31 AUG - 3 SEP 2026 | Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
Sponsored content provided by Foodie Coaches Payday super is coming. And honestly? It’s the best thing that’s happened to payroll in Australia. Payday super starts 1 July 2026. I’ll be straight with you — it’s what should have happened when super was first introduced. From that date, every time you
Sponsored content provided by Federal Hospitality Equipment Australia’s supermarket and convenience store sector is changing quickly. Customers expect fresh food, hot food, cold drinks, takeaway meals, reliable packaging and fast service — often from the same store, at the same time. The old idea of a convenience store as a
Sponsored content provided by Creative Ingredients Walk into a modern kitchen today and you’ll notice something subtle, but significant: desserts are moving back in-house. Not as a nostalgic return to tradition but as a strategic shift in how hospitality venues define themselves. For years, gelato and pastry were often outsourced
Walk through any commercial kitchen and you’ll find wipes. On the bench, near the grill, beside the prep station. What most operators don’t realise is that nearly all of them are made with plastic, and every time they’re used near food, they leave something behind. It’s one of those industry-wide
Mental health in the restaurant industry has become one of the sector’s most pressing challenges. With 76% of hospitality workers reporting mental health struggles during their careers, operators who prioritise wellbeing aren’t just doing the right thing. They’re building more resilient, productive teams. The Numbers Tell a Confronting Story Recent
Hospitality is one of the most complex business models in Australia. In today’s economic climate, venues with strong systems consistently outperform those relying on instinct or firefighting. According to James O’Connell, Founder of The Hospitality Company, operators who embrace systemisation gain clarity, control and commercial stability in a way that passion alone can’t deliver. Hospitality
Sponsored content provided by Restaurant & Catering Australia Running a restaurant or café in Australia has always required dedication, but in 2025, it demands something more: strategic thinking, adaptability, and a willingness to redefine what success looks like. The foodservice industry continues to evolve rapidly. Rising input costs, staffing pressures,
We all contribute to behaviours and actions which impact the planet, and these days simply passing the buck onto industry giants with the heaviest carbon footprints isn’t a strategy we can continue to follow. The truth of the matter is that everyone needs to take responsibility and do their bit
With ‘sustainability’ becoming a vital part of the future of the food, business owners are now being held more accountable for the imprint they are making on the environment. It can feel like a tricky task, not everyone’s a natural storyteller, but it’s mostly about being open, showing customers genuine
Campaigns promoting temporary abstinence from alcohol have made their mark on the calendar, from FebFast and Dry July to Go Sober for October. However, a more permanent change to drinking patterns is emerging, driving enormous growth in the low/no-alcohol drinks market. From red wine to beer and every type of
