What Food Agribusiness Network does

Food & Agribusiness Network (FAN) is a not-for-profit food industry cluster organization incorporated in Queensland, Australia, and headquartered in Palmwoods. Founded in 2015, FAN connects more than 500 members across the food and agribusiness value chain in Southeast Queensland, operating four regional clusters spanning Gympie, Noosa, the Sunshine Coast, and Moreton Bay. Its core technology is the WAVE member platform, which supports membership management and engagement, complemented by the FANMail newsletter, regional food directories for the Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay, and member-facing initiatives including Meet the Makers and Queensland's Sunshine Pantry.

FAN's commercial model is built on two streams: membership fees from food and agribusiness businesses across the value chain, and a three-tiered annual sponsorship program (Regional Cluster at $1,000+, Sponsor at $2,000, and Partner at $5,000), supplemented by grants and partner contributions. Beyond networking and events (such as MEAT Noosa and member meetups), FAN delivers program lines such as Grow National (national advocacy and opportunity access), Advancing Innovation in Place, and Project CRAFTED (agritourism development), and convenes Australia's five leading agrifood clusters through its Cluster Connect program. The organization holds formal designations as the Agrifood Industry Partner Organisation for the Federal Government's Industry Growth Program and as the Queensland State Representative on the CSIRO-led Australian Food Innovation Network.

FAN serves a mid-market target buyer base of growers, producers, food manufacturers, retailers, and hospitality operators, distributing value through direct membership access, the WAVE platform, regional food directories, and in-person events. The organization is governed as a company limited by guarantee under ABN 31 605 969 480, operates with a small team (1–10 employees), and maintains compliance with the Australian Privacy Act 1988. Its funding is sourced from members, sponsors, and government-backed initiatives rather than equity investment, and it carries no disclosed parent company or subsidiaries.

Name

Food Agribusiness Network

Legal name

Food & Agribusiness Network 31 605 969 480

Website

https://foodagribusiness.org.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Food & Agribusiness Network (FAN) is a Queensland not-for-profit industry cluster, founded in 2015, that connects more than 500 food and agribusiness members across four Southeast Queensland regions through its WAVE member platform, regional food directories, and tiered sponsorship program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Palmwoods

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: FAN generates revenue through membership fees from food and agribusiness businesses across the value chain in Southeast Queensland regions.
2. Sponsorship Programs: Three-tiered sponsorship model providing tiered benefits including logo placement, social media posts, event tickets, and solus emails to members.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

FAN is a not-for-profit food industry cluster that connects 500+ members across the food value chain in Southeast Queensland through a member platform, regional food directories, events, and industry programs. It sells annual membership and tiered sponsorships (AUD $1,000 to $5,000) that grant access to networking, education, regional cluster activities, and trade opportunities.

Product overview

Food & Agribusiness Network (FAN) is a not-for-profit industry cluster organization established in 2015, offering a portfolio of interconnected programs and platforms rather than a single software product. The core offering is the WAVE member platform for managing membership and connections. FAN provides regional food directories (Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay) that help members gain visibility with buyers. Additional offerings include regional clusters (Gympie, Noosa, Sunshine Coast, Moreton Bay) for local networking, national initiatives through Grow National, innovation projects (Advancing Innovation in Place, Project CRAFTED), agrifood cluster collaboration (Cluster Connect), and the FANMail newsletter. These offerings collectively support collaboration, innovation, and trade for over 500 food and agribusiness members across Southeast Queensland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WAVE (FAN Member Platform): Online member platform for FAN members to access resources, connections, and member services.
• FANmail
• Meet the Makers
• Queensland's Sunshine Pantry
• Cluster Connect

Products and services

• WAVE Member Platform Online member platform that enables FAN members to manage their membership, access resources, and connect within the food and agribusiness network.
• Sunshine Coast Regional Food Directory Online regional food directory enabling FAN members and local Sunshine Coast producers to showcase their products to chefs, retailers, hospitality operators, and consumers looking to buy local.
• Moreton Bay Regional Food Directory Online regional food directory connecting Moreton Bay area food producers with buyers and consumers seeking local products.
• FANMail Newsletter Monthly e-newsletter keeping FAN members and subscribers updated on major events, industry updates, grants, and information from the local food and agribusiness industries.
• FAN Regional Cluster Memberships (Gympie, Noosa, Sunshine Coast, Moreton Bay) Geographic regional cluster chapters (Gympie, Noosa, Sunshine Coast, Moreton Bay) providing local networking, events, meetups, and support for food and agribusiness members in each sub-region of Southeast Queensland.
• FAN Sponsorship Program (Regional Cluster, Sponsor, Partner tiers) Annual sponsorship program for partner organisations, with three publicly priced tiers (Regional Cluster AUD $1,000+, Sponsor AUD $2,000, Partner AUD $5,000) offering logo placement on the FAN sponsor page, social media posts on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram, member meetup tickets, solus emails to FANMail recipients, and annual membership inclusion.
• Meet the Makers Public-facing platform and initiative that showcases FAN member producers and their products to buyers and consumers.

