studied.  

Discover over 350 suppliers with food products to taste, the latest equipment to test, state-of-the-art technology, design ideas, beverage solutions and more.

Top industry leaders and pioneering innovators will come together at Workplace Health & Safety Show taking place in both Melbourne and Sydney in 2024.

This celebration of beers and the annual hop harvest will feature creations by leading independent breweries, an opportunity for visitors to sip a wide range of unique beers all in the one place.

Now in its third year, Commbank SmallBiz Week is a must-attend event for small and large businesses alike. Attracting thousands of visitors across three days, the event brings together B2B suppliers from a diverse range of industries with small business owners and leaders. Whether you’re in the market to buy or sell, Commbank SmallBiz Week is the only event of its kind on the business calendar.

Vinexpo Asia is the region's flagship event for the wine and spirits industries, connecting producers from wine producing countries around the world with decision-makers in growth markets over three days.

This industry event is dedicated to ESG, food waste, and sustainable packaging innovations - supporting the WA food and beverage sector’s transition to a circular economy. Early bird passes are available for sale until 30 April.

June

Australia’s leading business expo for natural and healthy products, Naturally Good, is returning on 2-4 June at the Sydney International Convention Centre in Darling Harbour. Visitor registrations are now open.