Dr David Hughes international speaker in Western Australia
Western Australian food and beverage supply chain companies will benefit from the expertise of global food and drink industry international speaker Professor David Hughes when he presents in Manjimup and Mandurah.
The Department of Agriculture and Food Western Australia’s (DAFWA’s) Food Industry Innovation Project, made possible by the State Government’s Royalties for Regions investment, will host Professor Hughes in Manjimup on Wednesday 8 March and in partnership with The Peel Development Commission in Mandurah on Thursday 9 March 2017.
Professor Hughes is a leader in global food industry developments who will speak on topics including global food industry issues and opportunities, consumer trends, food packaging and production.
He sits on international food organisation boards and is involved in food firms in both United Kingdom and the United States of America.
Western Australia’s climate and high standard of food production offer a unique opportunity to produce and export highly quality premium food products.
With world food trade undergoing significant change and increasing demand from affluent Asian and Middle Eastern countries for safe, premium food products, there is significant opportunity for growth in WA’s agrifood sector.
WA’s agrifood products are valued at $20 billion at retail and export levels and WA’s food manufacturing industry comprises about 1200 businesses.
These figures are set to increase as the global demand for quality products grows.
Professor Hughes’ presentations will be relevant across various sectors including: meat, fish and eggs, dairy, fresh produce, wine, packaged foods, genetics, farm inputs, food and feed ingredients, service sectors such as finance, packaging, IT, advertising and PR, food manufacturers, retailers, food service, farmer-owned businesses, and public sector agencies.
Growers, manufacturers, retailers and food service businesses are encouraged to register their attendance.
For more information and to ensure you don’t miss the opportunity to hear Professor Hughes speak contact Yolandee Jones, Development Officer, Manjimup, on +61 (0)8 9777 0138.