What was it all about?

The 15th biennial Australian Banana Industry Congress (ABIC) was successfully held in Cairns, Far North Queensland, from 17-19 May, 2023.

ABIC is the Australian banana industry’s premier national event and is convened by the industry’s peak industry body, the Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC) every two years.

Following the record-breaking success of the 2021 event, also held in Cairns, Congress 2023 returned to the heart of banana growing country for the three-day event.

As with previous Congresses, the event provided a rare and valuable opportunity for growers to spend a few days away from farm and to reconnect with their peers, as well as supply chain and other industry stakeholders.

With industry continuing to face unprecedented challenges, it also provided a chance to celebrate that despite this, growers continue to grow, pack and deliver one of the nation’s favourite fruits to wholesale markets and retail shelves every day.

Congress 2023 delivered outcomes to the banana industry value chain on the banana industry's research program as well as showcasing other levy-funded research activities.