31 AUG - 3 SEP 2026 | Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre

Industry News

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Food packaging leading the way

There are numerous forces at play in the ready-made and take-away food industry that are demanding change. With the pandemic, the growth of meal delivery services and significant changes and innovations in the ready-made meal market, not to mention an increased expectation around sustainability – food packaging looks set for a shake-up.  The National Packaging Targets include the target of

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Studio 10 discovers Latte Art display at Fine Food Australia

This year at Fine Food Australia, Studio 10 paid a visit to see Hany Ezzat, Barista from Milklab, transform his coffee into a work of art. Using plant-based milks, we got some new tips and techniques for all coffee lovers. Watch this short video to see Hany in action! Subscribe to stay up-to-date with industry news and show updates!

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Fine Food Australia 2022 Highlights Video

We were so pleased to welcome again thousands of national and international visitors through the doors to do business, learn, network and see the latest innovations. We can’t wait for another successful Fine Food in Sydney 11-14 September 2023, ICC Sydney. Relive this year’s moments with us in this short video. Subscribe to stay up-to-date with industry news and show

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Chefs from across the country met for the ACF Culinary Challenge Arena this year at Fine Food Australia

For the first time since 2019, chefs from across the country have met in the ACF Culinary Challenge Arena at Fine Food Australia, this years line up included, TSBE Most Outstanding Chef, Lakanto Most Outstanding Pastry Chef, Tabasco Team Challenge, Yum Cha Challenge, Tabasco Apprentice of the Year & Nestle Golden Chef’s Hat Award. The ACF competitions give chefs a

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The 2022 Nestlé Golden Chefs Hat Awards Grand Final Cook-Off

Fine Food Australia visitors had the pleasure of watching passionate young chefs showcase their culinary skills at the Nestlé Golden Chef Awards. The Nestlé Golden Chef’s Hat Award competition has been developing the Next Generation of Chefs since 1965. The culinary competition provides a platform for emerging talent to benchmark themselves against their peers, learn from leading industry experts and experience

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On The Line: Caterina Borsato, Caterina’s Cucina E Bar

Caterina Borsato has served traditional Italian fare to the barons of Melbourne’s business world since 1995.   As the founder and face of her self-named restaurant, Caterina and her team are renowned for consistently razor-sharp service and exceptional food. So how did Caterina’s underground CBD dining room not only survive the pandemic lockdowns, but re-emerge even stronger?  “During the darkest hours

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The foodservice industry celebrated and recognised outstanding achievements at the FSAA Awards of Excellence.

The foodservice industry celebrated their night of nights with more than 370 guests at the Grand Hyatt Melbourne on Tuesday, 9th September. “The turnout, recognition and well-deserved accolades, especially given the recent unprecedented times our industry has faced, has been nothing short of extraordinary.  This year we also included the inaugural Chairperson’s Honour Award, which recognised those unsung heroes among

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The 33rd Official Great Aussie Pie Competition has crowned the best pies in Australia.

Around 1,500 pies were entered across 20 categories into the 33rd Official Great Aussie Pie competition, which took place at Fine Food Australia 2022.  Whittlesea Bakehouse in Whittlesea, Victoria took out the best Plain Meat Pie accolade, whilst The Little Red Grape Bakery in Sevenhill, South Australia went home with best Plain Sausage Roll.  “The calibre of pies and sausage

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Big industry turn out for Fine Food Australia 2022 as Australia’s top innovations, products and industry stars shine

More than 670 Australian and international exhibitors were out in force representing the food industry, featuring thousands of new product innovations, technology and service ideas from areas including catering equipment, bakery, front of house, food products, beverages, hospitality and retail technology, meat and seafood, packaging and more. As the biggest food trade event in the Southern Hemisphere, over 100 top

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Jo Barrett

Chef Jo Barrett is a sustainability pioneer who practices what she preaches, and it’s a recipe for success.

They’re the insider tips from Jo Barrett, the award-winning chef behind the hottest new eatery on the Great Ocean Road, a hyper-local and diligently sustainable bar and restaurant in Lorne’s bowling club.  Jo opened Little Picket in the bowlo clubrooms on August 20 with her partner David Osgood (a craft beer expert) and her best friend, chef Louise Daly.  News

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