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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

Mars Australia & New Zealand has appointed Karim Lokhandwala as its new chief customer officer of Petcare, commencing 1 June. The news comes as applications open for the company’s Next Generation Pet Food Program with Big Idea Ventures – now in its third year.

Simson's Pantry received the Best NPD Award for its High Protein Souvlaki, which delivers 10g of protein per serve while still maintaining the texture, flexibility and versatility consumers expect. By combining functional nutrition with everyday usability, the company has successfully introduced a new point of differentiation within the Australian flatbread category.

Freshwater Bev Tech has received this year's Gamechanger Award for its patent-pending unpasteurised production process, developed specifically to preserve bio-active compounds in the company's functional beverage brand, SUMMi Soda.