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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

The finalists of the 63rd annual Australian Export Awards have been announced, with 95 exporters spanning major sectors, including several from food and beverage. Winners will be presented on 26 November at a ceremony in Canberra.

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) Australia has taken a pioneering step in advancing Australia’s circular economy, unveiling the first consumer-facing Reverse Vending Machine (RVM) ever installed on a CCEP site globally.

Toll Group has launched the next stage of its $67 million investment in sustainable transport solutions across Australia, deploying 12 Volvo FE battery electric rigid trucks to replace existing diesel vehicles in Coca-Cola Europacific Partners’ national delivery network.