Restaurant & Catering Australia (R&CA) has released its 2021 Annual Benchmarking Report, showing that skills shortages continue to be the biggest problems facing the industry.
Melbourne International Coffee Expo reveals 2021 Product Innovation Award winners
The Melbourne International Coffee Expo (MICE) has announced winners for the 2021 Product Innovation Awards, in the categories of Ancillary Electrical Equipment, Coffee Accessories, and Coffee Preparation Equipment.
Inaugural Indonesia Cup of Excellence prepares for auction
The Cup of Excellence (CoE) and the Specialty Coffee Association of Indonesia (SCAI) have announced 26 Cup of Excellence and six National Winner coffees in the first-ever Indonesia Cup of Excellence.
2022-2025 World Barista Championship qualified sponsors announced
The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) has announced qualified sponsors for the 2022-2025 World Barista Championship (WBC).
Post-lockdown pain continues with increase in card transactions
While it’s more convenient for consumers to use digital wallets and contactless transactions, Smartpay reports merchants are seeing their card transaction fees increase as well as trying to survive post-lockdown.
Paradox Coffee Roasters announces V60 BrewKit Giveaway
Paradox Coffee Roasters is hosting a v60 Brewkit Giveaway campaign online and via its wholesale partner cafes with the chance for customers to win one of eight prizes valued at $200. Six winners have already been announced, with entries for the two remaining prizes closing 30 January. Read more
Australia’s Vittoria Coffee brewing new opportunities in the UK
After the signing of the Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement, Vittoria Coffee is planning further expansions in the UK.
Burns in hospitality a hot topic
Inspectors will be visiting hospitality venues in New South Wales from 21 December to remind employers not let the festive season rush prevent them talking about safety with new and existing workers.
The Coffee Club unveils seven new stores in time for Santa
The Coffee Club has won its race against Christmas, rolling out seven new locations across Australia in just two months, with two stores in New South Wales that are completely new concepts to the state.
Coffee prices reach a 10-year high
In November 2021, coffee prices reached new multi-year highs, as the monthly average of the International Coffee Organization (ICO) composite indicator price reached 195.17 US cents per pound, an increase of 7.5 per cent as compared to 181.57 US cents per pound in October 2021.