Showcasing Australian produce on the menu

Showcasing Australian produce on the menu

How much of a drawcard is Australian produce on today’s menus? Are customers willing to pay a premium for quality local produce over cheap imports? And how does growing awareness of the importance of food sustainability – at both the foodservice operator and customer level – play into this? Foodservice Rep spoke to three foodservice professionals drawn from different areas of the market to get their take on the value of showcasing Australian produce.

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How to secure cost efficiencies in your foodservice operation

How to secure cost efficiencies in your foodservice operation

When it comes to securing cost efficiencies, chef Gary Johnson uses the analogy of flying an aircraft – if you increase the altitude, you have to cut back on the fuel; there are lots of dials and gauges and any adjustment influences other aspects of flight.

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