Sustaining Australia TV - Australian Food & Grocery Council

Sustaining Australia TV

Sustaining Australia TV is an online news-style program. It presents engaging stories from across the food and grocery industry to explore the latest trends and issues facing the sector.

Sustaining Australia TV is presented by experienced reporter and journalist Jessica Ridley (Sunrise Breakfast Show, The Morning Show). It features interviews with experts and industry professionals, news reports, and in-depth profiles from AFGC members and leading organisations.

Proudly produced in a partnership between AFGC and ASN Media.

Watch latest episodes

These episodes were released in 2025.

Interview with Colm Maguire on investment and manufacturing

Colm highlights how industry investment is driving manufacturing scale, energy resilience and long-term growth across the sector.

Interview with Colm Maguire on innovation

Colm reflects on how innovation is reshaping the sector, from smart manufacturing to new technologies and product breakthroughs.

Interview with Colm Maguire on wellness

Colm discusses how Australia's food industry supports wellbeing through reformulation, education and innovation in nutrition.

Interview with Colm Maguire on sustainability

Colm outlines how the industry is confronting climate challenges, advancing sustainability through collaboration, investment and science-led solutions.

Please visit satv.afgc.org.au for the full playlist including case studies and more.

*The opinions and products shown in Sustaining Australia TV do not reflect endorsement by the AFGC or its members or ASN Media. For more information about Sustaining Australia TV, contact ASN Media.

Older episodes

These episodes were released in 2024.

Interview with Tanya Barden on climate change

Hear from Tanya on the industry's commitment to sustainability.

Interview with Barry Cosier on plastics and packaging

Hear from Barry on the critical role of plastics in reducing food waste amidst environmental concerns.

Interview with Tanya Barden on manufacturing the future

Hear from Tanya about the integration of people and technology in a globally competitive Australian manufacturing future.

Interview with Tanya Barden on reformulation and innovation

Tanya Barden reflects on the need for greater investment in innovation and reformulation research and development

Previous episodes of Sustaining Australia TV are available on our YouTube channel.