Food & drink
The squeeze that could shut down one in 10 cafes this year
High interest rates and inflation are forcing consumers to slice their spending. That could end up sending the local cafe broke.
- by Shane Wright
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Huy Fong sriracha is almost impossible to find. Have we already moved on?
Many Australians are struggling to find their favourite brand of hot sauce – but some aren’t mourning Huy Fong’s absence in the market.
- by Jessica Yun
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Franchising
Bubble tea battle: Sharetea Australia ‘very happy’ after three-year fight against Taiwanese giant
Sharetea Australia has gained the exclusive rights to use the brand in the country – but it faces ongoing battles with disgruntled franchisees.
- by Jessica Yun
World’s best bar staff to take over Perth venues for Cocktail Weekend
Dry July will give way to a month-long food and drink party coming to the CBD this August, revving up Perth’s already thriving cocktail scene.
- by Max Veenhuyzen
Lifting the yoghurt tub lid: Does Chobani have room left to grow?
The Greek brand already commands a dominant position in the market but new boss Scott Hadley wants to see it in every fridge in Australia.
- by Jessica Yun
No booze? No problems. These six drinks will see Perth through Dry July
Whether you’re staying in or hitting the town, saying no to alcohol no longer means no to flavour or excitement, and this list will definitely get you motivated.
- by Max Veenhuyzen
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Property development
City Tatts forced into fire sale of historic Pitt Street headquarters
City Tatts chief executive Marcelo Veloz said plunging gaming revenue had forced the club to sell its historic clubhouse, which is undergoing redevelopment into a 50-storey tower.
- by Andrew Taylor
How drought and disease in Brazil threaten Sunday brunch
Australian consumers have been warned to expect shortages of oranges and price hikes because of ongoing poor harvests in Brazil.
- by Andrew Taylor
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The Aussie burrito-maker that makes Nvidia look dirt cheap
The Guzman y Gomez float was an astounding success, which makes justifying the jaw-dropping valuation on the stock much harder for investors.
- by Colin Kruger
‘Deliberate manipulation’: Do supermarkets order too much fruit and veg on purpose?
Two major Australian fruit and vegetable industry bodies have accused Woolworths and Coles of engineering an oversupply of fresh produce to drive down prices.
- by Jessica Yun
Ice-cream with tomato sauce? McDonald’s is ending its test run of AI drive-thrus
But the fast-food giant has suggested it isn’t ruling out other potential artificial intelligence plans down the road.
- by Wyatte Grantham-Philips