The Business of Food

17/06/2026

When good people get together over good food and talk about food things time flies, connections are made and passions shared. Thanks to for the delicious meals!

15/06/2026

Applications are OPEN NOW for the Brimbank City Council Ignite Food Passions program. If you are in Melbourne's Western suburbs check out the application criteria. Thanks for the headsup Brimbank Business Link!

🍴 Have a food business idea you're ready to turn into reality?

Applications are now open for the IGNITE Food Passions Program, a six-week program designed to help aspiring food entrepreneurs launch and grow their business.

Whether you're starting from scratch or looking to take your food business to the next level, IGNITE will give you the skills, confidence and connections to succeed.

Participants will gain practical business knowledge, industry insights, and support from experienced mentors and fellow entrepreneurs.

Applications are now open. Apply Now 👇👇
https://www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/ignite-food-program

12/06/2026

Are you looking to connect with peers and experts in the food industry? Join us for lunch on Wednesday 17th June in Frankston. Be part of a real food community.

06/06/2026

Connection. Support. A New Ignite Program! Connect with food friends and experts over lunch.

06/06/2026

Connection. Support. A New Ignite Program! Connect with food friends and experts over lunch. https://mailchi.mp/1fc7f0ba36e8/food-business-11048665?e=[UNIQID]

04/06/2026

Life's good when you leave work to attend a manufacturing network event and arrive back with a pocketful of business cards AND afternoon tea!

02/06/2026

If you are in the food industry, our Food Focus Network is just for you! Lunch is on in Frankston this month and we have a few Early Bird tickets going!

Join a community of talented artisans working in the food industry for connection with a side of lunch to launch or grow your food business.

16/05/2026

LAST CHANCE! 🔥💁‍♀️Register your place at Tuesday's Food Focus Network online and we'll send you the meeting link.

We started an online version of our in person Food Focus Network. Same community, same experts, same supportive environment - just online. It means that no matter where you are located you can connect with other business owners on the same path to success and service providers that can help you get there.

Next event is Tuesday 19th May at 12.00pm!

11/05/2026

Looking for a community of business owners working in the food industry? Here we are! ✋👋Join us to connect and collaborate in our Food Focus Network events. The next one is online, so you get to share your goals, wins and challenges with others but from the comfort of your own space. Book via our website (link below).

10/05/2026

Talking about dates.... here's a few we have in our calendar over the next month:
* Mernda Community House Food We Love Program - Applications close 8th May
* Women in Business Network in Dandenong - 14th May
* Food Focus Network online - 19th May
* Frankston Business Chamber networking - 21 May
* Big Design Market in Melbourne - 22-24 May
See you around!