31 AUG - 3 SEP 2026 | Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
Compost Connect is a not-for-profit composting initiative here to help connect foodservice businesses to composting services and divert waste from landfill. Composting is easy, saves on general waste costs, and helps fight climate change. We can make a global impact, all by making changes at the local level. BioPak’s first
It’s been another tough year for the hospitality industry as it continues to grapple with the pandemic and staff shortages. It’s important we still recognise and celebrate this vibrant industry and restaurants, cafes and caterers hard work, exceptional food and outstanding service. The R&CA Awards are held in each state,
Offering people incentives to stay with your business can bring great benefits and help enhance your reputation as an attractive place to work. But there are other ways to do it than just through a competitive salary. Here are five ways to reward and retain employees: 1. Create opportunities to
Charcuterie charmers “We’ll be seeing a lot more charcuterie and salumi, for the very simple reason that it can be – indeed, must be – made ahead of time, and is easily sliced and prepped for service,” says Terry Durack, Chief Restaurant Critic at The Sydney Morning Herald. “I think
Fine Food Australia is proud to be partnered with R&CA – the voice of the hospitality industry. R&CA exists to be the single source of truth for the restaurant, cafe and catering sector, providing advice, support and information for the entire industry. R&CA is calling for business owners and senior
Straight to the Source, a partner of Fine Food Australia, has created the perfect Christmas gift. Introducing their Christmas ‘In The Bag’, filled with twenty-one carefully-curated artisan products all wrapped up in a durable market bag. A hand-selected collection of small-batch artisan food & drink products sourced from Australian &
ACF young chefs are established in all ACF regions & are mentored by leading chefs in their state or territory. Simplot is also working with the ACF to help raise young chefs’ profiles in Australia and promote the advantages of belonging to an industry-based association. Simplot is one of the
Christine Green is the founder of Restaurant Bookkeepers, one of an emerging number of financial services companies specialising in the hospitality industry. After 25 years of operating a design and procurement consultancy building commercial kitchens, Green saw a need for hospitality owners to get on top of their bookkeeping, document
