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Tradeshows

Who Exhibits?

From the biggest to the smallest names in food manufacturers supplying all Foodservice needs.

FIA Trade Shows and Expos - Advantages of Regional Events

  • FIA host up to seven trade shows a year in regional areas, these events are held on rotation in strategic marketing areas throughout the State.
  • Effective, professional pre show marketing and promotion of each event.
  • Events promoted through FIA contact with wholesalers, direct mail to end users, local radio and newspapers.
  • Held over one or two days depending on market potential.
  • Designed as a unique opportunity for companies to access, promote and sell their goods or services to hundreds of Foodservice owner operators and buyers.
  • Comprehensive list of attendees supplied free of charge to exhibitors.
  • Trade Only – general public not admitted.

These Trade shows are an excellent opportunity for members to network with like minded individuals and organisations and are only as good as the people who attend, they are only open to the industry and therefore are an excellent forum for members to grow their knowledge and contacts within our industry.

Who Visits?

FIA Trade Show visitors are limited to trade only and include;

  • Chefs and Apprentices
  • Cooks
  • Food and Beverage Managers
  • Restaurant Owners and Managers
  • Serving staff
  • School Canteen Managers
  • Institution Buyers
  • Anyone interested in improving their knowledge of and contacts within foodservice

Why participate in an FIA trade show?

  • Come face to face with large numbers of qualified Foodservice end users and buyers.
  • A cost effective way for Foodservice suppliers to reach end user buyers and reduce costly cold calls, save travelling time, accommodation
    and stress.
  • Outstanding venues to show all your products to old and new customers.
  • To meet buyers under one roof – all coming to see you in a neutral venue, because they want to.
  • You can build your brand with traditional media but you can build your sales immediately at an FIA trade show.
  • An ideal opportunity to show and demonstrate new products, techniques and campaigns.
  • Association member companies provide outstanding network opportunities.
  • Major national companies and smaller manufacturers gain equal benefits.
  • To show support for your local wholesalers and distributors.

FIA Trade Show exhibiting fees

  • The FIA is a non-profit association – exhibitor trade show fees are maintained at as low a rate as possible with benefits passed on to members
  • Stand fees include display stand floor space, access to 10amp, 15amp, 20amp power outlets, tables at most venues and chairs.
  • Many Members use portable display equipment such as pull up banners, spider displays etc. The FIA does not use an overall shell scheme display, giving you maximum flexibility with your display and your budget.
  • Display panels and partitions are supplied at cost price via local hire companies as required. Exhibitors are advised of details prior to each event.

Tradeshow Applications

Newcastle Tradeshow February 7th/8th - Exhibitors Application Form Click Here Sydney Tradeshow March 18th/19th- Exhibitors Application Form Click Here Bathurst Tradeshow May 15th - Exhibitors Application Form Click Here Nowra Tradeshow July 24rd - Exhibitors Application Form Click Here

2012 Tradeshow Dates TBA

  • October Canberra - TBA
  • November Port Macquarie - TBA
  • November 27th AGM - TBA