Australian Food & Grocery Council

Winning Shoppers Beyond the Shelf
2025-11-20 11:00 - 12:00 (Australia/Sydney)
They unpack the growing customer ownership gap, the rise of private label competition, and the limitations of traditional channels like websites, QR codes, and social media.
You’ll learn how Shping and Salsify’s integration bridges product content and shopper engagement, turning accurate digital shelf data into actionable insights and measurable loyalty.
Discover how leading brands are using AI-driven tools to connect directly with real shoppers, build lasting relationships, and compete beyond the retail shelf.

Accessing National Reconstruction Fund support
2025-11-27 12:30 - 13:30
Established in 2023, the NRF exists to finance priority areas of the Australian economy, with particular emphases on advanced manufacturing and the processing of primary industry outputs to higher value goods.
Join us for a lunchtime webinar with representatives from the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation on Thursday 27 November, covering:

The purpose and scope of the NRF
Practical advice for accessing NRF support
Case studies of successful NRF applications

What's your leadership trademark?
2026-01-29 11:00 - 12:00
In fast-paced FMCG environments, self-doubt often shows up when expectations are high and the pressure to perform is constant. The key to navigating that pressure is clarity – clarity about who you are as a leader and the behaviours you want to be known for.
That’s exactly what this webinar is designed to help you uncover.
Join us for a practical, energising session where you will explore what a Personal Trademark is and why it matters. Learn the core elements of a high-performing leader, and identify the behaviours that build trust, consistency and confidence. Walk away with actionable steps to elevate your leadership impact.
This is an interactive, one-hour session created specifically for AFGC members who want to lead with greater purpose, presence and authenticity.

Decoding the Disclosure: A practical walkthrough of AASB S2
2026-02-03 13:00 - 14:00
The webinar addresses complex activities such as:

Assessing climate risks and opportunities
Determining financial effects
Conducting scenario analysis
Developing transition plans (if chosen)
Making materiality judgements

Join our webinar to hear from Belinda Keefe, Group Head of Sustainability – People & Corporate Affairs, Asahi and Mathew Nelson, Chief Sustainability Officer, EY Oceania on how companies can navigate and address these activities.
They’ll also share practical and strategic insights on how businesses in the Australian Food and Grocery sector are responding to them, not just to meet compliance, but to unlock value and transform operating models.

This webinar is open to AFGC Full Members only.

AFGC Virtual Briefing Room - Update on Packaging Regulation
2026-02-19 13:00 - 14:00
Kickstarting the 2026 AFGC annual webinar series, the AFGC Virtual Briefing Room – Update on Packaging Regulation provides members with a snapshot of the evolving packaging policy landscape across jurisdictions.
Designed to set the tone for the full series, this briefing will equip members with the clarity and foresight needed to navigate where the packaging policy landscape is heading.

This webinar is open to AFGC Full Members only.

Autonomous Planning for Food & Beverage Manufacturers
2026-02-20 12:30 - 13:30
This webinar, hosted by the AFGC in partnership with RELEX, will show how food and beverage manufacturers can better navigate one of the most complex planning environments in industry; balancing shelf life, allergens, batch constraints, volatile demand, and frequent supply disruptions. Despite this complexity, many organisations still rely on spreadsheet-driven planning processes that struggle to react quickly and consistently.
What you’ll gain:

A clear understanding of what autonomous planning means in a food and beverage context
Insight into why traditional planning struggles with short-term volatility
How shorter planning horizons improve responsiveness and factory stability
The role of digital twins and automated decision-making in execution planning
Practical takeaways for reducing firefighting while improving service levels and efficiency

This webinar is open to AFGC Full Members only.

Webinar: AFGC Member Debrief - FSANZ Binational Food Industry Dialogue
2026-04-08 12:00 - 13:00
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
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
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
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
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.

TPF Showcase
2026-09-09 08:30 - 17:00 | Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park, 161 Elizabeth St, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
#registerLocation:
Sheraton Hyde Park
161 Elizabeth St, Sydney
Sydney NSW
About the event
The TPF Showcase is a joint initiative by AFGC and the Trading Partner Forum. It is a meeting place for retailers, suppliers and partners to connect, lift capability, and create stronger alignment on the priorities and actions needed for the year ahead. Our single-day programme is designed to support shared learning, visibility of supplier-led innovation, and more connected industry progress.
This year’s event is anchored by the theme of Resilience:

Resilience through people: Building the workforce, culture and leadership needed for the future supply chain, including recognition of emerging leaders and best practice.
Resilience in operations: Practical initiatives, common delivery guidelines, and operational improvements that strengthen reliability, efficiency and compliance.

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Future Leadership Forum 2026
2026-10-15 08:30 - 17:00 | Sheraton Melbourne, 27 Little Collins St, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000, Australia
tel#registerLocation:

The Sheraton Melbourne
27 Little Collins Street
Melbourne
About the event
From Emerging Leader to Boardroom Ready
The Future Leadership Forum is a premier leadership development event designed to equip high-potential professionals with the insight, skills and connections needed to accelerate their careers and become the future-ready leaders our industry needs.
Bringing together emerging leaders, senior executives, industry experts and board-level decision-makers from across Australia’s food and grocery sector, the Forum provides a unique opportunity to gain practical leadership insights, expand professional networks and develop the capabilities required to thrive in an increasingly complex and rapidly evolving industry.
Designed for professionals with the potential, ambition and capability to take on broader leadership responsibilities, the Forum is not defined by job title, age or length of service. Whether you are an emerging manager, experienced specialist, subject matter expert or aspiring leader preparing for your next career step, the event will help you strengthen your leadership capability and prepare for greater influence, impact and responsibility.
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Annual General Meeting
2026-11-10 08:00 - 17:00
Save the date: Join us in Sydney on 10 November for our Annual General Meeting! Details to follow.
