31 Aug - 3 Sep 2026 | MCEC Melbourne

Why Visibility and Team Ownership Are Your Next Profit Levers

Sponsored content provided by Foodie Coaches Hospitality isn’t just about food; it’s about creating a connection. It’s about your guests feeling seen, heard, and valued. But what happens when the team behind those experiences starts feeling disconnected? What happens when you, the owner, feel invisible? You show up daily. You put in the work. You’ve trained, delegated, posted, and promoted.

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Unlocking the power of card matching and integrated payments to drive loyalty in hospitality

Sponsored content provided by Tyro Tyro’s Talking Tech & Business Stage at Fine Food Australia 2025 brought together forward-thinking operators, tech innovators and business leaders to share practical insights addressing the real, day-to-day challenges faced by hospitality businesses. Day One Highlight: Loyalty Reimagined — One Tap to Reward Day One on the Tyro Talking Tech & Business Stage opened with

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Beyond the Buzzwords: What Sustainability Really Looks Like in Hospitality

Sponsored content provided by The Table Food Consultants Sustainability isn’t black and white. It’s a web of complex, overlapping issues. And in hospitality? Even more so. As a hospitality community, we’re more aware than ever that we need to build resilience,  in our teams, our kitchens, our supply chains, and our profit margins. If the pandemic taught us anything, it’s

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OzHarvest: Nourishing People, Protecting the Planet 

Sponsored content provided by OzHarvest OzHarvest is Australia’s leading food rescue organisation, dedicated to stopping good food from going to waste and delivering it to charities supporting people in need. Every day, our iconic yellow vans and trucks collect quality surplus food from supermarkets, cafes, restaurants, corporate kitchens, hotels, airlines and more—ensuring it gets to the people who need it

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Bega Foodservice launches Flavour Passport

Sponsored content provided by Bega The sharing of food photos and recipes on social media platforms like Instagram by consumers and foodservice businesses alike is driving a faster takeup of international flavour trends than ever before – and keeping abreast of these as they emerge helps your business stay one step ahead of the competition. Introducing the Autumn Flavour Passport

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Redefining the Commercial Kitchen – How Federal Hospitality Equipment Leads the Way in Australian Foodservice

Sponsored content by Federal Hospitality Equipment For over 50 years, Federal Hospitality Equipment (FHE) has helped shape the backbone of Australia’s commercial hospitality industry. From bustling cafés and bakeries to large-scale catering operations, FHE’s equipment has powered the kitchens behind some of the country’s most successful hospitality businesses. Today, Federal Hospitality Equipment is Australia’s largest supplier of commercial hospitality equipment,

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How Real Fruit and Veggie Crisps Are Reshaping the Snack Aisle – Lessons from the Field to Factory

Sponsored content provided by Shary Australia As Australian consumers grow more mindful of what they eat, the definition of a “healthy snack” is rapidly evolving. No longer are shoppers satisfied with generic health claims—they’re looking for authenticity, transparency, and innovation. One segment quietly making waves in this space is real fruit and vegetable crisps, offering a convenient, nutritious alternative to

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Beyond the Burnout: What It Really Takes to Run a Foodservice Operation in 2025

Sponsored content provided by Restaurant & Catering Australia Running a restaurant or café in Australia has always required dedication, but in 2025, it demands something more: strategic thinking, adaptability, and a willingness to redefine what success looks like. The foodservice industry continues to evolve rapidly. Rising input costs, staffing pressures, and shifting consumer behaviours are all in play—but so is

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Roast Masters with Style as Sleek as their Signature Brews 

Running a successful café or restaurant takes more than a decent menu. Of course, serving up a great product is key to business success, but if customers don’t feel positive about their overall experience, it could be the reason they choose not to come back.  “82% of customers would dump a restaurant after a bad experience” (Sterling Stock Auditors)  First impressions

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Retail World Returns with a Fresh Take on Convenience

Sponsored content provided by Retail World Whether it’s cutting back on meal prep or reducing the time spent shopping in the first place, convenience continues to shape Australia’s grocery habits. The desire for convenience has shaped the grocery sector perhaps more than any other trend. From the ability to get all your goods in the one spot, to not even

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