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In seven days' time, on 12 March, the doors to APPEX will finally open so here's your last-minute checklist, brought to you by Lindy Hughson, publisher of APPEX media partners PKN, Food & Drink Business & Print21.

  1. Have you registered? … it’s free. Head on over to appex.com.au to do so.
  2. A successful trade show requires PLANNING. Plan your day by checking out the APPEX 2024 program for the four action packed days of the event.
  3. APPEX will not be running again until 2027, so this is your chance to get up to speed with the latest technology and trends, focused around the themes of sustainability, efficiency and automation. These will be demonstrated by more than 400 suppliers exhibiting their latest products. All are listed on the Exhibitor Directory section of the APPEX website for you to plan your meetings.
  4. Optimise your media coverage: Head to Stand B095 and join the PKN livestream podcast talking to APPEX visitors and exhibitors their APPEX experience and innovation on the show floor. Contact Sharon Amos on sharonamos@yaffa.com.au to book your free podcast session.

Food & Drink Business

Fonterra will be closing its canning and packaging facility in Hamilton at the end of July, citing the company’s revised strategy from September 2024 as the reasoning, which outlines a prioritisation of higher value ingredient production.

Nominations are open for the 2025 New South Wales Export Awards, recognising the contribution of exporters to the economy and celebrating New South Wales made products, ingenuity and innovation.

Australian Vintage has appointed Tom Dusseldorp as CEO, as Craig Garvin steps down. Dusseldorp joined the winemaker in 2022 as CCO and was responsible for marketing and brand strategies in the local and global markets.