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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

Winemaking technology company, Bucher Vaslin, has launched its Pacific operation, to provide local resources to the Australian and New Zealand markets. The new entity will be led by industry expert, Paul Baggio, bringing decades of experience and a deep understanding of local winemaking needs.

Bega Group has allegedly joined forces with global dairy giant FrieslandCampina in its bid to acquire Fonterra Co-operative Group’s Mainland business. There are two other players in the ring for Mainland – Japanese food company Meiji Holdings Co and French dairy giant Lactalis.

Personalised food, sustainability, alternative protein sources, and the growing influence of private labels are major themes for the food and beverage sector. A recent webinar hosted by Anuga and its knowledge partner, Innova Market Insights, identified key trends currently at play and emerging.