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China Opportunity Program: Behind a successful business in China

Succeeding in the Chinese market was the premise behind the second in a series of China Opportunity seminars recently hosted by La Trobe University. The seminar consisted of three talks from prominent Chinese market experts and provided great networking opportunities for attendees. The China Opportunity Program comes following a delegation of SMEs from Melbourne’s north…

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Innovation in Food and Agribusiness Forum

Globally, food and agribusiness companies are facing technological disruptions across their operations. The current industry climate is seeing technology rapidly evolving, meaning businesses are increasingly pressured to remain updated or lose market competitiveness. This is particularly important to Australian industry. As other countries continue to innovate, Australia must follow, if not lead, to remain internationally…

Partners discuss at Melbourne's North Food Group industry roundtable

Shape the future of food and beverage roundtable wrap up

Partners took a seat at the roundtable at Melbourne Polytechnic in Preston, to discuss the future of the food and beverage industry. Attended by tertiary education partners and food and beverage businesses, the roundtable gave education and business the opportunity to discuss and prioritise issues. Tertiary partners included: La Trobe University RMIT University Melbourne Polytechnic…

Three people attending Melbourne's North Food Group business briefing

MNFG business briefing and networking event

Networking and great food were on the menu at the MNFG Business Briefing on 4 October. Proudly supported by the City of Whittlesea, Hume City Council and Quest Epping, the event involved 30 people meeting at the Quest Epping Apartment Hotel to have input and learn about the services MNFG provides for businesses. Recommendations that…

MNFG energy group buying forum

Reduce your business’s energy costs

MNFG and NORTH Link partnered with Procurement Australia and the Victorian Government to host the Reduce Your Energy Cost: Energy Group Buying Forum. Over 30 attendees, MNFG partners included, were informed about collaborative group purchasing methods that could reduce operational costs. The past decade has seen electricity prices increase by 80 to 90 per cent,…

Deb from Blue Pear Pantry

Fine Food Australia expo a success for MNFG partners

Fine Food Australia trade show was a great success for all  involved. MNFG partners generated a range of international exporting, supermarket supply and brand recognition opportunities. Two of our partners won significant awards, including Best New Product. If you visited the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre early last week, you may have observed the absence…

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MNFG partners welcome Chinese suppliers during region-wide tour

Excitement levels were high in June and July as Chinese suppliers from Chongqing and 163 Visa Entrepreneurs visited MNFG partners at their places of business. Partners were pleased with the opportunity to gain exposure to exporting opportunities in China. Following the Melbourne’s North Food & Beverage Expo in late June, delegates from Chongqing and Beijing…

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Melbourne’s North Food Group launches with great support

From state MPs and local council officials to food and beverage manufacturers and suppliers, Thursday night’s MNFG launch was an inspiring rally of community support. The Melbourne Market in Epping played host, accommodating over 150 attendees who have followed the MNFG journey, some as far back as the beginning. On arrival, attendees were greeted with…

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Melbourne’s North Food & Beverage Expo wrap

Espresso martinis, craft beer, pizza fresh off the stone and artisan cheese were only a few of the highlights at the Melbourne’s North Food & Beverage Expo, recently hosted by the Melbourne’s North Food Group. Food and beverage traders from Melbourne’s north gathered to take part in an expo that had been a long time…

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Establishing a food group in northern Melbourne

Melbourne’s North Food Group was created to support the local food, beverage and fibre industry, and to help local businesses meet the challenges of the local and global marketplaces. Comprehensive research (the 2014 Food and Beverage Growth Plan: Melbourne’s North) showed that a powerful regional industry body was needed to lead and provide vision for…