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…
Food and beverage producers eager to impress customers with quality packaging while making a positive social contribution have found the answer through their Bedford HiCity partnership. Bedford HiCity offers employment, training and accommodation to support a happy and fulfilling life for people with disabilities, while delivering a high quality service to its clients. Bedford’s involvement…
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…
MNFG partner AVS Organic Foods is taking advantage of a shift in public perception to bring their range of plant-based foods to the general public. Melissa Murphy-Webster is the proud director, chief cheese maker, accountant, marketer and founder of plant-based food manufacturer AVS Organic Foods. Located in Watsonia North, within Melbourne’s thriving food manufacturing region,…
Growth, diversification and the challenges faced by a successful family business over 50 years were the focus of a talk by University Food Group’s Managing Director Maurizio Marcocci at the most recent MNFG Business Briefing and Networking Forum, held at Uni Hill Conference Centre Bundoora in May. Over 40 businesses from the Melbourne’s North Food…
Quest Bundoora, Quest Epping and Uni Hill Conference Centre have been established to service business, hospital and leisure guests travelling to Melbourne’s north. The businesses have partnered together to provide premium accommodation and conferencing for the region. Melbourne’s north is one of Australia’s fastest growing regions with an annual population increase of 2.8 per cent,…
E-commerce in China and how to navigate this complex digital landscape was the topic of the final instalment in our four-part China Opportunity Seminar Program. Held by La Trobe University in partnership with Melbourne’s North Food Group on 22 March, this presentation was facilitated by Stone Drums Group Founder and Managing Director Allan Qiu. The…
Travelling along Strath Creek Road through towering gumtrees and dried creek beds, the landscape is vastly different to the inner city. On the outskirts of metropolitan Melbourne, pushing into regional Victoria, a brewery is tucked into the countryside. Shearasun Brewing is located between Broadford and Strath Creek in Mitchell Shire, a region that’s gaining accolades…
Succeeding in the Chinese market was the premise behind the second in a series of China Opportunity seminars recently hosted by La Trobe University. The seminar consisted of three talks from prominent Chinese market experts and provided great networking opportunities for attendees. The China Opportunity Program comes following a delegation of SMEs from Melbourne’s north…
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…
Partners took a seat at the roundtable at Melbourne Polytechnic in Preston, to discuss the future of the food and beverage industry. Attended by tertiary education partners and food and beverage businesses, the roundtable gave education and business the opportunity to discuss and prioritise issues. Tertiary partners included: La Trobe University RMIT University Melbourne Polytechnic…
Innovation has undeniably contributed to simple ways for us stay connected with friends, and to appliances that allows you to alter the physical state of sliced bread through heat activation (my personal favourite). Amongst these life pleasures, innovation is evolving Australian products and its manufacturing processes. As a result, Australian made products are becoming increasingly…
Networking and great food were on the menu at the MNFG Business Briefing on 4 October. Proudly supported by the City of Whittlesea, Hume City Council and Quest Epping, the event involved 30 people meeting at the Quest Epping Apartment Hotel to have input and learn about the services MNFG provides for businesses. Recommendations that…
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,…
Fine Food Australia trade show was a great success for all involved. MNFG partners generated a range of international exporting, supermarket supply and brand recognition opportunities. Two of our partners won significant awards, including Best New Product. If you visited the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre early last week, you may have observed the absence…
Excitement levels were high in June and July as Chinese suppliers from Chongqing and 163 Visa Entrepreneurs visited MNFG partners at their places of business. Partners were pleased with the opportunity to gain exposure to exporting opportunities in China. Following the Melbourne’s North Food & Beverage Expo in late June, delegates from Chongqing and Beijing…
Over 30 MNFG partners and associates convened at NORTH Link in Bundoora to learn how to build better gross margins, profit and working capital. The workshop was hosted by Paul Smarrelli, former GM of Preslite Australia, who has decades of experience in manufacturing and exporting operations. Paul was until recently Chairman of the Brunswick Business…
From state MPs and local council officials to food and beverage manufacturers and suppliers, Thursday night’s MNFG launch was an inspiring rally of community support. The Melbourne Market in Epping played host, accommodating over 150 attendees who have followed the MNFG journey, some as far back as the beginning. On arrival, attendees were greeted with…
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…