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Severe drought conditions in eastern Australia followed by the onset of the global pandemic over the past two years have raised concerns about Australian food security. The Federal Government has been quick to respond however – putting out a raft of information outlining the strong position the industry is in. Despite some shortages seen on supermarket shelves due to supply
Over the past 25 years, Nick Mastro has been through a few economic coffee cycles, and this experience has allowed Nick to steer Adore Coffee Roasters through the past two years with minimum drama. “When I started roasting, coffee prices were pretty similar to what they are today, so I’m used to the ups and downs of the market,” said
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 battle is ramping up. Simple items, such as straws, takeaway
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 of fermented foods, such as kimchi and sauerkraut. Beverages kombucha
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 and log on from the comfort of home. While this
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 Convention Exhibition Centre. According to Fine Food Australia Event Manager
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 hospitality sector saw trends emerge which could be here to
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 compost club member is healthy mexican food chain, Zambrero, who
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, recognising operators in metropolitan and regional centres. The Awards are
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 Food Sydney, and while we are not opening the physical
