The chief executive of the industry association that represents Australia’s food manufacturing sector is to leave in March.

Kate Carnell, who has spent three years as CEO of the Australian Food and Grocery Council, will join non-profit body Beyondblue, which aims to increase awareness of mental health issues.

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She said: “The decision to leave AFGC has been very difficult but I am confident it is in good hands and will continue to professionally and proactively represent the industry, working with government and other stakeholders to ensure the industry has a bright future and consumers continue to have access to high quality, sustainable, healthy and affordable food and grocery brands that they know and trust.”

Carnell will leave the AFGC at the end of March. The council’s board is set to look at potential candidates for her successor.

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