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Author: FoodPEEPSA useful mental model that productivity coaches teach hospitality owners: you don’t have one calendar. You have two. The operational calendar: services, deliveries, staff meetings, supplier visits, the daily rhythm of the venue. And the strategic calendar: finance reviews, planning sessions, leadership development, time to think.Most owners run the operational calendar by default

Melbourne's CBD is getting another big hospitality investment, with a Bourke St property selling for $3.888 million as operators pour money back into the city's nightlife scene.The 2-storey building at 171 Bourke St just changed hands, and the new owner is planning to open an Asian fusion restaurant in mid-2026. It's another sign that people are feeling confident about the East End's comeback.The

The Australian Government announced the members of the nation’s first National Food Council on 21 November. The council has been established to take on an advisory role in the development of the National Food Security Strategy, ‘Feeding Australia’. The appointment of the 11 members on the council follows an expression of interest process, which had strong interest from across the food supply chain

Now that Menulog has ceased operating, the food delivery market might just be at a tipping point.  Are restaurants happy to keep paying significant percentages to the two dominant players in the delivery space, Uber Eats and DoorDash, or will some take the opportunity to build (or reintroduce) their own delivery services? Or will a smaller or entirely new delivery business find a way to claim a bi

Artisanal Italian-style cheesemaker, Alba Cheese, has been acquired by private equity firm, Apta Group, as of 6 November. Alba was guided by accounting firm, EP Advisors, and Apta was advised by Victorian law firm, Maddocks.Alba Cheese stated in a Linked in post: “We’re proud and excited to share that Apta Group has made a strategic investment into Alba Cheese marking the beginning of a new and ve

Supermarket freezers are packed with more options than ever when it comes to frozen vegetables and chips.But the colourful array of brands to suit different budgets hides a growing truth — Australian food manufacturing is under threat, and many customers are struggling to pay.When it comes to food, national pride has become less of a priority, according to University of Tasmania associate professo

Impact of RBA Rate Reduction on Small Business OperationsBy FoodPEEPS News | September 3, 2025The Reserve Bank of Australia recently reduced the official cash rate to 4.1%, marking a significant development for Australia's small business sector after an extended period of higher rates.This monetary policy adjustment is expected to benefit small and medium enterprises through reduced borrowing expe

The new $700 million Sydney Fish Market won't be open in time for Christmas.Construction at Blackwattle Bay in Sydney's inner-west is set to be completed in mid-November, but customers won't be welcomed at the new facility until January 19 next year.Sydney Fish Market CEO Daniel Jarosch said that would allow the new development to be able to "open with a bang"."A January opening gives tenants the

Australia's largest beer business will soon buy barley from farmers who have gathered data about how sustainably their grain was produced.A group of grain growers from northern New South Wales has agreed to provide Japanese-owned Asahi with information relating to 21 environment, social and governance (ESG) metrics about how the crop, currently in the ground, was produced and harvested.The reporti

King Island Dairy Changes Hands in Major Business DealLocal cheese producer secures new ownership after extended market searchBy FoodPEEPS News | September 3, 2025https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17b97bwgpG/The famous King Island Dairy has found new ownership after spending over twelve months searching for a buyer, ending uncertainty about the facility's future operations.Saputo, the Canadian corp

Australian Coffee Prices Set to Climb as Industry Battles Multiple PressuresBy FoodPEEPS News | September 3, 2025Australia's renowned coffee culture faces a challenging period as businesses across the nation prepare for significant price increases amid mounting operational costs and widespread industry closures.Current Price PressuresCoffee enthusiasts across Australia should brace for higher pric

Beer Tax! What does this mean to our Hospitality Industry?By FoodPEEPS News | September 3, 2025Tax Increase Impact: Beer prices will rise approximately $1 per schooner starting February due to the government's alcohol excise tax being adjusted for inflation twice yearlyIndustry Challenges: Over 600 independent breweries across Australia are facing severe financial pressure from rising costs of ing

Key Foodservice Trends Shaping Australia's Dining Scene in 2025By FoodPEEPS News | September 3, 2025The Australian hospitality industry is experiencing significant transformation as consumer preferences evolve toward sustainability, health consciousness, and technological innovation. Here are seven major trends restaurants and food venues should consider adopting this year.1. Farm-to-Table and Sus

Fonterra Completes Major Divestment Deal with French Dairy Giant LactalisBy FoodPEEPS News | August 28, 2025New Zealand dairy cooperative Fonterra has finalized a significant $4.22 billion NZD agreement to divest its global consumer operations to French dairy leader Lactalis, marking one of the largest transactions in the company's history.Deal Structure and ValueThe transaction encompasses Fonter

The Digital Kitchen Revolution: How AI is Reshaping the Hospitality IndustryBy FoodPEEPS News | August 28, 2025The hospitality sector is experiencing a technological transformation as artificial intelligence becomes deeply embedded in restaurant operations, fundamentally changing how food establishments serve customers and manage their businesses.Automation in the KitchenModern commercial kitchens