Food & Wine

The owner of Pizza Hut and KFC has proposed to acquire ASX-listed hospitality software company Dragontail Systems.

WA’s wine sector provides quality produce and a rich business tapestry for business reporters.

WA wine producers are managing the fallout from COVID-19 restrictions and China tariffs.

The Blue Room Theatre has reopened its newly renovated bar which was paid for by a $137,000 fundraising campaign.

Western Australian craft beer and spirits producers have welcomed the federal government’s decision to increase tax relief for the industry, but some say more change is needed.

China’s tariffs on Australian wine have taken a toll on exports from Western Australia, with a 24 per cent decrease in total wine exports in the year to March.

Food supply business New West Foods has acquired Elite Food Co for an undisclosed sum, to increase its product range and ensure it is competitive.

Australia’s second oldest family business, Lionel Samson Sadleirs, has sold its Plantagenet Wine business to Tom Wisdom, a sixth-generation descendant of founder Lionel Samson.

Frankland River-based winery Swinney has been named Vineyard of the Year by website Young Gun of Wine for maintaining a large-scale vineyard with a small-scale approach.

Investigators from the Department of Fire and Emergency Services believe a mechanical fault to be responsible for a blaze at Elizabeth Quay's Oyster Bar overnight.

ICS Australia will start construction on a bar made from locally grown timber later this week, the latest project by hospitality entrepreneur Miles Hull.

The release of limited-edition beers to mark International Women’s Day will highlight opportunities for women in the male-dominated industry.

Perth distilleries, including Whipper Snapper Distillery and Sin Gin Distillery, are lobbying the government to change taxes on spirits, which they claim are stunting industry growth.

Business News spoke to three new WA breweries to learn about the message behind the brand.

Republic of Fremantle is betting a commitment to its location and the finer points of distilling will set it apart in a crowded market.

The state’s craft beer industry is going from strength to strength, but some of the oldest brewers still dominate the scene.

The company behind Dome cafes is planning another ambitious heritage restoration project after being selected as preferred proponent to lease the Collie Roundhouse.

Lawyer Dan Mossenson, broadcaster Karl Langdon and Elevate Group managing director Shane Crommelin contributed to Spinifex Brewing Co’s recent $750,000 capital raising.

Good Drinks’ half-year results show revenue increased by 42 per cent to $27.4 million, due to the expansion of the group’s sales and marketing teams.

Jonathan Moss has been appointed chief executive of WA family-owned pie company Mrs Mac's, replacing Paul Slaughter.

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has rejected a proposal to extend JobKeeper payments for the hard-hit hospitality industry.

The liquidator of trailblazing Wilyabrup winery Lenton Brae has won court approval to sell off the assets of its partnership company.

Dave Astbury has sold Margaret River venue Morries to the restaurant’s front of house manager Petra Ek and its chef Dean Hulston.

Fremantle will be home to two new watering holes, as distillery Republic of Fremantle and brewery and distillery Running with Thieves open their doors today.

From driving employee wellness initiatives to retaining staff during COVID-19, hospitality business Sneakers & Jeans has been named employer of the year at the 2020 RISE Awards.

Limestone Coast Brewing pivoted to a new business sector as the pandemic hit WA.

Treasury Wine Estates will move its luxury wines from China to other countries, and slash costs, due to hefty levies put on Australian wine exports.

Federal Agriculture Minister David Littleproud has rejected the basis of anti-dumping duties imposed by China on Australian wine imports and said the Australian government would fight the claims.

Bega Cheese will buy food and beverage company Lion for $534 million and substantially bolster its product range and retail presence.

Swan Valley-based Bailey Brewing Company opened its doors today, the first of a number of breweries to launch in Perth for summer.

Blackburne has announced former Little Creatures general manager Miles Hull will establish a tavern at the bottom of its One Subiaco apartment block.

Already struggling post-lockdown, restaurant owners are pushing back against an emerging cohort of inconsiderate customers.