What’s New in Foodservice?
Red Meat Ready: Cafés is a Rare Medium Program designed to help café chefs and operators unlock the versatility of Australian beef and lamb in ways that work for modern café environments.
This practical masterclass focuses on how a secondary cut can power multiple menu items, from brunch favourites to lunch specials and share plates. Participants will see how thoughtful menu design and smart preparation techniques can turn red meat into a reliable driver of revenue.
Oli & Vine is proud to announce the latest addition to its premium foodservice range: a chef-crafted Tartare Sauce that delivers everything a professional kitchen demands and then some!
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Packed with chef‑crafted recipes, trending flavours, and clever prep‑saving tips, this edition is built to help you deliver richer, warmer, more indulgent dishes as the temperature drops.
FoodPEEPS is a purpose-built platform designed specifically for the hospitality industry, created to bring together the people who live and breathe it every day. In an industry that thrives on connection, shared knowledge, and constant adaptation, FoodPEEPS provides a central space where professionals can exchange ideas, stay informed, and grow together.
With kitchens under pressure and skilled chefs in high demand, celebrating and supporting emerging talent has never been more important. Nestlé Professional has opened applications for the 2026 Nestlé Golden Chef’s Hat Award, inviting the next wave of young chefs from Australia and New Zealand to step forward.
The Pure Food Co introduces Sweet Slices, nutrition-enriched desserts suitable for all IDDSI levels, making aged care dining more inclusive and efficient.
A landmark independent review of the latest scientific evidence confirms that regular consumption of seafood delivers a suite of health benefits across all life stages, offering Australian foodservice operators a powerful point of difference for menus and marketing.
The Australian Culinary Federation (ACF), in partnership with Nestlé Professional, the opening of applications for a new opportunity, the Nestlé Professional Young Chef Scholarships, a dedicated initiative to support and uplift emerging culinary talent across Australia.
Edgell is celebrating its 100 year anniversary with four new products set to join its already extensive range.
For Australian cafés, pubs, bakeries and restaurants, the opportunity is not just the product. It is what the product represents: premium flavour, texture contrast and social media appeal.
The Australian Culinary Federation Victoria has announced Chef Dale Lyman as the recipient of this year’s Sidney Taylor Memorial Black Hat.
Metcash Food Service & Convenience has officially ushered in a new chapter, successfully hosting its inaugural National Sales Conference, an event that for the first time, brought together the Superior Food Services and Campbells teams under one united banner.
The Simplot More4More Giveaway is entering its final weeks, but there’s still time for your business to win big! The excitement’s been huge, with the $120,000 Instant Win prize pool already won by hundreds of foodservice businesses across Australia.
End Food Waste Australia (EFWA) has launched the Hospitality Hub, a free national platform designed to help Hospitality and Foodservice (HaFS) operators reduce food waste, boost efficiency, and improve profitability.
Bamix is been the trusted Swiss brand behind the world’s smallest food processor - the iconic hand blender that has helped generations of chefs beat, blend and create. Now Bamix has raised the bar again with its Cordless Plus. Boasting ergonomic grip, sleek style and unrivalled blending power, it’s a hand blender built for professionals.
Golden Award, long trusted by chefs and caterers, is now available in a vegan-friendly formulation. Available in both 1kg and 5kg packs, it delivers the same reliable performance and delicious flavour that kitchens across Australia know and love. Made with premium Australian canola oil, Golden Award Vegan is crafted to meet the needs of today’s diverse menus and foodservice environments.
Made with the highest quality ingredients like fresh Australian eggs and Australian canola oil, the range is crafted by chefs and only available for foodservice customers. This ensures every product not only delivers exceptional taste but also the reliability and consistency professional kitchens demand. With Oli & Vine, chefs can trust they’re working with ingredients that perform under pressure, elevate presentation and bring out the best in every creation.
Do your customers love croissants? Is your business seeking ways to boost profits? La Parisienne has developed a delicious vegan croissant with a crunchy golden-brown exterior and an airy, flaky interior – at a competitive price that doesn’t compromise French style quality.
Secret Sauce – The Proven Recipe for Kitchen Leadership is a must-read debut from veteran chef, mentor and industry thought-leader Glenn Flood.
The range has been developed with versatility of application in mind, to meet the discerning needs of Australia’s foodservice professionals by providing product solutions which deliver consistent results in commercial kitchens, while cutting down on labour cost and preparation time.
Auckland chef clinches top culinary title, two awards and $15,700 in prizes at Australia’s longest running culinary competition.
In the fast-paced world of foodservice, consistency and efficiency are everything. Sticky Balsamic Pearls deliver both while adding that premium touch that keeps customers coming back for. These tasty pearls pack the full flavour of award-winning balsamic in a format with a delicious taste, sophisticated visual appeal and ease of use.
Arkadia Beverages unveils a sophisticated and distinctive redesign for its proudly Australian-made syrup range; with a carefully embossed, custom-designed bottle that's been upgraded to a practical 1L format and a reimagined label design.
In today’s fast-paced foodservice environment, operators are constantly looking for products that marry quality, consistency, and efficiency. Simplot Foodservice’s Edgell® Hand-Cut Battered Onion Rings deliver exactly that — offering premium appeal without the back-of-house burden.
The Winter Flavour Passport, now available to download, showcases innovative, flavoursome recipes designed to make preparation quicker and easier while at the same time inspiring culinary creativity.
Upgrade your gluten free offerings with Gluten Free Mini Buns from Mission Foods - designed to deliver on taste, performance and versatility.
Following its May trade show in Melbourne, Foodservice Australia is set to rebrand as the Restaurant & Foodservice Show.

Australia must invest in chef associations to address worsening chef shortages, strengthen training, uplift standards, and support sustainable hospitality industry growth.