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The battle against single-use plastics has been taking place for years, waged primarily by environmentalists and anyone concerned about the terrible damage it causes to wildlife, marine species, and the future of the planet. As more and more people make conscious decisions to avoid using products made of plastic, the

One good thing that came out of enforced time at home for many people during the pandemic was cultivating a new hobby – literally. An explosion of experimentation led to shortages of flour as people lovingly nurtured a sourdough ‘mother’ to life at home. Others headed for the unique qualities

As cities around Australia start to buzz back to life following repeated lockdowns, a shift has happened in the way staff come into the office. With many workplaces settling into hybrid work-from-home arrangements, Mondays and Fridays are quickly emerging as the preferred days to avoid the commute, stay in leisurewear

As part of the alignment Fine Food and AFAB will look to establish several joint initiatives that support this partnership as part of the 2022 event, with more announcements to be released soon. The next edition of Fine Food Australia will run in Melbourne, 5 – 8 September 2022, Melbourne

It’s fair to say the global pandemic turned the restaurant and bar industry on its head, forcing venues to quickly adapt their business models to stay afloat. Bound by seesawing limits on the number of people allowed in a space and even whether people were permitted to eat indoors, the

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,

The last few months have been a whirlwind of industry triumphs and hardships. Now with the easing of almost all restrictions across the east coast, increased travel and a positive outlook for the industry, we’re looking ahead excitedly for the rest of this year. This week would have hosted Fine

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