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Fine Food Australia 2026: Connect with Global Buyers through Austrade’s Business Matching Program

15 July 2026

Background

As part of the Accessing New Markets Initiative (AMNI) Trade Diversification Network (TDN), the AFGC is partnering with Austrade to provide members with the opportunity to participate in an International Business Matching Program at Fine Food Australia 2026 in Melbourne from 31 August – 3 September 2026. The program is designed to connect Australian exporters with qualified international buyers, importers and distributors from priority global markets.

Why participate

This initiative provides AFGC members with a practical opportunity to showcase their products, build new export relationships and explore market diversification opportunities with buyers from Southeast Asia, North Asia, South Asia, China, the Pacific, Europe and the Middle East.

Participating businesses will have the opportunity to:

  • Meet one-on-one with international buyers aligned to their products and export goals.
  • Access Austrade’s digital business matching platform and meeting scheduling tools.
  • Build new export connections and strengthen existing market relationships.
  • Connect with Austrade’s overseas Business Development Managers and government representatives supporting export growth

Who should participate

We are seeking registrations from established exporters across categories including packaged food, dairy, meat, seafood, beverages, organic products, health and wellness products, and skincare and beauty.

Member action

Register for the Fine Food Australia 2026 Business Matching Program.

Registrations close Friday 17 July 2026.

Who you can talk to

Chloe Hennessy – Manager, Health, Trade and Regulatory Affairs
chloe.hennessy@afgc.org.au

Dr Duncan Craig

Director Health, Trade and Regulatory Affairs