The food and grocery manufacturing sector pays wages and salaries of $13.56 billion.
The industry’s workforce accounts for about 3 per cent of the population.
The food and grocery manufacturing industry consists of 30,104 businesses.
The industry provides around 24 million nutritious, affordable meals to Australians every day.
312,000 Australians are employed in the food, beverage and manufacturing industries, including half in rural and regional areas.
Australia’s $108 billion food and grocery manufacturing industry is the nation’s largest manufacturing sector.
Industry spends on average 0.5 per cent of turn-over on R&D – about $368 million a year.

AFGC Industry Leaders Forum - 2 Nov 2011

The AFGC Annual Industry Leaders Forum presents a premier opportunity for members to actively enngage with key Federal Government ministers, decision makers and public policy influencers - and help shape the food and grocery industry policy agenda.

This forum features some exciting innovations from previous years including the Industry Showcase at Parliament House, a very high profile speaking lineup, increased networking opportunities and the chance to see some of the most iconic venues in Australia.

When: Wednesday 2 November 2011

Location: Parliament House, Hotel Realm, National Gallery of Australia

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ILF Program 2011

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ILF Registration form 2011

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ILF 2011 Accommodation and Travel Boolking Form

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Thank you for attending this event.
Pictures from the Industry Leaders forum, Industry Showcase and Gala Dinner are available below: