China has issued updated requirements for food manufacturers exporting to China which will be effective from 1 Jan 2022. The requirements were notified in Decree 248 – Regulations on the Registration and Administration of Overseas Producers of Imported Food and Decree 249 – Administrative Measures on Import and […]

The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) invites members to attend our quarterly update on the outlook for agricultural commodities and the Australian Dollar. The webinar will be presented by experts from Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics (ABARES) and Western Union Business Solutions. DATE:      […]

Korea is the fourth largest export destination for the processed food and beverage sector recording year on year growth of 20% in 2019. The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC), supported by the Australia-Korea Foundation (AKF) and Australian Embassy in South Korea, is organising a webinar to help exporters […]

Emerging themes in Australian grocery, what we can learn from overseas markets COVID has changed the value equation, the importance of health and sustainability and the expectations of the shopper across a number of factors. Join this webinar to learn how well Australian grocery is performing, which retailers […]

From 1 November 2021, occasional food or drinks advertising must not target children. How do you assess whether your product is considered occasional or not? Learn this and more from dietitian Anne-Marie Mackintosh, AFGC AFGC Policy Manager – Nutrition & Regulation. Hosted by AANA’s Marit Andersen via Zoom. […]

The rise of occasions and mindsets driving decisions, the declining relevance of category management: what does best practice look like in our COVID world? Shopper decision hierarchies are shifting.  Specific needs and mindsets are leading to blurring of traditional category constructs and retailing footprints e.g. Dinner for Tonight sections, […]

Our third SME CEO Forum for the year is just around the corner and we would love it if you could join us for this opportunity to network with colleagues, hear from thought leaders, garner industry insights and contribute to the AFGC agenda for SME members. During the […]

Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the members of the Australian Food and Grocery Council Limited ACN 068 732 883 (“the Council”) is to be held in a virtual format on Wednesday, 17th November 2021 at 5.00pm (AEDT) All documentation is now available for […]

Lumaten is a leading shopper research and strategy company trusted by leading FMCG companies. Accurate research requires the ability to observe shoppers shopping naturally in a realistic store. In grocery, up to 90% of shoppers are in autopilot, making rapid choices, and using unconscious heuristics. Shoppers' decisions are […]

Ecommerce and Omnichannel: How to win Understand how, at category level, shoppers are triggered differently online vs in-store and implications for your investment priorities.  We will share a model and roadmap for suppliers to meet the evolving shopper Journey pre-store and in-store, plus Ecommerce platforms.  Includes latest insights […]

The AFGC Product Information Form V6 (PIF™ V6 “the ePIF”) is a web-based information management tool developed by the AFGC to assist food companies obtain and share product information needed to comply with Australia and New Zealand food regulations, industry codes, and customer product specifications in a consistent, […]

The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) invites members to attend our quarterly update on the outlook for agricultural commodities and the Australian Dollar. The webinar will be presented by experts from Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics (ABARES) and Western Union Business Solutions. Agri-commodities form a […]

As the development of the National Plastics Recycling Scheme (NPRS) continues to gather momentum past its 2021 targets, the AFGC invites you to attend its first webinar geared to unpacking the ins and outs of the soft plastics recycling journey in Australia, ahead of the National Plastics Design […]

Tanya Barden, Chief Executive Officer at the AFGC, will host the first of 2022's CEO Dialogues. Tanya will welcome industry CEOs to 2022, discuss priorities and challenges facing the sector, along with learnings from 2021, and what to expect from the year ahead. Tanya's extensive senior experience in the […]

China is building one of the world’s most efficient cross border e-commerce (CBEC) systems. The Australian Food and Grocery Council has engaged research firm China Policy to deliver insight into the dynamics of CBEC in China, including an update on supply chains and logistical infrastructure, changes to Chinese government policy […]

Join Chris Klingbeil, Founder and Managing Director of AFGC Executive Search Partner, Touchstone Executive Search, as he hosts a panel of industry executives at the second CEO Dialogue for 2022. Chris is one of Australia's leading senior executive search consultants, having worked with top 100 and multinationals locally and in […]

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) Food Standards Code (Code) and the Food Regulation system can be complex to navigate. FSANZ develops the Food Standards which are then enforced by the state and territory authorities. This webinar series is aimed at delivering an introductory understanding of the Food […]

