Bringing Foodservice Together
September 2013 Newsletter
In this issue Café N Chat
Awards of Excellence
Golf Day Fundraiser
Stoddard Opening
New Members
Longest Lunch
President’s Message Well hasn't September been a busy month with many of us working at Fine Food in Sydney, Lunch show and maybe doing the Royal Melbourne Show. And some of our members are also heading to Tasmania for another show there. Whew!! With the sun shining now, Spring is in the air, the fillies and mares are racing around the bend to head home to the Spring Racing Carnival at Flemington Racecourse. This is a big event in our industry so good luck to all those in front and behind the scenes. Let’s all back a winner! Last week in Melbourne was also a BIG week, with the Footy finals, the Brownlow Awards night and many other events leading up to that one day in September when the world stops . . . to watch the Grand Final. My first team Box Hill Hawks got home with a win . . .and I am so happy that the mighty Hawks won the GRAND FINAL.
Congratulations to Hawthorn. Now to next year... Go HAWKS!! One night that I am really looking forward to is our very own Awards night. It is always great to catch up with industry friends, legends and guests that attend. This is certainly a highlight for our calendar so as President of FIA, I invite you all to please come and join us for a special night to celebrate a big year in the foodservice industry. Make sure you take up the special member offer and book early for a big saving!
Daylight Savings is just around the corner, so adjust your clocks on Sunday 6 October by moving the clock forward an hour. Remember that we will have multiple time zones as Northern Territory, Queensland and Western Australia do not observe daylight saving. See you all at the Foodservice Industry Australia Awards of Excellence 2013 on Friday 15 November. Bill
Did YOU launch a NEW food product in the last financial year? If so, we encourage you to enter this into the awards; Do you know someone who has excelled in their job, please nominate them. We ask that you vote when requested, nominate and get involved as these are YOUR awards and the FIA wants to reward excellence.
Calendar Notes
9 Oct Café N Chaet Melbourn
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15 Nov SAVE THE DATE Foodservice Awards
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SAVE THE DATE Challenge Xmas Party
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Café N Chat - Melbourne
Wed 9 Oct
Date: Wednesday 9 October from 8.30 – 10.30 am Venue: Lt Collins, 296 Ferntree Gully Road, Notting Hill (opposite Fonterra building) Some onsite parking is available
8.30am 10.30am
Café N Chat - Perth
Tues 15 Oct
Date: Tuesday 15 October from 9.00 – 11.00 am Venue: Typika Artisan Roasters, 331 Stirling Hwy, Claremont
9.00am 11.00am
Café N Chat - Melbourne
Thurs 24 Oct
Date: Thursday 24 October from 9.00 – 11.00 am Venue: LA MANNA, 10 English St, Essendon Fields, Essendon Airport (just off Tullamarine Freeway) Plenty of free parking
9.00am 11.00am
25 Year Club This special club is reserved for those who have worked in the foodservice industry for 25 years or longer. Primarily for those in a sales role, you might have started long ago as a storeman or a rep on the road or maybe a truck driver. Maybe today you are a state or national sales manager or maybe the boss! Whatever your story, we would love to know if you think you might qualify for this. We have presented certificates now from 25 - 50 years service to the industry. FIA recognises those individuals that have contributed to our industry in the past and continue to do so, or you may know someone who has recently retired, please share their details with Carol at FIA so we can make contact.
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It is that time of year when we ask you to get involved with the Foodservice Industry Awards of Excellence. Companies and individuals who have entered these awards have been nominated by their companies or by other FIA members. Nominations are accepted from all companies and all FIA members can enter for free. Remember to save the date for our special event on Friday 15 November at Peninsula on Central Pier. This is a fun night for the entire industry! Book a Table and bring your team from work or bring your industry guests. (reservations can be made by emailing the FIA office). A flyer has been sent to FIA members with a special offer for Early Bird bookings. The awards have been expanded to include South Australia and West Australia, which offers more for our national footprint and it will continue to grow over the next year. Detailed information will be sent to each company with the relevant nomination and voting forms and specifications. We have awards in the following categories: Distributor of the Year - Victorian Metro - Victorian Regional - Tasmania - West Australia - South Australia - Service (non-food) For the first time, there will also be an award given for the National Distributor of the Year with each winner above, included as finalists in this category. Distributor Salesperson of the Year Manufacturing Salesperson of the Year Service Salesperson of the Year (non-food) For the first time, there will also be an award given for the National Salesperson of the Year with each winner above, included as finalists in this category. Entry for the above awards will be include Australia-wide.
