Meet the Makers 2026 is a curated trade event connecting buyers directly with food and beverage producers actively looking to grow their wholesale, retail and foodservice channels.

Bringing together around 50 selected producers and a highly engaged audience of chefs, retailers, distributors and industry professionals, this is a focused, high-quality environment designed for real conversations and genuine commercial outcomes.

Taste | Connect | Buy | Support

Exhibitor Categories at previous MTMs have been;

Artisan pantry
Baked goods
Brews from local crews
Delicious dairy
Farm grown fresh produce
Frozen treats
Meat and small goods
Organic goodness
Plant based alternatives
Sauces, jams and condiments
Seafood
Spices
Savoury snacks
Spirit makers
Tasty treats

Event Details: Tuesday 23 June 2026 | Venue 114, Bokarina

10:00am - 10:30am: Official Opening

10:30am - 1:30pm: Buyer Trade Session (Free Registration)
A dedicated trade session designed for buyers and industry professionals to discover new products, meet producers and explore supply opportunities.
Connect directly with businesses ready to grow their wholesale, retail and foodservice presence.

1:30pm - 4:00pm: Industry Lunch, Panel & Networking (Ticketed Add-On $39+GST)
Continue the conversation beyond the trade floor with a catered lunch, industry panel discussion and extended networking session.

Moderated by Andrew Eves-Brown, you will hear directly from a panel of experts:

Antony Williams - Head of Meat, Seafood & Smallgoods - Harris Farm Markets
Nova Madsen - Business Development Manager - Charmlaw Foods
Craig Agnew - The Happy Snack Company
Janessa Rutter - Bask & Co

Together, they’ll unpack what’s working across the food and beverage sector right now, what buyers are looking for, common mistakes brands make, and where they see opportunities emerging across retail, wholesale and foodservice.

Additional speaker information and biographies will be added soon.

Who Should Attend

Food retailers
Food distributors, wholesalers and procurement teams
Beverage wholesalers, distributors and retailers
Restaurants, cafés, catering and event companies
Foodservice professionals and chefs
Tourism operators, accommodation providers and event managers

Why Attend

Discover new products and producers
Connect directly with makers and decision-makers
Explore new supply and collaboration opportunities
Stay close to emerging trends across the region
Build relationships that extend beyond the event

Tickets

Buyer Trade Session (free)
Free registration for approved buyers and industry professionals

Industry Lunch, Panel & Networking (paid $39+GST)
Optional ticketed add-on available during registration

Spaces are limited to maintain a high-quality and engaged audience.

Important Information

This is a curated trade event. Buyer registrations are intended for industry professionals with an active role in product sourcing, procurement or commercial
partnerships. Registrations may be reviewed and cancelled if these criteria are not met.

Attendees of the networking session will have continued access to exhibitors during this time.

For details or questions, please contact info@foodagribusiness.org.au

Photography Notice

This event will be professionally photographed. Images may be used by FAN for marketing and promotional purposes.

This event is brought to you with the support of our event sponsors: Meet the Makers is proudly supported by the Queensland Government, Regional Development Australia Moreton Bay and Sunshine Coast, Sunshine Coast Council, Mogul Digital, Food and Hospitality Queensland, Fresh Meats, Noosa Council, Nutworks and TAFE Queensland. Their commitment to celebrating local producers and elevating our regional food culture is what makes events like this possible.

Thank you to the Food and Agribusiness Network's (FAN) other partners: We would also like to give special thanks to Sunshine Coast Council, City of Moreton Bay, Noosa Council, Regional Development Australia Moreton Bay and Sunshine Coast, Food and Beverage Accelerator, Gympie Council, SRJ Walker Wayland, Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development, Big Dry Friday (Morgans Financial), McCormick (Gourmet Garden), Argon Law, The Beach Bars, KBI Insurance, Choice Energy, Food and Hospitality Queensland and the Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show Society. Their ongoing support of FAN is sincerely appreciated and directly helps our members to prosper and grow every day.

Contact the host of Buyer Registration - Meet The Makers 2026