Food Industries Association of Queensland - FIAQ

Food Industries Association of Queensland - FIAQ FIAQ’s focus is to provide our members an opportunity to connect with the services and expert advice they need to develop their businesses.

💡 Announcing the Finalists – QLD Food Development & Innovation Champion of the Year! The Food Industries Association of ...
14/11/2025

💡 Announcing the Finalists – QLD Food Development & Innovation Champion of the Year!

The Food Industries Association of Queensland is proud to announce the finalists for the 2025 QLD Food Development & Innovation Champion Award.

This award recognises individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to product development, innovation, and creative engineering solutions that bring new ideas and products to life within Queensland’s food manufacturing industry.

✨ Congratulations to this year’s finalists:
- Mark Fulton
- Mickael Saget
- Trish Lindeman

Each of these innovators has played a key role in driving progress, creativity, and commercial success within our industry.

🏆 The award recipient will be announced at the FIAQ Christmas Party & 2025 Annual Industry Awards Night on Thursday, 20th November, at Carina Leagues Club, Carina QLD.

📅 Thursday, 20th November 2025
🕕 6:00pm
📍 Carina Leagues Club, 1390 Creek Rd, Carina
🎟️ Join us to celebrate Queensland’s most innovative food professionals – tickets available now: https://foodindustries.com.au/events/ #!event/2025/11/20/christmas-party-annual-awards-evening

🏅 Announcing the FIAQ Quality Champion of the Year!The Food Industries Association of Queensland is proud to announce th...
14/11/2025

🏅 Announcing the FIAQ Quality Champion of the Year!

The Food Industries Association of Queensland is proud to announce the finalists for the 2025 Quality Champion Award, recognising individuals who demonstrate excellence in food safety, quality assurance, and continuous improvement within Queensland’s food manufacturing industry.

✨ Congratulations to this year’s finalists:
- Lorilee Jager
- Rachael McCurdy
- Tamara Schultz

Each of these outstanding individuals has made a significant contribution to ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety across our industry.
The award recipient will be announced at the FIAQ Christmas Party & 2025 Annual Industry Awards Night on Thursday, 20th November, at Carina Leagues Club

📅 Thursday 20th November
📍 Carina Leagues Club, Carina QLD
🎟️ Tickets are still available – join us for a night of celebration:
https://foodindustries.com.au/events/ #!event/2025/11/20/christmas-party-annual-awards-evening

🏆 Announcing the Finalists – QLD Food Manufacturer of the Year!The Food Industries Association of Queensland is proud to...
10/11/2025

🏆 Announcing the Finalists – QLD Food Manufacturer of the Year!

The Food Industries Association of Queensland is proud to announce the finalists for the 2025 QLD Food Manufacturer of the Year Award.

This award celebrates businesses that have made an outstanding contribution to Queensland’s food manufacturing industry through innovation, growth, market leadership, and community impact.

✨ Congratulations to this year’s finalists:
Hilton Foods
Quality Foods Southland
Suntory Oceania

Each of these businesses demonstrates excellence and commitment to advancing our industry — we look forward to celebrating with you all at the FIAQ Christmas Party & 2025 Annual Industry Awards Night.
📅 Thursday 20th November
📍 Carina Leagues Club, Carina QLD
🎟️ Tickets are still available – join us for a night of celebration:
https://foodindustries.com.au/upcoming-events/ #!event/2025/11/20/christmas-party-annual-awards-evening

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🎄 Two Weeks To Go!! – FIAQ Christmas Party & 2025 Annual Industry Awards!Join us for an evening of celebration, great fo...
06/11/2025

🎄 Two Weeks To Go!! – FIAQ Christmas Party & 2025 Annual Industry Awards!

Join us for an evening of celebration, great food, and festive cheer as we recognise the outstanding achievements across Queensland’s food manufacturing industry.

📅 Thursday 20th November
🕕 6:00pm
📍 Carina Leagues Club, 1390 Creek Rd, Carina
✨ Tickets:
Members – $66
Non-Members – $77
(Prices include GST)
Award nominations are currently being counted, and finalists will be announced shortly — don’t miss your chance to be part of the celebration as we reveal this year’s industry champions!