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For the first time, there will also be an award given for the National Product of the Year with each winner above, included as finalists in this category. Entry for the above awards will be include Australia-wide. Supplier of the Year (Food Manufacturer) Deadline: - Submissions for all the above are for the last financial year from 1 July 2012 – 30 June 2013. - All nominations and final voting forms will need to be returned by Tuesday 22 October 2013. - Judging will be held over the next two weeks and the entire process will be overseen by our Auditors, Sothertons. - All enquiries re the awards should be address to FIA Awards via email or via phone.
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Longest Dive (sponsored by Black Swan), Peter Guille from Superior Food Services and Darren Bronsema from Kellys Hotel Closest to the Pin; Liam Roche from Simplot, Nathan Grayson from Grayson Food Brokers, John McKenna & Chris Jones both from Mercedes Benz Berwick Charity days like this are helped when we have such great support from sponsors: Major sponsor – Fine Food We would like to thank our other sponsors, • Orbit Cleaning Services • Black Swan • Mercedes Benz Berwick • SGS Auditing Systems • Markwell Foods To everyone who assisted with the raffle and auction prizes, a big thank you for your support. A special thank you to our chief organiser for golf, Robert Carruthers from Arctic Food Wholesalers. Robert is a big supporter of charities and has done great work over many years to support various groups. A BIG thank you to Robert & Arctic Foods who donated all the cocktail food for our event. We can confirm that we raised $10,600 for the Ride To Conquer Cancer Team – FIA Deb’s Team, which is an amazing result. If anyone would like to be there to support the ride, it is being held on the weekend of Sat 26 and Sun 27 October. They will be finishing at Albert Park. Good Luck team!
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Foodservice Forum – Sydney Recently in Sydney, FIA hosted a joint Foodservice Forum with FoodSA and also FIA NSW. Held at Dockside in Cockle Bay, the event was well attended from a wide variety of industry and guests to the Fine Food show in Sydney.
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are also looking at the best methods for harvesting from the sea.
Linking back to producers and those that look after fresh food and seafood, our speakers Martin Boetz from Cooks Co-Op and John Susman from Fishtales, both engaged the audience with their key messages and discussion around the future of food.
Martin has recently departed Longrain and commenced work on his sustainable farm just north of Sydney in the Hawksbury region. Land that is lush and fertile, Martin has found his niche with connections to other farmers in the region so that he can supply the freshest produce grown for Chef friends in Sydney. By combining resources, farmers nearby deliver to him their best from the land and this goes in one delivery to the end user.
John also questioned how we manage the sea and maintained a sustainable environment. Local seafood is gaining popularity on restaurant menus and producers
Look out for the new restaurant venture from Martin next time you are in Sydney, due to open in Rushcutters Bay.
Executive Officer, Carol Rothschild
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Stoddart Opening On a hot Queensland day, a very large crowd descended on a remote site located in Karawatha near Logan in the hinterland, to see the brand new Stoddart Manufacturing facility, which is the size of the MCG. With new technology and an eye for detail, the Stoddart site is full of everything from fridge doors to garden shed, ovens and fabrication units and the high quality catering equipment it is known for throughout Australia. In the presence of government and industry leaders, the family were keen to share this milestone moment with those most important to them, their family, their workers and of course their distributors and customers. In his opening address, Bill Stoddart, said “We are very proud to present our new facility to you today, for it symbolizes a landmark in the history of Stoddart Manufacturing. We are a 54 year old family-owned Australian manufacturing company. And one might ask with skepticism; does manufacturing have a future in this country? Well this site is our answer to that. We believe firmly that YES it does.” “ Sustainable manufacturing anywhere needs continuous improvement in productivity and innovation. We need to think smart, think opportunity and think futuristically. We need to be prepared to reinvent ourselves to meet the needs of an ever-changing market.” This company has a very long history in Australia, since it was started in 1959 by Tom Stoddart. “He brought experience with him in the manufacture of hot water systems and stainless steel sheet metal products. When his brother Albert joined the
business to assist with financial management he often uttered the idiom “if you make a 3 legged stool it will fall over.” All markets don’t fail simultaneously; they fluctuate. And so we have consistently seized opportunities when they’ve come along to do other things. An example of this occurred in the late 1980s. At that time we were predominantly commercial kitchen contractors. We started to become aware of the need for street furniture. Street furniture was a new leg on the stool. Most of our products are an example of some considerable degree of diversification; a niche that has required intellectual ingenuity, clever design and impeccable quality. We still manufacture street furniture today along with other diverse products; all of which have evolved out of our culture of reinvention.” The site at Karawatha is not just huge, it is diverse and shows off lean manufacturing processes at its best, which eliminates any wasted movements. They have combined their other sites so that everything is now under the one roof, a remarkable achievement given the size of the equipment used in manufacturing. This site can operate 24 hours a day and over many years of planning, led Stoddart Manufacturing to consider a greenfield site so that we could create a state-of-the-art manufacturing and distribution facility with an integrated office environment; one which could not only catered for our very specific needs but reflected world's best practice in manufacturing processes. CONGRATULATIONS Stoddart Manufacturing.
