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2011

"The show was a huge success for us this year. It's a great opportunity to talk to consumers one-on-one, find out how they like your products, introduce them to your range and also network with people who can help your business."

- Becky Dyer, Silver Fern Farms

"We launched our new brand at The Food Show, it was the first time we made an appearance anywhere. We had a really positive response... we sold out of product numerous times and felt the whole show went really well."

- Kirit Makan, The Fresh Grower

"The show's great, with so many people coming through from our target audience. We think it's a great place to advertise our brand, our company, and our products."

- Shannon Fryer, House of Knives

"The real key for us at The Food Show is to meet various people and hear what they think about the Foodtown magazine. It's great to find out about our readers - we've been to every show, it's just fabulous."

- Tim Connell, Foodtown Magazine

"In the Whittaker's Truffle making Masterclass we had a marvellous time. We had 50 enthusiastic chocolate lovers in a lovely intimate setting, so you had an opportunity to pull people up from the audience and they could make their own truffles."

- Annabelle White, Celebrity Chef

"The Food Show is a great avenue for us to impart some of that [wine] knowledge to our customers… It's a really valuable asset to our marketing programme."

- Brown Brothers

"The Food Show has been an annual event for us over last 4-5 years, it's a massive show, in terms of the number of people walking past, tasting our products, smelling the aroma, and just brand awareness - it's great."

- Anup Nathu, Tandoori Palace

"The whole thing about The Food Show is it's a real option to showcase a lot of our wineries… it's actually the fourth year we've done the show and it's been a huge success."

- Quarisa Wines, Johnny Q


"The Food Show's been awesome, a lot of our products are new and it's a great way to show them off to people. We've sold a lot, sampled a lot, and found a new fan base for these products."

-  Dave Pearce, Lion Nathan

"The show has been fantastic… the response has been fantastic. It's the first time for our little brewery this year but I think we've made a splash and I can say that we'll be back next year."

- Tuatara Breweries

"We're a new company and we're looking at opening a store in the next 6 months. The Food Show has gone really, really, really well, we've had some fantastic customers."

- Mel Fleming, Miss Melicious

"The whole Masterclass concept at The Food Show is new, and it's something that Dish really enjoys doing. It's something we think New Zealanders will really embrace as well, people love it."

- Claire Aldous, Dish Magazine

"It's our first time here and initially I was unsure about the show - but now my thoughts have changed completely, it's brilliant! It has worked so well, next year we'll be here with double the space."

-  Memet Ceran, Zigana Espresso

"This is our fourth year at The Food Show. We always notice a boost in our customers afterwards."

- Farro Fresh

"The show's been a great success. Our sales, brand awareness… it's fabulous. It's the fifth time at The Food Show this year, we do Wellington and Auckland - and we'll get down to Christchurch one day!"

- Davina Gray, Kenwood

"I've been coming to The Food Show for around about ten years… and it has worked particularly well for us. The show this year's been absolutely fantastic."

- Sue Cranswick, Esk Valley Estate

2010

"The Food Show allowed us to not only present and talk about our new product the 'Zoku' with potential consumers, it also allowed us to listen directly to what they had to say. We received excellent exposure at the show."

- Chris Townend, Peter Gower NZ

"We've just had a winning experience with The Food Show. The team's communication excelled before and during the event. The show guide was extremely helpful, and when we had an additional query, the staff were extremely quick in getting information back."

- Rachel D'Cruz, AMG Group on behalf of Kraft Philadelphia Cream for Cooking

"The Food Show is an integral part of our marketing. It allows us to meet both trade and public, increase brand awareness and provide a fantastic opportunity to trial products with a broad cross-section of consumers."

- Dean McHenry, Brown Brothers Wines New Zealand

"Advertising for the show seemed prolific! This certainly helped pull in the amazing 40,000+ crowd, which more than met our goal of getting our product samples out there and educating as many customers as possible."

