The strength of Queensland’s First Food Manufacturing Event food industry has resulted in its own event specifically focused on manufacturing: Food Technology Queensland (Foodtech Queensland).

The event will be launched in June by Diversified Communications, the organiser behind Fine Food Australia and FoodPro.

Foodtech Queensland will focus on the state’s strongest food manufacturing categories, including packaging and food processing, and will connect businesses with new technology and ideas to grow their operations.

The event will co-locate with The Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology (AIFST)’s 49th Annual Convention, which attracts up to 400 food scientists and other food professionals.

Event director Peter Petherick said the Queensland food sector relies heavily on technology, and staying on top of trends and technological advances is crucial to sustaining business and remaining competitive.

Foodtech Queensland will curate the latest technology and products and bring them to Queensland businesses, in order to support one of Australia’s star economic performers,” he said.

The show has been carefully developed to respond to the specific needs of Queensland’s industry, and as a result, tailored education sessions will form a key part of the 2016 schedule.

The sessions, which will be announced closer to the event, will be designed to assist Queensland SMEs to grow their businesses through access to case studies, Australian and international trends, and information to improve their processing techniques.

More than 3000 visitors are expected to attend Foodtech Queensland’s launch event, and there will be more than 100 exhibitors showcasing the latest processing machinery, ingredients, additives, packaging, and a range of ancillary products for food manufacturers.

When: June 26-28

Where: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre.