Organic Expo & Green Show International

9:45am - 10:45am Reports From the Regions

Presented by: Chair: Brendan Hoare, Panel: Simone Tully (Australia), Michelle Glogau (New Zealand), Andre Leu (Asia), Ged Buffe (USA & Africa)

An concise guide to what has been happening over the last year in the organic and green sector from the different regions of the world - Australia, New Zealand, Asia, South America, USA, Africa.

11:00am - 11:15am 2010 Organic Market Report Update

Presented by: Dr Andrew Monk, Director & Standards Convenor, Biological Farmers of Australia

Sponsored by: Biological Farmers of Australia

A brief overview of the 2010 organic market report and a taste of what's to come in the Ananlysing Consumer Trends conference session at 11.30am

1:30pm - 2:30pm The Future is Bright

Presented by: Chair: Sam Statham Panel: Dwayne Martens, Amazonia; Adam Mander, the unexpected guest; Penelope Parker, Kiwi Organic

Sponsored by: OFA

3 young entrepreneurs give their 2020 outlook on the industry - where they see it heading and where they think it should be heading in relation to their business and the sector as a whole. Join them for an interesting and lively discussion - questions from the audience welcome.

2:30pm - 3:15pm Women In Business

Presented by: Chair: Brendan Hoare, Organic Systems; Panel: Anni Brownjohn, Ozganics; Carla Oates, The Beauty Chef; Megan Douglas, World Organic

3 successful women share their stories and talk about the trials and tribulations on the road to success. A lively panel discussion which is sure to raise some eyebrows, make you laugh and inspire you.

3:45pm - 4:30pm Steve Marsh, Organic Farmer V GM Canola in WA

Presented by: Chair: Andre Leu, Panel: Steve Marsh, Organic Farmer; Scott Kinnear, Safe Food Foundation; Mark Walter, Sater & Gordon

Find out how you can help keep Australian Organic food GM free. Steve lost his organic status due to cross-contamination from GM Canola. The Safe Food Foundation are helping Steve take on the big boys in a world ground-breaking legal battle. Listen to what they have to say and find out how you can help.

10:30am - 11:15am Home Made Beauty

Presented by: Carla Oates

Carla Oates shows how to make cosmetics from fresh ingredients found in your kitchen and garden.

11:30am - 12:15pm Cook Like an Italian with Tobie Puttock - brought to you by macro wholefoods market available at Woolworth's

Presented by: Tobie Puttock

Sponsored by: Woolworths

Tobie prepares some of his favourite recipes from his new book "Cook Like an Italian"

12:30pm - 1:30pm Costa's Fun Cooking With Kids & Dig Your Dinner Winners Presentation

Presented by: Costa Geogiadis

Sponsored by: Eco Organic Garden

Costa cooks the schools veggies showing how fun and easy it is to create a delicious, healthy and cheap family meal from your home grown food whilst sharing some warm and wonderful observations on the benefits of gardening.

1:45pm - 2:30pm Foods That Harm and Foods That Heal

Presented by: Holly Davis

Food By Holly Davis is nurturing, nourishing, delectable whole food.
The principles and benefits of an organic wholefood diet, what to eat and what not.
Holly will provide an outline and menu for a whole day of organic wholefoods.
She will demonstrate a few easy to prepare ‘staples’ that make eating well a snack!

2:45pm - 3:30pm More Cooking Like an Italian with Tobie Puttock - brought to you by macro wholefoods market available at Woolworths

Presented by: Tobie Puttock

Sponsored by: Woolworths

Tobie brings you some more recipes from his lates book "Cook Like an Italian"

3:45pm - 4:30pm Cooking with Ancient Grains -quinoa, amaranth & barley

Presented by: Simon Lawson - Executive Chef - Agape' Organic Restaurant & Bar

Join Simon as he show's you how to create delicious allergen free restaurant inspired meals.

4:45pm - 5:30pm Cooking for Optimum Health + Wellbeing (Make every meal an opportunity to make a healthy choice)

Presented by: Teresa Cutter - The Healthy Chef

The healthy chef food mantra is food for health + wellbeing and it does all this through foods that are continuously low in saturated fats, sugar, salt and refined ingredients. The most important rule to cooking healthy is to cook not only for taste but also for the sake of your health. Think about what you’re putting into your mouth every time you eat and drink and whether it has a positive or negative effect on your health. To know what’s in the food you’re eating is the most important thing.

10:30am - 11:30am Cooking With Mindfulness 1

Presented by: Kylie Kwong

The farmer & the chef share their respect for the produce they rear, prepare and cook by showing you how to make the most out of the whole animal and create delicious and inexpensive organic meals.

11:45am - 12:30pm Spelt Pizza - Hands on cooking show

Presented by: Simon Lawson - Executive Chef - Agape' Organic Restaurant & Bar

Simon demonstrates how to make a beautiful spelt pizza. He we will then invite 2 guest to join him on stage to compete in making the best pizza. Guest judges will decide who will take out the victory.

12:45pm - 1:30pm Good Health Great Taste

Presented by: Judy Davie - The Food Coach - www.thefoodcoach.com,au

Judy believes life’s better when you eat well. In her demo she shows how easy it is to put together great tasting healthy meals.

1:45pm - 2:30pm Cooking with Mindfulness 2

Presented by: Kylie Kwong

One of my favorite quotes is by Zen Master Suzuki Roshi: " When you are cooking, you are not just cooking, you are not just working with food. You are also working on your self and others".
This philosophy drives and inspires my daily practice of cooking and running a restaurant

2:45pm - 3:30pm Beauty From Your Fridge

Presented by: Carla Oates

Carla Oates shows how to make cosmetics from fresh ingredients found in your kitchen and garden.
Carla is available afterwards for one-on-one advice at stand #123

3:45pm - 4:30pm Cooking for Optimum Health + Wellbeing (Make every meal an opportunity to make a healthy choice)

Presented by: Teresa Cutter - The Healthy Chef

QUICK – HEALTHY – DELICIOUS

The healthy chef food mantra is food for health + wellbeing and it does all this through foods that are continuously low in saturated fats, sugar, salt and refined ingredients. The most important rule to cooking healthy is to cook not only for taste but also for the sake of your health. Think about what you’re putting into your mouth every time you eat and drink and whether it has a positive or negative effect on your health. To know what’s in the food you’re eating is the most important thing.