New three-year partnership with the Dairy Industry Association of Australia launches the World of Dairy Pavilion
Sydney, Australia – 16 December 2025: The Restaurant & Foodservice Show (formerly Foodservice Australia) has announced a major three-year partnership with the Dairy Industry Association of Australia (DIAA) to launch the World of Dairy Pavilion, a national showcase celebrating one of the most essential and high-value categories in foodservice.
The partnership will spotlight Australian dairy producers and their role in shaping the creativity, quality, and performance of commercial kitchens across the country.
Celebrating a $4 billion cornerstone of Australian menus
More than AUD 4 billion worth of dairy products are purchased annually across Australia’s commercial kitchens, cafés and catering venues (Food Industry Foresight, June 2024). The new World of Dairy Pavillion at the Restaurant & Foodservice Show will give manufacturers and producers a national stage to connect directly with chefs, restaurateurs, caterers and buyers from every corner of the hospitality and institutional foodservice market.
A national platform for the dairy sector
“The foodservice industry is a key sector for dairy,” said Doug Eddy, National President of the DIAA. “From the mozzarella cheese that anchors a pizza to the milk that defines a café, our exquisite products are everywhere. This partnership puts dairy where it belongs – in front of the chefs, operators and buyers who use it every day.”
“We’re thrilled to partner with the Restaurant & Foodservice Show to introduce this opportunity to our producers and strengthen the connection between dairy manufacturers and Australia’s leading foodservice professionals.”
Mike Hill, Head of Growth for the Restaurant & Foodservice Show, said the partnership highlights the show’s commitment to championing the full supply chain.
“Dairy is in every kitchen, every café, every menu. Partnering with DIAA allows us to celebrate that while giving producers a powerful platform to grow distribution and win new business. It’s a win for the dairy industry and a win for the wider foodservice community.”
Strengthening Australia’s premier hospitality event
Now in its second year under National Media’s leadership, the Restaurant & Foodservice Show has evolved into a focused, industry-only event dedicated to the needs of Australia’s foodservice and hospitality market.
Held as part of Food & Hospitality Week, the show is co-located with the Pizza Pasta & Italian Food Show and the Café & Coffee Show, attracting chefs, restaurateurs, café owners, hoteliers, caterers, venue operators and institutional foodservice leaders across aged care, healthcare, education, defence and resources.
The World of Dairy Pavilion strengthens the show’s mission to represent the full supply chain from farm to kitchen, delivering more innovation, connection and opportunity for both exhibitors and visitors.
About the Restaurant & Foodservice Show
The Restaurant & Foodservice Show is Australia’s #1 trade event for everyone and everything in hospitality and catering. Held as part of Food & Hospitality Week – which also features the Café & Coffee Show, the Pizza Pasta & Italian Food Show and RESTECH: The Hospitality and Retail Technology Marketplace – the event brings together over 15,000 professionals and showcases more than 400 exhibitors, industry competitions, and educational content streams.
About DIAA
The Dairy Industry Association of Australia (DIAA) is the peak national body representing dairy manufacturers, processors, researchers and industry suppliers, dedicated to promoting excellence, collaboration and innovation across Australia’s dairy products sector.
