For Food's Sake

Hosted by Future Food Systems, For Food’s Sake returns in 2026, with the beautiful harbour city, Sydney, set to host the event from 1–3 September. The event fosters collaboration, drives innovation and opens doors to new opportunities that advance the future of food.

A premier platform uniting stakeholders from industry, research and government, the 2026 theme Collaborate for change, reflects the growing need for coordinated action across the agrifood sector. The program will highlight initiatives across research, industry and government, with discussions focused on sustainability, nutrition, renewable energy, food security, and the broader challenges and opportunities shaping Australia’s agrifood system.

Across three days, the event will feature a Summit, Research Showcase, Gala dinner, workshops, and side tours, alongside a curated exhibition of emerging technologies, projects and partnerships.

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May

Food & Drink Business presents The Hive Awards, an annual celebration of innovation and excellence in the Australian food and beverage manufacturing sector.

Bringing together chefs, operators, buyers, suppliers, and innovators for three jam-packed days of action across industry trade shows, culinary competitions, free conference streams, awards, and the best hospitality party of the year.

THAIFEX – Anuga Asia 2026 is taking place in Bangkok from 26-30 May at Impact Muang Thong Thani, scaling up to 140,000+ square metres with a new hall added for one of the region’s largest food and beverage trade shows.

Melbourne’s tastiest day out will be back in 2026! Watch top chefs and your favourite food heroes live on stage as they cook up a storm and meet the makers to sip, sample and shop their produce.

June

Australian Food Science and Technology Week will take place from 1-7 June 2026, aiming to raise awareness of food science and technology and highlight the vital role food scientists and technologists play in shaping a safe, sustainable, and innovative agrifood future.

The Australian Industry Group – Confectionery Sector’s annual conference is marking its 30th anniversary at its 2026 event on 2 June, at the MCG in Melbourne.

Sydney’s tastiest day out will be back in 2026! From the hottest chilli sauces to the smelliest cheese, the Margaret River to the Barossa, we scour the nation to find the most delicious and exciting products around and bring them all together in one place.

Rockwell Automation hosts three days of learning, networking, and innovation at ROKLive 2026 in Adelaide, featuring over 100 sessions including hands-on labs, technical deep dives, and presentations.

The Food Taipei Mega Show 2026 brings together five major exhibitions under one roof: Food Taipei, Foodtech Taipei, Bio/Pharmatech Taiwan, Taipei Pack, and Taiwan Horeca.

July

The Malaysian International Food & Beverage Trade Fair (MIFB) is celebrating 25 years of F&B trade connections in 2026, continuing to bridge the gap between international innovation and regional demand.