Food & Wine

WA Premier Roger Cook has vowed to increase wine exports to the east coast and deregulate the hospitality industry should Labor retain office at next weekend’s state election.

REVIEW: The Frankland River winery’s Farvie trio of 2023 wines can only be described as beyond exceptional.

Coles has reported a 3 per cent drop in profit in the first half of the 2024-25 financial year, but received a sales boost during staff strikes at rival Woolworths' operations.

Domino’s Pizza posted a net loss of $22.2 million for the first six months of the 2025 financial year, down from a profit of $58 million during the prior corresponding period.

REVIEW: The long-time friends have got it just right with wine and chocolate in Wilyabrup and the Swan Valley.

SOUTH WEST: A Nannup sheep farm and cheese producer has found its place in a niche dairy market.

A new beer strategy, venue expansions and the rising excise on alcohol characterise WA’s brewing industry.

SOUTH WEST: An unassuming bakery in the middle of Yallingup Beach Road carries with it the stories and business pursuits of a generation of bakers.

Domino’s Pizza has announced it will close 205 “loss making” stores – 172 of them in Japan – in a bid to improve the company’s profitability.

The Margaret River operation’s latest owner is committed to remaining true to producing all estate-grown wines.

The wine industry has been one of the great success stories, but it confronts major challenges that mean business as usual is no longer an option.

Non-alcoholic brewing company Lightning Minds has recorded a 180 per cent revenue increase for the 12 months ending December 2024, indicating continued growth in the non-alcoholic beverage sector.

REVIEW: It’s serious business producing value-for-money, easy-drinking wines for Australia’s long, hot summers.

Smallgoods producer D’Orsogna will upgrade its meat processing facilities at its ageing Palmyra headquarters in a move expected to create 10 new jobs.

REVIEW: The hits keep coming from Deep Woods, which is patiently perfecting a special 2025 release.

Woolworths Group chief executive Amanda Bardwell has apologised to customers impacted by supply chain issues on the east coast, which is leaving freezers devoid of stock in some stores.

Metcash’s underlying profit dipped by 5.5 per cent during the first half of the 2025 financial year, from $142.5 million to $134.6 million.

REVIEW: An excellent crop of local grenache demonstrates how the variety excels in several WA regions.

Castelli Group’s signature Denmark property is for sale, but the family remains committed to the wine business.

Two Western Australian restaurants have won gold at a national industry award night, with more state eateries recognised in other categories.

REVIEW: Howard Park’s WA, national and global reputation is built on quality wines underpinned by a strong sense of family.

Republic of Fremantle has called in administrators to restructure the urban distillery and bar business, after grappling with pandemic-induced delays and industry challenges.

Three more stores are on the cards for a wildly popular noodle restaurant one year after the Chinese franchise was brought to Perth.

Old Young’s Distillery has announced plans to build a venue in the Swan Valley, estimated to cost about $30 million, and launched a crowdfunding campaign to fund the project.

Good Drinks Australia has flagged its intent to voluntarily delist from the Australian Securities Exchange, subject to shareholder approval at next month’s annual general meeting.

REVIEW: The small region produces first-rate wines across all classes, from sparkling to fortifieds.

Good Drinks Australia is planning to spend around $500,000 on its flagship venue, Gage Roads Fremantle, during the 2025 financial year.

REVIEW: With its cabernet considered a bellwether of the WA vintage, Moss Wood is producing some of its best wines.

The Castelli family’s Denmark hospitality venue and winery is up for sale, 20 years after they acquired the key asset of disgraced lawyer Rohan Skea.

Australia’s biggest pub could become even bigger with its operator applying for an additional 500-person capacity to accommodate a regular patronage of 3,000 people.

The state government has progressed its plans to establish a hydrogen and clean energy workforce training centre in the Pilbara, after awarding a design contract to Aurecon.

The owner of Dan Murphy's has started searching for a new CEO following the announced departure of its current leader who will leave behind a slowing business.