Yesterday
Oil crisis flows through to Australian dinner plate
Rising costs and budget-wary consumers are squeezing restaurant owners like Sam Young, as farmers warn high fuel prices mean worse to come.
Don’t like beer or wine? This could be your drink
Cider drinkers are ready for something new. Your next favourite beverage might be a fruity hybrid.
This Month
How Gordon Ramsay’s Australian protégé became the toast of London
Australian chef Matt Abé has opened his first restaurant in London, and it’s already been awarded two Michelin stars. Even so, he’s hungry for more.
Gloria Jean’s owner has an angry shareholder on its case
A minority shareholder in Retail Food Group is calling for a total management clear out amid a 70 per cent decline in market cap over five-years.
Oporto-owner Craveable Brands hires new CEO from Domino’s
No doubt, he would also be tasked with helping Craveable’s owner, PAG Private Equity, secure an exit after seven years of ownership.
Justin Hemmes gets Byron Bay’s hesitant blessings
If Antony Catalano had just started building his $28 million Byron Bay compound and asked for permission later, he may have saved himself a lot in legal fees.
KFC to fork out $29m over rest breaks
The settlement is the first to be reached from class actions over 10-minute breathers and could have ramifications for an even bigger case against McDonald’s.
The Ozempic-era supermarket aisle is a very different place
From Coles and Woolworths to fast food chains, a phalanx of thinner and healthier customers is forcing a rethink of what products are going to sell.
Heard the one about Ricky Gervais helping to sell an Aussie’s vodka?
Spiky comedy is helping former banker Chris Fraser toast his success as his vodka brand goes from strength to strength in Britain.
Ghost of Ari Mervis haunts Endeavour
With so many changes in the drinks giant’s top brass in recent years, who can blame them for mixing up some names?
Endeavour CEO Jayne Hrdlicka sees strength in dual business model
The hospitality giant has dismissed any possibility of splitting up the company, which spans Dan Murphy’s liquor stores and 350 pubs.
February
Some Australians are spending $35,000 a year on food delivery apps
Push notifications and “delivery streaks” keep people ordering multiple times a day, adding up to billions per year. But is it a public health issue?
Domino’s Pizza customers head for the exit after discounts scrapped
The company’s billionaire chairman Jack Cowin said he expected to see better profitability next year, but markets are unconvinced the strategy will work.
Four feast-worthy food festivals to visit this autumn
From roast suckling pig in Orange to pasta on Noosa Beach, there’s plenty to whet the appetite at these celebrations of Australia’s culinary riches.
How Adelaide Fringe turned into a foodie extravaganza
One of the world’s largest arts festivals is ready to delight all yours senses – including taste – thanks to its sprawling and innovative approach to dining.
Guzman growth underwhelms investors, prompting plea for patience
In a rare letter, the Mexican fast food chain’s co-chief executives Steven Marks and Hilton Brett said that “building a brand from scratch takes time”.
Japan’s Genki swoops on Sushi Sushi in a deal worth more than $160m
The grab-and-go sushi chain has grown to 180 stores over the seven-year ownership of Odyssey Private Equity, and says its network could expand to more than 700.
Domino’s names global McDonald’s executive as new CEO
The pizza chain’s executive chairman, Jack Cowin, will work with Andrew Gregory as he takes over running the fast-food giant no later than August 5.
Nespresso goes all-in on iced novelty coffees to win over Gen Z
The Nestle-owned capsule maker had spent a decade, helped by George Clooney, positioning itself as the home of hot European-style espresso. Now it is pivoting.
Metcash allegedly walked finance executive out over bonus stoush
The grocery and alcohol wholesaler is defending two workplace claims brought against it and its chief financial officer by former senior finance executives.