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

26 partnerships are on record, tiered major partner, sponsor and core.

• Advance Queenslandmajor partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerGovernment-backed innovation initiative supporting Queensland businesses. FAN acknowledges them as a major partner providing resources essential to the network's sustainability.
• Argon Lawmajor partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerLaw firm providing legal services sponsorship. One of FAN's major partners contributing to the network's sustainability.
• ARN (Australian Radio Network)major partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner providing radio advertising and promotion. Major partner in FAN's sponsorship ecosystem.
• Beach Barsmajor partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business partner providing sponsorship support to FAN.
• Bishopp Outdoor Advertisingmajor partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerOutdoor advertising partner providing promotional visibility. Major sponsor of FAN.
• Choice Energymajor partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerEnergy provider partner supporting FAN's sustainability initiatives.
• City of Moreton Baymajor partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal government partner providing essential resources for the network's sustainability and regional food and agribusiness growth.
• Department of Agriculture & Fisheries (QLD)major partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerState government department supporting Queensland's food and agriculture sector. Major partner of FAN.
• EPIC Assistmajor partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerDisability employment services provider. Major partner supporting FAN's community initiatives.
• HOT91major partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal radio station (Hot 91) providing media partnership and promotion. Major partner in FAN's network.
• KBI Insurancemajor partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerInsurance partner providing coverage information and disaster preparedness support to FAN members. Listed as FAN's Insurance Partner.
• National Mediamajor partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerNational media partner providing promotional capabilities. Major sponsor of FAN.
• Noosa Councilmajor partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal government partner for Noosa region providing essential resources for network sustainability.
• RDA Moreton Bay & Sunshine Coastmajor partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional Development Australia body supporting economic development. Major partner helping facilitate regional growth initiatives.
• SRJ Walker Waylandmajor partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerAccounting and business advisory firm. Major partner providing business expertise support.
• Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show Societymajor partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerAgricultural show society partner in Sunshine Coast region. Major partner supporting regional agribusiness events.
• Sunshine Coast Councilmajor partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal government partner for Sunshine Coast region providing essential resources for network's sustainability.
• CoyosponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerAcai bowl brand and local producer. Sponsor supporting FAN's initiatives.
• Gourmet GardensponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerHerb and seasoning brand. Sponsor supporting FAN's programs.
• Presstwood DesignsponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerWebsite design and branding agency. Sponsor providing website services to FAN.
• Successful GrantssponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerGrant consulting firm. Grant partner providing curated funding opportunities to FAN members monthly.
• Federal Government - Industry Growth ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFAN appointed as the Agrifood Industry Partner Organisation for the Federal Government's Industry Growth Program, shaping national opportunities.
• CSIRO - Australian Food Innovation NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFAN serves as Queensland State Representative on CSIRO led Australian Food Innovation Network, contributing to national food innovation conversations.
• Food and Beverage Accelerator (FaBA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner supporting Australian food and beverage businesses to innovate, develop new products, and access research capability.
• Future Food Systems CRCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner and leading national R&D institution in the food and beverage industry supporting innovation and research.
• Australia's Five Leading Agrifood ClusterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFAN is the lead instigator of Australia's first Agrifood Super Cluster - a collaboration between Australia's five leading agrifood clusters.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• AgriFutures Australia: Statutory Rural Research and Development Corporation with a broader agriculture-wide mandate. Comparable as a national, industry-funded body supporting rural industry development, but with a wider portfolio than FAN's food/agribusiness focus.

Direct peers

• Food Agility CRC: Australian CRC applying digital technology across the agrifood value chain. Comparable as a national innovation cluster operating in the food/agribusiness ecosystem alongside FAN.
• Food Innovation Australia Ltd (FIAL): Australian industry-led organization focused on growing the food and agribusiness sector. Comparable to FAN as a national, cluster-style body supporting collaboration and trade across the food value chain.
• Food and Beverage Accelerator (FaBA): Federally funded initiative supporting Australian food and beverage businesses to innovate and access research capability. Directly comparable to FAN's mission; FaBA is also an active FAN partner.
• Food Valley NL: Dutch food innovation cluster that connects companies, research institutes, and government to grow the agrifood sector. Closely comparable cluster model to FAN, operating at a national level.
• Future Food Systems CRC: Australian Cooperative Research Centre leading national R&D in food and beverage innovation. Comparable as a national food-systems cluster player and a FAN strategic partner.

Others

• Regional Development Australia (RDA): Australian Government initiative supporting regional economic development committees. RDA Moreton Bay & Sunshine Coast is a major FAN partner, and RDA bodies operate alongside FAN in the same regional development ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/foodagribusinessnetwork
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/food-agribusiness-network-fan
• Instagraminstagram.com/foodagnetwork
• Xx.com/fansuncoast

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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