- Melbourne's iconic Baker Bleu has opened a store in Prahran, complementing its Caulfield flagship by offering the favourites of loaves, bagels and pastries in addition to new delicacies like the coveted cheese and vegemite twist.
- Hot on the heels of South Australia and Canberra is Queensland, whose ban of single-use plastics and polystyrene takeaway containers other than plastic straws in healthcare and schools, came into effect on Wednesday.
- Nestle is the latest food company weighing in on Australia's plant-based product labelling debate, advocating a voluntary code, correlating with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's (ACCC) submission that there have been minimal complaints around the public being misled by plant-based product labels.
- According to global data analytics company The NPD Group, Australia's foodservice consumer spend and traffic increased by 23 and 25 per cent respectively across the second quarters of 2020 and 2021, however reaching pre-pandemic levels will take time.
- When there is a knock on the door, and it is renowned French pastry chef Pierrick Boyer of Reverie Cafe in Prahran supplying you with your very own patisserie for the weekend. Email Pierrick and the team at [email protected] and turn your dream into reality. You're welcome.
Bon appétit until next time!
Accomplished hospitality industry maven who assists stakeholders with commercial solutions | Uniquely skilled in foodservice, events and law | A penchant for international trade.
3 年FYI Chetan :)
Accomplished hospitality industry maven who assists stakeholders with commercial solutions | Uniquely skilled in foodservice, events and law | A penchant for international trade.
3 年Pierrick - fabuleux de te voir aujourd'hui et merci pour nos gateries du week-end!
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3 年Good to see Nestle weighing in on the plant-based product labelling debate, Andrew. I trust that you are well?
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3 年Le nouveau Baker Bleu Stéphanie - j’en ai l’eau à la bouche!