Overweight and obesity prevention – the next decade in NSW Over the past decade, NSW Health has implemented a comprehensive whole of government approach to support people in NSW to adopt healthy lifestyle changes, in partnership across agencies and sectors. The next decade will continue to require a […]

The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) invites members to attend our quarterly update on the outlook for agricultural commodities and the Australian Dollar. The webinar will be presented by experts from Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics (ABARES)   Charley Xia Senior Economist, Agricultural Forecasting and […]

The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) invites members to attend a webinar to understand the new regulatory requirements for exports of food and beverage products to Indonesia. Indonesia has announced a series of new regulations since 2020 which will impact food and beverage products to Indonesia. The […]

– Now incorporating new allergen labelling regulations – This webinar will introduce and describe a new release of the Australian Food and Grocery Council online Product Information Form (PIF), which is now available to the food industry. The PIF V6 R6.1 has been revised to reflect the new mandatory […]

Energy is essential to the modern Australian lifestyle, and is connected to almost every thing we do as consumers and industry as a whole. With gas and electricity markets experiencing rapid change, the Australian Food and Grocery Council is pleased to host a new sector-specific webinar that will address […]

The webinar will include a general update from the AFGC on the status of the FGCC, and a FGCC issues update. Discussion topics will cover delisting, range review and good faith provisions. There will also be a direct Q&A session with Chris Leptos, Independent Code Reviewer. This is […]

The webinar will include a general update from the AFGC on the status of the FGCC, and a FGCC issues update. Discussion topics will cover delisting, range review and good faith provisions. There will also be a direct Q&A session with Chris Leptos, Independent Code Reviewer. This is […]

The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) invites members to attend a webinar providing a quarterly update on agriculture commodities and currency by Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics (ABARES) experts.   Considerable uncertainty exists over demand and supply of globally traded agriculture commodities leading to uncertainty regarding availability and […]

Tanya Barden, Chief Executive Officer at the AFGC, will host the September 2022 CEO Dialogues. Tanya’s extensive senior experience in the private and public sector offers insights into the issues, challenges and opportnities faced by members. National Plastics Recycling Scheme (NPRS) – Update It has been 18 months since the AFGC […]

The NSW Office of Energy and Climate Change (OECC) is working collaboratively with industry to develop a net zero business framework. Hear from sustainability expert Patrick Crittenden and from the OECC team working to help businesses take practical steps to shift towards net zero emissions.  In this interactive […]

Webinar 5 will provide information on the food standards related to substances added to or present in food - including additives, processing aids, vitamins and minerals as well as contaminants and natural toxicants and microbiological limits. Register for webinar

In an ever-evolving business, regulatory and social world, organisations will need people at the helm who excel at purposeful, principle-based leadership as the changes accelerate and continuously brave unchartered waters. The Future Leaders Forum & Masterclass is the most relevant industry event geared towards fast-tracking young professionals and emerging […]

You’re invited to a webinar update on the National Plastics Recycling Scheme (NPRS) being developed by the AFGC. In this session – across three dates – Barry Cosier, Director,  | Sustainability at the AFGC and Helen Millicer, One Planet Consulting, will provide an overview of: the project status […]

You’re invited to a webinar update on the National Plastics Recycling Scheme (NPRS) being developed by the AFGC. In this session – across three dates – Barry Cosier, Director,  | Sustainability at the AFGC and Helen Millicer, One Planet Consulting, will provide an overview of: the project status […]

In an ever-evolving business, regulatory and social world, organisations will need people at the helm who excel at purposeful, principle-based leadership as the changes accelerate and continuously brave unchartered waters. The Future Leaders Forum & Masterclass is the most relevant industry event geared towards fast-tracking young professionals and emerging […]

You’re invited to a webinar update on the National Plastics Recycling Scheme (NPRS) being developed by the AFGC. In this session – across three dates – Barry Cosier, Director,  | Sustainability at the AFGC and Helen Millicer, One Planet Consulting, will provide an overview of: the project status […]

In an ever-evolving business, regulatory and social world, organisations will need people at the helm who excel at purposeful, principle-based leadership as the changes accelerate and continuously brave unchartered waters. The Future Leaders Forum & Masterclass is the most relevant industry event geared towards fast-tracking young professionals and emerging […]

In an ever-evolving business, regulatory and social world, organisations will need people at the helm who excel at purposeful, principle-based leadership as the changes accelerate and continuously brave unchartered waters. The Future Leaders Forum & Masterclass is the most relevant industry event geared towards fast-tracking young professionals and emerging […]

