By The Shout Team | 12 July , 2026
Meet the Buyer™ is Western Australia’s only dedicated food and beverage trade show and its fastest-growing sourcing shortcut. Last year, 85 exhibitors and 570+ local products filled Crown Perth in a single day, with 78% of attending Delegates forming new business connections on the spot.
What sets it apart is access. Many strong WA suppliers stay under the radar of conventional buying channels. Meet the Buyer™ puts emerging labels alongside established producers, giving Delegates an honest, first-hand read on what’s ready to scale, without the interstate visits or waiting on call-backs. Delegates can taste, test and talk supply terms immediately.
“For a grower or small producer, building those relationships through conventional channels can take years,” said Program Manager Melissa Worthington. “Meet the Buyer™ compresses that into a single day.”
With 90% of Delegates recommending the event, Meet the Buyer™ 2026 returns to Crown Perth on Tuesday, 20 October. Register now at meetthebuyer.com.au.
The Shout Team reports on the Meet the Buyer™ 2026: The Shout
Meet the Buyer™ 2026 | WA Food & Beverage Trade Show, Buyer Networking & Supplier Showcase | Western Australia | Industry Event | Networking Event