31 Aug - 3 Sep 2026 | MCEC Melbourne

Lab to Table – Could Cultured Meat Redefine the Future of Farming? 

The production of cultured meat, sometimes known as “clean meat”, “lab-grown” or “cultivated meat”, is on the rise. Derived from live animal cells, this is not a meat alternative, it’s real meat, yet no animals need to be slaughtered to make it.   Still in its infancy, research into the benefits and potential risks of cellular agriculture continues to be conducted,

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Windsor Farm: Celebrating 50 Years of Provenance, Quality, and Innovation

Sponsored content provided by Windsor Farm From Farmer’s Co-op to Industry Icon In 1975, Australia was a different place. Gough Whitlam was Prime Minister, petrol was 21 cents a litre, and a brand-new Kingswood could be yours for $4,000. That same year, a group of dedicated farmers united with a shared vision—to bring the very best produce from their fields

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4 NEW RULES FOR RUNNING A RESTAURANT IN 2025

Sponsored content provided by Square Australia’s hospitality industry is in a moment of reinvention. With rising costs, fickle guests and relentless competition, simply plating up good food isn’t enough. For restaurants to thrive in 2025, they need to think like retailers, brand builders, experienced curators and community managers – all while running on razor-thin margins. In a new video series

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The Goldstein X-Series: A Legacy of Durability and Performance in Commercial Cooking Equipment

Sponsored content provided by Middleby Australia A Century of Quality of Build Goldstein has been a trusted name in the Australian food industry since 1911. Founded by Morris Goldstein in Sydney, the company began by designing soda fountains and ice cabinets. Over the years, it evolved under the leadership of Joseph Goldstein, expanding into essential commercial kitchen equipment. Now based

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Scaling Artisan Gelato, Bakery, and Patisserie Businesses: Partnering for Authenticity and Growth

Sponsored content provided by Creative Ingredients For artisans crafting gelato, bread, or patisserie, every product is a reflection of identity, tradition, and passion. Whether you’re a pastry chef perfecting choux, a gelato maker churning vibrant flavours, or a baker shaping sourdough, your creations carry a legacy. Scaling these businesses to meet growing demand—whether for a new store, wholesale contracts, or

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St David Dairy: Churning Traditional Cultures to Flavour Modern Community

From a frothy latte, to a dollop of fresh cream or a thick slathering of butter, ingredients rich in texture and flavour will tantalise the fussiest of tastebuds. Purchasing homemade products from a farmer’s market or local artisanal store guarantees an authentic taste experience. Yet similar, mass-produced ingredients on supermarket shelves often taste surprisingly different. Butter, cream and milk that

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Be Future-Ready: Use AI to Drive Your Marketing Strategy

Be Future-Ready: Use AI to Drive Your Marketing Strategy Whether you’re a new start-up, or you’ve been in business for several years, most of us are in a similar position when it comes to exploring the power of AI. There’s no denying that this is a revolution that’s only just begun to pick up momentum, with “73% [of marketers] saying

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Obsessing Over Your Customers

Obsessing Over Your Customer Meet Jenn Donovan. With over 15 years industry experience, Jenn really knows how to use marketing as an effective tool to help a business to grow. Jenn is a successful author and podcaster, as well as an experienced keynote speaker. She also runs workshops and one-to-one coaching sessions, spending time with small and medium-size business owners

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Dining Out in 2025: What’s Driving the Shift?

Sponsored content provided by Restaurant & Catering Australia Dining out has always been a reflection of our lifestyle, but in 2025, that reflection takes on a different look. For Australian foodservice businesses, staying busy isn’t about doing more of the same. It’s about reading the room, knowing your local customers inside out, and adapting quickly to what they really want

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