In an ever-evolving business, regulatory and social world, organisations will need people at the helm who excel at purposeful, principle-based leadership as the changes accelerate and continuously brave unchartered waters. The Future Leaders Forum & Masterclass is the most relevant industry event geared towards fast-tracking young professionals and emerging […]

The AFGC will be hosting a 45-minute webinar on Friday, 4 November at 1:00pm (AEST) to discuss the sales results of retailers, Coles and Woolworths. Craig Woolford, Senior Analyst, Consumer Sector at MST Marquee, will provide a synopsis of the results, along with key insights. Questions are open […]

The AFGC’s Trade Roundup is a quarterly webinar providing an update on global trade matters, including briefings on developments in global trade policy, international supply chain and regulatory issues impacting food and grocery exports. This quarter presentation will feature an update from: • China Policy on latest economic […]

An AFGC Associate Member Event brought to you by dss+ 22 NOVEMBER from 6:00 PM | Presentation at 6:10 PM | NetworkinG from 6:45 PM In the lead up to the festive season, join us for a networking event, with a splash of learning opportunity. Before delegates mingle […]

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) Food Standards Code (Code) and the Food Regulation system can be complex to navigate.  FSANZ develops the Food Standards which are then enforced by the state and territory authorities. This webinar series is aimed at delivering an introductory understanding of the Food […]

Join the AFGC and guest presenter Bryan Raymond (Executive Director, Head of Consumer Research) from J.P. Morgan as he explores the new challenges to our industry, including increased inflation, the enduring rise of eCommerce, as well as evolving consumer perspectives. Following Bryan’s recent tour of the United Kingdom […]

Welcome to the new year and wishing you the very best for a productive and prosperous 2023.  2022 saw many challenges for the AFGC and the industry as a whole – disruptions in the supply chain, cost pressures, a new Government, labour and pallet shortages, the challenges faced by […]

The AFGC is moving quickly on the development of the National Plastics Recycling Scheme (NPRS) project, a recycling scheme for soft plastic packaging supported by the food and grocery manufacturing industry. With the design of a soft plastic packaging recycling scheme for Australian food and grocery manufacturers in […]

Following, Minister Plibersek's announcement last year that packaging regulation would be strengthened by 2025 (all packaging types, not just soft plastics), the Government has commenced a two-tiered review process. The first tier involves economic modelling and cost benefit analysis of a potential reformed legislative framework. The second identifies […]

The Australian New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code) and the Food Regulation system can be complex to navigate. Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) develops and amends the Code which is then enforced by the state and territory authorities through their relevant Food Acts.   This webinar series is […]

Australia wastes 7.6 million tonnes of food every year, which is equivalent to 946 semi-trailers of food wasted every day. 42% of that comes directly from the commercial sector. This is waste that happens before food even reaches supermarket shelves, let alone our homes. Australia is committed to […]

Returning to in-person learning in 2023, we’re excited to take the Australian Grocery Academy to the next level with Learning and Networking Bootcamps in May. Retaining our flexible module-based program, you can choose to attend the full week program or select from the five modules that best suit your learning […]

The AFGC's flagship conference and the food and grocery sector's most anticipated event is now open for registrations. Next May, we'll be delivering our biggest FGA yet, as we bring FMCG's top leaders and industry builders together, this time in the very heart of Brisbane. Featuring unparalleled networking […]

The AFGC is launching its new Strategic Country Update webinar series that will feature an indepth briefing on selected export markets. The series will assist exporters to make informed business decisions by providing important market updates, including consumer trends, regulations, and market opportunities.   Given the recent ratification of the […]

The Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code) and the Food Regulation system can be complex to navigate. Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) develops and amends the Code which is then enforced by the state and territory authorities through their relevant Food Acts. This webinar series […]

Presented by NextGen Group... join us in Sydney or Melbourne for the next iteration of our Food and Grocery Code of Conduct (the Code) training, specifically curated for FMGC and retail professionals. The Code introduces a regime for fair dealing between suppliers and signatory retailers... Sydney training: MGSM Ltd […]

The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) invites members to attend a webinar providing a quarterly update on agriculture commodities by Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics (ABARES) experts. Considerable uncertainty exists over demand and supply of globally traded agriculture commodities leading to uncertainty regarding availability and […]

