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

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Scam Warning Fine Food Australia

We have become aware that an ongoing scam has emerged regarding Fine Food Australia. A company named International Fairs Directory, formerly known as Expo Guide, are sending out posted letters using the Fine Food Australia business name. The letter requests a data update from Fine Food Australia exhibitor businesses. Please do not reply and ignore this letter if you do

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Mental Health in the Kitchen: How Far Have We Come?

The old saying goes, if you can’t stand the heat then get out of the kitchen. It is a cliche that has rung true for a long period of time in the pressure cooker environment of the hospitality industry. But all of that is changing. There is a new breed of chef now, ones driving significant movements to provide support

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Does the Social Media Hype Sell in Hospitality?

Social media has flooded the internet in recent years. It’s easy to become cynical of the impact that hundreds of thousands of posts can have on the everyday consumer. The sifting through a plethora of pictures, videos, memes, links, and blog posts can make the hype of social media seem overrated but it most certainly has a place in daily

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Peru: The World’s Superfood Pantry

There are two key trends that are driving the increasing role that Peruvian food & beverages will play in Australian lives going forward.  Firstly, it has become increasingly apparent that diet is inextricably linked to human health, wellbeing, productivity & longevity. Secondly, in a globalised food and beverage landscape, importers, wholesalers, retailers & consumers have easier access to the global offering of diverse products that

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Young Chefs Turn up the Heat in National Award

Australia’s longest running and most credible culinary competition for young chefs is well and truly back on the radar, with the 2018 Nestlé GOLDEN CHEF’S HAT AWARD regional cook-offs underway across the country. To date, six two-chef teams have proved they can definitely stand the heat, having their cooking skills recognised in culinary institutions right around Australia. The current winning

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Modular Farms launches first permanent location in Brisbane

Written by Foodservice Magazine. Leading, vertical hydroponic farm, Modular Farms Co, has today unveiled its uniquely, engineered units on Brisbane’s Eat Street Northshore. Built within insulated, composite-steel containers, Modular Farms allow restaurants and catering businesses as well as outdoor markets, educational facilities, farmers, agriculturists, and researchers to grow fresh, healthy produce no matter the weather, climate or terrain. With a

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