Industry News
Melbourne’s Drinking Habits Revealed
Written by Hospitality Magazine. New data released by Tipple shows red wine is Melbourne’s drink of choice for baby boomers, gen X and millennials. The data consists of 470,407 bottles of alcohol sold via the Tipple app from June 2016 to June 2017, with Tipple currently delivery alcohol to 264 suburbs across Melbourne and Sydney. […]
Non-Alcoholic Drink Trends
Fizzy or fruity, sweet or sour, the options for non-alcoholic drinks seem to be endless, with new flavours and brands entering the market regularly. Recent messaging from health organisations, and growing discussion around sugar consumption means consumers are becoming a lot more concerned with what they sip on. Knowing what a consumer is looking for […]
Greg Lambrecht’s Coravin Wine System is a Game Changer for Restaurateurs and Sommeliers
Written by foodservice Magazine. Coravin is the US invention that allows users to pour a glass of wine without pulling the cork. Greg Lambrecht, a Boston-based medical device inventor and wine lover, first started working on his invention back in 1999 when his wife fell pregnant with their second child. Without her to help him […]
Domino’s Go Natural with Nex Gen Soft Drink Range
A few months ago, Domino’s trialed a sugar free soft drink range in New South Wales and have since launched their range nationally.
The Rise of Consumer Demand for Natural and Organic
Consumer demand for natural foods only continues to grow, with Australia’s organic industry currently worth $919 million with predictions it could be worth $1.2 billion by 2022*. Hundreds of new products in the health / natural space debut each in an attempt not only sate the appetite of hungry, health conscious foodies, but to capitalise on it.
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 […]
The Hemp Food Industry
Food Standards Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ)’s decision earlier this year to permit the sale of low-THC hemp seed products as a food, has been welcomed by Australia’s largest grower of hemp, Hemp Foods Australia.
Ethics on the Menu for Most Diners
From paddock-to-plate to meat-free Mondays, Australia’s appetite for eco-friendly food trends is at an all-time high, however most Australians do not understand what sustainable dining actually is.
Entries Open for the Ōra King Awards
Entries are now open for the fifth Ōra King Awards, with participating chefs from around Australia competing for their chance to win a culinary trip to Japan.
Nescafé Goes Organic
Aussies can now get their morning caffeine hit in organic form, following the launch of Nescafé Gold Organic.
