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Five food service industry trends to watch out for in 2016

Five food service industry trends to watch out for in 2016

Global information company The NPD Group identified five key foodservice industry trends to monitor in 2016.

Eagle Boys delivery driver makes record 10,000 deliveries

Steve Coulson, who works from the Warner store in Brisbane's north, cracked the 10,000 pizza milestone, as Eagle Boys pushes its new campaign to recruit a record number of drivers across its national network in 2016.

Franke Coffee Systems Oceania opens 'State of the Art Showroom/Office' in Sydney

Franke CS announced the opening of its new Showroom & Office aligned with the launch of its latest 'state of the art' Next Generation coffee systems.

Baskin-Robbins unveils new Red Velvet range

The dessert chain launched a new limited edition range of products that Includes the Deluxe Vertical Sundae, Cake Shake, and flavour customisation.

Gloria Jean’s Coffees Foundation donates $5,000 to fire victims

The foundation made a $5,000 donation to the Lord Mayor’s Disaster Relief Fund (LMDRF) in Western Australia to support the victims of the Waroona and district fires.

Healthy summer drinks hide more kilojoules than a Big Mac, health experts warn

According to research by LiveLighter which analyzed the kilojoules, sugar, and fat of store-bought beverages, half of 40 drinks surveyed (including three ‘healthy’ drinks) had more kilojoules than a regular 2060 kilojoule McDonald’s Big Mac.

McDonald's unveils new concept store in Hong Kong

McDonald’s Admiralty Centre in Hong Kong re-opened as the fast food giant's first Next Concept Restaurant in the world.

Bakers hold rally at State Library to 'keep Easter special'

Over a hundred bakers and customers gathered on the steps of the State Library on December 21 to take a stand against the major supermarkets selling Hot Cross Buns too soon after Christmas.

Clovis Young, Founder and CEO, Mad Mex

On hard work, commitment, and building relationships.

QSRs offers fresher fare to fight prepped food rivals

These days quick service restaurants not only consider other brands their competition, but also a growing number of supermarkets, convenience stores and big-box retailers that serve prepared food choices, often even launching their own restaurant concepts.

Check out the South African QSR making waves in Perth

QSR Media talks to Alexi Karafilakis, director of Mochachos, which has a network of four stores in Perth, about the growing popularity of the international brand and its plans for the year.

Waterman's Lobster Co opens pop-up in Bondi Beach

The brand launched a three-month pop up on Boxing Day at Bondi Beach in the Hall Street’s food hub at the former Mr Moustache site.

Hungry Jack's opens its 400th store

The burger chain launched its 400th restaurant in Forrestdale, Western Australia.

Ex-Costco executive to open the first USDA certified organic QSR

According to a story by the Business Insider, Erica Welton, a former Costco executive, is launching the first fast-food chain that has been certified organic by the USDA, called The Organic Coup.

Ferguson Plarre Bakehouses, Victorian bakers rally against supermarkets

The bakers are taking a stand against Coles and Woolworths selling Hot Cross Buns too soon after Christmas by hosting a peaceful rally on the steps of the State Library of Victoria on Monday 21 December 2015.