Australia
“Dodgy nutrition claims” shouldn’t be made on food products: Australian Food and Grocery Council
“Dodgy nutrition claims” shouldn’t be made on food products: Australian Food and Grocery Council
As this makes choosing healthy products difficult for shoppers.
Gloria Jean’s Coffees supports national anti-suicide campaign
All Gloria Jean’s coffee houses across Australia will host a month-long series of promotions and events starting September 15.
"The pool of quality franchisees is shallow and slowly drying up" comments Burger Edge's Issam Soubjaki
But that hasn't stopped Burger Edge's revival and growth over the last 24 months. QSR Media sat down with Issam Soubjaki to find out what the group has been up to.
Pizza Hut kicks off footy finals with new “Sticky Fingers”
The pizza mogul will be offering a new selection of ribs, meatballs and chicken wings in a delicious honey BBQ sauce.
Gloria Jeans brings one of the world's rarest coffee beans to Australia
Australian coffee lovers will be among the first to try one of the most sought after coffees in the world.
Go Sushi goes healthy with new nutrition info in menu
Customers can now roll into their closest Go Sushi, and chose their sushi rolls based on what nutritional needs they have.
Crust’s food court concept takes off at Sydney International Airport
Crust now offers a quick, single serve breakfast range.
Will Hudsons Coffee's best barista come from Queensland?
Adam DeVries of Hudsons Coffee Greenslopes Private Hospital competed against the best to become a National Finalist in two events at the 2011 Hudsons Coffee Barista Competition.
Norman Picker retires from MD job at Nando's
After 12 years at the helm Norman Picker, Nando's MD is leaving. On his departure Picker comments "It has been a wonderful journey with nearly three hundred restaurants under the belt. The move is absolutely in accord with our recognition for strong and robust change always in the best interests of the overall growth, development and improvement of a progressive thinking and unselfish Company and all those who serve her. I am satisfied with my decision to move on and strongly anticipate continued growth and prosperity for our Franchisees and the Brand".
Calls for food character ban are comical: Australian Food and Grocery Council
As leading food companies have already stopped using characters in advertising high fat, sugar and salt food products to children.
YUM targets to raise $27m this year to fight world hunger
YUM Australia has raised over $3 million for the World Food Programme to date.
Eagle Boys’ online loyalty program offers perks for customers
Its Eagle Club loyalty program offers members discounts of up to 30% when they order online.
Aktiv Brands turns to private equity for growth
Aktiv Brands operators of Bucking Bull, se7en Gourmet Takeaway and Skewerz brands now have 43 stores across Australia. QSR Media found out what’s new for the group and how they are going to grow their different brands, when we caught up with their CEO Stuart Beechen.
Aktiv Brands on the hunt for the ‘Ultimate Foodie’
The Ultimate Foodie is someone with a solid understanding of nutrition and will be able to incorporate this into the menus.
Wendy's wins big at Royal Melbourne Fine Food Awards
Gold medals were awarded to Wendy’s Wicked Chocolate and Vanilla Bean flavours.
Manic menu: Twisted offerings of fast foods around the world
Have you ever tried Domino’s bacon groovy pizza or Wendy’s coffee-flavored gelatin pieces?
Mad Mex opens new restaurant at Central CBD Strip
The restaurant is Mad Mex’s ninth in New South Wales and twelfth nationally.