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 […]