The Business of Food

07/01/2026

Planning to hit the ground running in 2026? Never one to let an opportunity go by, your ambition and creativity are running at an all time high after holiday season and we know that. That's why we've scheduled our first pre-accelerator program for mid February for you to get a jump start on your food business plans. Apply Now!

05/01/2026

A successful business in packaged food is not just about a delicious product idea. It also involves creating a solid business foundation that can withstand success, making a tasty product that people really want and developing a formula that withstands the journey to your customers.

You'll need a village of experts along the journey: mentor/coach to guide you on the way, an accountant with a passion for small business, a food technologist to develop the original formula and another with expertise in regulation, a marketing expert, a brand creator with food business knowledge and a food buyer to navigate the path to retail markets ... not to mention the production challenges - a compliant kitchen, processes for safe food production, packaging and sales confidence.

Check out our Food Focus Network to get access to the knowledge and people that have your best interests at heart.



https://www.businessoffood.com.au/food-business-networking-events

03/01/2026

It's 2026 and I sincerely hope you spent the last few weeks resting, reflecting and recuperating ready to take advantage of the opportunities the new year holds. We'll be back at our desk from tomorrow.

Get in touch if you'd like to talk about taking your food business to the next level this year. In the meantime, enjoy the weekend!

Photo of one of Port Melbourne Paletas treats.

12/12/2025

Oh, my! December is already flying by and we are planning for some downtime. Check out our latest newsletter at:

08/12/2025

It's the beginning of December, but do you know where you want to take your food business in the New Year? If the plan is to be better placed to achieve your goals quicker, then you need to consider joining our Ignite Food Passions program in February 2026. Check out more detail on our website.

04/12/2025

Thanks to for including a reminder in their latest issue about the Plain English Allergen Management compliance date looming for all packaged food businesses. Allergens are the main reason for food recalls and NO-one wants to deal with the fallout from one of those! Tastebuddies Food Labelling (pictured here) delivers guidance and courses if you need to learn more.

02/12/2025

December 3 is the International Day of People with Disability and a great day to reflect on the positive aspects of the benefits delivered by having a diverse workforce. Here's just a few of the amazing organisations that run programs and deliver training and education - generally doing great work in this area. Check them out: org.au Down’s Community Farm

Celebrating International Day of People with Disability with programs, tips and resources to help make your business inclusive and accessible.

27/11/2025

It feels like Christmas already! Getting ready for festive season with a new batch of ETCH Sparkling and celebrating the end of our Food Focus Network for 2025 at Lona with goodies from Golden Sabai Sweet Anna Sourdough and a community of engaged foodies sharing good food and laughs along with knowledge and experience. See you in 2026!