Food Innovation Australia (FIAL) and Brisbane Marketing are collaborating to bring together the Future Food Brisbane initiative – a series of workshops and events created specifically for the food and agribusiness industry.
The program includes:
China e-commerce market readiness
This workshop is aimed at providing a comprehensive understanding on:
- China’s e-commerce market, cultural intelligence, high-demand food sectors, marketing strategies, protecting a brand, and IP.
- How to manage payments, logistics solutions, warehousing and price points.
- Latest policy changes in regulation and duties.
- Links to support and services available for Australian exporters. Please note: it is a prerequisite that you attend this workshop if you are looking to secure a one to one appointment at the JD.com Meet the Buyer event (unless your company has experience selling to China via online platforms).
(Attendance at this workshop is a prerequisite for those looking to secure a one-to-one appointment at the JD.com Meet the Buyer event (unless your company has experience selling to China via online platforms).
Date: Friday May 11.
Time: 9am to 3pm.
Location: Brisbane Marriott, Level 2, Queen Adelaide Ballroom, 515 Queen Street, Brisbane.
Registration: Click here to register.
JD.com ‘Meet the online retailer’
A general industry briefing with Chinese e-commerce company JD.com will cover how to tap into the world’s largest e-commerce market and access China’s rapidly emerging middle-class consumer base. Australian businesses looking to expand into the Chinese market are encouraged to “take advantage of this rare opportunity” to connect with online retailer JD.com and secure a one-to-one meeting.
Date: Tuesday May 15.
Time: 9am to 5pm.
Location: Brisbane Marriott, Level 2, Queen Adelaide Ballroom, 515 Queen Street, Brisbane.
Registration: Click here to register.
Retail readiness and private label
This workshop is aimed at providing a comprehensive understanding on:
- Challenging or complementing your current thinking about opportunities in retail.
- Branded and private-label buyer KPIs and market assessments.
- How to manage your and your retail customer’s profitability.
- Identifying and communicating ‘what you are famous for’.
- Presentation tools for consumers.
(Attending this workshop is a prerequisite for those looking to secure a one-to-one appointment at the Coles Brand Meet the Team event (unless your company has experience selling to retail/FMCG).
Date: Thursday May 17.
Time: 8.30am to 5pm.
Location: The Capital, 155 Queen Street, Brisbane.
Registration: Click here to register.
‘Coles Brand Meet the Team’ event
This includes:
- A general briefing session from Coles Brand GM Tim Milano and Head of Coles Brand Mark Field, with the opportunity to network over morning tea afterwards.
- An opportunity for food companies and agribusinesses to secure a one-to-one meeting with a member of the Coles Brand team. Those submitting expressions of interest will receive an invitation via email before the event, which will include the appointment time.
Date: Tuesday May 22.
Time: 8am to 4pm.
Location: Brisbane CBD (TBC).
Registration: Click here to register.