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Next year, the MFWF Worlds’ Longest Lunch is to be held on Friday 28 February 2014 and it will be held near the WATER as this is the theme for the event. One of the BEST events on the culinary calendar, we have taken over 100 guests along for the last few years and this ticket is the hardest one to get. • Please note that we have PRIORITY access to tickets prior to the general public sales which start in December. • If you wish to reserve seats, you MUST do it now, to avoid disappointment !. • Last day to reserve seats is Friday 8 November. • Invoices will be sent out and FULL payment is required by 6 December as we pay in advance for these tickets. • NO cancellations permitted after booking made. The ticket cost is $155.00 per person (+ 2.5% credit card fee)
Nestlé Golden Chefs Hat Awards Such is the tension in the air as young chefs wait to hear the results in one of the most hotly contested competitions – Nestlé Golden Chef’s Hat Award. At the award ceremony held in Sydney this month, the victors were the well trained team from Tasmania, Daniel Garwood and Libby Green from The Henry Jones Art Hotel. Their Team Manager is Executive Chef, Andre Kropp. CONGRATULATIONS on their win and we hope to talk to them on their return from the adventure overseas.
FIA Member Luncheons If you would like to attend a member lunch at a culinary institute, please email Carol and advise your availability ASAP so we can book a seat for you. These lunches are a great way to get to know each other and are hosted by various members of the FIA Committee. Please contact Carol to book a suitable date.
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Welcome to the following new FIA members
Juremont has been supplying the Australasian food and beverage industries with quality ingredients from around the globe for over 25 years. With long standing relationships with first class suppliers, we are able to leverage these, to source the highest quality ingredients and products for the foodservice industry Our product range includes but is not limited to Sugar, Cocoa, Chocolate, Fruit including Pineapple, Milk Powders, Tomato Products and Fruit Juices. Juremont is proud to represent the world leading Dole brand and we are especially proud to be launching Dole Fruit Delite. A truly innovative fruit based "soft serve". www.juremont.com.au
Argus is a food processing Equipment Company supplying quality pneumatic and hydraulic hand tools, meat & food processing equipment, specialized machinery and further processing solutions to the meat and food processing industries. In addition Argus proudly represents many world renowned brands of meat and food processing equipment, consumables and instrumentation to meet the many complex demands of its customers. Our extensive range of products incorporates industrial bowl cutters, slicers, dicers, bandsaw’s, grinders and mincers down to knives, steels, mesh and cut resistant safety products. Argus Realcold Australia is a member of the Realcold Group of Companies with a national office and distribution centre located in Queensland and head office in New Zealand. www.argusrealcold.com
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With brands including WOK888, Rotochix rotisseries, Tandoor ovens, Kitchen Stainless Steel, Maestro Mix bakery, Titan shelving, Oxford cooking equipment, Royston, Mitchel refrigeration, Il Forno ovens, Master Flow tap ware, Super WOK888 and Reef and Beef barbeques 888 Food Equipment is a professional supplier to the hospitality industry. We are suppliers of practical catering equipment which gives the maximum return and great value. 888 Food Equipment is an importer and manufacturer of quality catering equipment, supplying to the food service industry throughout Queensland and the Northern Territory.
