# Australian Food \& Grocery Council

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## Pages
- [Inside Mars Petcare's $112 million vote of confidence in regional Australia](https://afgc.org.au/inside-mars-petcares-112-million-vote-of-confidence-in-regional-australia/)
- [Inside the Cadbury factory that’s been making chocolate for more than a century](https://afgc.org.au/inside-the-cadbury-factory-thats-been-making-chocolate-for-more-than-a-century/)
- [Product Information Form \(PIF\)](https://afgc.org.au/nutrition-and-regulation/regulation-and-resources/product-information-form-pif/)
- [Home](https://afgc.org.au/)
- [How suppliers and retailers can create lasting value](https://afgc.org.au/lasting-value/)

## Briefs
- [Environment Ministers’ Meeting](https://afgc.org.au/briefs/environment-ministers-meeting/): Environment Ministers met on 18 September, with the Australian Local Government Association and New Zealand represented\. The meeting focused on a shared national agenda covering environmental protection, nature restoration, climate resilience, and circular economy reform\.
- [Strengthening Australia’s response to Modern Slavery in supply chains](https://afgc.org.au/briefs/strengthening-australias-response-to-modern-slavery-in-supply-chains/): AFGC is seeking member feedback on the Attorney\-General’s Department consultation on proposed reforms to strengthen Australia’s response to modern slavery in supply chains\. 
- [Climate and Business Reporting Consultations](https://afgc.org.au/briefs/climate-and-business-reporting-consultations/): AFGC will lodge submissions on the recently announced reviews of mandatory climate disclosures\. An AFGC submission provides members with an opportunity to contribute de\-identified feedback\.
- [Fine Food Australia 2026: Connect with Global Buyers through Austrade's Business Matching Program](https://afgc.org.au/briefs/fine-food-australia-2026-connect-with-global-buyers-through-austrades-business-matching-program/): As part of the Accessing New Markets Initiative \(AMNI\) Trade Diversification Network \(TDN\), the AFGC is partnering with Austrade to provide members with the opportunity to participate in an International Business Matching Program at Fine Food Australia 2026 in Melbourne from 31 August – 3 September 2026\. 
- [Expression of Interest now open: Showcase your brand at CIIE 2026 in China](https://afgc.org.au/briefs/expression-of-interest-now-open-showcase-your-brand-at-ciie-2026-in-china/): As part of AFGC's partnership with Austrade through the Trade Diversification Network, we are pleased to share an opportunity for Australian food and grocery businesses to participate in the China International Import Expo \(CIIE\) 2026, taking place in Shanghai from 5–10 November 2026\.

## Groups
- [Test group 1](https://afgc.org.au/group/test-group-1/)
- [Test group 2](https://afgc.org.au/group/test-group-2/)

## News
- [Happy World Food Day\. Let's celebrate the 301,000 Australians behind our food and groceries\.](https://afgc.org.au/News/happy-world-food-day-lets-celebrate-the-301000-australians-behind-our-food-and-groceries/): This World Food Day, the Australian Food and Grocery Council \(AFGC\) is thanking the 301,000 people who turn world\-class Australian ingredients into the food, beverages and grocery products found in homes across the country and on shelves around the world\.
- [Food and grocery sector welcomes domestic gas reservation legislation as critical step for Australian manufacturing](https://afgc.org.au/News/food-and-grocery-sector-welcomes-domestic-gas-reservation-legislation-as-critical-step-for-australian-manufacturing/): The Australian Food and Grocery Council \(AFGC\) has welcomed the introduction of the Domestic Gas Reservation Bill 2026, saying greater access to affordable and reliable Australian gas is critical to the future competitiveness of food and grocery manufacturing\.
- [The people behind the cup: International Coffee Day celebrates Australia's coffee manufacturers](https://afgc.org.au/News/the-people-behind-the-cup-international-coffee-day-celebrates-australias-coffee-manufacturers/): This International Coffee Day, the Australian Food and Grocery Council is recognising the people, manufacturers and supply chain behind one of Australia’s most loved daily rituals\.
- [Rising inflation highlights need to back Australian manufacturing](https://afgc.org.au/News/rising-inflation-highlights-need-to-back-australian-manufacturing/): Rising inflation and higher interest rates are putting pressure on households and businesses alike, reinforcing the need to strengthen Australia's ability to make food and grocery products locally, the Australian Food and Grocery Council said today\.
- [Sniff, Look, Taste: using our senses to cut food waste](https://afgc.org.au/News/sniff-look-taste-using-our-senses-to-cut-food-waste/): A new pilot from Nestlé which has been informed by research and experience by OzHarvest, aims to change that by taking the confusion out of dates labels and encouraging people to trust their senses before throwing food away with a Best Before date\.

