Industry calls for Hospokeeper

Industry calls for Hospokeeper to replace JobKeeper

Restaurant & Catering Australia CEO Wes Lambert has written to Treasurer Josh Frydenberg and Tourism Minister Dan Tehan this week to state the case for Australia’s worst- affected hospitality venues to continue to receive wage subsidies once Jobkeeper payments wind up on 28 March. The hospitality industry has been one of the hardest hit industries by the pandemic. Lambert argues that ‘Hospokeeper’ should replace Jobkeeper exclusively to support the sector and be available to accommodation and food service businesses hardest hit by the government-imposed lockdowns and restrictions. Read more ... Original story and image on drinkstrade.com.au Original story and image on foodsafety.com.au

COVID-19 Measures Reducing Food-borne Illnesses

With so much emphasis placed on stringent cleaning and sanitising and hygiene practices such as proper and frequent hand washing. These measures are helping to curb the spread of the coronavirus, but the preliminary data analysis illustrates that these measures are also having a significant effect on reducing food-borne illnesses. Food-borne illnesses declining Every year in Australia, approximately 5 million people suffer from food-borne illness and 80 die. Reducing the occurrence of food-borne illness outbreaks is beneficial for the health and safety of all Australians. The data analysis shows that the COVID-19 measures are having valuable results on the reduction of food-borne illnesses in Australia. Read more ...

COVID is changing everyday design

It might not be something we will notice on a grand scale until years down the track, but architects say "COVID design" is emerging as function influences form. After enduring two lockdowns, Melbourne is witness to this change. Across its CBD, a company that had been supplying temporary marquees for major events like the Spring Racing Carnival has pivoted to supplying the marquees to restaurants for outdoor dining. Read more ... Original story and image on abc.net.au Original story and image on mumbrella.com.au

When it comes to COVID-normal hospitality, tailored marketing has never been more important

Australia’s well-renowned hospitality sector has boomed over the past decade with a growing ‘foodie’ culture, an increasing population, and innovative operators willing to evolve to meet changing consumer demands. In 2020, the industry was hit hard as a result of COVID-19. However, the sector – as resilient as it is innovative – is poised to bounce back. According to recent reports, there are over 85,000 places for Australians to eat out – including 22,000 restaurants and nearly 7,000 pubs and bars. So, in a market in which diners are spoilt for choice, how can restaurants differentiate themselves and stand out from the crowd? The answer lies in data. Read more ...

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