Eleven Brisbane businesses to benefit from the 2024 Future Food Global Accelerator program
The selected businesses will participate in Brisbane Economic Development Agency’s 2024 Future Food Global Accelerator program.
“Very validating”: Mountain Culture’s Status Quo is Australia’s number one craft beer again
Blue Mountains brewery has topped GABS Hottest 100 rankings for the second year in a row for its Status Quo pale ale.
Australia’s acai obsession: How a health food became a small business battleground
Speaking to SmartCompany, leading acai bowl businesses across Melbourne and Sydney describe the evolution of acai in Australia, and the strong competition between leading vendors.
Nacho typical QSR: A look at the financials of Guzman Y Gomez
From burrito bowls to billion-dollar valuations, financial expert Jason Andrew takes a look at the financials behind Australia’s fastest-growing quick-service restaurant Guzman Y Gomez.
All-you-can-eat Japanese restaurant Okami puts 16 venues into voluntary administration
Sixteen restaurants managed by all-you-can-eat Japanese restaurant business Okami have entered voluntary administration, as its founder contends with delayed COVID-era costs and rising inflation.
SmartCompany Holiday Gift Guide 2023: Tegan Jones recommends food and fermentation
In this Australian small business holiday gift guide resident cook Tegan recommends her favourite food and fermentation specialists, from miso making to sheep's whey vodka.
Queensland-based Beefy’s Pies acquired by Retail Food Group for $10 million
Beefy’s Pies may soon be available for franchising after an agreement was reached for the retail chain’s acquisition by listed cafe operator Retail Food Group for $10 million.
After $200,000 acquisition, rebooted Providoor offers big discounts for $4.4 million in unused vouchers
Exclusive: The new Providoor is offering discounts to customers sitting on $4.4 million in vouchers. It also revealed the $200,000 price tag for the brand.
“Groundbreaking”: Goterra deploys insect-powered waste tech at leading Brisbane hospitality precinct
Brisbane premier cultural and entertainment precinct Howard Smith Wharves and Australian climate tech start-up Goterra have unveiled Queensland’s first insect-powered waste management solution in a bid to revolutionise food waste management.
Resilience and sustainability on the menu for Australia’s hospitality industry
More Australian hospitality businesses are now offering branded merchandise, food and drink experiences, cocktail and meal kits and more.
Providoor returns, new owner asks holders of $4.4 million in gift cards to step forward
Providoor is back, offering fresh and frozen meals designed by celebrity chefs. And its told SmartCompany it wants to hear from unspent gift card holders.
Australian ‘pod’ hotel startup Wander secures investment from ex-Airbnb chief
Upmarket 'pod' hotel startup Wander has secured investment from former Airbnb country manager Sam McDonagh, as the accommodation innovator eyes expansion across regional and rural Australia.
