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Trending now- US Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the first time since 2023— The Guardian Business, 17 Sep 2026 ↗Just added
- 'Science fiction': Transport companies — the backbone of economy — are sounding alarm on fuel prices— CNBC World, 17 Sep 2026 ↗Just added
- OpenAI investors have approached the company about a new funding round— CNBC World, 17 Sep 2026 ↗
- PepsiCo to end manufacturing operations at Maryland bottling plant— Food Dive, 17 Sep 2026 ↗
- Coca-Cola plans to invest $10B in U.S. infrastructure to meet rising demand— Seeking Alpha, 16 Sep 2026 ↗
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Top 5 Australian F&B
The most commercially relevant food, beverage, retail and hospitality stories.
- 01Sydney Morning Herald Good Food
Olympus team reveals new Japanese restaurant for Redfern’s $500m dining hub
After the surprise closure of hatted Mexican eatery Lottie, the 100-seat Japanese concept will take over the Wunderlich Lane rooftop site, opening alongside a new restaurant in the former home of Bar Julius downstairs. - 02Sydney Morning Herald Good Food
We dunked our way through Melbourne’s hottest new chips, and these were the best
Poutine, the ugly-delicious dish of squeaky cheese curds layered with hot chips and gravy, is having a moment. Here’s where to dive in to this Canadian delicacy. - 03Spice News
Events offering revealed for soon-to-open Adelaide hotel
An Adelaide new-build hotel is set to open in December 2026, and it recently announced what is in store for its hospitality and events guests, including a rooftop bar. - 04Inside FMCG
Nespresso pilots The Doorstep Collection service in Sydney
The new recycling service that allows customers to return used coffee capsules directly from their homes. - 05BeanScene
Allpress brings HARIO V60 Championship back with a bang
The Allpress x HARIO V60 Championship is back and bigger than ever in 2026, with seven events set to be hosted in four countries as part of the global competition. Home brewers and coffee professionals from Australia, New Zealand, and new inclusions Singapore and the United Kingdom (UK) will bring their skills to the stage, […]
Signals shaping business
Top 5 AI & Tech
The developments most likely to change how teams operate, compete and make decisions.
The AI data center e-waste problem is huge — and getting bigger
02Northwest Bancshares puts oversight at the center of AI spending
03Reid Hoffman dismisses AI doomers: 'Look at me, I'm Cassandra'
LinkedIn cofounder Reid Hoffman said the benefits of AI make slowing down development less important.
04Best early October Prime Day deals: Save on TVs, smartwatches, and more tech
05EU president warns AI agents "escaping their environment" are just a preview of what's coming
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