Member Matters

Inflationary pressure on consumers and manufacturers alike

28 October 2026

In October, AFGC CEO Colm Maguire spoke to ABC Radio National about the cost pressures hitting food and grocery manufacturers, and what that means for Australians at the checkout. We followed up with a public statement calling for action to reduce unnecessary regulatory costs and create the conditions for manufacturers to keep investing and making products here. The message was simple: a strong domestic manufacturing sector matters for jobs, supply chains and Australia’s food security. 

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