Energy Rate Rise Notices Have Just Landed: Here's What You Can Do About It

Energy Rate Rise Notices Have Just Landed: Here's What You Can Do About It

Choice Energy specialises in helping businesses, including restaurants, cafes, and catering operations, navigate the energy market and secure better deals on their electricity and gas. As an independent energy broker, we work on your behalf, not the retailers', comparing offers across the market to find the right fit for your business and your bottom line.

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Inside Aged Care Kitchens: The Survey That Finally Asked

Inside Aged Care Kitchens: The Survey That Finally Asked

In a sector drowning in compliance documents and policy frameworks, nobody had ever formally surveyed the people actually running the kitchens. Hospitality operations specialist Lindsey O'Grady decided to change that.

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The Trends Shaping Red Meat in 2026

The Trends Shaping Red Meat in 2026

Rare Medium, Meat & Livestock Australia's foodservice program, has released its 2026 Red Meat Trends report, identifying six key trends - the Sizzling Six - that are actively shaping how Australian beef and lamb are being used across the sector right now.

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Why hospitality operators are rethinking disposable packaging

Why hospitality operators are rethinking disposable packaging

Originally recognised for helping replace single-use plastic spoons within dessert and gelato environments, Edible Cutlery is now seeing growing demand for its edible cups from cafés, convenience operators, and hospitality venues seeking alternatives to traditional disposable serviceware.

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Attracting Gen Z diners: share plates, food and beverage pairing and ensuring a value offering

Attracting Gen Z diners: share plates, food and beverage pairing and ensuring a value offering

To assist chefs and foodservice operators with menu ideas and inspiration in this regard, Caroline and the team at Bega Foodservice have developed a selection of recipes specifically designed to appeal to Gen Z diners in the latest edition of the Bega Foodservice Flavour Passport: The Social Set.  

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Join Edgell Veg Uni and Get More Out of Every Serve

Join Edgell Veg Uni and Get More Out of Every Serve

Whether you’re reviewing costs, training staff, improving consistency or simply looking for vegetables that deliver, Veg Uni gives you the knowledge to make smarter choices

Join Veg Uni today and discover how better veg can drive stronger results for your kitchen.

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Stronger PROFIT starts back of house​

Stronger PROFIT starts back of house​

Focused, practical actions that build over time, helping create a stronger, more profitable kitchen service after service. Your free McCain Foodservice Cost guide is ready, download it now and start making it work for your venue.​

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Australian Culinary Federation and Nestlé Professional announce inaugural Young Chef Scholarship recipients

Australian Culinary Federation and Nestlé Professional announce inaugural Young Chef Scholarship recipients

The Australian Culinary Federation (ACF) has announced the recipients of the inaugural Nestlé Professional Scholarship for Young Chefs, recognising two outstanding emerging chefs from across the country.

Awarded across a Merit stream and an Equity stream, each scholarship is valued at $4,000 and is designed to support the next generation of Australian chefs in advancing their skills and careers within the food industry.

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Red Meat Ready: Cafés

Red Meat Ready: Cafés

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.

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FoodPEEPS – Social Media app built for Hospitality, by Hospitality

FoodPEEPS – Social Media app built for Hospitality, by Hospitality

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.

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Calling all young chefs: Entries open for the Nestlé Golden Chef’s Hat Award 2026

Calling all young chefs: Entries open for the Nestlé Golden Chef’s Hat Award 2026

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. 

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New FRDC-backed study delivers compelling evidence for foodservice operators

New FRDC-backed study delivers compelling evidence for foodservice operators

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.

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Australian Culinary Federation and Nestlé Professional Launch 2026 Young Chef Scholarships

Australian Culinary Federation and Nestlé Professional Launch 2026 Young Chef Scholarships

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.

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