You are part of a thriving industry that is vital to the wealth of the nation, delivering jobs, economic growth and helping people to live well. Advocating for our food and grocery supply members is a core focus of the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC).

We give you access to key stakeholders through our established relationships. Member funds are invested in representing the suppliers behind Australia’s iconic food and grocery brands. Unlike category specific membership alternatives that often focus on isolated issues, AFGC delivers you industry-wide insights and the ability to have a greater influence through collective action on a range of issues including commercial, economic, supply chain, supermarket retail, export, regulatory, health and environmental issues.

Joining is critical to ensuring the sustainability of your industry. For food and grocery suppliers, AFGC membership offers a way for you to grow your business and make a positive impact to the future of the industry.

Your contributions will inform and enable our work as the voice of the industry. This allows you to express your needs and shape future policies and strategies.


Membership Fees

AFGC membership is annual and runs from 1 July to 30 June each year. Fees are calculated on a pro-rata basis through the year, which means we will only charge you for membership for the months remaining until the end of the year, 30 June.


Full Members

Full Membership is open to bodies corporate who must be:

  • Directly engaged in the manufacturing or processing of food, beverage or groceries in Australia or elsewhere,
  • Owners or distributors of brands within the industry, or
  • A holding company or any such bodies corporate.

Full members will have full voting rights and will receive a range of benefits by giving an unlimited number of employees access to member-only services.

Full members receive the following benefits:

  • Stand for Board or Committee
  • Substantial discount on the full range of AFGC products and services, seminars, professional development and publications
  • Member-only events and seminars
  • Special offers, limited to members
  • Free member resources, tools and guides
  • Training and education opportunities for staff
  • Discounts on AFGC signature events including Food and Grocery Australia, AFGC Symposium and Future Leaders Forum
  • Regular industry updates and news
  • Invitations to networking events
  • Invitations to participate or speak in forums or at events and more

To join now, click on 'Apply Now' under Membership Application in the top menu of this page.

Membership is calculated on annual turnover of the company.
AFGC Membership runs on a calendar year, so the earlier you join the more value you get!


Associate Members

AFGC Associate Membership is available to those not eligible for Full Membership.

Associates can be an individual or body corporate involved in or interested in the industry.

Associate Members are not eligible to vote at General Meetings, stand for Board or Committee membership but may participate in working groups and sector specific forums by invitation. Your organisation will receive a range of benefits by giving an unlimited number of employees access to member-only services

Associate members receive:

  • Member-only events and seminars
  • Special offers, limited to members
  • Free member resources, tools and guides
  • Discounts on AFGC products and services
  • Discounts on AFGC signature events including Food and Grocery Australia, AFGC Symposium and Future Leaders Forum
  • Regular industry updates and news
  • Opportunity to host a webinar for AFGC members
  • Provide thought leadership or case study to members
  • First right of refusal to sponsor AFGC signature events.

To join now, click on 'Apply Now' under Membership Application in the top menu of this page.

Membership is calculated on annual turnover of the company.
AFGC Membership runs on a calendar year, so the earlier you join the more value you get!


Affiliate Member

Affiliate membership is available for other industry associations that want to partner with us to address joint issues.

Your organisation will receive a range of benefits by giving an unlimited number of employees access to member-only services. Becoming a member entitles you to:

  • Member-only events and seminars
  • Special offers, limited to members
  • Free member resources, tools and guides
  • Discounts on AFGC products and services
  • Discounts on AFGC signature events including Food and Grocery Australia, AFGC Symposium and Future Leaders Forum
  • Regular industry updates and news

To join now, click on 'Apply Now' under Membership Application in the top menu of this page.