Foodservice

REPUTATION STEAKED AT JDA’S PEAKHURST

Posted on August 1st, 2025 by Clyde Mooney
JDA’s Peakhurst Inn has been in damage control over the menu price of its top-shelf steak, with media and punters outraged at the cost for a pub meal in a challenging economic climate.   Around 25 kilometres south-west of the

NEW SEAFOOD RULES FOR VENUES

Posted on November 28th, 2023 by Clyde Mooney
Ministers from around the country have determined that foodservice in pubs, cafes and restaurants will soon be required to specify the origin of their seafood. Consumer and Business Affairs Ministers from around Australia assembled last week, and voted unanimously to

NEW NATIONAL FOOD SAFETY LAWS COMING INTO EFFECT

Posted on November 1st, 2023 by Jane Louise
In a matter of weeks, Australian hospitality businesses will need to show they can meet the new Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code. By 8 December 2023, any business that prepares or serves food must be compliant with the new

FOOD TRUCKS ROLL UP FOR FOODSERVICE

Posted on June 17th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
The major social changes coming out of COVID-19, particularly to foodservice, have elevated the role and opportunity around the humble food truck as an additional solution. Increased awareness of hygiene induced by the pandemic signals the end of some traditional

MERIVALE LAUNCH IN-HOUSE DELIVERY SERVICE

Posted on May 1st, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
Trailblazing Merivale has announced the launch of its new delivery and takeaway service, shunning the extortive margins being paid by many businesses while creating employment for staff and beyond. Following on from the group’s ‘Merivale At Home’ concept launched early

MERIVALE LAUNCHES DINING AND PRODUCE BOXES AT HOME

Posted on April 8th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
Merivale has moved with the times, this week announcing the launch of Merivale At Home – a new service providing at-home food and beverage packages, and fresh produce boxes. The Merivale At Home (MAH) concept offers the distinctive style of

HOTEL SPECIALTY CHEF SEEKS VENUES FOR ‘SOCIAL SERIES’

Posted on May 31st, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
Continuing his legacy to the pub kitchen, international chef James Metcalfe will soon be rolling out the JRM Social Series of fine-dining pop-ups at pubs. [caption id="attachment_9857" align="alignright" width="278"] James Metcalfe[/caption] UK-born Metcalfe has worked in Michelin Star and Hatted