Olive oil is getting harder to find and costing as much as 70 per cent more. Here’s why

Olive oil is getting harder to find and costing as much as 70 per cent more. Here’s why

Olive oil is among the essential household staples that have increased in price thanks to climate change’s impact on weather unpredictability,joining the ranks of cocoa and coffee.

  • byJessica Yun

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Personal data of ‘thousands’ of Hungry Jack’s staff exposed in internal leak

Personal data of ‘thousands’ of Hungry Jack’s staff exposed in internal leak

The burger chain admits that 198 employees received an email attachment containing the personal data of possibly thousands of staff.

  • byJessica Yun
‘Explain why Australians are paying more’:Multinationals to face supermarket inquiry

‘Explain why Australians are paying more’:Multinationals to face supermarket inquiry

The Senate inquiry into supermarket prices was supposed to have wrapped up this week,but it is now gearing up to potentially put the likes of Nestlé and Coca-Cola through their paces.

  • byJessica Yun
Multinational giants urged to front supermarket inquiry for ‘playing hardball’

Multinational giants urged to front supermarket inquiry for ‘playing hardball’

Australian retailers have turned their sights on global suppliers such as Nestle,Mars,Coca-Cola and Mars,which they say are driving up prices.

  • byJessica Yun
This ‘Pearl of southern Italy’ is having a definite moment

This ‘Pearl of southern Italy’ is having a definite moment

Food is the beating heart of this part of the world,so to know Puglia is to know its cuisine.

  • byPaul Ewart
Just six seats a night:What’s driving the teeny-weeny restaurant trend?

Just six seats a night:What’s driving the teeny-weeny restaurant trend?

As many restaurants consolidate or die,a charming trend is emerging:eateries that serve only four,six,eight people at a time.

  • byDani Valent
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Raise a glass to the bagnum,the plastic wine pouch that’s made cask wine cool again

Raise a glass to the bagnum,the plastic wine pouch that’s made cask wine cool again

There’s a growing thirst for wine in alternative packaging,from pouches and cans to the new-school goon bag.

  • byKatie Spain
Enjoy your Easter eggs this year. They will cost more in 2025

Enjoy your Easter eggs this year. They will cost more in 2025

Cocoa prices have more than doubled since January,hitting a record high,so get ready to pay more for your chocolate.

  • byJessica Yun
Open late:Melbourne’s push for twilight shopping every single night

Open late:Melbourne’s push for twilight shopping every single night

Research shows there are regularly more people in the CBD between 5pm and 7pm than there are early in the morning.

  • byStephen Brook
Hard Solo and Gen Z are driving a new wave of lemon drinks,says Endeavour boss

Hard Solo and Gen Z are driving a new wave of lemon drinks,says Endeavour boss

Lemon-flavoured drinks are in,says the CEO of Dan Murphy’s and BWS’ parent company,and spritzers are about to make a comeback.

  • byJessica Yun
‘We’ve been shackled’:Inside the plans to serve Sara Lee cake to a new generation

‘We’ve been shackled’:Inside the plans to serve Sara Lee cake to a new generation

The new owners of the frozen dessert business say they are looking to create new products and expand into other food categories.

  • byJessica Yun