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For Food’s Sake… lock this event in your calendar.

After a highly-successful event in Perth in 2024, the eagerly anticipated For Food’s Sake makes its return, set against the stunning backdrop of the mid-north coast region, with Coffs Harbour as its gracious host destination. Amidst its amazing coastal scenery and lush greenery, Coffs boasts a vibrant agrifood sector. Local producers, farmers, restaurateurs, brewers, artisans, and manufacturers are celebrated for their premium offerings and community-centric approach, driving economic growth.

For Food’s Sake, hosted by Future Food Systems, offers a vital platform for agrifood stakeholders to forge dynamic partnerships with fellow industry colleagues, researchers and government representatives, paving the way for collaborative ventures and the exploration of fresh opportunities. The theme for this event will revolve around collaboration, igniting discussions on pivotal topics to further propel Australia's agrifood sector forward. Key focuses include the circular economy, value-adding, automation and other critical aspects.

Testimonials

“We thought it was a great event. I think the format worked really well. As a university we were really pleased with the exposure we gained through For Food’s Sake, with the Summit acting as a platform to showcase our research capability and facilities, along with placing a spotlight on Boola Katitjin. We would definitely be interested in sponsoring another Future Food Systems event.” – Professor Peter Davies, Pro Vice Chancellor from the Food Futures Institute, Murdoch University

“The fantastic connections, relevant industry topics, beautiful venue and good food made for a great event. I’m looking forward to being involved in For Food’s Sake in Coffs Harbour in 2025.” – Nicole McNaughton, CEO of FAN

“FFS truly outdid themselves with exceptional management and a focus on current themes crucial to our discussions around waste streams, sustainability, and the development of resilient food systems. The event boasted high engagement levels, which underscored its significance in bringing together industry leaders and fostering meaningful dialogue. The opportunity to connect and learn alongside such brilliant minds was truly invaluable. Your efforts in orchestrating such a successful gathering are commendable and greatly appreciated. Thank you for including us as a part of this and look forward to future collaborations together.” – Mei Yong from My PlantCo

“Having made multiple new connections at For Food’s Sake, I can definitely say that the event was a win-win for us. It was great to have an opportunity to network and to hear from thought-leaders across the agrifood industry, academia and within government departments.” – Pascal Nakhle from Vertical Patch

“For Food’s Sake presented a fantastic opportunity to meet new people from across the agrifood and research landscape. The Gala Dinner meal at 6HEAD was next level. The FFS team did a really great job!” – Fiona Mann from BLOCK 275

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