FIAL is an industry-led, not-for-profit organisation focused on growing the share of Australian food in the global marketplace. We work with the food and agribusiness industry by:

Sharing Knowledge

We combine market information and insights to create knowledge that is credible, relevant and practical. Businesses use this knowledge to make informed commercial decisions.

Building Capability

We inspire businesses to grow by providing practical skills and capabilities delivered through industry experts. This increases business' confidence to develop innovative products and access new markets.

Creating Connections

We connect businesses with researchers to kickstart industry investment, foster innovation and encourage new product, process, and technology development.

Read our Food and Agribusiness Sector Competitiveness Plan which outlines the strategic vision and key priority areas for industry-wide growth.

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Gulfood 2018

In February 2018, FIAL took 30 Australian companies to the Gulfood tradeshow in Dubai. The results were fantastic, with over 1300 connection requests being made on the FIAL stand.

Technology Insight: Tactile Imaging

How many of you have squeezed fruit in a supermarket to see if it is ripe? What if there was a bionic arm that could touch your fruit and tell you how ripe it was without leaving any visible bruising signs on it? Imagine using this arm to test whether a cake was cooked without having to poke a skewer into it. Just imagine how you could use this tool to improve your quality systems.

  • Technical Insight

    Technology Insight: Corrosion Mitigation

    Downtime on your tractor or processing plant to replace parts or clean the equipment impacts your productivity and profitability. What if you could apply a special coat to your machinery or equipment to avoid any downtime? Just think of the business savings!

  • UK Grocery Accelerator Program

    The UK Grocery Accelerator Program will provide Australian food and beverage exporters with the knowledge, capabilities and connections they need to succeed in the UK and European markets.The Program is unique in that it offers end-to-end support throughout the entire process, from documentation to ranging, identifying opportunities and securing export sales.

  • Industry Reports

    Opportunity Overview: Soil Health

    Soil health and land management, expected to reachA$65-85 billion in 2025.Opportunities include: Agroforestry, Low-Till / No-Till Agriculture, Holistic Grazing and Micro-Irrigation.

  • Insight

    Technology Insight: Blockchain

    The demand for faster and secure payments by enterprises across industry sectors and end-users has made Blockchain one of the fastest growing technology markets globally.

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Our events focus on giving businesses practical skills to help them grow.

Workshop

Dandenong Retail Readiness & Private Label Workshop

You are invited to attend the Retail Readiness and Private Label Readiness one day workshop to be held in Dandenong this April. Renowned as one of the best ways to gain detailed knowledge of how retail works. Here is your opportunity to talk to industry experts!

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China's E-Commerce Readiness Workshop

Designed specifically for the food & beverage industry, this workshop aims to prepare Australian food and agribusinesses to capitalise on the rapidly growing Chinese eCommerce demand for Australian products.

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JD.com Meet the Online Retailer Event

To celebrate the Australian office opening of one of Chinas top online selling platforms, JD.com, FIAL and Brisbane City Council will be hold a e-Commerce event focused on online marketing and digital sales.

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Work with researchers to innovate your product or service.


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We connect businesses with researchers to innovate products and access new markets

Access New Markets Domestically and Internationally

Get connected to new markets, both locally and internationally, by participating in one of our market development programmes.

Apply for Innovation Funding

Apply for matched innovation funding through our Project Fund and Enterprise Solutions Centre.

News from the FIAL Team

Connecting Australian Businesses with the Australian Food & Agribusiness Directory

For the first time, over 3,000 industry businesses from all over Australia will be listed in the Australian Food & Agribusiness Directory. This online directory allows individuals to use one source to find potential partners, suppliers, and distributors across the food and agribusiness industry.

Market Insights & Information Portal: Knowledge is King

Are you looking to grow your business? Considering launching into other markets? To ensure that you have access to the right information, all in one place, FIAL has created a Market Insights & Information Portal thatconsolidates information from a number of sources to produce insights to support businesses interested in entering new markets.