Have a burning question about your business? Unsure where to focus for growth or impact? Meet the Mentors is your chance to get expert advice in a confidential, supportive environment. What is it?An interactive event where FAN members can engage with experienced mentors to discuss business challenges and opportunities. Meet the Mentors is sponsored by SRJ Walker Wayland and delivered by the Queensland Government’s Mentoring for Growth program. Who can

Championing Local Agribusiness: FAN CEO Nicole McNaughton Featured on Innovate Media’s Coast and Commerce Podcast The Sunshine Coast’s food and agribusiness sector is booming, and FAN is at the heart of its growth. In a recent episode of the Coast and Commerce podcast, FAN’s CEO, Nicole McNaughton, sat down with Ben Amos from Innovate Media

Developing smart, sustainable food and beverage products and technologies will be the focus of a new collaboration between Food and Agribusiness Network (FAN) and Australia’s Food and Beverage Accelerator (FaBA). As one of Australia’s leading food, beverage and agribusiness clusters, FAN continues to shape the industry by creating an ecosystem that supports collaboration, accelerates innovation,

Dear FAN Members, We’re excited to announce a new and improved membership model that will be effective from 1st July. These changes are designed to better support our vibrant community and to provide even greater value to our members. Here’s what you need to know: Why We Made These Changes We are committed to continually

Nicole McNaughton Joins the Fight Against Homelessness in the 2024 CEO Sleepout We are proud to announce that our CEO, Nicole McNaughton, will be participating in this year’s CEO Sleepout on June 22nd. The CEO Sleepout is a vital initiative by the St Vincent de Paul Society, aimed at raising funds and awareness for the

Queensland’s Sunshine Pantry Presented by Food and Agribusiness Network and Visit Sunshine Coast Sunshine Pantry: Open the Doors to Our Region’s Pantry Paradise!   Step into Queensland’s Sunshine Pantry for a day packed with the rich flavours and creative spirit of the Sunshine Coast. This premier event showcases the best local produce, providing a unique

In an age where technology intertwines with every slice of our professional lives, the food and agribusiness sector stands at a pivotal crossroads. The digital transformation has ushered in unparalleled efficiencies but not without opening the floodgates to a myriad of cyber vulnerabilities. As members of the Food and Agribusiness Network (FAN), it’s paramount we

Call for EOI’s We’re delighted to announce details of Grow National – a new pathway program for food, beverage and agri businesses in the start-up and scale-up journey. Grow National is an evolution of the successful Grow Coastal Program – which FAN ran in 2017 – 2019.   One day workshop designed for: Food, beverage (F&B) and agri business start-ups looking to

FAN is pleased to launch a partnership with KBI Specialist Insurance Brokers – where we’ve teamed up to provide tailored and discounted insurance to members. MEMBER BENEFITS Competitive pricing for FAN members Access to KBI’s market-leading team with advisors designated to FAN members Full insurance reviews/audits of your current policies to help you understand your key risks