- Rachel D'Cruz, AMG Group on behalf of Kraft Philadelphia Cream for Cooking

"We're very happy... We made lots of contacts and lots of people tried our wines - if it weren't for the show they wouldn't know how fantastic they are. Many importers from China, India and NZ restaurants and cafés enquired too."

- Darius Karani, Koura Bay Wines

"We're delighted with our brand exposure to over 40,000 people, which helped reinforce our current campaign. Visitor feedback was tremendous and we're seeing redemptions across all our stores. Based on this success, we're looking forward to The Food Show next year."

- Andre Vos, Foodstuffs Auckland

"The results were outstanding, providing new contacts and revenue in what's traditionally a 'lean' season, accessing new markets and exports. We'd absolutely do it again - profile is critical and this is a fraction of the cost of major marketing."

- Wendy Voegelin, Enterprise Franklin

"We were astounded at the feedback and results.
North Port Events know how to set the stage and provide an event that's planned to the last detail - enjoyable, no fuss, world class. BioGro looks forward to being involved next year!"

- Eljay Maunder, BioGro NZ

"Having exhibited at international shows, I know The Food Shows in NZ are better in every aspect. Quality and diversification of exhibitors leads to real foodies at the show, so we're rewarded with just the right audience. The response was incredible."

- James Grigg, Lemon Z

"Wellington Food Show was great - both Ofer and I have never had such good Shows in all our years.
The yoghurt is a hit!!"

- Angus Allan, Epicurean Dairy Co

"The best Food Show I have worked at for the past five years, awesome sales assistance/operations and great sales to boot."

- Leigh Kettle, BDS Marketing

"An awesome experience! The show Team were fantastic… supportive, approachable, responded immediately to queries/uncertainties, with frequent smiling 'check-ins' to our stand. We had an overwhelming number of visitors and the event provided a new platform for the industry to interact with the public.
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- Sharon Bowling, New Zealand Pork Industry Board

"Brand recognition and sales growing each year proves that the Food Shows are the right way to go in spending the marketing dollar, and attending the three shows that North Port produce annually is extremely invaluable to our company."

- Maureen Startup, The Village Press

"Once again, we're thrilled with the high caliber of people coming through and the positive nature of fellow exhibitors. The show provides a valuable opportunity to get in front of our target market and generate leads from a captive audience. We'll be back!"

- Jo Falconer, Cherry Tree Consumer Club

2009

"The Auckland show was the best so far for ABE'S®, we sold heaps - we sold out on Sunday which was unexpected! Visitors took advantage of our special and the opportunity to sample and chat.
 A great time was had by all."

- Laura Gray, Abe's Real Bagels

"The show's a good mechanism to connect masses of people with our brand (Rejuva) and get exposure on a large scale - we went through heaps of product. We were able to talk with people about Rejuva... a very worthwhile experience."

- Angela Wong, Pave Consumer Brands

"The show was brilliant. The public had seen our product but not tried it. Sales exceeded expectations and we sold more in three days than a supermarket would sell in a week. We'll be back next year without a doubt."

- Mike Sander, Angel Bay

"The cost of a stand is easily covered by what we sell… We get amazing brand recognition and then get a return on our investment as well. Really couldn't be happier actually!"

- Jon Standbrook, Mustardmakers

"Every year we do the show we launch products at it - up to three or four products each time. This has been a way of establishing those products. People now come to our stand saying 'What's new?' 'What've you got this year?"

- Ross Appleton, Equagold

"It's two shows in one. A trade show on Thursday - you get the buyers, restaurants, hotels - VIPs and decision makers come… it's a really amazing networking event. Then Friday, Saturday and Sunday… fantastic - you've got masses of people."

- Greg Hall, Kohu Road

"When we first came here 10 years ago, no one new who we were. As time's gone on people tell us they now buy our products, know of us, and everyone wants to experience our product… I can't understand why bigger companies aren't here."

- Todd Heller, Hellers

"We've done The Food Show for the last nine years. The clientele that are coming through here are very in tune foodies… it's a good place to format a brand/product. It's a great show to do."

