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Welcome to the November AFAB Member Newsletter!
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In this issue:
- Melbourne State of Play Launch & Christmas Event
- Sydney Christmas Event
- Accessing the 2025 State of Play Report online
- Date for 2026 Gala Dinner announced
- Message from the Chairperson – CEO position
- New Members Services role
Our newsletter is aimed at staying in touch with all our Members and Stakeholder Groups as well as the wider foodservice community to keep you informed about our ongoing projects, advocacy and events.
As always, our clear goal is to speak with one voice for the entire foodservice industry and its supply value chain including the five key stakeholder groups - producers, manufacturers, distributors, hospitality and service providers. We believe this mission will raise the agenda and unlock the potential of the Australian foodservice industry.
We’re also looking forward to connecting with you at our upcoming December events — our Melbourne Christmas Lunch & State of Play Report Launch on 1 December, followed by the Sydney Christmas Party on 2 December. Join us as we celebrate the year, share new insights, and bring the AFAB community together to close out 2025. | |
Upcoming events - Book your spot now! | |
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📅 Monday, 1 December 2025 📍 Imperial Hotel, Bourke St, Melbourne
🕐 12:30pm – 3:00pm
🎟 Tickets: $135 + GST
After a sold-out event in Sydney, join AFAB for a festive sit-down lunch in Melbourne as we celebrate the end of the year and unveil the State of Play Foodservice Report 2025 - the first comprehensive look at the trends, data and insights shaping our industry for the year ahead.
Enjoy great food and conversation as we share key takeaways to help your business make the most of the year ahead. | |
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📅 Tuesday, 2 December 2025 📍 The Field at Easts Rugby, Bellevue Hill 2023
🕐 12:00pm – 3:00pm
🎟 Tickets: $50+ GST
Celebrate the end of an incredible year with the AFAB & ARCA communities at our annual Christmas Party - taking place at The Field at Easts Rugby!
Enjoy delicious food, great company, and festive vibes as we toast to the successes and challenges of 2025. It’s the perfect opportunity to connect with peers, partners, and friends before the holiday season kicks off. | |
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Your State of Play Report 2025 Access | |
AFAB’s fourth annual State of Play Foodservice Report was launched at a sold-out breakfast during the Fine Food Australia expo in Sydney. The report provides exclusive insights for the Australian Foodservice industry, available to eligible members via confidential online access.
If your AFAB membership includes access, you should have received your login details via email. If not, or if you would like additional users to have access, please contact Rod Fowler at rod.fowler@ausfab.org for assistance.
Learn more about membership options at
ausfab.org/afab-membership-2025. | | | |
AFAB & ARCA Gala 2026 - Save the date! | |
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After the huge success of our inaugural Gala, we’re already gearing up for the 2026 event - this time in Melbourne. It was fantastic to see so many AFAB members come together for an evening of celebration, connection, and industry recognition. We can’t wait to make next year’s event even bigger and better - keep an eye out for early-bird tickets coming soon! | |
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As you all know our CEO, Tony Green, had to step down from his role. Tony worked enthusiastically and tirelessly to grow AFAB’s reach since its inception four years ago. We all extend our best wishes to Tony. In the meantime, we are working towards filling the CEO role and we expect to be able to make an announcement soon. I want to assure you that AFAB’s work and various initiatives are running as usual with by its dedicated Board Members and support staff until we have a new CEO in place. | |
Kind regards Sissel Rosengren Chair of The Board | | | |
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We have created a new Members Services role to improve our operations and assist members.If you have any questions about your membership, renewals or how to access events please contact Ben Ramrakha at email: ben@ausfab.org. | | | |
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