Subsidies for NSW F&B producers to participate in national trade show

Fine Food Australia entrance
Fine Food Australia 2023 (Source: Fine Food Australia/Facebook)

Emerging food and beverage producers based in New South Wales (NSW) are encouraged to apply for a subsidy so they can take part at Fine Food Australia 2025.

To be held at the ICC Sydney from September 8 to 11, Fine Food Australia is considered one of the nation’s leading trade shows that showcase food and drink products, attracting thousands of visitors every year and providing a platform for food and beverage manufacturers looking to grow domestically and into new international markets through opportunities to connect with suppliers, distributors, as well as retail and hospitality businesses.

Subsidies of $4500 are available to support 18 NSW businesses to exhibit within the Flavours of NSW zone at the tradeshow, with NSW Government business support experts on hand to facilitate introductions with key industry representatives.

“The Fine Food Australia trade show is the biggest event on the industry’s calendar, and in particular for small businesses looking to showcase their unique products to both a domestic and global audience,” said Investment NSW deputy secretary Rebecca McPhee. “NSW is home to a thriving food and beverage manufacturing industry, with over 4500 businesses and 66,000 employees. Food and beverage manufacturing is the largest manufacturing sector in NSW, and there’s a strong appetite for our quality produce both here and around the world.”

We’re delighted to again support some of our up-and-coming food and drink businesses to exhibit at Fine Foods and showcase the best flavours that NSW has to offer,” McPhee added.

Expressions of interest for the subsidy are accepted until May 12. Those interested in applying may visit the Investment NSW website.