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Andrew Morlet

CEO | Ellen MacArthur Foundation

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Dr Peter Fuda

Founder & Principal | TAP
Adjunct Professor | MBS

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David Croft

Group Head of Sustainability | Reckitt

May 14-15, 2025
Sydney, NSW

the signature event for the nation’s food and grocery sector

the signature event for the nation’s food and grocery sector

About Food and Grocery Australia

Food and Grocery Australia (FGA) unites CEOs and senior executives from across the fast-moving consumer goods sector, offering a premier platform for industry leadership.

In the wake of recent global disruptions, alongside ongoing political, economic, and social shifts, the 2025 program promises to be an essential investment for business leaders. Attendees will gain cutting-edge insights, diverse perspectives, and actionable strategies to navigate today's complex landscape.

The Conference provides an un-paralleled networking occasion for top executives and the opportunity to hear from a range of local and global keynote speakers on key themes influencing and impacting our industry.

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Meet our speakers

Meet our speakers

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Alexia Horley

General Manager - Australia Foods
PepsiCo

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Allan Hood

Chief Executive Officer
Bulla Dairy Foods

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Amanda Bardwell

Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director
Woolworths Group

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Andrew Morlet

Chief Executive Officer
Ellen MacArthur Foundation

When we adopt the art of innovation, we build our business and a wealth of rich experiences.

Dustin Garris

If change is not optional, then neither is foresight.

Brad Howarth
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Ben Picton

Executive Director, Global Economics & Markets
Rabobank

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Brad Howarth

Master of Ceremonies

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Claire Smith

ANZ General Manager
SC Johnson

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Craig Woolford

Senior Analyst, Consumer Sector
MST Marquee

Our goal as marketers is to build, sustain and maintain long relationships with our target shoppers and consumers.

Mike Anthony
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David Croft

Global Head of Sustainbility
Reckitt

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Dustin Garis

Chief Troublemaker

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Jerome Drolet

President & CEO, Asia Pacific Developed Market
The Kraft Heinz Company

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Michele Levine

Chief Executive Officer
Roy Morgan

We need a bigger idea. One that targets the root causes of the climate crisis...

Andrew Morlet
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Mike Anthony

Global Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder
engage

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Mike Tyquin

Managing Director
Cartology

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Dr Peter Fuda

Founder & Principal
TAP

Adjunct Professor
MBS

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Stefan Vogel

General Manager RaboResearch
Rabobank

Powerful visions are often metaphoric or multi-sensory; they encourage you not just to think, but to see, hear and feel.

Dr Peter Fuda
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Trish Pegoroer

Managing Director
Mutti Australia

This program is subject to change without notice

As at 5 January 2025

9:00 - 10:00 am

Registration opens


10:00 - 10:15 am

Welcome to Country
Food and Grocery Australia Conference Opening

Anthony Holme | Chairman | Australian Food and Grocery Council
Major Sponsor | Argon & Co

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10:15 - 11:00 am

International Keynote - A New Frontier for Brand Innovation

Dustin Garis | Chief Troublemaker

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11:00 - 11:45 am

A Business Conversation with Woolworths

Amanda Bardwell | Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director | Woolworths Group  

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11:45 - 12:30 pm

The Australian Economy

Ben Picton | Executive Director, Global Economics & Markets | Rabobank
Stefan Vogel | General Manager RaboResearch | Rabobank

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12:30 - 1:15 pm

Lunch


1:15 - 1:45 pm

Building Trust in the Age of Transparency

Michele Levine | Chief Executive Officer | Roy Morgan

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1:45 - 2:15 pm

Consumers and Brand Trust


2:00 - 2:45 pm

The Evolving Consumer of Tomorrow


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2:45 - 3:15 pm

Panel session: Navigating the Future of FMCG Consumer Trends and Brand Innovation

Alexia Horley | General Manager - Australia Foods | PepsiCo
Allan Hood | Chief Executive Officer | Bulla Dairy Foods


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3:15 - 3:45 pm

Afternoon Tea


3:45 - 4:30 pm

The Rapid Growth of Retail Media and it's Implications for Brand Strategy

Mike Anthony | Chief Executive Officer | engage


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4:30 - 5:00 pm

Panel session: Retail Media and Brand Strategy

Mike Tyquin | Managing Director | Cartology
Trish Pegorer | Managing Director | Mutti Australia


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5:00 pm

Day 1 Close


6:00 - 9:00 pm

Food and Grocery Australia and AFGC 30th Anniversary Dinner


9:00 - 11:30 pm

Post Dinner Reception - Zephyr Roof Top Bar

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9:10 - 9:15 am

Day 2 Opening

Brad Howarth | Master of Ceremonies

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9:15 - 10:00 am

Driving Sustainability thorugh Circularity

Andrew Morlet | Chief Executive Officer | Ellen MacArthur Foundation


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10:00 - 10:45 am

Integrating Sustainability at the Core: Navigating Challenges and Driving Change

David Croft | Global Head of Sustainability | Reckitt


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10:45 - 11:15 am

Morning Tea



11:15 - 11:45 am

FMCG Sector Outlook

Craig Woolford | Senior Analyst, Consumer Sector | MST Marquee


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11:45 - 12:15 pm

Insights Leading to Growth


12:15 - 12:45 pm

Engaging with Consumers


12:45 - 1:15 pm

To Be Announced


1:15 - 2:00 pm

Lunch


2:00 - 2:45 pm

Panel Session: Leading with Purpose

Claire Smith | ANZ General Manager | SC Johnson
Jerome Drolet | President & CEO, Asia Pacific Developed Markets | The Kraft Heinz Company


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2:45 - 3:45 pm

Leadership Keynote

Dr Peter Fuda | Founder & Principal | TAP | Adjunct Professor | MBS


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Register



Registration to Food & Grocery Australia includes access to both days and the AFGC 30th anniversary Gala Dinner. Accommodation can be booked seperately at the Hyatt Regency using the FGA25 preferential rates. Please contact Josephine Trudinger for more information.

Full
Member

$1995

Associate
Member

$2995

Affiliate Member

$2995

Non
Member

$3995

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Our Sponsors

Our Sponsors


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Argon & Co

Major Sponsor


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Salesforce

Meeting Hub Sponsor


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woolloo

Coffee Cart Sponsor


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Relex

Event Supporter

Our Partners

Our Partners


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NIQ

Insights Partner


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Touchstone Executive Search

Executive Search Partner


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GS1

Standards Partner

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