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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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Google launches restaurant review guide Zagat in Australia Cara Waters Google launched the restaurant review guide Zagat in Australia yesterday and promised it would provide reliable and structured information. | Wednesday, 23 May 2012 |
Fair Work Ombudsman applies for court order to wind up Melbourne food business Cara Waters The Fair Work Ombudsman has taken action to wind up a Melbourne café that underpaid its staff and then failed to pay the Ombudsman's fines. | Friday, 11 May 2012 |
Employers say Fair Work Australia’s penalty rate review is “too little too late” Cara Waters Employers have raised concerns about Fair Work Australia’s test case on penalty rates set to commence next week. | Monday, 30 April 2012 |
San Marino smallgoods and Black Opal Licorice fold Cara Waters Two more family food businesses have collapsed with both smallgoods producer San Marino and confectioner Black Opal Licorice advertising sales today. | Tuesday, 24 April 2012 |
McDonald’s same-store growth falls as living costs hurt the family wallet Patrick Stafford Experts say a combination of rising household costs and the broader availability of healthy eating options have contributed to a decline in same-store sales growth at McDonald’s. | Tuesday, 24 April 2012 |
Wine industry rut claims another victim Patrick Stafford A New South Wales winery has been placed in administration, as the industry continues to suffer poor market conditions including declining sales and increased pressure on margins. | Wednesday, 28 March 2012 |
Fast-food millionaire Jack Cowin looks to put the legal bite on Yum! Brands Madeleine Heffernan Fast-food millionaire Jack Cowin is taking restaurant giant Yum! Brands to court accusing the US fast-food giant of unconscionable conduct. | Wednesday, 21 March 2012 |
Wine business in receivership as poor industry conditions continue Patrick Stafford A winery and some of its related entities have been placed in receivership as the industry continues to suffer from declining sales. | Friday, 16 March 2012 |
How the Anzac bikkie was saved - New investors bullish after biscuit maker Unibic rescued from administration Madeleine Heffernan The new owners of Victorian biscuit maker Unibic are bullish about the company’s prospects, after a debt and management restructure rescued the Anzac biscuit maker from administration. | Wednesday, 14 March 2012 |
160-year-old family food company McKenzie settles family feud Madeleine Heffernan A family feud has been settled at the family-owned food company Ward McKenzie. | Monday, 12 March 2012 |
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Google appoints new Motorola Mobility CEO after takeover deal closes Andrew Sadauskas Google has appointed a new CEO to Motorola Mobility after completing its takeover of the smartphone maker. | Thursday, 24 May 2012 |
Nokia rapidly burning through cash reserves as marketshare collapses Andrew Sadauskas Nokia, Microsoft, Windows Phone, Windows Phone 7, Google, Apple, Android, iOS, Credit Default Swaps, Standard & Poor's, Information Technology | Tuesday, 22 May 2012 |
Harvey Norman scoops Telstra, Optus and Vodafone to secure Sony Xperia Sola Andrew Sadauskas Harvey Norman has secured an exclusive Australian distribution agreement for the Sony Xperia Sola, scooping Telstra, Optus and Vodafone. | Monday, 21 May 2012 |
How I grew and sold a wine business to Catch of the Day Patrick Stafford Vinimofo has just been acquired by online retailer Catch of the Day, but co-founder Andre Eikmeier says selling the business was never at the top of the company’s priorities. | Thursday, 26 April 2012 |
Bread industry a little stale Karen Dobie Bread and cake retailers have faced intense competition as larger providers have continued to expand their product offerings. | Tuesday, 21 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 |
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Sarah and Scott Butler Cara Waters  When husband and wife team Sarah and Scott Butler noticed a gap in the market for organic food delivery services, they launched their own. | Tuesday, 8 May 2012
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Gerard Anderson Cara Waters  Gerard Anderson is thriving in the notoriously fickle hospitality industry. His newest venture imports niche drink brands. | Tuesday, 1 May 2012
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Jacqueline Arias Madeleine Heffernan  Becoming carbon neutral is not a huge imposition, says Republica's Jacqueline Arias, yet it can bring many advantages. | Tuesday, 20 March 2012
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Simon Crowe Madeleine Heffernan  Grill'd founder Simon Crowe has seen an avalanche of copycats enter his market. But don't expect him to discount to hold onto market share. | Tuesday, 28 February 2012
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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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