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Australia's top pizza makers line up for global challenge

17 May 2012 | Can Queensland pizza maker Simon Best defend his title as the world's best pizza maker?


Blokes and Gen Y splash out on premium tipples

17 May 2012 | Men and Generation Y are more partial than other drinkers to splashing out on some top shelf wine or champagne, according to a new survey.


Sydney food truck sites grow ahead of roll out

17 May 2012 | The number of areas of Sydney that will see the new breed of food trucks coming to the city is steadily growing as Sydney Council approves more locations where they can serve customers.


NSW introduces new abattoir rules to protect animal welfare

17 May 2012 | New South Wales abattoirs will be required to have a designated Animal Welfare Officer present to monitor the welfare of the animals under new requirements unveiled today by the NSW Government.


Get water, gas and electricity cost saving tips

16 May 2012 | Want to find out 20 ways to cut water, gas and electricity costs in your foodservice business. Don't miss our next FREE webinar.


Glass scare prompts McWilliam's recall

15 May 2012 | McWilliam's Wine Group is recalling some of its products in its fortified wine range because of the possible presence of glass pieces.


Treasurer visits Goldstein Eswood to promote hospitality budget benefits

15 May 2012 | The Federal Treasurer, Wayne Swan, will be promoting the benefit to the hospitality industry of some of last week's budget announcements when he visits one of Australia's top foodservice equipment


Foodservice venues to be grilled as part of new education campaign

14 May 2012 | Up to 120 cafes, restaurants and takeaway food venues in South Australia, Western Australia and the Northern Territory will have their books checked by the Fair Work Ombudsman over the next four


Crown Melbourne adds another jewel with Kurban appointment

14 May 2012 | Nicolas Kurban has been appointed as executive general manager, food and beverage, at Crown Melbourne.


Dogs dining outdoors, death of Tuesday dining, two meal menus: What the papers said

14 May 2012 | We round up the stories relating to the hospitality industry from the weekend newspapers.


Top chefs reveal secrets to success

10 May 2012 | Learn accounting, and become obsessed with your bottomline, says Melbourne's Adrian Richardson, who was one of a panel of top Australian chefs and restaurateurs who took to a stage in Adelaide to


Merivale's Moreau named Asia Pacific's best sommelier

10 May 2012 | He was already officially Australia's top sommelier, now Franck Moreau has his sights on world domination after being crowned the best sommelier in Asia Pacific.


Budget disappointment for hospitality industry [updated]

09 May 2012 | A poison chalice? A mixed bag? Whatever the descriptions of this year's Federal Budget it seems the overall judgement from the different hospitality sectors is that it's been a disappointing one.


Australians spend up on eating out

09 May 2012 | Australians are spending more on eating out but its not translating into profits for the foodservice businesses, says Restaurant and Catering Australia.


Food Allergy Awareness Week highlights restaurant responsibilities

09 May 2012 | With the majority of allergic reactions to food occurring outside the home, Anaphylaxis Australia says the foodservice industry not only has a role to play, but a responsibility when dishing up for


Valentine's Day - lover or hater? There's no escaping the 14th of February. How do you feel about this loved-up day?
Love it - the more love around, the better!
 
57%
Hate it - I want to hide under a rock and binge on chocolate.
 
14%
It's just a money making day for restaurants, florists and Hallmark.
 
14%
I don't really care
 
14%
The poll is closed.

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