FEATURE meet the buyer
WA’s food and beverage sector contributes $9.6 billion to the State economy, employing more than 20,000 people.
Meet the Buyer™ 2025
DISCOVERING WHAT’S NEW AND EMERGING IN WA
Exhibitor space for the fifth annual Meet the Buyer™ trade show, hosted by the WA Government’s Buy West Eat Best program, officially sold out in record time ahead of the event on 21 October at Crown Perth.
Supplied by Buy West Eat Best
THE largest event to date will feature more than 500 products, ingredients and brands, with producers from every region in WA represented.
Buy West Eat Best Program Manager Melissa Worthington said the event is a vital platform for local suppliers to connect with buyers, distributors and decision-makers across domestic and international markets.
“Delegates come from across WA, interstate and overseas — including major supermarkets, chefs, restaurateurs, importers and media — all seeking new products and partnerships,” Ms Worthington said.
“Over the past four years, we’ve seen real commercial outcomes and long-term business growth begin at Meet the Buyer. This October we will welcome, for the first time, an international delegation of more than 20 buyers from ten countries, supported by TradeStart, providing WA businesses with global market opportunities.
This June, Plating Up WA 2025 featured
45 venues with 47 dishes across the State.
Plating Up WA 2025 results are in
In its seventh year, Plating Up WA achieved another round of outstanding results for venues in Western Australia.
This June, the campaign featured 45 venues with 47 dishes across the State. A wonderful array of meals was showcased, including breakfast, lunch, dessert and grazing options, loaded with local fruits, vegetables, meats and seafood, including 41 Buy West Eat Best member products. Media promotion resulted in 45 unpaid spots on radio, TV, digital and print. Critically, the platingupwa.com website achieved nearly 20,000 unique visits, and venue listings were viewed up to 1154 times. Registrations will open soon for the 2026 campaign!
This creative dish used the whole pumpkin to deliver perfect balance in every bite. Featuring pumpkin flan, pumpkin seed praline, pumpkin skin caramel, raspberry jelly and a crisp tart shell — a sweet and savoury experience.
“ This year, nearly half of the floor hasn’t exhibited at Meet the Buyer for three years, which means there will be new and exciting ideas, products and connections to be made. I strongly recommend you come along to see what’s new in the industry. ”
Independent feedback from previous trade shows demonstrates:
• 67% of exhibitors made new business connections
• 54% secured commercial value
• 83% discovered new products or brands
WA’s food and beverage sector contributes $9.6 billion to the State economy, employing more than 20,000 people. When combined with food service, the sector supports over 100,000 jobs and $17.6 billion in turnover.
MORE INFORMATION
To register for the event as a delegate, to join the waitlist as an exhibitor, or for more information, visit meetthebuyer.com.au. 2026 EOI registrations are now open.