This month’s FANmail is full of activity across the Food & Agribusiness Network. Planning is ramping up for Meet the Makers 2026, with exhibitor and buyer registrations now live as we shape another focused trade event designed to create real commercial outcomes for producers across the regions. There are some fantastic partnership opportunities on offer for

Across the network this past month, we’ve seen what happens when connection turns into opportunity. From Harvest to Hospitality, where chefs and producers came together to strengthen local supply, to Member Meet Ups that brought people onto farm to share knowledge and real-world experience, these moments are creating practical outcomes for businesses across our regions.

Hi everyone, we hope you are having fabulous weeks. We understand there is a lot moving across our regions right now. New partnerships. Regulatory shifts. Funding rounds. Capability programmes. Major supply chain conversations gathering pace toward Brisbane 2032. At the same time, we know many businesses are operating under real pressure – tight margins, rising costs,

As we step into 2026, the year is already taking shape across the Network, with strong momentum around capability building and practical connections. We’re kicking things off with Member Meet Ups and Harvest to Hospitality, bringing producers and the region’s chefs and venue operators together to create real pathways from paddock to plate. Alongside this,

As we wrap up a full and energising year at FAN, our recent 10 year AGM gave us a meaningful moment to pause and reflect. It was a chance to celebrate how far our community has come, acknowledge the people who helped build the foundations of FAN and look ahead to the next chapter with

As FAN marks 10 years of connection and collaboration, it feels right to take a moment to reflect on the people who’ve shaped our journey. This month, we honour one of those remarkable individuals – the late Rose Wright – whose vision, generosity and belief in community helped lay the foundations for what FAN has

Spring has well and truly arrived, and with it comes a burst of energy across our FAN community. We kicked off the season with a FAN-MEF collaboration at Sunshine & Sons, where members, makers and manufacturers came together for a behind-the-scenes evening of knowledge-sharing, connection and craft. It was a reminder of what happens when our

This month’s FANmail is packed with opportunities to keep building momentum – from member meet ups across our regions to hands-on workshops and online webinars designed to build capability and spark new ideas. You’ll also find updates on funding opportunities, collaborations and upcoming events that continue to strengthen our community. It’s been a busy month,

What an incredible celebration of our region’s food and beverage industry at Meet the Makers & Queensland’s Sunshine Pantry 2025. From the energy on the ground to the quality of conversations and connections, it was clear this event meant something special to everyone who participated. More than 300 buyers and industry leaders from across the country walked

We’re well into the second half of 2025 and the energy across our network is electric. Our Grow National program is going brilliantly, with a special webinar this coming Tuesday introducing everyone across the Network to FaBA, and two amazing workshops just around the corner. And – we’re almost there! Meet the Makers – Queensland’s Sunshine Pantry is