Recent Articles and Episodes
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Bartenders Battle with Baijiu
Dan Zhao, Brand and Marketing Manager of Moutai Australia and Ed Quatermass of Brisbane’s Cuatro Group join us for interviews following the Moutai Enter The Dragon national cocktail competition final in Sydney, Australia. Read more
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Trends, Challenges, and Strategic Exits with Pitcher Partners Melbourne
James Beaumont, Corporate Finance Partner at Pitcher Partners Melbourne, shares insights into the current market for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the food and beverage sector. Read more
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Q&A: Vicky Pappas (My Co)
Vicky Pappas – CEO of My Co – joined us for a short interview to share her insights, inspirations and challenges. Read more
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Halliday Wine Companion Launches Trade Forum On Australian Wine
Halliday Wine Companion, the industry benchmark for Australian wine, is thrilled to announce the launch of its annual Halliday Trade Forum. Read more
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Success Through Passion with Pinot & Picasso
Aaron Carrasco and James Crowe – Founders of Pinot and Picasso, Checho’s and Favela – reveal the drivers of their business success, inspirations and challenges. Read more
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Mead Cellar Door Opens in Hunter Valley
Honey Wines Australia – a Meadery specialising in crafting wines made from honey – announces the opening of its cellar door in the scenic region of Broke. Read more
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Digital Platform Greensquare Tackles Sustainability In Specialty Coffee
Online coffee trading platform, Greensquare, leverages specialty coffee growth with equity crowdfunding campaign and seeks disruption of green coffee trade. With the global specialty coffee market projected to experience a CAGR of 11.3% from 2023 to 2030, the opportunity for digital innovation is very attractive. “As global coffee demand continues to rise, it’s crucial we… Read more
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Australian EduTech Platform Advised By Beyonce’s Dad Raises $4.6 Million For International Expansion
Australian edutech platform Frntlne raises $4.6 million seed fund to accelerate innovation in frontline staff training and enter Singapore, the UK and UAE. Read more
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Rabobank: The Hype Cycle Is Over – Incremental Food Innovation Is Back
The hype cycle is over for disruptive food products and incremental innovation is back, according to a new report by agribusiness banking specialist, Rabobank. Read more
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Aussie steakhouse brings Popular dining experience to London’s Mayfair
Guest contributor, Raul Sadhwani (London), shares a recount of his dining experience at the venue opening and first international outpost of The Meat and Wine Co. Read more
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Halliday Wine Companion Reveals 2024 Shortlisted Nominees
Halliday Wine Companion has announced the shortlisted wineries, winemakers, and viticulturists for the highly anticipated 2024 Halliday Wine Companion Awards. Read more
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Guest Experience Data and General Management of SevenRooms with Paul Hadida
Paul Hadida – APAC General Manager of guest experience and retention platform, SevenRooms – joins the program for Episode 159. Read more
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Antico: Two Venues Become Three In The Cuatro Group
Brisbane hospitality group – The Cuatro Group – prepares to open new venue, Antico. Read more
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Coravin Launches Revolutionary Single-Serve System: Vinitas
The industry-changing device is designed to help businesses share preserved sample bottles of wine with wider audiences, meeting the younger consumer demand of “try before you buy”. Read more
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Australia’s Oldest Distillery and The Bickford’s Group of Companies with Chris Illman
Chris Illman – Head of Sales & Marketing at Bickford’s – joins the program for Episode 157. Read more
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Sidekicker Launches New Jobs Index
The Sidekicker Jobs Index indicates that the casual labour crunch affecting Australian businesses is largely over, with worker supply growing by 145% per shift. Read more
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Future of food: what’s on the menu in 2050
UNSW From insects to cultured meat, nothing is off the table when it comes to feeding the world’s population which is estimated to be 10 billion people in 30 years’ time. In 2050, the global population is expected to grow to 10 billion – that’s a staggering two billion extra mouths to feed. Professor Johannes… Read more
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NONHQ – The World’s First Cellar Door For Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Leading non-alcoholic wine alternative brand NON, unveils NONHQ – the world’s first non-alcoholic cellar door – in Melbourne. Read more
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MEQ launches world’s first AI-enabled video tech for meat quality measurement
Following AUS-MEAT accreditation, MEQ has launched the world’s first AI-enabled video tech for meat quality measurement. Read more
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Taste Of Europe At Good Food and Wine Show 2023
Courtesy of Bon Fromage, we had the pleasure of indulging in a French cheese and chocolate pairing at Good Food 2023 in Melbourne. Read more
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Prestigious South Australian Food and Beverage Awards Launched
Outstanding food and beverage manufacturers, producers and industry service providers are being encouraged to enter in the 2023 South Australian Premier’s Food and Beverage Industry Awards. Read more
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‘When normal is a good thing’ – Australian Beef Seasonal Outlook 2023
Rabobank’s Australian Beef Seasonal Outlook 2023 forecasts Australia’s beef sector to a return to “more normal” market conditions in the season ahead. Read more
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Gintonica Selling Aussie Gin Platform
Aussie gin platform, Gintonica announces sale of business. Read more
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ecoSPIRITS Closes USD 10 Million Series A Fundraise Led by Closed Loop Partners
ecoSPIRITS has raised USD 10 million in an oversubscribed Series A funding round, led by New York-based circular economy investment firm, Closed Loop Partners. Read more
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Misconceptions of food packaging aggravates food waste problem
New RMIT-led research reveals most Australians think food packaging waste is a bigger environmental issue than food waste – but the opposite is true. Read more
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Coles opens its first Automated Distribution CEntre in Redbank, Queensland
Largest single capital investment in Coles’ history will provide a safer, more efficient and sustainable supply chain in partnership with Witron. Read more
