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SOUTH AUSTRALIA’S MICHELIN MOMENT

For decades, Australian diners and chefs have watched Michelin's famous red guide expand into new cities and countries while their own restaurants stayed outside its judgement entirely. That changes on…
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TWO WAYS MENUS ARE WINNING ATTENTION

Standing out on a crowded strip or in a competitive dining precinct has never been easy, and two very different Australian food stories from the past few weeks show just how differently venues are tackling…
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MORE THAN PAGING: CONNECTING THE SYSTEMS BEHIND THE VENUE

For many clubs, paging has traditionally meant one thing: getting a message to a staff member on the gaming floor. But as venue technology becomes increasingly connected, the role of paging is changing. Notify.Me…
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THE MODERATION DRINKER JUST GOT A LOT MORE CHOICE

For years, the moderation drinking trend has largely meant one thing on Australian drinks lists: non-alcoholic beer. That is changing fast, with two recent product launches showing the category is finally…
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YOUR REGULARS ARE WORTH MORE THAN YOU THINK

Two campaigns launched within days of each other this month, and both make the same quiet argument: in an era of algorithmic discovery and one-off deals, the customers who already know your name are your…
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THE DRINKS LIST THAT WINS EVERY GENERATION AT ONCE

Two data releases landed almost together this month and read side by side they offer a genuinely useful map of where Australian drink spending is heading. NielsenIQ's latest category report confirms that…
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MATCHA, SPRITZ AND THE VALUE SQUEEZE

Australian hospitality venues are, on paper, busier than they've been in years. New transaction data shows the number of diners served nationally is up 9 per cent year-on-year. The trouble is what's happening…
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DRINKING AND DINING HABITS ARE CHANGING FAST

Australians are becoming more selective about how often they go out, what they drink and how much they spend when they do. For hospitality venues, the impact is being felt across everything from beer and…
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FRENCHVILLE CONTINUES TRANSFORMATION WITH MAJOR DIGITAL ROLLOUT

Frenchville Continues Transformation with Major Digital Rollout Frenchville Sports Club has continued its major transformation with the launch of Go Join, Go Dine and My Courtesy Bus from Spoke Technologies,…
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FROM CITRUS TO PASSIONFRUIT: THE NEXT RTD TREND

For the past four or five years, the Australian RTD market has been dominated by bright, familiar flavours such as lemon and orange. Now, passionfruit is emerging as the next flavour to watch, bringing…
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NEW ANIMATIONS HELP LICENSED VENUE OPERATORS UNDERSTAND LIQUOR LAWS

People operating or working in licensed venues or events that sell or supply alcohol now have a new resource to ensure they comply with liquor laws, with the release of a series of short, educational animations. Liquor…
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SCIENCE EXPLAINS WHY BEER TASTES BETTER COLD.

There’s nothing quite like enjoying a cold beer on a hot day after putting numerous hours in the office. Now, researchers have unveiled the reason behind the delightful taste of a chilled pint - and…
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