The Good Food Forum will be held at The Cloud on Auckland's waterfront this month. Photo / Supplied
The Good Food Forum will be held at The Cloud on Auckland's waterfront this month. Photo / Supplied
Leading experts from the food industry will share their tips on growing a good food business at the Good Food Forum on the 25th May at The Cloud in Auckland.
The one-day event, organised by the Sustainable Business Network, is designed to help participants grow a smart, high-performing food business.
"By 'good' food we mean considering where food comes from, how it's grown and made, and where it goes to once the consumer has finished with it, in addition to the bottom line of making a profit," says CEO of the Sustainable Business Network (SBN), Rachel Brown.
"The food industry is an important part of the New Zealand economy. There are global trends that businesses need to be aware of because New Zealand is so dependent on and connected to other countries for our food system," she says.
"We believe it's vital to ensure we foster the growth of 'good' food businesses, to meet the demands of consumers for products that are healthy and improve the wellbeing of people and the environment."
The Good Food Forum will bring together 16 expert speakers, including Jacqueline Ireland, CEO of Colmar Brunton;John McKay, CEO of AsureQuality; Richard Wyeth, CEO of Miraka; and Matt McKendry, MD of Marmot Capital.
The theme of the Forum is the future of food from a business perspective, focusing on three core areas: traceability (understanding your supply chain and its transparency so you can identify the origin of food products); consumer trends (realising opportunities of changing consumer behaviours before they happen); and market access (accessing responsible investment and designing the right financial model).
Details:
Event: Good Food Forum Date: 25th May 2015 Time: 8.30am - 4.30pm followed by networking and drinks Venue:The Cloud, Auckland Cost: SBN members: $170 + GST; non-SBN members: $340 + GST
