nickimarks, Author at Victorian Food Innovation Network

Posts by nickimarks

Victoria sets the Global Table

Last week, Victoria hosted Global Table at Melbourne Showgrounds, a three-day event focused on building an innovative food sector to tackle some of the world’s biggest problems, such as climate change and food security.
More than 3000 people attended with key discussions centring on reducing global food waste, kickstarting the Australian native food …
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Global Table

Global Table, Uncategorized

FIAL celebrates Australian food innovation with book launch

As the wise Nelson Mandela once said, “Remember to celebrate milestones as you prepare for the road ahead.”
That’s precisely what Food Innovation Australia Limited (FIAL) has done for the past four years with its book Celebrating Australian Food and Agribusiness Innovations. The FIAL team has searched far and wide to find …
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Connecting with the Manufacturing Modernisation Fund

The $50 million Manufacturing Modernisation Fund has been launched by the Commonwealth Government to support manufacturers to modernise and grow.
The grant program will support small and medium Australian manufacturing businesses and includes:

$20 million for small scale grants of between $50,000 to $100,000, with industry to invest $1 for every $1 …
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Commonwealth, funding, Government

Financial Support, Uncategorized

published - 2 September 2019
By Nicki Marks

Getting ready for Global Table

Today we went out to visit the Global Table site where we were so excited to see the Victorian Food Innovation Network up in lights!
If you don’t already have tickets you can get a three day pass for $56.50 here.

Global Table

Reduce Your Energy Costs: Electricity and Gas Group Buying Opportunity for Your Business

NORTH Link and Melbourne’s North Food Group are facilitating a major opportunity for your business to reduce its future energy costs by joining a group buying tender with Procurement Australia.
Details are as follows:

Escalating energy prices are a major issue for individual businesses
One way of accessing cheaper energy prices is through …
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energy

ExtensionAUS, Information and Resources, Resources

published - 29 August 2019
By Nicki Marks

SME Export Hubs expressions of interest now open!

SME Export Hubs expressions of interest now open!
The second round of the Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Export Hubs Initiative is now open for expressions of interest. The Initiative provides grants from $150,000 to $1.5 million to help establish and/or operate export hubs.
New and existing export hubs are eligible for funding provided …
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export hubs funding

ExtensionAUS, Financial Support, Home, Resources

published - 22 August 2019
By Nicki Marks

Victorian Manufacturing Showcase 2019

The Victorian Manufacturing Showcase 2019 (VMS19) is an annual event celebrating its sixth year. Hosted by a partnership of the Industry Capability Network (Victoria), Victorian Government and six local councils. The objective of this event is to provide opportunities for Victorian manufacturers to gain invaluable insights into successful Victorian businesses …
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VMS19

Resources, VMS19

published - 21 August 2019
By Nicki Marks

Hear Didi Lo speaking at Global Table on pioneering new products for better nutrition

From working in kitchens in Byron Bay to masterminding some of Australia’s favourite products, the founder and CEO of Soulfresh has always had a passion to change the way people eat and drink for the better. Didi Lo packed up a van in 2003, filling it with his favourite Byron …
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Didi Lo, Global Table

Global Table, Resources

published - 21 August 2019
By Nicki Marks

2019 Australian Food Awards Presentation Dinner

Gather your foodie friends and celebrate Australia’s best food producers. Enjoy a bespoke menu crafted with award winning ingredients at the 2019 Australian Food Awards Presentation Dinner. Book your table now: https://bddy.me/2TwLtx9 hashtag#AusFoodAwards

Australian Food Awards

Global Table, Resources

published - 21 August 2019
By Nicki Marks

Are you attending BrewCon19?

Tickets for Global Table partner event hashtag#BrewCon19 are on sale now. Run by the Independent Brewers Association, it features three days of seminars, international guests and a trade expo designed to educate and celebrate all involved in Australia’s independent beer industry, from big established brewers to startup manufacturers. Full program …
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BrewCon19

Global Table, Resources