Persimmon Season Arrives
New Zealand’s persimmon season is set to arrive slightly earlier this year, with fruit hitting shelves soon and expected to continue through to June….
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Australia’s On-Premise RTD Sales Soar To New Heights
AUSTRALIA | NielsenIQ has revealed sales of alcoholic Ready to Drink (RTD) beverages in Australia’s On-Premise have leapt by more than a third in…
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Last Day to Apply for 2026 HTT Grants
Time is running out to apply for the 2026 Hospitality Training Trust grants. Applications must close April 10th. Applications for 2026 Hospitality Training Trust…
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Cater Plus Baker of the Year Crowned
Nestlé Professional and Cater Plus have crowned Tom Batten from Birthcare Auckland in Parnell as the 2026 Baker of the Year, following a highly…
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Whitehaven Wines Takes Centre Stage
A new act has begun in Marlborough, as Whitehaven Wines has become the naming-rights sponsor of the Whitehaven Theatre Marlborough. As a new act…
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Why Energy Investment is Essential
The sale of Matahio Energy’s New Zealand assets to Sunda Energy might sound irrelevant for hospitality businesses, but its impact will be felt by…
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OCR on Hold at 2.25%
The Reserve Bank has announced the OCR will stay at 2.25 percent, but its Monetary Policy Committee is vigilant to any generalised inflationary pressure….
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Voting Down Tax Changes a “Lost Opportunity”
AUSTRALIA | Spirits & Cocktails Australia has called voting down proposed amendments to the alcohol tax in the Senate a lost opportunity. Spirits &…
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Delivery To Account For A Quarter Of APAC Foodservice By 2030
SINGAPORE | Delivery has remained the most dynamic and optimistic fulfilment channel in foodservice, as its share is expected to reach 25 percent in…
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Hazardous Restaurant Hygiene Conditions in Fiji
FIJI | Hygiene concerns have been brought to attention following shocking inspections by health inspectors visiting restaurants in Fiji. The Consumer Council of Fiji…
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The Mercantile Officially Reopens
Under the backdrop of the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge, and located in the heart of The Rocks, The Mercantile has officially opened following a…
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Fuel Prices Impact Hospitality
Fuel prices are expected to increase insolvencies within the hospitality industry, according to economists in Australia. Ivan Colhoun, Chief Economist at CreditorWatch, said the…
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