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Innovation in Food and Agribusiness Forum

Globally, food and agribusiness companies are facing technological disruptions across their operations. The current industry climate is seeing technology rapidly evolving, meaning businesses are increasingly pressured to remain updated or lose market competitiveness. This is particularly important to Australian industry. As other countries continue to innovate, Australia must follow, if not lead, to remain internationally…

MNFG energy group buying forum

Reduce your business’s energy costs

MNFG and NORTH Link partnered with Procurement Australia and the Victorian Government to host the Reduce Your Energy Cost: Energy Group Buying Forum. Over 30 attendees, MNFG partners included, were informed about collaborative group purchasing methods that could reduce operational costs. The past decade has seen electricity prices increase by 80 to 90 per cent,…

Glenn and Corey from Shearasun Brewing Co

Melbourne’s North Food & Beverage Expo wrap

Espresso martinis, craft beer, pizza fresh off the stone and artisan cheese were only a few of the highlights at the Melbourne’s North Food & Beverage Expo, recently hosted by the Melbourne’s North Food Group. Food and beverage traders from Melbourne’s north gathered to take part in an expo that had been a long time…

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Establishing a food group in northern Melbourne

Melbourne’s North Food Group was created to support the local food, beverage and fibre industry, and to help local businesses meet the challenges of the local and global marketplaces. Comprehensive research (the 2014 Food and Beverage Growth Plan: Melbourne’s North) showed that a powerful regional industry body was needed to lead and provide vision for…