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INDUSTRY NEWS
NATIONAL SOUTH AUSTRALIA
MGA Board meets in Adelaide From 23 to 25 March 2022, MGA’s Board of Directors met in Adelaide, South Australia – the first face to face Board meeting in the last twelve months and second in two years. Board meetings since the pandemic have been held by video conference.
In late February-early March, small businesses were affected by unprecedented and devastating heavy rain across northern New South Wales and Queensland. Covid-19 restrictions have been uncertain and different in each state over the past two years, disallowing Board members (Australian population) to travel freely as was the case prior to Covid-19. Board members were excited to reengage with our South Australian members face-to-face and grateful for the opportunity to not only conduct the Board meeting in Adelaide, but to also visit some outstanding food and grocery supermarkets. The Board meeting was conducted on Thursday 24 March and held in the Boardroom at the newly relocated Foodland House, now based on the corner of Frome and Flinders streets in Adelaide CBD.
against the two giants and German retailer. The independent sector in South Australia has a strong market share and competition is intense with food and grocery prices being the most economical in Australia.
MGA Board meets in Foodland House The Board of Directors conducted their meeting in the Foodland House Boardroom. This opportunity gave Foodland CEO, Franklin dos Santos, and Marketing Director, Chris Villani, together with Foodland Board Chairman, Sam Zucco, to present and discuss the vision and future growth objectives of Foodland in South Australia. Foodland has many exciting plans to help differentiate itself from the chains and Aldi.
MGA Board and Foodland executives
MGA President Debbie Smith, Foodland CEO Franklin dos Santos & Marketing Director Chris Villani
The new Foodland House is centrally located and has outstanding office facilities and amenities for Foodland staff and members to enjoy and be proud. Board members had very productive and rewarding days in Adelaide. Thank you to South Australian members and industry stakeholders for making us feel very welcome. South Australian members are performing an amazing job competing
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MGA Board meeting held in Foodland House Boardroom with CEO Franklin dos Santos (centre) and Chairman Sam Zucco
