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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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2016 Best New Product Award Winners Announced

Last night the country’s best new food and retail products were celebrated at an exciting cocktail function at the Showtime Events Centre, Melbourne. The Best New Product Awards is an annual event that recognises the most outstanding products to have launched in the food industry in the last twelve months. It’s about celebrating the innovations that have resulted in sophisticated

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VIDEO: Preview of Fine Food Australia 2016

Check out the video below for a short preview of what you can expect to see at Fine Food Australia 2016 Fine Food Australia will be held at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre from the 12-15 September 2016. Fine Food Australia is an event for the food industry about the food industry, and this year’s show is sure to

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foodService Editor’s Guide, Part Two: Must-See Exhibitors

Written by Anita Connors, foodService Editor On Monday 12 September, the southern hemisphere’s largest trade exhibition for the foodservice and hospitality industries returns to the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre. This year’s Fine Food Australia promises to be the biggest one yet, with over 1,000 exhibitors from across the country and abroad involved. An extensive line-up also includes masterclasses, live demonstrations, and

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