Preparing for the Mandatory Food & Grocery Code

The new mandatory Food and Grocery Code of Conduct comes into effect in April. This webinar will give food suppliers the information they need to understand the changes, their rights and their obligations, and to take appropriate preparatory and implementation actions.

The ACCC’s Grocery Code enforcement leader will discuss with FoodLegal’s experts on the practical Dos and Don’ts.

This event will cover:

  • The new legal requirements and penalties
  • How the Food and Grocery Code will be enforced
  • What suppliers should know when drafting and updating or varying their supply agreements
  • What information is required to be shared with retailers and how to deal with intellectual property
  • Retailer and supplier Dos and Don’ts including for payments, store promotions, price increases and product delistings
  • Dealing with dispute resolution
  • Interactive Q&A

The live online webinar is $65 per person.

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January

Kita Food Festival was created to put Southeast Asia on the gastro-tourism map by spotlighting chefs, producers, flavours and food innovators. The festival returns in 2025 with a packed schedule.

February

Wine brand Innocent Bystander is returning to Brisbane, opening a pop-up urban cellar door at riverside venue, Babylon. From 27 February to 16 March 2025 Brisbane will be introduced to the winery and experience wine in a whole new light.

March

FOODEX JAPAN 2025, Asia’s largest food and beverage exhibition, will be held at Tokyo Big Sight, Tokyo, Japan from March 11 to 14, 2025. The expo attracts over 80,000 visitors from around the world.

MPEC25 brings together Australia’s meat processing and export industries, blending business-focused discussions with opportunities to tackle the big issues shaping the sector.

The inaugural Cultivating Connections event will bring together corporate leaders, investors, founders, entrepreneurs, and media across the local agrifoodtech ecosystem. Registration closes 26 February.

The Mercure Canberra will host the largest ever Canberra Craft Beer and Cider Festival on Saturday, March 15, 2025, with festival organisers promising “more of everything”.

Melbourne Food & Wine Festival 2025, presented by La Trobe Financial and supported by Visit Victoria, has announced a 10-day program with special guest chefs and unique drinking and dining experiences all over Victoria.

April

With a line-up of leading global suppliers, industry professionals can anticipate a showcase of trending food & beverage products and solutions, cutting-edge technologies for manufacturing, and more.

May

For nearly 40 years, PLMA’s annual World of Private Label International Trade Show has brought retailers together with manufacturers. Products on display will include fresh, frozen and refrigerated foods, dry grocery, and beverages as well as non-food categories, including cosmetics, health and beauty, household and kitchen, auto aftercare, garden, housewares and DIY.

The highly anticipated 9th edition of Future Food Asia returns from May 20th to 22nd, 2025. With the theme “Where Innovation Meets Growth,” this year’s event promises to be one you won’t want to miss.