- Shannon Fryer, House of Knives

"The show is an essential part of our marketing... Without it we'd find it more difficult - harder to gain awareness in the marketplace. It's about letting people know who we are, what we're about and that we have time to talk one-to-one."

- Janene Draper, Farro Fresh

"Christchurch and Wellington shows were firsts for us and were fantastic events. Not only were we able to educate thousands of consumers, we also sold enough to cover the whole cost of the show. A very worthwhile marketing and selling exercise!"

- Gal Pyzhanov, Canaan Cheese

"It was a new experience and we're certainly reaping the rewards. Apart from good sales, we created awareness of our new shop... As soon as Monday after the show, new customers came in as a result of meeting us there - and they're still coming."

- Jennifer Lang, Wild Chef

"It was our first time exhibiting in Wellington and very successful… Response to our product was excellent. It was exhausting at times - but exhilarating for business. The North Port Events crew were brilliant and went the extra mile. Great show!"

- Rhona Mackenzie, Just Lemons Marketing

"A brilliant show. Many visitors came specifically to see us, knew our brand and wanted to buy it. People were positive, no hint of recession or doom and gloom - they were in the mood to spend and enjoy the event."

- Sue Morton, Waitaki Bacon and Ham

"Our sales were up 50% on last year's Christchurch show - we should have brought more stock! We're very pleased with the result and glad we decided to exhibit."

- Maureen Startup, The Village Press

"Really good show, sales up from previous years, in fact we ran out of stock and had to have some air freighted in! We're excited about Wellington - what recession?"

- Leanne Carol, Essential Cuisine, Cerebos Greggs

"As a small artisan food producer, it's a big step to exhibit at the show and we're thrilled with the result. Not only did our sales exceed expectations, we made trade contacts that resulted in product being taken on by some retail stores."

- Jane Grace, Cheeky Chutney

"The Show ran very smoothly and we sold at least double of what we did last year. Having an international chef drawcard was excellent and the visitors responded well to it."

- Jo Hewitson, Scorpio Books

2008

"We had an outstanding response. Thanks to the publicity and marketing that North Port Events undertook prior to the show… combined with their staff's professionalism and attention to detail, now all we have to do is deal with all the demand generated!"

- Tracy Hanify and Alessandra Manunza, Chef for You

"The level of professionalism of the show is beyond reproach. Every step was well organised, from the pre-show communication to build-up and support… It's only a few days since the show and we're already seeing the effects with new customers in store."

- Janene Draper, Farro Fresh

"Our objectives were met beyond expectation… On Monday we already had our first new client sign up and order product! I recommend anyone who is thinking of attending the show in the future to sign-up and begin their success story today!"

- Felice Andreae, Blue River Dairy

"The Auckland Food Show was a huge success... It provided the perfect platform to showcase our new website and latest specials. The high quality and number of visitors allowed us to reach a large amount of our target market."

- Jane Merwood, Tahiti Tourisme

"We really enjoy coming to The Food Show each year. It is always hugely successful and a great opportunity for us to meet our readers and generate subscription sales."

- Laura Lynskey, Healthy Food Guide

"The show was a phenomenal success... We received media coverage in magazines, newspapers, radio and on TV, generating huge interest. We enjoyed excellent sales and trade interest and have seen a marked increase in orders post-show from our current retailers."

- Greg Hall, Kohu Road Ice Cream

"To have the opportunity to talk to consumers who were genuinely interested in the unique products we had and for them to then taste and buy was absolutely brilliant. We're very excited about the future. Great show, see you next year."

- Colin Robertson, Skellon Foods

"The response was better than we hoped for! The Show was very professional, well organised and lots of fun and we found the visitors really pleasant to deal with."

- Mark Donovan, Donavans Chocolates

"We were impressed with the turnout of people. We were busy all three days and at times had crowds four to five deep waiting patiently to taste Angel Bay, to talk to us about the patties, then purchase to take home."

