Beloved Queensland brewer Bundaberg Brewed Drinks has announced the death of its co-founder Lee Fleming. Fleming, her husband Cliff and in-laws Neville and Gladys Fleming started the company that would eventually produce the popular Bundaberg Ginger Beer in the regional Queensland city in 1968. “With great sadness, we announce the passing of our Bundaberg Brewed … Read more
The supermarket price wars have stepped up a notch with IGA announcing it will be dropping the prices of more than 3000 of its essentials products for the next three months. IGA has discounted and locked the prices of several fridge and pantry staples including cheese, ice cream, chips, peanut butter, gravy, pasta sauce and … Read more
A popular restaurant in Melbourne’s north is closing its doors after 12 years. The owners of Epocha on Rathdowne St in Carlton said the decision was made with “a mix of heavy hearts and deep gratitude”. “Epocha will be closing its doors after 12 remarkable years of service,” Angie Giannakodakis and Guy Holder announced via … Read more
Historic Australian beverages brand Billson’s has collapsed. The brand, known for its cordials and pre-mixed alcoholic drinks, made the announcement on Wednesday, saying the decision to place the business into voluntary administration was “excruciatingly difficult”. “Over the course of seven years, everyone’s hard work and passion has resulted in overwhelming support by people all over … Read more
Ever since shutting up shop in four years ago, fans of the iconic buffet restaurant chain Sizzler have been pining for its famous cheese toastie. Demand for a comeback was clear after KIIS 97.3FM hosted a hugely successful pop-up Sizzler restaurant at a Brisbane Coffee Club last week. On the back of the event, The … Read more
Some energy drinks sold in South Australian stores have double the maximum permitted level of caffeine, health authorities found during a recent blitz. About 700 highly caffeinated energy drinks were seized during the crackdown by South Australian health authorities on businesses selling non-compliant products. SA Health found some drinks contained levels of caffeine equivalent to … Read more
A popular wine is being recalled after an undeclared allergen was discovered,. South Australian wine company Brand New Vintage’s Journeyman Shiraz 2021 is being recalled after the presence of the undeclared allergen sulphites was discovered. Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ), which is responsible for developing food standards for Australia and New Zealand, issued the … Read more
Fourteen Japanese high school students have been taken to hospital after eating chips seasoned with one of the world’s hottest chillies while they were in class. The BBC reported that about 30 students ate the “super spicy” chips after one of the students brought them into school on Tuesday “for fun”. Soon after eating the … Read more
If you’re a fan of Huy Fong sriracha, you may have been wondering why you haven’t been able to find it at your local Coles or Woolworths in recent months. Its disappearance from supermarket shelves is not an indication that its cult-like popularity is waning, but rather is a supply issue. Huy Fong Foods Inc … Read more
Iconic buffet restaurant chain Sizzler is making a surprise return, albeit a short-lived one. With the help of Brisbane radio hosts Kip and Robin from KIIS 97.3FM, Sizzler is coming back for one night only. A pop-up restaurant is being set up at the Coffee Club on Charlotte St in Brisbane, with the Australian classic … Read more
