Foodex Japan, the premier food and beverage trade show attracts over 80,000 buyers from across Asia and offers significant business opportunities for Australian melon exporters, with Japan being a key trading partner for the melon industry.
AUSVEG is leading a trade delegation to exhibit at Foodex from 11-14 March 2025, securing a 54sqm booth incorporating Australia’s national brand. Export-ready, levy-paying growers can apply for part-funded positions to participate. The program includes supply chain insights, introductions to market players, and product showcasing to international buyers.
By attending the trade event you will benefit from the following opportunities:
- Building your knowledge of the local supply chain and participating in a market insights tour.
- Gaining introduction to retailers, importers, and wholesalers in the market.
- Exhibiting and showcasing your products to international fresh produce buyers.
Applications close on Wednesday, 22 January 2025, with outcomes communicated via email.
Making Melons Great Again
An industry, in partnership with government organisations and private sector investment, created a project to reduce foodborne illness outbreaks from its products. The project was carefully designed with specific, measurable outcomes and key performance indicators (KPIs). The project included confidential microbiological surveillance with problematic results reported immediately to growers and processors so risks could be mitigated promptly. It also included support for growers and processors to increase food safety knowledge and affect behaviour change. The project succeeded in engaging with more than 99% of relevant growers. It reduced the number of food safety incidents in the industry to zero and the number has remained at zero for six years.
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