Webinar: AFGC Member Debrief - FSANZ Binational Food Industry Dialogue
2026-04-08 12:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Sydney) | VIC
Topics covered at the meeting included:

Update on FSANZ Applications and Proposals (see Dashboard) and ‘2030 Roadmap’
Department of Health, Disability and Ageing activities
NZ Ministry for Primary Industries
UPF discussion

This webinar is open to AFGC Full Members only
Please note: The information provided in this webinar should not be construed as legal advice.
For legal advice, please consult an independent legal professional.

AFGC | Woolworths Human Rights Policy webinar
2026-05-07 12:00 - 13:00 | VIC
Hear about Woolworths Human Rights and Responsible Sourcing Program as well as their recently released 2030 Sustainability Plan. The session will provide an overview with some practical examples and real scenarios and is a great opportunity to ask questions and connect our values to actions.

This webinar is open to AFGC Full Members only
Please note: The information provided in this webinar should not be construed as legal advice.
For legal advice, please consult an independent legal professional.

Oil Crisis 2026 – Pathways to Disruption Webinar
2026-05-13 13:00 - 14:00 | VIC
It highlights immediate cost pressures across fuel and freight, while addressing the escalating risk that prolonged disruption could constrain refined fuel and petrochemical supply into Australia, amplifying operational, supply chain and pricing pressures.

This webinar is open to AFGC Full Members only

Please note: The information provided in this webinar should not be construed as legal advice.
For legal advice, please consult an independent legal professional.

Virtual Briefing Room: Federal Budget - Economics, Numbers & Political Signals
2026-05-14 13:00 - 14:00 | VIC
The Federal Budget is more than a bottom line, it’s a statement of priorities, pressure points and political trade-offs. In the third instalment of the Virtual Briefing Room, Scott McGrath (Director – Stakeholders, Engagement and Policy) is joined by Samuel Garcia (Manager, Economics and Insights) to break down:

The headline numbers: what they say about the economic strategy and constraints
Winners, losers and watch-outs: where the Budget choices land and what the FMCG sector needs to consider
The politics behind the Budget: what’s moved, what’s been parked, and what’s coming next

Expect a practical, straight-talking discussion designed to help members interpret both the economic settings and the political momentum behind them.

This webinar is open to AFGC Full Members only
Please note: The information provided in this webinar should not be construed as legal advice.
For legal advice, please consult an independent legal professional.

Food and Grocery Australia 2026
2026-05-20 08:00 - 2026-05-21 17:00 | Sofitel Brisbane Central, 249 Turbot Street, Brisbane, QLD, 4000, Australia

AFGC | AIP - Global Perspectives on Circularity for Packaging
2026-05-28 12:30 - 13:30 | VIC
Nerida Kelton from the Australasian Institute of Packaging joins our Sustainability & Membership Director Sarah Collier in this webinar to showcase the latest in regulatory frameworks for extended producer responsibility, eco-modulation, design for recycling, design for circularity and available resources to help your business designing our waste at the start. The webinar will also showcase award-winning best practice examples of what good design really looks like and what’s next for the industry.

This webinar is open to AFGC Full Members only
Please note: The information provided in this webinar should not be construed as legal advice.
For legal advice, please consult an independent legal professional.

APEX: The Industry's Summit
2026-08-27 08:30 - 17:00 | Sheraton Melbourne, 27 Little Collins Street Melbourne, Sheraton Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
#registerLocation:
Sheraton Melbourne
27 Little Collins Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
Timing:
8:30am – 5:00pm
APEX 2026 is a one-day program that brings together the food and grocery value chain in a shared space for connection, collaboration, and future-focused insight. Designed for senior leaders and subject-matter experts, the summit provides practical, real-world perspectives for those shaping the industry’s future.
Blending high-impact plenary sessions with focused deep dives, APEX 2026 enables every attendee to engage with the topics most relevant to their role and organisation. The program is designed to elevate thinking across key areas of the business, from supply and sales to marketing and sustainability.
Designed for subject-matter experts and senior leaders across the food and grocery sector, this program brings together those shaping the industry’s future.
The program will cover key session focus areas, including: plenary sessions, sales and marketing, sustainability, supply chain, health, trade and industry affairs.
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Future Leaders Forum 2026
2026-10-15 08:00 - 17:00 | VIC
#It brings participants together to learn from respected industry executives and thought leaders, gaining practical insights into strategy, leadership, and the forces reshaping the sector.
Designed to accelerate capability and broaden industry perspective, the forum exposes delegates to emerging trends, real world case studies, and expert sessions ranging from global market pressures and workforce change to collaboration, innovation, and long‑term value creation. It also creates an environment for building strong, lasting professional connections that support more effective manufacturer retailer relationships.
By combining inspiration, skill building, and peer networking, the Future Leaders Forum empowers the next generation of leaders to step forward with confidence and contribute to a stronger, more agile, and more connected FMCG industry.
The 2026 event will be held in Melbourne.
