Past events and seminar resources
The following is a list of capability development events and seminars delivered by the Food Industry Innovation program across Western Australia. Where possible and with permission we have provided the resources produced by the service provider.
Please contact the Food Industry Innovation team if you require these resources in an alternative format.
Turning the Dial - conference and expo
Hosted by DPIRD and sponsored by Curtin University, this 2-day industry event was dedicated to ESG, food waste and sustainable packaging innovations, supporting the WA food and beverage sector’s transition to a circular economy.
27 - 28 February 2023 - Turning the Dial - DPIRD webpage with resources and video recordings
Digital marketing workshops
In collaboration with the Social Media Research Lab, Curtin University School of Management and Marketing
8 September 2022 - Digital audit of your business' online presence - YouTube link
15 September 2022 - Leveraging social listening - YouTube link
21 September 2022 - Design a successful digital marketing campaign - YouTube link
Resources:
- Digital audit template - Excel template
Introduction to sustainable packaging webinar series
In partnership with DPIRD's Food and Beverage Fund project
10 May 2022 - Challenges for the global packaging industy - YouTube link
17 May 2022 - Best practice in sustainable packaing - YouTube link
24 May 2022 - Sustainable packaging branding - YouTube link
31 May 2022 - Sustainable packaing education and training - YouTube link
7 June 2022 - Linking industry and government programs and targets - YouTube link
14 June 2022 - Q&A, packaging supplier directory and next steps - YouTube link
Lean Manufacturing workshop - TXM Lean Solutions
10 September 2021 - Perth
Partnering for Growth: creating added value in food and beverage supply chains
22-25 June 2021 - Busselton, Perth and Esperance
Resources:
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Partnering for Growth: creating added value in food and beverage supply chains - Ian Dixon - YouTube link
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Adapt and Prosper White Paper - Ian Dixon - pdf
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Partnering Solutions White Paper - Ian Dixon - pdf
Global food industry trends and COVID-19 – what do they mean for your business? – Professor David Hughes
4 June 2020 – webinar
Resources:
- Global food industry trends and COVID-19 - YouTube link
- Global food industry trends and COVID-19 - slides (Prof. David Hughes) - pdf
WA food and beverage packaging forum
In partnership with the Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology (AIFST) and the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP)
30 October 2019
Resources:
- Key note: Packaging overview - John Day, Shopability - pdf
- Packaging and sustainability - Ralph Moyle, Australian Institute of Packaging - pdf
- Food safety and Shelf life extension - Ralph Moyle, Australian Institute of Packaging - pdf
- Links and references - Ralph Moyle, Australian Institute of Packaging - pdf
Marketing food and beverages in a changing world – John Stanley
28 February 2019 - Gingin
19 February 2019 - Geraldton
7 February 2019 - Denmark (Masterclass)
21 November 2018 – Katanning
14 August 2018 - Denmark
Resources:
- Marketing food and beverages in a changing world - slides (John Stanley) - pdf
- Food tourism: a practical marketing guide - book (available to purchase)
Embrace the supply chain revolution (Automated warehousing) - GS1 Australia
In partnership with AusIndustry and FIAL
9 August 2019 - Perth
10 August 2019 - Margaret River
Prepare for retail buyer meeting: an introduction
27 May 2019 - Perth
Resources:
- Prepare for the retail buyer meeting: an introduction - Samantha Watson, Goldfish Consulting - YouTube link
- Prepare for the retail buyer meeting: an introduction - Samantha Watson, Goldfish Consulting - slides - pdf
Proteins for food and health: sustainable alternatives for future food - CSIRO
In partnership with CSIRO and FIAL
3 April 2019 - Perth
Market Diversification - Shopability
In partnership with AusIndustry and FIAL
26 March 2019 - Perth
27 March 2019 - Busselton
Developing a winning Asian distribution strategy
In partnership with DPIRD's Asian Market Sucess project
30 November 2018 - South Perth & regional video cast
Resources:
- A winning export strategy - slides (Incite) - pdf
Global food industry trends – what do they mean for your business? – Professor David Hughes
16 October 2018 – Busselton
18 October 2018 – Wanneroo
Resources:
- Global food industry trends – YouTube link
- Global food industry trends - slides (Prof. David Hughes) - pdf
- Developing the North of Perth Food Zone – slides (City of Wanneroo and Wheatbelt Development Commission) - pdf
E-commerce Masterclass (China and South East Asia)
In partnership with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia.
28 August 2018 – South Perth & regional video cast
29 August 2018 – South Perth
Resources:
- Navigating e-commerce China – slides (Austrade) - pdf
- Navigating e-commerce China - YouTube link
- Navigating e-commerce ASEAN – slides (Austrade) - pdf
- Navigating e-commerce ASEAN - YouTube link
- China Certification and Inspection group – slides (Mr Al Liang) - pdf
- Pre-market due diligence - YouTube link
- Pre-market due diligence China – slides (CCIWA) - pdf
- Pre-market due diligence SE Asia – slides (CCIWA) - pdf
- Cold-chain logistics – slides (S.F.Express) - pdf
- E-commerce opportunities Malaysia – slides (Austrade Malaysia) - pdf
- Happy Fresh - slides - pdf
Accelerate your dairy business growth
In partnership with Dairy Australia.
7 August 2018 – Albany
Resources:
- SME exporters workshop manual (Dairy Australia) - pdf
- Program for Dairy SME exporters – slides (Dairy Australia) - pdf
Premium Food and Beverage Forum Albany
28 July 2018 - Albany
Resources (YouTube links):
- Premium Food and Beverage Forum Albany - highlights
- Premium food production in our region - Nikki Poulish, DPIRD Specialised Food Centre manager
- Why target premium food and beverage value-add? - Kim Antonio, DPIRD Food Industry Innovation project manage
- Tapping into global and industry trends: an opportunity for WA – Professor David Hughes
- Transformational economic development of the premium food and beverage sector - Russell Pritchard, Great Southern Development Commission
- Role of local government in supporting growth of the premium food sector - Paul Camins & Matt Hammond, City of Albany
- Food, wine and tourism – Leanne Rogers, The Lake House Denmark
- Horticulture value-adding opportunities - Claire McClelland, vegetablesWA
- Opportunities for regional wines - Dr John Gates, Great Southern Wine Producers Association
- Opportunities for premium Noongar-branded sheep meat and native foods - Jeff Foley, GHD
- Case study - Sheryn Prior, Dellendale Creamery
- Dairy industry value-add - Esther Jones, Western Dairy
- Value-adding in the regional aquaculture and fishing sector - Don Nicholls, Southern Seafood Producers (WA) Association
- South Coast aquaculture value-add shellfish - Mike Pengelly, DPIRD fisheries principal management officer
- Premium beef growth opportunities - Nicholas Hunt, AEC Group Pty Ltd
Labelling and Claims Masterclass
5 July 2018 - Perth
Resources:
- Labelling and Claims Masterclass - slides (Chris Preston) - pdf
Country of origin labelling workshop
13 April 2018 – South Perth
Resources:
- Country of origin labelling workshop - YouTube link
- ACCC’s Country of origin labelling information
- Federal Government’s business.gov.au online CoOL tool