05 australian food and grocery council annual report 2005 meeting the market s needs abn 23 068 732 883 level 2 salvation army building 4 brisbane avenue barton act 2600 locked bag 1 kingston 2604 telphone 02 6273 1466 facsimile 1477 e mail afgc org au website www our mandate is to facilitate growth of a world class industry that can sustainably grow locally internationally australia largest manufacturer employing more than 200 000 australians contributing 5 per cent gross domestic product contents chairman message chief executive strategic agenda 6 shaping supply chain reform 8 promoting fair competition 11 forums 12 achieving effective policy regulation 13 improving sustainability safety 16 advancing national strategy 18 ensuring crisis management preparedness 20 issues 22 financials 25 committee membership 42 44 snapshot 45 as at 30 june processed beverage 2002 03 approximate employment 202 value added 17