Key Facts:
- foodpro 2026, Australia's leading food processing trade event, will run 26-29 July at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
- Event features 400+ suppliers showcasing processing equipment, packaging innovations, and sustainability solutions across an expanded show floor
- Key features include live demonstrations, an Innovation Stage with daily presentations, and networking events including the Industry Connect Evening
- The event will co-locate with the Australian Institute of Food Science & Technology Conference (AIFST26) on 27-28 July
- Free registration is now open for industry professionals, with the event targeting food manufacturing, processing, packaging and engineering professionals
Registration is now open for foodpro 2026, Australia's leading trade event for food processing, packaging and innovation, returning to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from 26–29 July 2026.
The four-day event will provide food and beverage manufacturing professionals with the opportunity to explore cutting-edge processing equipment, packaging innovations and sustainability solutions, gain practical insights on automation and efficiency, and connect with 400+ suppliers and industry peers driving Australia's food manufacturing sector forward.
"Food and beverage manufacturers are facing mounting pressure to reduce waste, improve efficiency and meet sustainability targets - all while managing rising energy costs and labour shortages," said Louise Brooks, Event Director, foodpro. "foodpro provides a platform for the industry to come together, explore practical solutions in processing and packaging innovation, and connect with the suppliers and technologies that can help them stay competitive."
Following the success of the 2023 event, this year foodpro will feature an expanded show floor spanning every stage of food and beverage production, including ingredients, processing equipment, packaging, logistics and digital factory solutions.
Key highlights of the event include:
- 400+ food manufacturing suppliers offering direct access to processing equipment, packaging machinery, ingredients, automation technology and sustainability solutions designed specifically for food and beverage production lines
- Live food processing demonstrations showcasing slicing and portioning systems, baking equipment, beverage bottling lines, and sustainable packaging solutions in action through the Connected Lunch feature area
- The Innovation Stage hosting daily presentations on automation in food factories, sustainable food packaging, AI-driven quality control, food safety regulation and emerging technologies transforming food and beverage manufacturing
- Industry networking opportunities including the Industry Connect Evening on 26 July at Melbourne Public for food industry professionals, plus dedicated spaces like the Industry Hub (featuring Food and Drink Business, PKN News and key food industry associations) and Business Lounge
- Exclusive food packaging training led by the Australasian Institute of Packaging (AIP) and the 2026 Packaging Innovation & Design Awards (PIDA) Gala Dinner on 28 July, celebrating excellence in food and beverage packaging design
The event will again co-locate the Australian Institute of Food Science & Technology Conference (AIFST26), held over two days on Monday 27 and Tuesday 28 July. The conference will bring together food science and technology professionals to explore current research, regulation and key industry challenges.
Across four days, foodpro is expected to attract professionals from food and beverage manufacturing, processing, packaging and engineering, as well as roles spanning R&D, quality assurance, sustainability, operations, procurement and government.
Attendance at foodpro is free for industry professionals, with registration now open at www.foodproexpo.com.
About us:
About foodpro:
The manufacturing sector is vitally important for our economic future, with food and beverage processing being Australia's largest manufacturing industry. foodpro connects professionals across the food and beverage value chain seeking cutting-edge solutions in processing, packaging, beverage equipment, digital technologies, logistics, and sustainability to drive efficiency, compliance, and growth.