🎟️ Register now: https://lnkd.in/gFyT9MgR

FIAQ Seminar 3 – Event Recap - AI & Data in the Food IndustryThank you to everyone who joined us for FIAQ’s third Indust...
23/10/2025

FIAQ Seminar 3 – Event Recap - AI & Data in the Food Industry

Thank you to everyone who joined us for FIAQ’s third Industry Seminar on October 22 at CSIRO! It was a fantastic evening of learning, discussion, and connection — with a strong focus on the evolving role of AI and data in the food and beverage sector.

A few key takeaways from the night:
🔹 Des Bowler (Management for Technology / Data42) explored the power of data — highlighting the importance of data validation, integrity, and how businesses can turn raw data into meaningful, actionable insights.
🔹 Joel Andrade walked us through the practical applications of AI across the food and beverage supply chain, opening our eyes to the endless opportunities emerging across production, customer experience, and innovation.

💬 The event wrapped up with a great open discussion — attendees shared how they’re using different platforms and tools in their businesses, exchanged tips on next steps, and floated the idea of hands-on workshops as part of future FIAQ events.

Thank you again to our speakers, attendees, and community for making the night such a success. We look forward to continuing the conversation — and diving even deeper into these topics in future sessions!

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🌟 Nominate a Rising Star in Queensland’s Food Industry!The Food Industries Association of Queensland is calling for nomi...
22/10/2025

🌟 Nominate a Rising Star in Queensland’s Food Industry!

The Food Industries Association of Queensland is calling for nominations for the 2024 Fresh Faces Award – Rising Star in QLD Food Manufacturing.

This award celebrates individuals with five years or less experience who have already made a profound impact within their business or the wider food industry.

If you know an emerging professional who’s passionate, innovative, and shaping the future of food manufacturing, now’s the time to recognise their achievements.

👉 Nominate today: https://foodindustries.com.au/fresh-faces-award-nomination/

🚀 FIAQ Seminar 3: AI and the Power of Data in the Food Industry – Registrations Now Open! We’re diving into the power of...
20/10/2025

🚀 FIAQ Seminar 3: AI and the Power of Data in the Food Industry – Registrations Now Open!

We’re diving into the power of data and AI in food and manufacturing at the next session of our FIAQ Industry Seminar Series on Tuesday 22 October at CSIRO, Coopers Plains.

This event will feature two expert presentations:
🔹 Joel Andrade
Practical Applications of AI Across the Food Value Chain
Joel will explore real-world examples of how AI is transforming food manufacturing — from personalising customer experience to enhancing innovation across the value chain.

🔹 Des Bowler
Making Data Work: What is Available and How to Use It
Des will share how businesses can identify, understand, and access available data to reduce waste and make smarter decisions in today’s digital world.

📅 22 October
📍 CSIRO – 39 Kessels Rd, Coopers Plains
🕕 6:00 PM Start
🎟️ FIAQ Members: FREE | Non-Members: $55 | Students: $11

Whether you're in R&D, manufacturing, innovation or business strategy — this session will equip you with practical tools to leverage digital tech in your business.

👉 Register now: https://foodindustries.com.au/upcoming-events/ #!event/2025/10/22/seminar-1-2025-save-the-date

💡 Nominate Now – QLD Food Development & Innovation Champion of the Year!The Food Industries Association of Queensland is...
15/10/2025

💡 Nominate Now – QLD Food Development & Innovation Champion of the Year!

The Food Industries Association of Queensland is calling for nominations for the 2024 Food Development & Innovation Champion Award.

This award celebrates individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to their business through product development, innovation, or engineering solutions that bring new ideas and products to life.

If you know someone who’s driving innovation in Queensland’s food industry — from concept to commercialisation — now is the time to recognise their impact.

