31 AUG - 3 SEP 2026 | Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
In partnership with Fine Food Australia, AFAB returns to launch the State of Play Foodservice Report at an exclusive breakfast for industry professionals. A consistently sold-out event, this is your opportunity to hear the latest data, trends and insights before anyone else.
The AFAB State of Play Foodservice Report delivers exclusive data and strategic insights tailored for the foodservice industry. Covering market size and forecasts, the report dives deep into sectors, cuisines and regions, while spotlighting major trends including cost pressures, technology, labour challenges and sustainability.
The morning begins with a stand-up networking breakfast before moving into a sharp rundown of the latest data, trends and shifts shaping Australia’s foodservice sector. The AFAB CEO and an expert panel unpack employment, food waste, market pressures and evolving dining habits. Sessions wrap by 9:30am, setting you up for a full day on the show floor.
AFAB’s State of Play Foodservice Report 2025 provided the first definitive insights of its kind, covering key industry trends by stakeholder groups, employment insights, food waste, essential foodservice industry facts, dining out in Australia, food distribution, the size of the Australian foodservice market from 2017–2025, and future projections. Subscribe here to keep up to date with the details of the next edition.
