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THE TRADE EVENT FOR THE FOODSERVICE, HOSPITALITY, AND RETAIL INDUSTRIES See cutting-edge food, drink, and equipment from leading producers, learn the latest industry trends, make vital new contacts, and network with your peers at this high-quality, trade-only event. There is always lots to discover at Fine Food New Zealand, see new products, new services, and new technology, and catch up with the latest ideas that will shape the future of your industry. Network with potential new business partners, find new suppliers and negotiate the best
deals for your business.
FOODSERVICE
If you’re in the business of preparing or serving food, this is the only trade show to attend. Source top quality food and drink ingredients and check out the latest kitchen, packaging, and front-of-house equipment.
HOSPITALITY
Your customers deserve the latest and best accommodation, hospitality and entertainment products and services. Choose from tableware, furniture, interiors, POS systems, uniforms, and more.
THE TASTE OF THE BLUE PACIFIC COMES TO AOTEAROA For more than thirty years Pacific Trade Invest (PTI) NZ has represented the best products the Pacific Islands have to offer. Covering sixteen island states – across the three sub-regions of the Blue Pacific – Polynesia, Micronesia and Melanesia, Pacific Trade Invest New Zealand contributes to their economic development through employment and exports. The organisation is an agency of the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat in Suva, Fiji “We’re connectors,” said Trade Commissioner Glynis Miller. “We don’t sell the products ourselves; we work with Pacific producers to help them understand the process of exporting into the New Zealand market, and to connect them with food service providers, wholesalers, stockists and distributors in New Zealand.” PTI NZ works with a wide variety of niche products from organic spices to giant freshwater prawns to exotic fruit pulp. In addition, they also cater
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to the New Zealand market for island root crops such as taro. Trade Commissioner Miller said the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the Pacific’s need to diversify away from sole reliance on tourism. “The Pacific has much to offer Kiwi tastebuds. Their climate, and approach to keeping their products as natural as possible means New Zealanders can feel greater confidence when consuming, knowing that the production process is helping island communities improve their livelihoods,” she noted. “Aotearoa, and in particular Auckland has the highest Pacific Island population in the world, there’s already a strong market here, and more and more Kiwis are diversifying their palates to include a wider taste range. We’re excited to showcase three great companies at the Fine Foods show this year.” Nishi Foods is one of Tonga’s largest exporters supplying top quality frozen taro, cassava, and breadfruit. A must try is their breadfruit flour which, thanks to its high nutritional value and gluten free status is a great wheat flour alternative.
They will also be sampling their freshly pressed moringa powder which has medicinal properties and contains many healthy nutrients such as calcium, potassium, and magnesium. Operating out of Auckland, Ashon Ventures is a competitive distribution company in New Zealand with a wide network of suppliers. In recent years they have diversified into food
RETAIL
If you sell food and drink products, at Fine Food NZ. You’ll find the best local and international products and services on display, meet potential new suppliers face-to-face, and clinch the best deals.
SUPPORTED BY YOUR INDUSTRY
The show is supported by major industry associations, including BIANZ, NZ Chefs Association, Hospitality NZ, Restaurant Association and more. Link to video (what attendees said about Fine Food 2018): https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=aqpdrN_kKUY
product development, such as their well-known brand Taste of India which uses fresh Fijian spices. ‘’Let food be thy medicine’’ is the mantra of Fine Foods Ltd. The Ni-Vanuatu company practice what they preach by only using natural products. Based in Port Vila they produce their signature ‘’Supa’MAN Fries’’ made cassava and which make a popular potato alternative. Pacific Trade Invest NZ will be at Fine Food NZ – Stand S4. Connect with them on Facebook @pacifictradeinvestnz, Instagram @pti_nz or email info@ pacifictradeinvest.co.nz
