Sustaining Australia TV


Welcome to Sustaining Australia TV, your destination for insights into the evolving landscape of Australia’s food and grocery manufacturing sector. Developed by the Australian Food and Grocery Council in partnership with ASN Media, this platform showcases the people, policies and practices shaping the industry today.

Our latest series explores how manufacturers are responding to major challenges and opportunities across four key themes: Investment and Manufacturing, Innovation, Nutrition and Wellness, and Climate Change and Sustainability.

From the factory floor to the research lab, these stories highlight the sector’s commitment to resilient infrastructure, healthier communities and a more sustainable future. Through expert perspectives and on-the-ground examples, Sustaining Australia TV continues to provide a trusted forum for knowledge-sharing and industry dialogue.



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Investment and Manufacturing


Australia’s food and grocery sector is investing in the future of domestic manufacturing, driving economic growth and supply chain resilience. This theme explores how businesses are upgrading infrastructure, adopting advanced technologies, and strengthening local capabilities to ensure long-term sustainability and competitiveness.



Interview with AFGC CEO Colm Maguire on Investment & Manufacturing

Colm Maguire highlights how industry investment is driving manufacturing scale, energy resilience, and long-term growth across Australia’s food sector.

Simplot

Simplot revitalises Australian manufacturing with regional investment, securing local supply chains and championing homegrown food production at scale.

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Ego Pharmaceuticals

Ego Pharmaceuticals expands local manufacturing to support export growth, investing in advanced production and workforce development for a resilient future.

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Suntory Oceania

Suntory Oceania invests in world-class manufacturing and sustainability, establishing a major new facility to serve Australia’s beverage market and beyond.

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Innovation


Innovation continues to reshape how the food and grocery industry delivers value - from automation and digitisation to product development and resource efficiency. These stories highlight forward-thinking approaches that are redefining the way we produce, distribute and consume.



Interview with AFGC CEO Colm Maguire on Innovation

Colm Maguire reflects on how innovation is reshaping the sector, from smart manufacturing to new technologies and product breakthroughs.

Avery Dennison

Avery Dennison pioneers smart labelling and circular packaging solutions, helping brands improve traceability, reduce waste, and meet sustainability targets.

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GS1 Australia

GS1 Australia drives digital transformation through product data standards, enhancing supply chain efficiency, traceability, and consumer trust.

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University of Melbourne

The University of Melbourne partners with industry to develop breakthrough food technologies, accelerating innovation from lab to manufacturing scale.

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Procter & Gamble

P&G harnesses scientific research, global innovation, and deep consumer understanding to create trusted, sustainable everyday products designed to improve people’s lives.

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Nutrition and Wellness


With growing focus on public health and consumer wellbeing, the sector is reformulating products and leading initiatives that support better nutrition. This theme examines how companies are addressing dietary challenges and helping Australians make more informed, healthier choices.



Interview with AFGC CEO Colm Maguire on Wellness

AFGC’s Colm Maguire discusses how Australia’s food industry supports national wellbeing through reformulation, education, and innovation in nutrition.

LifeStyle Bakery

LifeStyle Bakery delivers gluten-free innovation with nutritional integrity, meeting rising demand for healthier, allergy-aware bread options across Australia.

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Danone Australia

Danone strengthens local manufacturing to deliver specialised nutrition, combining science, safety, and community partnerships to support better health outcomes.

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Hakubaku

Hakubaku embraces regenerative farming and local sourcing to grow sustainable grain supply chains rooted in Australian soil and values.

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Kellogg’s

Kellanova reformulates Nutri-Grain to reduce sugar and boost nutrition, showing how brands can balance health, taste and product legacy.

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Climate Change and Sustainability


From emissions reduction to waste management, the food and grocery industry is stepping up its response to environmental pressures. This section showcases efforts to embed sustainability at every stage of the supply chain, supporting climate resilience and protecting natural resources for future generations.



Interview with AFGC CEO Colm Maguire on Sustainability

Colm Maguire outlines how the industry is confronting climate challenges, advancing sustainability through collaboration, investment, and science-led solutions.

Tip Top Bakeries

Tip Top Bakeries is evolving its Sustainability strategy, with initiatives to reduce plastic waste and energy emissions and improve nutrition.

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Oxford Economics

Oxford Economics outlines the economic significance of Australia’s food and grocery sector, highlighting its scale, resilience, and investment potential.

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Eden Brew

Eden Brew uses precision fermentation to develop animal-free dairy, aiming to reduce emissions and reshape the future of sustainable nutrition.

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Food Recycle

Food Recycle transforms food waste into green energy through anaerobic digestion, creating a circular solution for supermarkets, councils and industry.

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Interview with AFGC CEO Colm Maguire on Energy

Colm Maguire highlights investment priorities for building resilient, energy-efficient manufacturing and strengthening Australia’s food and grocery infrastructure.

End Food Waste Australia

End Food Waste Australia leads The Great UnWASTE campaign, uniting sectors to halve food waste by 2030 through bold, collaborative action.

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