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Fine Food Australia is the nation’s leading trade event connecting foodservice and hospitality professionals with the latest products, trends, and innovations shaping the industry. Discover industry news, delivering expert insights on operational excellence, emerging trends,  and practical strategies to help your business thrive.

Fine Food Australia Announces Partnership with The Australian Restaurant and Cafe Association

Launched in May, ARCA is an instrumental voice for positive change in the restaurant and cafe segment of the Accommodation and Foodservice industry – a $64 billion sector that employs 450,000 people across 55,000 venues around the country. (or alternatively a $110 billion industry employing 1 million people across 110,000 venues around the country). Striving to become Australia’s peak hospitality

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November 20, 2024

The chef behind the world’s most Instagrammed cake explains why he no longer scrolls the ‘Gram.

Christopher Thé, the gun pastry chef behind the world’s most Instagrammed cake at Black Star Pastry, has shifted his focus to native ingredients at Hearthe, a boutique cake shop in the inner western Sydney suburb of Stanmore.  In an interview with food writer Richard Cornish, Christopher talks about life after the world-famous Strawberry Watermelon Cake, and explains how his new

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November 12, 2024

Annita Potter, Homecoming Queen

Annita Potter was virtually unknown in her homeland before 2022. Annita who? Chef of what? Exactly. Then Good Food (Sydney Morning Herald) named the Perth-raised modern Thai specialist its 2023 Chef of the Year, topping off rapturous reviews of Viand – her first and only restaurant, ever – by Terry Durack at the Sydney Morning Herald and myself as the

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October 29, 2024

StreetSmart Urges Restaurants to Help Tackle Rising Rates of Rough Sleeping This Festive Season

Article supplied by Street Smart Australia From 1st – 31st December, DineSmart , a concept by StreetSmart, invites restaurants to join in by adding an optional $2 donation to every bill. It’s a simple proposition that turns festive goodwill into life changing action- and costs venues nothing to implement. For diners, it’s just $2, but the collective impact is enormous. Every

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October 29, 2024

Top Themes of Fine Food Australia 2024

Our unique event showcased hundreds of innovative brands, offering vibrant displays of culture, flavour, colour and storytelling – it was inspiring. If only we could ‘bottle up’ the unique atmosphere that intoxicated exhibitors and visitors alike, we’d be drinking it up all year!  With so much enthusiasm and activity, we could barely keep up with all the discussions taking place

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October 28, 2024

Mosaic, The Art of Coffee by Lavazza

Coffee specialists at Lavazza have been crafting this inventive collection of blends for the past two years, drawing on distinguishing local influences to deliver a result that reflects Australia’s world-renowned coffee reputation. “Lavazza has been in Australia for 50 years, and our coffee is roasted right here in Melbourne, so to celebrate we are releasing a new line that embraces

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August 28, 2024

The Power of Music in Hospitality

Music forms part of the experience you’re serving up Whether you are a cafe on the corner, a buzzing restaurant or a bar serving up cocktails, your venue experience and brand is made up of elements like atmosphere and customer service. Music is an undeniable piece of the puzzle that can take a business from ordinary to memorable, cozy, welcoming,

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August 19, 2024

Embracing Sustainability: A Recipe for Success

The journey towards better sustainable practices begins with understanding the impact of cooking oil on both the environment and your bottom line. Historically, used cooking oil has often been improperly disposed of in general waste or drains, contaminating landfills and waterways. This common issue stems from a lack of effective waste solutions and knowledge of safe disposal options. Traditionally, oil

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August 14, 2024

Fine Food at 40: Minnie Constan – Leading with Innovation

The Ladder to Leadership Minnie’s career with Fine Food started in 2006 when she began as an event manager. Her rapid advancement to event director marked the beginning of a period of significant growth and innovation for the show.  Under her leadership, Fine Food expanded not only in size but also in influence, navigating the complexities of scaling the event

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August 7, 2024