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2026 Sustainable chocolate scorecard released

The seventh edition of the Chocolate Scorecard has been released, with the findings showing most cocoa farmers are earning below a living income, the forests are still...

Shop Talk

Are you ready for tax time?

For those working in Australia’s fast-paced hospitality sector, from bakers and baristas to chefs and front-of-house staff, tax time can present both opportunities and pitfalls. Understanding what...

Events

International Cake Show ready to take over Brisbane

The International Cake Show (ICSA) will be celebrating its 10th anniversary in style this year when it takes over the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre later this...

Industry

Coolangatta Pie Shop closes doors after 60 years

After more than 60 years in business, the Coolangatta Pie Shop, located on Queensland’s Gold Coast, has closed its doors. The business, which first opened in 1964,...

Events

Dolly’s Donuts claims second National Donut Competition title

For the second year running Sydney-based Dolly’s Donuts has been crowned the Australian champion, after taking out the National Donut Competition. The competition, held as part of...

Industry

Research: Frost shaping Australian wheat production

Australia’s wheat producers are facing increasing pressure on yields as climate variability reshapes production decisions, with frost playing an increasingly challenging role. A new study from the...

Openings

Haigh’s Chocolates opens new Highpoint Melbourne store

Haigh’s Chocolates will officially cut the ribbon on its newest Melbourne-based store on June 17. The new store, located at Highpoint Shopping Centre, will join the brand’s...

Industry

Melbourne’s Madeleine de Proust founder claims 2026 La Liste Award

The winners of the prestigious La Liste Awards for 2026 have been announced, with a notable Melbourne name on the list. This year’s event marked a significant...

Industry

Helen Goh claims 2026 James Beard Foundation Book Award

Australian-raised, London-based pastry chef Helen Goh was named among the winners of the 2026 James Beard Foundation Award Winners. Her cookbook Baking and the Meaning of Life:...