The last straw

Single-use plastic items ban

As part of Queensland’s plan to tackle plastic pollution and following support from the community, retailers and industry organisations, the supply of the following single-use plastic items will be banned in Queensland. Straws: regular straws, flexible straws, straws with a scoop, cocktail straws and bubble tea straws Cutlery: knives, forks, spoons, teaspoons, sample tasting spoons, soup spoons, chopsticks, splayds and sporks Bowls and plates Stirrers: hot or cold drink stirrers, swizzle sticks and hot or cold food stirrers expanded polystyrene takeaway food containers and cups, for example ‘clamshell’ style containers The ban will start on 1 September 2021. Read more ... Original story and image on qld.gov.au Original story and image on peerlessfoodservice.com.au

The Good Oil

Do you know which oils are best for your business? Your reputation and the success of your establishment are too important to trust to just any cooking oil. Deep frying oils are the workhorse of your kitchen and the quality is paramount to the taste of the food you serve your customers. Ask the experts. Read more ...

How the Pandemic Has Forever Changed the Way We Eat

As we venture further into 2021, here are the trends from the COVID era we believe are here to stay: 1. Food Safety Will Remain Consumers’ Top Concern 2. Alcohol To-Go Will Expand 3. Legislators Will Rethink How to Better Manage Product Waste Read more ... Original story and image on modernrestaurantmanagement.com Original story and image on hospitalityunites.com.au

Hospitality Unites

Australian restaurants are world-leaders in innovation and operations, and after such a challenging 12 months, we’re excited to finally be able to unite everyone in-person and nationally online to continue driving the industry forward. Hospitality Unites are working with thought leaders and those on the frontline to address what is genuinely important for success in the immediate future and beyond - delivering connections, conversations, and useful strategies for whatever stage of recovery a business may be in. Where and When: Half Acre - South Melbourne, and a one-day Virtual Event. 21 & 22 June 2021 Read more ...

Doing Rounds of The Kitchen Table

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