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Designed By Women, Made By Women, For Women

Throughout history, women around the world have ensured there is food on the table. Yet in the professional sector, men have dominated the top jobs – until...

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Changes To Rostered Hours – New Award Clause

Often an employer will need to change rostered hours for an employee due to operational or seasonal variations in trade. The Fair Work Commission has included a...

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#Foodporn: Styling And Photography Matters

We know sex sells, so it shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone in the professional food industry that seductive photographs of food do as well. Food porn:...

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Ancient Grains Advance On Tradition And Nutrition

Ancient grains are continuing their return to consumers’ diets, reflecting rising levels of awareness of their nutritional properties, as well as the unique flavours they can impart...

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Pop Up And Capitalise On Consumer Exposure

Boarded up shops don’t necessarily mean retailing is in decline, it just means it’s changing. The time poor consumer is now looking for an alternative offer. In...

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Sham Contracting: Beware Of The Risks

Some companies attempt to categorise employees as independent contractors to obtain the various benefits of the contracting relationship, while maintaining the benefits of employment. A recent case...

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The Australian Pastry Team’s Journey To Excellence

You may be able to find the smoothest Italian ice-cream down a quiet side street in Melbourne or the most delicate French pastries in Sydney, but when...

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Online Classes Signal A New Era Of Training

Technology is changing the way we approach many aspects of our industry and it’s proving particularly beneficial for Australian-based chefs as it’s giving us access to new...

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Champions Are Both Made And Born

What is the most important thing in pâtisserie? Participation. I’m talking about the things we need to be doing to grow both ourselves and the profession. The...

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Bagels Are No Longer Limited To Brooklyn Or The Bronx

Consumers are quickly becoming familiar with the many varieties of bagels now available. What’s more, they are purchasing them as breakfast, lunch and snack food options. Editor’s...

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