Regional OpportunitiesFood and Beverage Sector Workshops Coming UpA series of valuable workshops for businesses in the food and beverage industry are starting soon. Workshops cover topics such as getting your products into supermarkets, product assessment and quality assurance through tasting. Lifting the GameMarch 3rd 2011 This workshop looks at new products from the supermarkets point-of-view. It will help your staff understand the facts and figures they need for successful presentations toThis half-day workshop on PRODUCT ASSESSMENT aims to improve the way your staff assess company products. It is specifically designed for small to medium size food businesses and includes:
Tasting for Quality AssuranceMarch 17th 2011 This workshop goes into more depth on quality assurance. It aims to give your staff the skills they need to identify the key areas in the assessment of product quality. Sections covered include:
Workshops are to be held at the ATEED Southern Office, Level 8, 20 Amersham Way, Manukau. All workshops start 8.45 am and finish around 12.30 pm. Cost per workshop is $57.50 (incl GST). For more information please contact nicky@bizrodney.com. New Zealand Institute of Food Science and Technology Annual Conference 2011Science to Reality - NZ and Beyond. 29 June - 1 July 2011, Rotorua.This conference promises to be one of the best in recent years, exploring the role of New Zealand as an exporter of quality food products and expertise, and led by high profile keynote speakers from New Zealand and overseas, including:
For a full outline of the conference programme, information for trade exhibitors , or to submit a paper for consideration visit www.nzifst.org.nz. July 2011 Cultural and Trade Mission to HawaiiExpressions of interest are sought from companies engaged in international trade in participating in a unique Cultural and Trade Mission to Hawaii in July 2011. Click here for more information. Global ExpertsGlobal Expert is a fast, confidential search service that connects New Zealand businesses and organisations with experts to help solve technical and market related challenges. Fund your expert costs though TechNZ - www.frst.govt.nz
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