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Food and Beverages news and insights for Australia’s small and medium business owners and entrepreneurs. Read the latest food and beverages news, trends and features and entrepreneur interviews about the food and beverages industry. Or search for food and beverages on SmartCompany. |
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Hospitality industry hopes 457 visa changes will solve skills shortage Myriam Robin Hospitality industry says a slowdown in skilled migration and fewer foreign students are deepening the sector's skills shortage. | Wednesday, 25 January 2012 |
Restaurant industry calls for Fair Work exemptions Patrick Stafford The Restaurant and Catering Association is calling for the hospitality sector to be exempt from some Fair Work provisions, including the mandatory payment of penalty rates on weekends and public holidays, saying its members are suffering with some being forced to close. | Thursday, 12 January 2012 |
Cheers! Wine export prices lift in 2011 but strong dollar hurts volumes Madeleine Heffernan Here’s something for Australia’s winegrowers to toast to – the average price of exported wine has finally risen and red wine is proving more popular, providing a glimmer of hope for the sector. | Thursday, 12 January 2012 |
Private label push could see manufacturers leak $4 billion to supermarket giants: Report Madeleine Heffernan Company collapse figures show it's been a tough year for some of Australia's food manufacturers, with the high Australian dollar, years of difficult weather, and pressure from supermarkets through discounting and private labels products wearing them down. | Monday, 5 December 2011 |
Dried fruit products company Clyne Foods collapses after shocking harvest Madeleine Heffernan Receivers have been appointed to Victorian dried fruit company Clyne Foods, whose customers included the major Australian supermarkets, with the company saying droughts and flood had sliced its volumes. | Thursday, 24 November 2011 |
Organic olive oil business run by former rich list member the Kailis family placed in administration Madeleine Heffernan Administrators have been appointed to businesses owned by the famed Western Australian food family Kailis, just a year after the company raised more than $25 million from investors. | Wednesday, 23 November 2011 |
Fruit and vegetable supplier Addamo collapses as packaging billionaire Anthony Pratt warns on food manufacturing Madeleine Heffernan Addamo, a fresh fruit and vegetable supplier and packager from Victoria which supplies to the major supermarkets, has collapsed after racking up more than $5 million in debt to banks and suppliers. | Tuesday, 15 November 2011 |
Winemaker De Bortoli sees red over Woolworths private-label push, but experts say trend will continue Madeleine Heffernan One of Australia's leading winemakers says the push into private-label wine by Australia's grocery giants is further damaging thin margins. | Monday, 14 November 2011 |
Collapsed sugar mill tipped to find buyer as agribusiness consolidation continues Madeleine Heffernan The sugar industry is set for further foreign takeovers, with bids expected for MSF Sugar, the 125-year-old Queensland raw sugar grower. | Monday, 7 November 2011 |
New South Wales brewer Barons collapses as creditors call last drinks Madeleine Heffernan Liquidators have been appointed to ambitious NSW microbrewer Barons, after creditors ruled out sinking more money into the loss-making business and the company failed in its push to have their beers sold in pubs | Friday, 4 November 2011 |
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Groupon makes a loss in first quarter Patrick Stafford Group buying giant Groupon has made a loss in its first quarter trading as a publically listed company. | Wednesday, 8 February 2012 |
Google hires Apple executive for new project Patrick Stafford Search giant Google has hired a former Apple executive for a new project, a new report from VentureBeat claims. | Monday, 6 February 2012 |
Organic farming gaining ground IBISWorld Organic produce is rapidly gaining popularity with Australian consumers. | Tuesday, 20 December 2011 |
How I recovered from losing $1 million in merchandise in the Queensland floods Patrick Stafford Amazonia's Dwayne Martens shares his woes of losing $1 million worth of merchandise during the Queensland floods which insurance wouldn’t cover. | Thursday, 13 October 2011 |
Too many cooks in the kitchen for restaurateurs IBISWorld The economic recovery and the switch to healthier options is good news for restaurateurs, but competition is increasing. | Tuesday, 4 October 2011 |
Cream of the crop: The dairy industry IBISWorld Unprecedented volatility in the international dairy market combined with the onset of the GFC has had a significant impact on the fortunes of the milk and cream processing industry. | Tuesday, 6 September 2011 |
Snack food market enjoys healthier profits IBISWorld Demand for nutritious and convenient products is driving industry growth. | Tuesday, 9 August 2011 |
Cooking up a recovery Robert Bryant Operators can look forward to a range of business opportunities related to the ongoing increase in health consciousness and the rise of ethical consumer spending. | Tuesday, 12 July 2011 |
A thirst for growth Robert Bryant An improving retail environment will help liquor retailers enjoy steady growth over the next five years. | Tuesday, 5 July 2011 |
How I balance delegation and dictatorship Madeleine Heffernan Chef and restaurateur George Calombaris explains why he's a culinary Napoleon. | Thursday, 16 June 2011 |
Brewing up a storm Robert Bryant, IBISWorld Intense competition in the beer and malt manufacturing industry will put a lid on price and revenue growth. | Tuesday, 24 May 2011 |
How I use an office nanny to motivate staff Patrick Stafford Carman's Fine Foods founder Carolyn Creswell uses some interesting ways to keep her staff happy and motivated. | Thursday, 13 January 2011 |
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Stan Gordon Madeleine Heffernan  The founder of Franchised Food Company says a downturn would be good for both recruitment and sales, and explains why foreigners get it so wrong with fast food in Australia. | Tuesday, 24 January 2012
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Glenn Cooper Madeleine Heffernan Glenn Cooper, Coopers' chairman and fifth-generation Cooper explains why he's so committed to local ownership. | Tuesday, 13 December 2011 |
Shane Pettiona Madeleine Heffernan  Cracka Wines executive chairman Shane Pettiona says the internet presents a a great export opportunity for wineries. | Tuesday, 6 December 2011
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Narelle Plapp Madeleine Heffernan  Food for Health founder Narelle Plapp outlines her plans to export not just to expats in Asia but North America at well. | Tuesday, 1 November 2011
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Corinne Noyes Madeleine Heffernan  Madame Flavour founder Corinne Noyes reveals how she's turning her specialty loose leaf tea company into a global brand. | Tuesday, 25 October 2011
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Costa Anastasiadis Madeleine Heffernan  Crust Pizza's Costa Anastasiadis reveals why he expects its online portal to double in revenue over the next few years. | Tuesday, 11 October 2011
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Janine Allis Madeleine Heffernan  Boost Juice founder Janine Allis reveals why she thinks Australia is blessed if it can afford to get worked up over a carbon tax. | Wednesday, 27 July 2011
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Franz Madlener James Thomson  It's been a tough few years for the founder of cafe franchise Villa & Hut, but the business is revitalised under new owners. | Tuesday, 5 July 2011
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Len Poulter James Thomson  Lenard’s Chicken founder Len Poulter talks about battling the big supermarket chains and the benefits of slower growth. | Tuesday, 3 May 2011
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Mimmo Lubrano James Thomson  Mimmo Lubrano, the chief of Sandhurst Foods, talks about the changing taste of Australian food lovers and the art of family business. | Wednesday, 14 July 2010
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