Events

Seminar hosted by the Australian Export Grains Innovation Centre – AEGIC

Australian wheat is highly regarded around the world for noodles, breads, cookies, cakes and many other products. Grown in one of the cleanest environments in the world, Australian wheat provides excellent value to millers with its high milling yield, low moisture, cleanliness and excellent colour.

AEGIC is committed to providing you with technical information and support to help you optimise the value of Australian wheat. On Thursday 10 April we will visit Manila, to give you an update on the latest developments in the Australian wheat industry and the most recent harvest.

This seminar will feature a range of speakers from the Australian wheat industry. Topics will include the benefits of Australian wheat for flour millers and food manufacturers.

Who should register?

This information would be highly beneficial for technical, procurement, marketing and management staff employed in:

• Flour milling companies
• Food manufacturing (eg. noodle companies, bakeries etc)
• Grain trading companies
• Research organisations.

AEGIC is an initiative of the Western Australian State Government and Grains Australia.

LA Judge Award 2025

Join us as we celebrate the remarkable talent of our young baking apprentices and witness the crowning of the coveted LA Judge Award recipient.

Since 1967, this esteemed prize has honoured the best young baking apprentice in Australia and New Zealand, serving as a beacon for future industry leaders.

Competitors aged 25 and under showcase their baking prowess and industry knowledge over three intense days of competition, highlighting the importance of practical skills, technical expertise and effective communication.

Competition: Tue 13 – Thu 15 May 2025

DATES: 13 – 15 May 2025
VENUE: AEGIC, North Ryde, Sydney NSW, 2113

A series of AEGIC webinars has highlighted the quality and health benefits of Australian oats for customers in China, India, Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia and Singapore.

The June 2025 webinars were part of AEGIC’s Novel market solutions in oat processing and new product development, under the WA Government-supported Processed Oat Partnership (POP).  The webinars were strongly supported by the oat industry and featured a range of industry speakers.

The educational webinars aimed to advocate for the use of Australian oats in new food products and health-conscious diets for established and potential Asian markets, as well as providing insights into global trends and opportunities.

The virtual events featured a diverse lineup of respected industry professionals:

• Dr Sabori Mitra, Senior Research Scientist – Oats, AEGIC
• Dr Nabeen Dulal, Research Scientist – Oats, AEGIC
• Dr Hemali Kanthilanka, Economic Research Officer, AEGIC
• Andrew May, Co-CEO, and Brent Hope, National Operations Director – WA, Essantis
• Theresa Pham, Nutritional Manager, and Toni Gam, Industry Engagement Manager, Grains and Legumes Nutrition Council (GLNC)
• Shannen Davies, 2024 Nuffield Scholar and InterGrain Communications Manager
• Jack King, AEGIC A/General Manager – Technical Market Solutions (MC)