FINE FOOD A DRAW FOR
INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITORS
A strong international flavour is guaranteed at the upcoming Fine Food New Zealand expo, with multiple companies from
across the world readying to display their wares at the premier hospitality, food service and food retail event of the year.
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Taking place at the ASB
Showgrounds in Auckland
on June 24-26, the event
brings together the finest
in food, beverage, equipment,
packaging and much more. Event
manager Lorraine Smith says the
substantial growth in exhibitor numbers
– up to more than 330 from
the previous edition’s 280…with
many more international companies
coming on board – shows the event
will be the best ever. “In 2016 we
had 27 (overseas companies), for
the 2018 show we are already at
more than 40, and there is plenty
of interest from many more,” she
says. Organisations from Australia,
Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, the
USA, the UK, the Pacific Islands
and Japan will add zest, excitement
and variety to the event. “There’s
growing recognition from food,
beverage and food service organisations
that this is the place to
reach the New Zealand hospitality
and related industries.” Among the
companies exhibiting are the Dallas
Group, Amoy Canning Corporation,
Niue Vanilla, Ariki Spirits, the US
Meat Export Federation and Pacific
Island Trade and Invest. Their reasons
for being at Fine Food New
Zealand are diverse, reflecting the
multifaceted nature of the business
to be conducted at the 10,000
square metres of exhibition space,
Smith says. USA-headquartered
Dallas Corporation manufactures
edible oil recovery solutions, and
director of sales for Asia and Pacific
Geoffrey Meade says the company
is returning to the show to
demonstrate products that improve
sustainability and reduce operational
costs. “Being the largest industry
event in New Zealand, Fine Food
New Zealand offers us a gateway
to multiple levels and market segments
in the hospitality and food
manufacturing sector of potential
customers. The opportunity to
demonstrate our products face to
face and connect with customers is
gold.” Dallas Corporation’s team of
qualified chefs will demonstrate a
filtration and treatment process that
greatly extends the life of cooking
oil. Singapore’s Amoy Canning
Corporation is on an Australasian
expansion drive for its range of
Asian cooking pastes, sauces, chilli
condiments and drinks. Boutique
spirits are capturing the imagination
of the public, and connoisseurs will
enjoy the opportunity to sample
Ariki Spirits’ Polynesian gin and
vodka again at Top Shelf. Director
Tania Honoré shares what it has in
store for Fine Food New Zealand
delegates: “Gin is riding a wave
of popularity and we want people
to experience our Ariki ultra-premium
spirits which showcase the
unique flavours of New Zealand
and Polynesia.” Among the exports
of Pacific island Niue is its locally
produced vanilla products, includ-
ing NIUE Vanilla Organic and NIUE
Vanilla Vodka. The US Meat Export
Federation’s Sabrina Yin has long
appeared at Fine Food New Zealand
exhibitions. “This year, we’ll be
showcasing a variety of US pork
brands,” she says. “US Pork is
premium, consistent in quality and
supplied with the backing of the
stringent USDA inspection system
for wholesomeness and food safety.”
Multiple Malaysian companies
are joining the show, and the New
Zealand market is important to
them, Bhavani Foods’ Rathinasabarathy
Sachithanantham says.
“We’re looking to explore, launch
new products and establish distributorships,”
he says. First-time
Malaysian visitor RBNG offers more
than 40 types of Edible Bird’s Nest
(EBN) products including functional
food, health supplements, skin
care and lifestyle products. Smith
says the strong relationships with
international agents ensures that
Fine Food has many more companies
taking note of the valuable
New Zealand market and wanting
to experience famous Kiwi hospitality.
“We are excited about all the
innovative international products to
be showcased at the show from
countries around the world. It’s free
for trade delegates – and it’s not to
be missed.” For more information,
to see what’s on, or to register as
a trade delegate and visit for free
please visit:
www.finefoodnz.co.nz/.
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