- Mike Sander, Angel Bay

"The Food Show was a great opportunity... The venue's unique layout allowed almost 100% hit rate on our stand which was amazing. We were able to finish the show knowing our product and brand were very well promoted. We'll be back."

- Craig Winter, New York Bagels

"The show is a powerful marketing tool that's enabled us to effectively target consumers passionate and interested in good food. We've seen our brand recognition and show sales grow substantially every year, which proves to us that The Food Show works."

- Vanessa Brooks, Airborne Honey

"What better way to get thousands of people to taste our tomato sauce and mayo in their hometown than at the Wellington Food Show! The show was a great success for us. We'll be back!"

- Anne-Marie Durkin, Groenz

"While I'e been involved in many expos and education fairs for PIHMS, this was my first time at the Wellington Food Show. Congratulations on a well organised event. I have definitely recommended our further participation."

- Cyril Henderson, Pacific International Hotel Management School

"The show was extremely well organised and run. For us to be able to get people to taste our product, talk to us about the ingredients… where to buy and how they compare to competitors was the best customer interaction you can get."

- Mike Sander, Angel Bay


"We were impressed with the good quality of visitors and the positive public feedback. Our number one product, Monin Chai, sold out over the three-day period. The show proved to be a successful marketing tool... We have already rebooked."

- 
Talei Williams, Monin

"Just wanted to thank you for hosting such a wonderful event! We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and sold heaps of cheese as well as acquiring a number of new retail customers and of course lovers of our products!"

- Felice Andreae, Blue River Dairy

'We really enjoyed the Christchurch show and had a great success with sales!"

- Amanda Frei, Old Fashioned Foods

2007

"We were blown away with the response… We sold two pallets worth of stock during our four days at the show - which was a fantastic result. The Food Show has kick-started our business and we're very excited about what the future holds!"

- Marietta Wood, Harney Teas

"We really enjoyed the experience and the positive response was overwhelming. Please pencil us in for the same stand next year and we may also consider Wellington for next year."

- Derek Fergesson, Simply Squeezed

"We were thrilled with the opportunities the show provided to promote the Dish brand to so many people, to meet our readers, introduce new readers to the magazine and to interact with other stall holders."

- Lisa Bojarski, Dish Magazine

"Launching a new product to the market place it was all about us educating the public about our product - the fact that we almost sold out of product makes the show a great success for us. We'll be back."

- Arron Sundars, Good Water

"The Show enabled us to showcase our brand and product before a huge audience with great effect."

- Craig Winter, New York Bagels

"We achieved our goals of increasing the awareness of Fitness Life and gained benefits from networking and general brand building."

- Verina Potgieter, Fitness Life Magazine

"Great exposure for a fledgling company like Kaweka Foods. Brilliant layout for exhibitors and attendants alike. Good support from organisers. All in all a worthy and successful event."

- Mason Chidgey, Kaweka Foods

"The best opportunity I have seen for launching a new product."

- Clint Smythe, Halfords

"Well organised, planned, communicated, North Port staff are always pleasant."

- Richard Skinner, Storelink Sales

"The show was a hit for us, with record sales and leads."

- Fraser Booth, Southern Clams


"Great atmosphere. Relaxed and enthusiastic foodies visiting our stand with genuine interest in products."

- Tanija Glavas, Old Fashioned Foods Group

"Sales were up on all previous years, in fact, our sales on Sunday topped our best Sunday in Auckland... go Canterbury! The Food Shows are an integral part of our marketing programme and we've already confirmed our stand for 2008."

- Jan Gopperth, Barker's Fine Foods

"The Christchurch Food Show was absolutely fantastic. Interacting directly with consumers in a relaxed environment where you can see their response to sampling your new products and also see for yourself the conversion rate from sampling into sales is invaluable."

- Andy Trounson, Cadbury Confectionery

"The Christchurch Food Show was a great platform for Snackwise to launch our new products. The show was excellently organised and well publicised. It was an exhausting three days but very beneficial. See you again next year!"

- Christo Saggers, Snackwise

 
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