Membership of the FIA • You can use the FIA logo on some of your business collateral • You can list jobs for free online • Members get discounts to attend events • Access to industry trends and news • Membership of the FIA has so much to offer for your business • Connect with the industry
www.888foodequipment.com.au
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Challenge / FIA Christmas Party For the last few years, the FIA has been supporting a special event and you are invited. Challenge hosts a Christmas Party at Sandown Racecourse with all the rides at the fair, food, fun and of course, Father Christmas makes an appearance. This event is open for FIA members and their families to attend and enjoy the Fair. There is a nominal charge for children so that Challenge can organise a suitable present for each child. The event is a fun day out for your family and the kids just love it (the big kids as well). Once again, we aim to feed 1600 children and their families on the day, so if you wish to help on the day OR attend the event as a guests, please call Carol at FIA on 0414 367 888 and not the Challenge number on the flyer. Would you like to volunteer some time on the day – we would love your help. Please let us know if you can spare an hour or two. We are looking for specific food donations OR you may wish to promote a food item or help slice and serve pizza to those smiling faces. A roster system will operate so if you can spare an hour, that would be fabulous. Plenty of car parking on site and the venue is easy to get to.
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10am - 2pm Sandown Racecourse Grandstand Area Car park entry via Gate 2, Racecourse Drive / Sandown Road, Melways Ref 80 B10 Accessible by Train
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To assist us with catering you MUST register with the Challenge office on (03) 9329 8474 by
Friday 8th November 2013
*ParentsÊ PleaseÊ Note*Ê IfÊ thereÊ isÊ aÊ chanceÊ yourÊ childÊ hasÊ comeÊ intoÊ contactÊ withÊ aÊ contagiousÊ diseaseÊ (suchÊ asÊ Colds,Ê ChickenÊ PoxÊ orÊ Flu)Ê Ê beforeÊ attending,Ê itÊ isÊ inÊ theÊ interestÊ ofÊ allÊ ChallengeÊ membersÊ thatÊ youÊ notifyÊ theÊ officeÊ asÊ soonÊ asÊ possibleÊ onÊ 03Ê 9329Ê 8474.Ê
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At a special function held this week at the iconic Royal Melbourne Show where they presented awards for Fine Food Awards: Victorian producers shone at the 2013 Royal Melbourne Fine Food Awards (RMFFA) Trophy Presentation with Rustica Sourdough Bakery from Fitzroy taking home the prestigious Victorian Trophy for Best Victorian Product presented by the Victorian Government for their Passionfruit Curd Filled Tart. With fierce competiton from other states, fine food producers from Victoria were awarded 18 champion trophies overall. Conducted annually by the RASV, the RMFFA present a unique and valuable opportunity for industry to benchmark, promote and market its produce and products under a recognised seal of quality and excellence.
Some of our FIA members are also featured in the following awards – Congratulations! Champion Butter Western Star Portion, Fonterra, TAS Champion Cream Bulla Crème Fraiche, Bulla Dairy Foods, VIC Champion Milk Pura Light Start, Lion Dairy & Drinks Chelsea Heights, VIC Champion Commercial Oil Cobram Estate Light Flavour Intensity, Cobram Estate, VIC
Victorian Trophy For Best Victorian Product Presented By The Victorian Government Passionfruit Curd Filled Tart, Rustica Sourdough Bakery, VIC
Daylight Savings Sunday 6 October – remember to move your clocks forward by one hour at 2am for VIC / NSW / SA / ACT / TAS. Northern Territory, Queensland and Western Australia do not observe daylight saving.
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Who will be the Legend for 2013? As in past years, Foodservice Industry Australia will be rewarding someone special from the industry to receive the President’s Award as Legend of the Foodservice Industry. Who will be joining the legends for 2013. Pictured are all the Legends: L – R : Rick Smith, PFD Food Services; Peter Filshie, Morris Corporation; John Burgess, Fonterra; Brian Byrns, Conga; Hetty Pruis, Hospitality; Michael Phillips, Combined Foodservices of Australia; David Gregory, Comcater; Bill Quayle, (President FIA); Bill Denman, Patties Foods
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Carol Rothschild, Executive Officer M: 0414 367 888