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With Australia's organic and natural foods growing by 20% a year, it's no surprise that the sector will be bigger than ever at this year's Fine Food Australia next month.

New organic and natural products to join the show include everything from organic crackers to prepared casseroles, said exhibition manager Minnie Constan.

“More and more consumers believe that organic / natural equates with sustainability and is better for the environment. Savvy food manufacturers and retailers can reinforce these perceptions and increase sales by using packaging and materials that complement this belief,” said Constan.


Tackling the controversial topic of bio-degradable supermarket bags is BioPak with an Australian manufactured, bio-degradable checkout bag made from starch. They are also launching the world’s first bio-degradable coffee-cup and lid combination and a bio-degradable foam PLA tray with bio-degradable absorbent pads for fresh food, fish and meats.

Cartiera Lucchese Group have an ecological cost saving solution for hospitality rest rooms, launching a biological active toilet tissue that transforms used toilet paper from damaging waste into a vehicle delivering a solution to the sewer pipes and septic tanks.

“The growth and diversity in natural, organic, ethical and sustainable products is an industry phenomenon. Retail, hospitality and foodservice buyers should make the most of this exceptional opportunity and seek out ways to profit from the increasing numbers of environmentally aware consumers,” said Constan.

Fine Foods Australia will be held in Melbourne from September 22 to 25.

Trade visitors are advised to register on http://www.finefood.com.au before September 17. If you are not registered, entry will cost $30 at the entrance.

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