- Famed Melbourne and Sydney patisserie Black Star Pastry now touts '...you can have your cake and drink it too...' off the back of its collaboration with bar PS40 which has released three cocktails based on the world's most Instagrammed strawberry watermelon cake, Japanese forest and pistachio lemon zen cakes, available for delivery.
- A survey commissioned by TIPA Compostable Packaging revealed that out of 2,001 Australians, 78% believe that compostable packaging is more effective than recycling plastic, 89% are concerned about plastic packaging and 79% would like for the government to endorse using compostable packaging over recycling plastic as it strives for all packaging being reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2025.
- According to Food Frontier, Australia's plant-based meat industry has grown from 2019-2020 to the extent that its manufacturing revenue and employment have doubled and supermarkets stock more than 250 products in this category, half of which are produced domestically.
- Cobram Estate, which produces approximately 70% of Australia's extra virgin olive oil, is applying its local strategy of targeting consumers who will pay a premium for higher quality and healthier products, to international markets such as retail and foodservice in Japan, Korea and the United States.
- Until international borders reopen, the journey through France continues with Philippe x Providoor’s twice-baked cheese soufflé, salmon en croute and apple tart with mascarpone cream accompanied by a cheeky Chenin Blanc. Under Victoria's Roadmap, dining at Melbourne restaurants such as Philippe is so close that we can taste it, with many taking bookings for 26 October onwards (correction: With the Roadmap being brought forward since publication, eateries are accepting bookings from 22 October!). You're welcome.
Bon appétit until next time!
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3 年Richard and Lissy - we need to talk about Fine Food Australia!
Accomplished hospitality industry maven who assists stakeholders with commercial solutions | Uniquely skilled in foodservice, events and law | A penchant for international trade.
3 年Philippe, it never ceases to amaze me how well you and the team design finish at home menus. Felicitations! ??
Accomplished hospitality industry maven who assists stakeholders with commercial solutions | Uniquely skilled in foodservice, events and law | A penchant for international trade.
3 年Fascinating statistics around plant-based meat products in Australia, Karen.