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MORETON BAY

MEET I TASTE I CONNECT I BUY I SUPPORT

MONDAY 15 MARCH I SUNSHINE COAST AIRPORT

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EVENT MAJOR PARTNERS

Meet the Makers is South East Queensland's largest independent food and beverage

trade event, showcasing fresh produce and food & beverage products from the

Sunshine Coast, Noosa, Gympie, Moreton Bay and beyond.

The event profiles the great diversity and capabilities of our industry and regions, to

local, state and national food and beverage trade, stakeholders and supporters.

Meet the Makers tells the story of the unique, collaborative ecosystem, that FAN

fosters in the regions it operates, where industry and stakeholders work together to

accelerate growth and drive innovation.

80 exhibitors+400 buyers, stakeholders & supporters

ABOUTABOUT

NOTE: Numbers pending COVID requirements

15 March, Sunshine Coast Airport

2019 EXHIBITOR LISTBig Heart Bamboo, Birdwood Nursery, Black Lemonade,Boneafide Broth Company, Boss Australia, BrouhahaBrewery, Buderim Ginger, CC's Kitchen, ChocolateCountry, Cooloola Berries, Country Noosa, COYO, CraftedBean, Electropops, First Batch Coffee Roasters, ForageFarms, Fresh Chai Company, Frozen Sunshine, GourmetFudge, Green Valley Agriculture (Finger limes), GroundsKeeper Willie, Hand Cut Deli, Hive Haven, HomemadeBliss, Hum Honey, Kenilworth Dairies, KOKOPOD, LindolsMacadamias, Lisboa Café, Little White Goats Cheese,Mate CO2, Montville Coffee, Nutworks, People Places andPlates, Phat Belli Farm, Pomodoras Fine Foods, Popcornlovers, Pure Mill Chocolate, QCamel, Seaweed initiativefrom USC, Smoochies Handmade, Steamed BunCompany, Sunshine Brewery, Sunshine Coast Cider, TheBear and the Ladle, The Milk Pantry, Ugly DuckPreserves, Whisk and Bowl Co, Wholefood Artisan,Woombye Cheese, Yanalla Farms, Your Mates, GrowCoastal

EXHIBITORS

ARTISAN PANTRY

BEANS LEAVES SPICES

BREWS FROM LOCAL CREWS

DELICIOUS DAIRY

TASTY TREATS

WHOLESOME FREE FROM

FARM GROWN GOODNESS

80 exhibitors (pending any COVID requirements)

Meet the Makers 2021 will showcase the best our regionshave to offer, including products new to market. Withmembers encompassing growers and makers, the event willhighlight the strength, diversity and uniqueness of our localfood and agribusiness industry.

NUMBERS:

PLANT BASED ALTERNATIVESBAKED GOODS

FROZEN TREATS

SAUCES / JAMS

SAVOURY SNACKS

ORGANIC GOODNESS

SPIRIT MAKERS

CATEGORIES

BUYERS, SPONSORS, MEDIA

Meet the Makers will welcome buyers,sponsors and media to the 2.00pm to6.00pm session. Buyer categories include:

Produce/products will be available to purchase

Meet the Makers will welcomestakeholders, passionate foodies and FANmembers not exhibiting to the 6.00pm -9.00pm session.

This session will be a celebration of theincredible people that bring us food andbeverages that tell the story of ourregions.

NOTES:

INVITEES

SUPPORTERS

This session is invite-onlyBuyers will be supplied with a digital cataloguecontaining all exhibitor information and contact detailsprior to the eventThis session will include judging of a competition toselect the best product for an inflight menu

NOTES:

Food Retailers

Food Distributors

Foodservice Professionals

Tourism Operators & Providers

Restaurants / Cafes / Event Companies

2019

EXHIBITORS RATED IT 8 OR MORE OUT OF 10COMPARED TO OTHER TRADE SHOWS

ATTENDEES RATED IT 8 OR MORE OUT OF 10RE EVENT EXPERIENCE

BUYERSDISCOVERED NEW PRODUCTS

RETAILERS, DISTRIBUTORS, ACCOMMODATIONPROVIDERS, RESTAURANTS, CAFES, MEDIA, FANMEMBERS AND INDUSTRY STAKEHOLDERS

EXHIBITORS WOULD ATTEND NEXT YEAR

88%

86%

100%

100%

400+

EXHIBITORS67

""Lovely to see such a high quality event

showcasing the region's producers. Very

much appreciated a separate time slot

being allotted to buyers. Excited for next

year's MTM!"

The event was really wonderful, great buyers

and I particularly liked that all companies

big or small had the same set up - it made

all of us appear equal. Well done!"

"Fantastic group of people from producers,

consumers and buyers. We found all of the

leads very pre-vetted in that the audience

was relevant and looking for products like

ours."

"The energy in the room was electrifying not

to mention the great connections between

companies on developing new products."

"The event was well structured and the

broad array of fabulous local businesses was

amazing to see. The atmosphere was

buzzing with energy and the sense of what's

possible which was just great!"

"We love being a member of the FAN group

meeting all the wonderful suppliers and

producers. It helps us connect with locals

and allows us to showcase all of these

products on our menu and wine list at."

"Another great FAN initiative to provide a

platform for local producers and

manufacturers to meet and engage with

potential business partners."

2019 EVENT FEEDBACK

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