Australian Nut Industry Council Conference   22nd September 2008   Langham Hotel, Melbourne, Victoria   www.anic2008.com REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN!!     It is with pleasure that I invite you to attend the 2008 Australian Nut Industry Conference to be held at the Langham Hotel, Melbourne, Victoria on Monday, 22nd September. Our theme, "Growing for Success" highlights 2008 as an important phase in the Australian Nut Industry. The conference will bring together people with a major interest in learning about the new initiatives and growth trends emerging in the tree nut industry and associated supply chains, as well as providing an ideal opportunity to gain direct contact with key nut industry stakeholders. Australia's tree nut industries is experiencing increasing growth rates and collectively becoming one of Australian horticulture's major sectors. Plantings of trees in Almonds, Macadamias and Walnuts are continuing to increase leading to significant increased production levels. Macadamias are exporting 70% of its crop - Almonds have reached domestic saturation and will now be a serious exporter. Walnuts will replace imports over the next five years - all the other industries continue to expand in new plantings and exports. A major marketing program - the Nuts for Life Campaign has had resounding results in sales increases with exciting plans continuing into the future. Brenton Woolston ANIC President To download registration form click HERE SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBITION OPPORTUNITIES The Australian Nut Industry Council (ANIC) is pleased to invite you to participate as a sponsor and exhibitor at the Australian Nut Industry Conference 2008. This conference will be held on Monday, September 22, 2008 at the Langham Hotel, Southbank, Melbourne, Victoria. The conference will bring together people with a major interest in learning about the new initiatives and growth trends emerging in the tree nut industry and associated supply chains, as well as providing an ideal opportunity to gain direct contact with key nut industry stakeholders. Sponsorship enables organisations to contribute to the success of the Australian Nut Industry Conference, whilst benefiting from a high degree of visibility for promotion of products and services. To download conference sponsorship prospectus click HERE   Conference Office                                        P    + 61 2 9290 3366 ANIC 2008 C/- ICMS Pty Ltd                                   F    + 61 2 9290 2444 Level 3, 379 Kent Street, SYDNEY  NSW  2000     E    anic2008@icms.com.au Locked Bag Q4002, QVB Post Office                    W   www.anic2008.com         The Australian Nut Inudstry Council (ANIC) comprises members from each of the seven member nut industries. To view information on each industry please click below. Almonds          Chestnuts   Pistachios        Pecans   Hazelnuts                 Walnuts   Macadamias