## Newsletters
- [Corporate Threat Intelligence Brief: September 2026](https://afgc.org.au/newsletter_post/corporate-threat-intelligence-brief-september-2026/): This update from Howden features insights into the increasing geopolitical conflict, deteriorating financial markets and H5N1 avian influenza\.
- [Corporate Threat Intelligence Brief: August 2026](https://afgc.org.au/newsletter_post/corporate-threat-intelligence-brief-august-2026/): This update from Howden features insights into H5N1 avian influenza, the Middle East war and the strengthening El Niño\.
- [Corporate Threat Intelligence Brief: October 2026](https://afgc.org.au/newsletter_post/corporate-threat-intelligence-brief-october-2026/): This update from Howden features insights into uncertainty in the leadup to US midterms, deteriorating finance markets and increasing geopolitical conflict\.
- [Corporate Threat Intelligence Brief](https://afgc.org.au/newsletter_post/corporate-threat-intelligence-brief/): This update from Howden features insights into geopolitical tensions, economic pressures and H5N1 avian influenza\.
- [H5 bird flu update](https://afgc.org.au/newsletter_post/h5-bird-flu-update/): Australia’s H5 avian influenza \(bird flu\) outbreak has been detected in a growing number of wild birds and some wildlife species across several states and territories, including the first detections in Tasmania, the Jervis Bay Territory and Australian mammals such as a fur seal and red fox\.

## Reports
- [Annual Report 2023\-24](https://afgc.org.au/reports/annual-report-2023-24/)
- [Annual Report 2025](https://afgc.org.au/reports/annual-report-2025/)
- [Supply Chain Survey Report 2025](https://afgc.org.au/reports/supply-chain-survey-report-2025/): The AFGC is pleased to share the results of our latest Supply Chain Survey, conducted in partnership with Argon \& Co\. 

The results offer in\-depth insights and strategies to help supply chain practitioners tackle today’s challenges and build resilience for the future\.
- [Annual Report 2019–20](https://afgc.org.au/reports/2019-20/)
- [Annual Report 2022–23](https://afgc.org.au/reports/2022-23/)

## Speakers
- [Lyn Radford](https://afgc.org.au/speaker/lyn-radford/)
- [Anna Croft](https://afgc.org.au/speaker/anna-croft/)
- [Leah Weckert](https://afgc.org.au/speaker/leah-weckert/)
- [Doug Jones](https://afgc.org.au/speaker/doug-jones/)
- [Andrew Klein](https://afgc.org.au/speaker/andrew-klein/)

## Submissions
- [NHMRC Nutrient Reference Values \- Public Consultation on Draft Recommendations for Sodium](https://afgc.org.au/submission_post/nhmrc-nutrient-reference-values-public-consultation-on-draft-recommendations-for-sodium/): The Australian Food and Grocery Council \(AFGC\) and its members appreciate the opportunity to respond to the NHMRC Nutrient Reference Values \- Public Consultation on Draft Recommendations for Sodium\. 
- [FSANZ A1342: Beta\-casein protein preparation from GM Komagataella phaffii](https://afgc.org.au/submission_post/fsanz-a1342-beta-casein-protein-preparation-from-gm-komagataella-phaffii/): AFGC supports FSANZ's assessment that BCPP1 may be permitted as a genetically modified food, subject to appropriate conditions of use and specifications\. We also support FSANZ's proposal to require declaration of "milk" when BCPP1 is present in food, given the conclusion that the beta\-casein component presents the same allergenicity risk as bovine milk proteins for consumers with milk allergy\. 
- [FSANZ Call for information: Common commencement date for labelling changes](https://afgc.org.au/submission_post/fsanz-call-for-information-common-commencement-date-for-labelling-changes/): The Australian Food and Grocery Council \(AFGC\) and its members appreciate the opportunity to respond to the Food Standards Australia New Zealand \(FSANZ\) Call for information: Common commencement date for labelling changes\.
- [FSANZ P1066 – Review of Formulated Supplementary Foods for Young Children](https://afgc.org.au/submission_post/fsanz-p1066-review-of-formulated-supplementary-foods-for-young-children/): AFGC does not support the proposed regulatory framework to young child formula \(YCF\) as presented in the first call for submissions to P1066 – Review of young child formula\. The proposed restrictions on nutrition content claims, health claims, stage labelling and other representations would limit truthful and non\-misleading information that may help caregivers understand product composition and make informed choices\. These claims are already regulated under Standard 1\.2\.7 and must be substantiated, not misleading and consistent with the overall diet\. The consultation material does not demonstrate that broad prohibitions are necessary, proportionate or the least restrictive way to address the issues identified\.
- [FSANZ Call for Submissions 1P1067 – Health Star Rating System](https://afgc.org.au/submission_post/fsanz-call-for-submissions-1p1067-health-star-rating-system/): AFGC supports the policy intent of providing consumers with clear, consistent front\-of\-pack nutrition information and recognises the role the Health Star Rating \(HSR\) system can play in supporting comparison between packaged foods\. However, mandating HSR would be a significant system\-wide regulatory change affecting a large and diverse food and grocery manufacturing sector\. 