👉 Submit your nomination today: https://foodindustries.com.au/product-development-nomination/

🚀 FIAQ Seminar 3 – AI in the Food IndustryJoin us on 22nd October at CSIRO, Coopers Plains for our next FIAQ Seminar, wh...
09/10/2025

🚀 FIAQ Seminar 3 – AI in the Food Industry

Join us on 22nd October at CSIRO, Coopers Plains for our next FIAQ Seminar, where we dive into the practical applications of AI across the food value chain.

We’re excited to welcome Joel Andrade, Commercialisation & NPD Manager, researcher at FaBA, and PhD candidate at UQ. Joel will share how AI is transforming food innovation, customer experience, and sustainability — creating opportunities for both large and emerging food businesses.

PLUS – stay tuned as we’ll be announcing another leading speaker shortly! 👀

📅 22nd October, 6:00PM
📍 CSIRO, 39 Kessels Rd, Coopers Plains
✅ Register now: https://foodindustries.com.au/upcoming-events/ #!event/2025/10/22/seminar-1-2025-save-the-date

🥕 Volunteer with Purpose – Join Us in the FareShare Kitchen! 🥕Did you know that 3.4 million Australian households faced ...
09/04/2025

🥕 Volunteer with Purpose – Join Us in the FareShare Kitchen! 🥕

Did you know that 3.4 million Australian households faced food insecurity in 2024—yet as a nation, we waste 8 million tonnes of food every year?

That’s where FareShare steps in. They rescue quality surplus food from supermarkets, farms, and businesses, turning it into nutritious, delicious meals for people in need. These meals are then distributed—free of charge—to front-line charities including homeless shelters, women’s refuges, First Nations communities, and local food banks.

More than just a hot meal, these plates send a powerful message: someone cares. 💛

FIAQ is organising a volunteering evening at FareShare’s Brisbane kitchen—and we’d love for you to be part of it! It’s a rewarding team-building experience that boosts connection and culture while giving back to the community in a very real way.
👨‍🍳 Spaces are limited to 20, with preference given to members.
📅 14/05/2025 6pm-9pm

Let’s cook up some kindness together! 🥣


Register now: https://foodindustries.com.au/upcoming-events/ #!event/register/2025/5/15/fareshare-volunteering-night-kitchen-shift

PPE Information will be shared upon registration along with address and other relevant information.

🚨 Upcoming Webinar: Workplace Relations Law Updates 🚨Are you up to date with the latest changes in workplace relations l...
02/12/2024

🚨 Upcoming Webinar: Workplace Relations Law Updates 🚨
Are you up to date with the latest changes in workplace relations laws? 📜
Join us for an exclusive FIAQ Lunch & Learn session led by experts Stewart Rinkevich and Andrew Wydmanski from the Australian Industry Group. Gain practical insights into the legislative updates and how they impact your workplace.

What You’ll Learn:
✅ Flexible working arrangements
✅ Casual employment changes
✅ Workplace delegates’ rights
✅ The right to disconnect
✅ Wage theft, pay secrecy, and more

🗓 When: Tuesday, 11th December
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (45 min session + 15 min Q&A)

📍 Where: Microsoft Teams Meeting ID: 417 109 844 588 - Passcode: Hi32Hg3

Don’t miss this opportunity to ensure your workplace is compliant and prepared for the evolving workplace landscape.

👉 For more information, email us at: info@foodindustries.com.au

Let’s tackle these changes together!

We're excited to announce the finalists for the QLD Food Industry Awards 2024! These awards celebrate the talent, innova...
10/11/2024

We're excited to announce the finalists for the QLD Food Industry Awards 2024!

These awards celebrate the talent, innovation, and hard work that make Queensland’s food industry so special. From fresh faces in the industry to champions of quality and innovation, this year's finalists truly represent the heart of our community.

A huge congratulations to everyone nominated—you’re what makes our industry thrive.

We look forward to celebrating with you at the FIAQ Christmas Party and Industry Awards Night!

Follow the link to register:
https://foodindustries.com.au/events-calendar/ #!event/2024/11/19/fiaq-annual-industry-awards-2024-christmas-party

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