Membership

Discover the Benefits of FSAA Membership

As the national organisation representing suppliers in the Australian foodservice industry, FSAA plays a crucial role in unifying the industry's voice. We serve as an advisory body, striving to enhance the understanding of this diverse market for suppliers, manufacturers, and end-users alike.

Education

Scholarships

Charity Events

Mentoring

Awards of Excellence

Networking

Training

Today & Tomorrow
Conference

FSAA is dedicated to bringing the foodservice industry together through networking opportunities, mentoring, and ongoing education. Our events range from regular breakfast seminars and cocktail gatherings with guest speakers and industry panellists to the annual Foodservice Today and Tomorrow conference, held in conjunction with the industry’s leading trade event. FSAA is committed to equipping our members with the knowledge, connections, and support needed for successful business growth.

We’ve established a strategic partnership with the world’s largest foodservice supplier body, IFMA, and fostered strong relationships with the Australian Culinary Federation, Clubs Australia, Australian Hotels Association, Restaurant & Catering Australia, national catering groups, and more. By joining FSAA, you can become more engaged in your industry and contribute to a thriving future for Australian foodservice.

Testimonials

I would highly recommend those businesses considering joining the FSAA to do so, given the excellent value FSAA has provided our business over the last few years. Our new team members benefit from the educational courses and the networking lunches and breakfasts provide a relaxed opportunity to network with our customers and other suppliers, which in turn adds real value to our organisation.

Jeff Dhu

Director Foodservice, Fonterra Foodservices

“I have seen the FSAA become a cohesive and effective foodservice industry organisation that endeavours to understand and address key industry issues and creates networking, education, training and professional development programs. I urge all professional foodservice organisations including manufacturers, suppliers and distributors to join the association and bring their voice to the table.

Yezdi Daruwalla

Managing Director, Unilever Food Solutions

The FSAA has grown to become a leading body representing the Foodservice Industry. Our team has benefited from the educational seminars, networking lunches and professional development opportunities hosted throughout the year. I would highly recommend joining as a way of connecting with the peers, learning about the industry, and doing business.

Tim Lucas

Head of Marketing – Foodservice, Tip Top

Simplot Australia continues to value being a member of the FSAA and we encourage all industry members to join to further connection and sharing. We value the educational services for new team starters, as well as the opportunity to network, share learnings and gain insights from the many lunch and breakfast events the FSAA run across Australia.

Suzanne Harman

GM Foodservice (Simplot Australia Pty. Ltd.)

Joining the FSAA is a great move as it’s much more than just networking with fellow foodservice professionals. The FSAA has grown over the past 10 years to become the voice of the manufacturers as we deal with more consolidation in the foodservice industry. The concentration of ownership means that now more than ever Manufacturers will need a strong united voice to ensure the market remains competitive for all concerned. The FSAA has given us insight into Foodservice Trends as well as understanding the needs of both distributors and end-users who make up our main customer base. We’ve met some excellent contacts at the various functions, and we’re often asked to sit on panels to discuss our challenges as suppliers to this vital part of the food distribution system in Australia We would highly recommend joining the FSAA but only if you are going to attend the functions and be a part of this great organisation!

Mimmo Lubrano

Director/CEO

I appreciate deeply the value of FSAA and it’s collective and collaborative approach to addressing the OOH industries evolving challenges, and contributing to the vibrancy that foodservice provides to the Australian economy. A multi-decade working group of CEO’s and industry leaders provide insight, perspective, and foundational development opportunities to help drive durable solutions and opportunities.

Scott A. Stuckmann

Business Executive Officer (Nestlé Professional Oceania)

Our business and our team value the FSAA and the wide array of services it provides. Being a member of the FSAA helps our business to stay in touch with what is going on in the industry, through research studies, collaboration with partner food industry associations and networking events attended by customers and other like-minded suppliers. Our team members also benefit from the development opportunities offered by the FSAA such as the foodservice specific educational programs, scholarship and mentoring from leading industry professionals, all of which help our organisation to develop and retain our employees.

Eugene Visione

Head of Sales & Marketing ( Birch & Waite Foods Pty Ltd )

I believe that the FSAA is the organisation that offers such great value to the Foodservice Industry, not being a member is disadvantaging your staff and reducing their ability to develop themselves into professionals. Networking with possible Mentors, Educators and Industry people from all areas of Foodservice, and all levels of Sales and Management is so important, and to support each other is a big part of what FSAA brings to Members and the Industry. The ability to have some input into how the Industry should be represented is more important than ever given the current climate, FSAA opens these opportunities for all members and participants alike.

Wayne Viles

Managing Director ( UNOX Australia )

Mimmo Lubrano

Director/CEO ( SandhurstForProfessionals )

I have been in the Foodservice industry for over 25 years and have been involved with FSAA in my roles with various manufacturing businesses throughout this time. The FSAA provides a fantastic range of networking opportunities, education, training, mentoring and development programs to all members.
I would highly recommend that all non-members join to take advantage of the benefits the FSAA provides and the value it can provide to your business.
In these uncertain and unprecedented times, it is more imperative than ever before for manufacturers, suppliers and distributors to come together and share ideas, knowledge and information.