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RCA Blog

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Intentional Consumer

R&CA

Feb 25, 2026 2:39:31 PM

Busy Australian restaurant dining area at night with warm lighting, wooden tables and guests seated throughout the venue.

Media Release

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MEDIA RELEASE

Restaurant & Catering Australia 23/02/2026

John Hart OAM

Feb 24, 2026 5:58:17 PM

Large group of restaurant and catering professionals gathered on stage at the Restaurant & Catering Hostplus Awards for Excellence, celebrating industry achievement and teamwork.

2026 R&CA Hostplus Awards for Excellence

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Celebrating the Work Behind the Service

Why the 2026 Restaurant & Catering Hostplus Awards for Excellence Matter Hospitality is built on people ...

R&CA

Feb 11, 2026 11:31:03 AM

Chef preparing a seafood display with lobster, prawns and shellfish in a commercial kitchen.

Industry News RCA Blog COoL

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What the New Seafood Labelling Rules Mean for Your Business

Country of Origin Labelling for Seafood. What Foodservice Businesses Need to Know From 1 July 2026, new ...

R&CA

Feb 3, 2026 2:20:55 PM

Barista preparing coffee during busy service in an Australian café with customers in the background.

Insights RCA Blog

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Cultural Moments & Revenue Opportunities

Cultural Moments & Revenue Opportunities A practical guide for cafés, restaurants and caterers Every ...

R&CA

Jan 21, 2026 9:32:39 AM

Dine Out Industry News blog Food & Beverage Business Strategy

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R&CA joins MICE as official association partner for 2026

R&CA

Dec 19, 2025 11:25:39 AM

Rustic Christmas table setting with cutlery tied in a red ribbon on a wooden plate, styled with greenery on a dark background.

Lifestyle Food Operators

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Christmas in Foodservice

Christmas in Foodservice: Why This Season Is About More Than the Rush For cafés, restaurants and caterers, ...

R&CA

Dec 17, 2025 11:07:38 AM

Media Release: Amex delivers $300,000 USD in Grants to 20 Small Aussie and Kiwi Restaurants Making a Positive Impact in Local Communities

Full Media Release HERE

American Express

Dec 11, 2025 4:35:47 PM

A neutral table setting with a ceramic plate, white folded napkin, gold cutlery and a small sprig of dried native foliage.

Dine Out Industry News blog Food & Beverage Business Strategy

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Dining in 2026: What Australian Operators Can Expect From the Year Ahead

R&CA

Dec 10, 2025 5:41:17 AM

People raising a mix of colourful drinks in a cheers gesture, including mocktails and non alcoholic beverages, at a dining table.

Latest News Industry News Insights RCA Blog

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Zero is the New Normal

Zero is the New Normal: How the Low and No Alcohol Shift is Reshaping Foodservice in 2025 and Beyond There ...

Restaurant & Catering Australia

Dec 3, 2025 10:25:46 AM