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SUMMARY:Oil Crisis 2026 – Pathways to Disruption Webinar
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis webinar is open to AFGC Full Members only \n\n\nPlease note: The information provided in this webinar should not be construed as legal advice.\nFor legal advice\, please consult an independent legal professional.
URL:https://afgc.org.au/event/oil-crisis-2026-pathways-to-disruption-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260514T130000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Briefing Room: Federal Budget - Economics\, Numbers & Political Signals
DESCRIPTION: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: \n\nThe headline numbers: what they say about the economic strategy and constraints\nWinners\, losers and watch-outs: where the Budget choices land and what the FMCG sector needs to consider\nThe politics behind the Budget: what’s moved\, what’s been parked\, and what’s coming next\n\nExpect a practical\, straight-talking discussion designed to help members interpret both the economic settings and the political momentum behind them. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis webinar is open to AFGC Full Members only\nPlease note: The information provided in this webinar should not be construed as legal advice.\nFor legal advice\, please consult an independent legal professional.
URL:https://afgc.org.au/event/virtual-briefing-room-federal-budget-economics-numbers-political-signals/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260520T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260521T170000
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SUMMARY:Food and Grocery Australia 2026
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URL:https://afgc.org.au/event/food-and-grocery-australia-2026/
LOCATION:Sofitel Brisbane Central\, 249 Turbot Street\, Brisbane\, QLD\, 4000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260528T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260528T133000
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SUMMARY:AFGC | AIP - Global Perspectives on Circularity for Packaging
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis webinar is open to AFGC Full Members only\nPlease note: The information provided in this webinar should not be construed as legal advice.\nFor legal advice\, please consult an independent legal professional.
URL:https://afgc.org.au/event/afgc-aip-global-perspectives-on-circularity-for-packaging/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260827T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260827T170000
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SUMMARY:APEX: The Industry's Summit
DESCRIPTION:#registerLocation:\nSheraton Melbourne\n27 Little Collins Street\nMelbourne VIC 3000 \nTiming:\n8:30am – 5:00pm \nAPEX 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. \nBlending 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. \nDesigned for subject-matter experts and senior leaders across the food and grocery sector\, this program brings together those shaping the industry’s future. \nThe program will cover key session focus areas\, including: plenary sessions\, sales and marketing\, sustainability\, supply chain\, health\, trade and industry affairs.
URL:https://afgc.org.au/event/apex-the-industrys-summit-2/
LOCATION:Sheraton Melbourne\, 27 Little Collins Street Melbourne\, Sheraton Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260909T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260909T170000
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SUMMARY:TPF Showcase
DESCRIPTION:#registerLocation:\nSheraton Hyde Park\n161 Elizabeth St\, Sydney\nSydney NSW \nAbout the event \nThe 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. \nThis year’s event is anchored by the theme of Resilience: \n\nResilience through people: Building the workforce\, culture and leadership needed for the future supply chain\, including recognition of emerging leaders and best practice.\nResilience in operations: Practical initiatives\, common delivery guidelines\, and operational improvements that strengthen reliability\, efficiency and compliance.\n\nRegister Now
URL:https://afgc.org.au/event/tpf-showcase/
LOCATION:Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park\, 161 Elizabeth St\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260917T120000
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SUMMARY:Cutting waste\, lowering emissions: The role of date labelling in ESG outcomes
DESCRIPTION:Phase 1 of this work (details found here) secured participation from major food brands\, supermarkets\, government partners\, regulators and households\, and produced clear\, evidence‑driven opportunities to refine and redesign date labelling and storage advice systems nationally. \nPhase 2 will take these insights into the real‑world piloting\, scale‑up\, and consumer impact measurement. As such\, the design\, testing\, roll‑out\, and measurement of nationally consistent changes to date labelling and storage advice will occur\, to help Australian households waste less food. \nAt this stage major food brands\, supermarkets\, peak bodies\, not for profits\, technology companies\, and regulators are on board for Phase 2. \nFrom an ESG perspective\, analysis of industry-led date labelling and storage advice interventions shows that improving these practices could reduce food waste by up to 0.94 million tonnes by 2030. For food businesses\, this represents a potential climate benefit of approximately 2.24 million tonnes of CO₂‑equivalent emissions avoided—a significant opportunity to cut waste\, lower environmental impact\, and support national sustainability goals. \nPartners are also acknowledging the opportunity to engage directly with their customers about saving money\, assisting in elongating shelf life\, and increasing food literacy\, adding to brand value and social licence to operate.
URL:https://afgc.org.au/event/cutting-waste-lowering-emissions-the-role-of-date-labelling-in-esg-outcomes/
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SUMMARY:Future Leadership Forum 2026
DESCRIPTION:tel#registerLocation:\n \nThe Sheraton Melbourne\n27 Little Collins Street\nMelbourne \nAbout the event \nFrom Emerging Leader to Boardroom Ready \nThe 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. \nBringing 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. \nDesigned 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. \nRegister Now
URL:https://afgc.org.au/event/future-leadership-forum-2026/
LOCATION:Sheraton Melbourne\, 27 Little Collins St\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261020T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261020T134500
DTSTAMP:20260915T070146Z
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SUMMARY:AFGC Virtual Briefing Room: The Political Outlook Ahead
DESCRIPTION:In this timely session\, Scott will provide an insider’s view on the key political and policy developments that have defined the year\, what remains on the Parliamentary agenda\, and the issues likely to dominate the political and regulatory environment over the coming year. \nWhether you’re tracking government priorities\, legislative reforms or emerging policy risks and opportunities\, this briefing will help you stay ahead of the issues that matter most to the industry. \nTopics will include: \n\nThe major political developments of the year\nWhat’s still on the agenda for Parliament\nKey policy issues for the food and grocery industry\nThe outlook for the year ahead\nWhat industry should be watching closely\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to gain practical insights into the evolving political landscape and what it means for your business. \nRegister here.
URL:https://afgc.org.au/event/afgc-virtual-briefing-room-the-political-outlook-ahead/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261022T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261022T124500
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SUMMARY:AFGC | Howden: Climate Risk is Business Risk Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Climate risk is no longer just an environmental and disclosure issue. It is a business issue that impacts profitability\, supply chains\, operations\, investment decisions and long-term resilience. \nJoin Matt Weaver\, Head of Climate Risk & Resilience at Howden Pacific\, as he explores how organisations can move beyond qualitative discussions of climate risk and put a number on it. Drawing on practical examples from the food and grocery sector\, Matt will demonstrate how climate-related risks can affect sourcing\, manufacturing\, logistics\, revenue and capital\, and how businesses can make informed decisions to manage and transfer those risks. \nAttendees will gain insights into: \n\nThe latest climate science and near-term outlook for Australian operating conditions\nHow to model the range of financial outcomes climate risk creates\, not just a single worst case\nWhy climate decisions need a longer horizon than the annual insurance cycle\, and what that means for capital planning\nCase studies in parametric cover\, carbon market risk and resilience investment returns\n\nThis webinar is designed for business leaders\, risk professionals\, sustainability teams\, finance executives and anyone responsible for building organisational resilience in an increasingly uncertain climate environment.
URL:https://afgc.org.au/event/afgc-howden-climate-risk-is-business-risk-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261110T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261110T170000
DTSTAMP:20260819T064327Z
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UID:4409-1794297600-1794330000@afgc.org.au
SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Save the date: Join us in Sydney on 10 November for our Annual General Meeting! Details to follow.
URL:https://afgc.org.au/event/annual-general-meeting/
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