All members are encouraged to attend this webinar to hear about recent significant developments in packaging regulation that will impact all packaging types and all members. Federal and State Environment Ministers recently announced new plans for mandatory packaging design standards and targets, including recycled content. The Federal Government will […]

All members are encouraged to attend this webinar to hear about recent significant developments in packaging regulation that will impact all packaging types and all members. Federal and State Environment Ministers recently announced new plans for mandatory packaging design standards and targets, including recycled content. The Federal Government will […]

In May, the AFGC launched the Strategic Country Update webinar series, featuring in-depth briefings on selected export markets. The series assists exporters make informed business decisions by providing important market updates, including consumer trends, regulations and opportunities.   Indonesia is one the fastest-growing economies in the Indo-Pacific and […]

APCO’s Australasian Recycling Label (ARL) has just launched its new Check Locally logo, which can be used for soft plastics packaging. Join this webinar to learn more about the logo, including: the consumer journey what ARL and PREP users need to do to qualify for the logo APCO’s […]

Recently the ACCC released its draft guidance for business on Environmental and Sustainability claims, and the Federal Government released a National framework for recycled content traceability discussion paper. Join this webinar to learn more about the draft guidance, along with shedding light on good practice when making environmental claims. Also, learn […]

Are you ready to manage plain English allergen labelling (PEAL) changes for the products your business manufacturers and supplies? Do you have all the information about your products that you need to ensure legal compliance and respond to customer inquiries? Is the information you hold for your products […]

The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) invites members to attend a webinar providing a quarterly update on agriculture commodities by Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) experts. Considerable uncertainty exists over demand and supply of globally traded agriculture commodities leading to uncertainty regarding […]

Cost pressures for manufacturers are at an all-time high, with profits and margins under pressure. Supply chain disruption, labour shortages, inflation, shipping, and material costs mean it is critical to have a robust costing culture to compete. To maximise financial performance, cost insight and transparency is crucial for […]

Invest in your company's future: Future Leaders Forum (FLF) focusses on the skills and insights that help young professionals grow their career in FMCG. And inspirational and educational event, offering a motivational reward for great accomplishments. Early bird rates apply until 31 Aug - book now!

We’re excited to take the Australian Grocery Academy to the next level with another Learning and Networking Bootcamp in October. Retaining our flexible module-based program, you can choose to attend the full week program or select from the five modules that best suit your learning and development needs. In […]

Food and Grocery Code of Conduct Series | An AFGC-NextGen Joint Webinar As the full review of the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct (FGCC) looms in October, the AFGC is reinvigorating its FGCC webinar series to keep members informed of the latest developments. AFGC full members are […]

We are thrilled to invite you to an exclusive webinar co-hosted by the AFGC and Deloitte, where we will delve into the intricacies of the proposed climate-related financial disclosure reporting requirements. Join us as we navigate the details, providing a comprehensive breakdown of the implications and considerations for […]

As the Code of Conduct review progresses, and with commercial practices within the Australian FMCG sector under focus, the AFGC invites members to register for a joint lunchtime webinar with our associates at NextGen. The webinar will cover: The Code of Conduct review – an update on the latest […]

The Industry Roundtables aim to improve member awareness of preventive health and current government approaches to address the issue of obesity and other non-communicable diseases through policy and regulation.  Learn and contribute in a uniquely collaborative, practical, and interactive event. This event will provide opportunity to get to […]

The Industry Roundtables aim to improve member awareness of preventive health and current government approaches to address the issue of obesity and other non-communicable diseases through policy and regulation.  Learn and contribute in a uniquely collaborative, practical, and interactive event. This event will provide opportunity to get to […]

The Australian Food and Grocery Council’s Supply Chain Summit is a one-day event designed to give participants relevant, real-world insights into the challenges, changes and opportunities that exist for our vitally important food, beverage and grocery sector. The AFGC Supply Chain Summit will provide a unique opportunity for […]

The Australian Food and Grocery Council’s Sales Summit is a one-day event designed to give participants relevant, real-world insights into the challenges, changes and opportunities that exist for our vitally important food, beverage and grocery sector. The Sales Summit will provide a unique opportunity for directors, managers, practitioners […]

The final event in the AFGC's new Summit series, the Sustainability Summit is designed for sustainability, legal and finance managers in the FMCG industry with the day’s program focussing on the unique issues facing the sustainability sector of the FMCG industry and the upcoming associated reporting and legal […]