## Team
- [Lyn Radford](https://afgc.org.au/team/lyn-radford/): Managing Director, McCain Foods Australia
- [Belinda Driscoll](https://afgc.org.au/team/belinda-driscoll/): Vice President and Managing Director, Kimberly\-Clark ANZ
- [Colm Maguire](https://afgc.org.au/team/colm-maguire/)
- [Andrew Clark](https://afgc.org.au/team/andrew-clark/)
- [Dr Duncan Craig](https://afgc.org.au/team/dr-duncan-craig/)

## Webinars
- [Cutting Waste, Lowering Emissions:The role of date labelling in ESG outcomes](https://afgc.org.au/webinar_post/cutting-waste-lowering-emissionsthe-role-of-date-labelling-in-esg-outcomes/): Confusing date labels and inconsistent storage advice are contributing to household food waste across Australia\. Join this webinar to hear how the End Food Waste Cooperative Research Centre \(EFW CRC\) is working with major food brands, supermarkets, regulators, governments and industry partners to address the challenge\.
- [AFGC Member Debrief \- FSANZ Binational Food Industry Dialogue](https://afgc.org.au/webinar_post/afgc-member-debrief-fsanz-binational-food-industry-dialogue/): This webinar provides AFGC members with insights from the latest BFID meeting, ensuring you stay informed on key regulatory and policy developments impacting the food industry\. 
- [Global Perspectives on Circularity for Packaging](https://afgc.org.au/webinar_post/global-perspectives-on-circularity-for-packaging/): Join the AFGC and Deloitte for insights into global perspectives on circularity\.
- [Navigating Sustainability and Climate Reporting: Practical Insights, Tools, and Year 1 Learnings Webinar](https://afgc.org.au/webinar_post/navigating-sustainability-and-climate-reporting-practical-insights-tools-and-year-1-learnings-webinar/): Join Deloitte and the AFGC for an interactive webinar exploring how organisations are navigating sustainability and climate related reporting in practice\.

Featuring Amanda Vukovic, Chi Woo and Sarah Kinsela, this session will unpack key insights from Deloitte’s RMIT Online course and share real world experiences from the first year of implementation\.
- [From Feedstock to FMCG: Plastics and packaging supply risks from the Middle Eastern conflict](https://afgc.org.au/webinar_post/from-feedstock-to-fmcg-plastics-and-packaging-supply-risks-from-the-middle-eastern-conflict/): This webinar provides a clear, end‑to‑end overview of how plastics and packaging move through the supply chain, from raw inputs such as oil and gas through to resins, packaging formats and finished products\.

## Events
- [Future Leadership Forum 2026](https://afgc.org.au/event/future-leadership-forum-2026/): 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\.
- [AFGC \| Ernst \& Young \| Who's doing the shopping?](https://afgc.org.au/event/afgc-ernst-young-whos-doing-the-shopping/): Join us for a webinar exploring how AI will make Australian grocery shopping less human touch, and more human\-centric\.
- [TPF Showcase](https://afgc.org.au/event/tpf-showcase/): The TPF Showcase 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\.
- [Cutting waste, lowering emissions: The role of date labelling in ESG outcomes](https://afgc.org.au/event/cutting-waste-lowering-emissions-the-role-of-date-labelling-in-esg-outcomes/): Household confusion about food date labelling and storage advice is leading to food waste, thus the EFW CRC is tackling these issues\.
- [AFGC Virtual Briefing Room: The Political Outlook Ahead](https://afgc.org.au/event/afgc-virtual-briefing-room-the-political-outlook-ahead/): Join Scott McGrath, Director, Stakeholders, Engagement and Policy at the AFGC, for an exclusive Virtual Briefing Room as he unpacks the political landscape shaping the food and grocery sector\.

## Categories
- [Advocacy](https://afgc.org.au/resource_cat/advocacy/)
- [Nutrition and health](https://afgc.org.au/resource_cat/nutrition-and-health/)
- [Regulation](https://afgc.org.au/resource_cat/regulation/)
- [Government](https://afgc.org.au/resource_cat/government/)
- [General](https://afgc.org.au/resource_cat/general/)

## Newsletter types
- [Member Matters \(monthly\)](https://afgc.org.au/newsletter_type/member-matters-monthly/)
- [Research Roundup \(ad hoc\)](https://afgc.org.au/newsletter_type/research-roundup-ad-hoc/)
- [SciTech News \(monthly\)](https://afgc.org.au/newsletter_type/scitech-news-monthly/)
- [Sustainability Insider \(monthly\)](https://afgc.org.au/newsletter_type/sustainability-insider-ad-hoc/)
- [SupplyLink \(ad hoc\)](https://afgc.org.au/newsletter_type/supplylink-ad-hoc/)

## Team categories
- [Board](https://afgc.org.au/team_cat/board/)
- [Team](https://afgc.org.au/team_cat/team/)

## Event Categories
- [Webinar](https://afgc.org.au/events/category/webinar/)
- [Event](https://afgc.org.au/events/category/event/)
- [Education](https://afgc.org.au/events/category/education/)

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