Image: Cristina/stock.adobe.comRegional shows across Australia are highlighting the farmers, manufacturers and communities behind the food and grocery products consumed across the country. From the Mungindi Show to the Tullamore and Trundle Shows, regional communities are preparing for the annual show season, including the 150th anniversary of Queensland’s Ekka. The $180 billion food and grocery manufacturing sector works with farmers to add value to Australian produce, supporting jobs, investment and regional economies. Food and grocery manufacturing is Australia’s largest manufacturing sector and employs workers across metropolitan and regional areas. Regional shows provide an opportunity for communities to see the role agriculture and manufacturing play in the food supply chain and the contribution the sector makes to regional economies.