MNFG partner creates a breakfast with impact Five years ago, Brite had never thought about food manufacturing. Today, thanks to the assistance of MNFG, Brite Muesli is sold in selected IGA/Ritchies supermarkets across Melbourne and has just started exporting to Malaysia. Brite is a social enterprise in Broadmeadows that provides genuine employment for 150 people…
Investing in research to grow our agriculture sector A Victorian Government funding boost will back La Trobe University to develop cutting-edge food and agriculture research for the benefit of industry now and in the future. Minister for Agriculture Mary-Anne Thomas was at La Trobe University’s Bundoora campus today to announce $10 million in funding for…
This first half of 2021 is shaping up to be a busy and exciting time in Melbourne’s north. A range of initiatives have been put in motion to tackle and strengthen the region’s economy, including growth in innovation, research, jobs and training. A newly funded innovation metacentre at La Trobe University will boost business access…
Five MNFG partners won awards at the 2020 Northern Business Achievement Awards Grand Finale on Thursday 3 December 2020. The online event recognised the persistence and resilience of businesses in 2020 and celebrated the achievements of industries across the region. Attendees from government, education, industry and health joined the event to show their support to…
Business reviews conducted by MNFG highlight the different challenges faced by companies and identify ‘growth blockers’ that impede success. Results have been used to develop MNFG webinar workshop topics for the future. Analysis of business review results found common themes that were limiting the potential for business growth. They included low cash flow, lack of…
Businesses that take part in group buying benefit from significant cost savings, reduced time sourcing suppliers and increased confidence that they are receiving value for money. Melbourne’s North Food Group has partnered with Fulcrum Procurement to deliver group buying opportunities through the MN Buying Group. The Buying Group is exclusive to MNFG partners and is reducing external…
Melbourne’s North Food Group has initiated a weekly e-news bulletin to ensure partners receive up-to-the-minute information and advice on dealing with COVID-19 restrictions and regulations. The update draws on MNFG’s government, education and industry network to supply food and beverage businesses, partners and supporters with timely information. Its goal is to centralise COVID-19 information and…
Melbourne’s North Food Group partner That’s Amore Cheese was named Business of the Year at the prestigious 2019 Northern Melbourne Business Achievement Awards, held in December. The business also took out the region’s Customer Service Award. Three other MNFG partners were also major award winners on the day – Brite (Human Resources Award), Naturally Good…
Melbourne’s North and West have joined forces in an unprecedented, unified call for a 20-year program of projects and investment. One in 12 Australians and one in three Victorians live in this region, underpinning its significance to the state and national economy. The North and West Melbourne City Deal Plan will help create 300,000 new…
NORTH Link and Melbourne’s North Food Group believe that the responsible handling of personal and health information is a key aspect of governance and is strongly committed to protecting an individual’s right to privacy. Accordingly, NORTH Link is committed to full compliance with its obligations under the Information Privacy Act 2000 (the Victorian Privacy Act) and…
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade asked the public to submit objection letters to help identify Australian industry and stakeholder interests. These objections will be used by the Australian Government to form their arguments to the European Union. Submissions closed on 13 November 2019. MNFG worked closely with our partners to put together a…
Australian cheese makers may be facing a re-branding nightmare if the European Union succeeds in including Geographic Indications in the new Free Trade Agreement with Australia. Under GI, Australian businesses are restricted from labelling their cheeses after regions the cheese originates from. This includes cheeses such as feta and parmesan. GIs could also extend as…
A high-level delegation from Chongqing and Beijing is currently visiting Melbourne’s north to build trade relations between the two regions, specifically in food, beverage and related industries. A highlight of the visit is the Melbourne’s North Food & Beverage Expo, presented by the Melbourne’s North Food Group and held on 22 May at the Melbourne…