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

Industry News

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CSIRO develops apples that don’t go brown

Written by Foodservice Magazine. The CSIRO has today announced that a unique type of apple that they helped developed will go on sale at select US supermarkets. Arctic Golden apple, developed in conjunction with Canadian biotech company, Okanagan Specialty Fruits Inc. (OSF), does not turn brown when cut, bitten or bruised. OSF is the first company in the world to

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Food waste

Food Waste: A Nuisance or a Business Opportunity?

This article first appeared in Naturally Good Expo, part of Diversified’s food network.  At the end of the day, every retailer and food business has left over food waste that they need to deal with. And all of this requires some big money to do so. In some cases, however, it can actually be a business opportunity, especially for retailers and

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Q&As with the Nestle Golden Chef’s Hat Finalists

The National Final of Australia’s longest running culinary competition for young chefs will be held at Fine Food Australia from Monday 11 – Tuesday 12 September, with the Awards being held on Wednesday 13 September. Finalist teams will cook-off live in front of an industry audience in purpose built kitchens. All finalists will have the opportunity to win medals for

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WorldSkills Competition comes to Fine Food Australia

When you participate in a WorldSkills Australia competition you are taking the first step toward being the best in your profession. Apprentices and students studying cooking and butchery will have the chance to test their skills at the upcoming Fine Food in Sydney in September. In collaboration with Fine Food Australia and Australian Culinary Federation, WorldSkills regional competitions will run on

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Chefs Tasting Success in Nestle Golden Chef’s Hat Award

Australia’s longest running culinary competition for young chefs, now in its 52nd year, is all about supporting young chefs – the future of the industry – to develop their cooking skills and broaden their culinary horizons. Already proving to be a milestone year the 2017 Nestlé Golden Chef’s Hat Award, run in partnership with Nestlé Professional and the Australian Culinary

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Top Talent Serve Up Success

The stoves were hot and the was pressure on, when young chefs from Queensland Metro stepped up on Saturday 3 June, cooking-off for the chance to kick-start their culinary careers in the kitchens of TAFE Queensland (Southbank Campus) to score a finalist team spot in the 2017 Nestlé Golden Chef’s Hat Award. Kicking-off the first of nine regional heats across

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Vivian Zurlo

Q&A: Vivian Zurlo

We spoke with ZURLO Focaccia Company co-founder, Vivian Zurlo to hear about the highlights, challenges and experiences of her career and her thoughts on the food industry.

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Lauren Eldridge

Q&A: Lauren Eldridge

We spoke with inspirational pastry chef, Lauren Eldridge to hear some of her thoughts and experiences working in the food industry.

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Time to Make Your Mark

Will you be aged between 16 and under 25 on 30 September? Are you currently working in the culinary industry of Australia? Do you have what it takes? Then it’s time to step up and make your mark in the 2017 Nestlé GOLDEN CHEF’S HAT AWARD. As the longest running culinary Award in the country for young chefs, the Nestlé

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Fine Food Australia Returns to Sydney for 2017: Bringing New Trends and New Product Zones

With over 33 years’ experience in the food industry, Fine Food Australia is undoubtedly the leader in all things foodservice. An ever-evolving iconic event, Fine Food Australia is announcing several important additions to its 2017 Sydney event. The most exciting news: a brand new event, Commercial Drinks, will launch at and co-locate with this year’s Fine Food Australia, bringing together

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