From shelf to shopping basket - set your product up for retail success with this full day workshop.
Take your retail strategy to the next level with this full-day workshop, designed to give South Australian food and beverage businesses the practical tools, insider knowledge, and industry connections they need to stand out on supermarket shelves — and in shoppers’ baskets.
Whether you’re new to retail or an established business looking to sharpen your edge, this is your chance to gain direct access to Foodland decision-makers, experienced industry experts, and real success stories from local brands who’ve been there and made it work.
Why attend?
Learn what retailers are really looking for
Avoid costly mistakes with expert guidance
Hear real-world lessons from successful SA brands
Network with industry peers and Foodland decision-makers
Walk away with actionable strategies to grow your retail presence.
Agenda Highlights:
State Brand Registration: Is your business missing the mark? — Kristen Eckhardt, Brand SA
Case Study: From Bowl to Bowlsome — Danielle Elia, Bowlsome
Good Commercialisation Practices — Melissa Barclay, Food Technologist, Food SA
Making your products stand out on the shelf — Tamara Kemlo, Openbook Howden
Payroll tax, grants, tax incentives & R&D — Lisa Canale, Moore Australia
Case Study: Withdrawals? Recalls? OMG — Adam Harris, Harris Smokehouse
Food Safety Considerations in Product Commercialisation — Melissa Barclay, Food SA
Insurance Essentials — Verena Davis, MGA
Marketing trends shaping the supermarket aisles — Joel Zamek, Foodland
Case Study: From Bakery to Cafés — Phil Donnelly, Mayfair Bakery
Who should attend?
This workshop is suited to South Australian food and beverage manufacturer, producer or processor owners or employees, such as business leaders, experienced or emerging Sales Representatives, Product Development, through to Commercial Managers looking to refine their retail strategy.
Register now to secure your place — spaces are strictly limited!
Workshop Details
Date: Wednesday, 13 August 2025
Location: Foodland Supermarkets’ Head Office - 191 Flinders Street, Adelaide
Time: 9.00am - 4.00pm
Cost: Free for SA food or beverage manufacturer employees (Valued at $250) - includes morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea.
As an exclusive benefit of entering the South Australian Premier’s Food and Beverage Industry Awards, 2025 entrants receive priority access to this workshop.
This workshop is part of the South Australian Premier’s Food and Beverage Industry Awards Program and is proudly presented by Food South Australia with the support of Foodland Supermarkets, helping the SA food and beverage industry grow, connect and thrive.
